Starting Thursday (June 21), advertisers on Facebook can no longer promote weapon accessories and other related items to people under 18.
The social network already had restrictions in place banning ads for weapon sales and modifications, such as magazines, but weapons accessories—such as products that are mounted on guns for illumination, magnifying or focus, as well as holsters and belt accessories—were unaffected.
Facebook said in a blog post detailing its new ad regulations, “We regularly review our policies to identify areas where we can improve.
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