FedEx Official Statement: We Support “Assault Weapons” Ban and Magazine Capacity Limits — But Enjoy Your NRA Discount!
BY
ROBERT FARAGO |
FEB 26, 2018 |
FedEx Corporation’s positions on the issues of
gun policy and safety differ from those of the National
Rifle Association (NRA). FedEx opposes
assaultrifles being in the hands of civilians . . .
While we strongly support the constitutional right of U.S. citizens to own firearms subject to appropriate background checks, FedEx views assaultrifles and large capacity magazines as an inherent potential danger to schools, workplaces, and communities when such weapons are misused. We therefore support restricting them to the
military.
Most important, FedEx believes urgent action is required at the local, state, and
Federal level to protect schools and students from incidents such as the horrific tragedy in Florida on February 14th.
FedEx is a common carrier under
Federal law and therefore does not and will not deny service or discriminate against any legal entity regardless of their policy positions or political views.
The NRA is one of hundreds of organizations in our alliances/association Marketing program whose members receive discounted rates for FedEx shipping. FedEx has never set or changed rates for any of our millions of customers around the world in response to their politics, beliefs or positions on issues.