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Not So Gun Ban Now, Eh Mr. Google?

February 11, 2012

So much for Google’s Affiliate Program’s blanket ban on firearms-related merch and their AdWords antipathy to gun-related websites. [h/t to Jeff]

RKflorida February 11, 2012 At 18:30

Ah! Money trumps principle. I’m shocked, shocked I tell you.
Ralph February 11, 2012 At 18:51

It’s a gun ban, not a money ban.
Mark N. February 11, 2012 At 19:50

It’s a service, not “merchandise.”
- CA February 13, 2012 At 08:33
  
  True. Google allows ads for firearms training. Google “fronsight” or “sniper school” and you should see Google ads for both.
NCG February 11, 2012 At 20:47

I’m wondering if it’s just a lawyer thing – Google has some of the deepest pockets out there, so if they sold the gun to the next crazed mass shooter…