We regularly review our policies to identify areas where we can improve. As part of these efforts, we've decided to make some changes to the way in which weapons accessories are advertised on Facebook.
We already prohibit ads for weapon sales and modifications like magazines. However, advertisers have been able to promote other weapons accessories, including products that are mounted on guns for the purposes of illuminating, magnifying or focusing in on (e.g. optics, flashlights) a target as well as holsters and belt accessories. Starting June 21, advertisers promoting weapon accessories must restrict their audience to at least 18 years of age and over.
Introducing New Age Restrictions on Weapon Accessory Ads
We already prohibit ads for weapon sales and modifications like magazines. However, advertisers have been able to promote other weapons accessories, including products that are mounted on guns for the purposes of illuminating, magnifying or focusing in on (e.g. optics, flashlights) a target as well as holsters and belt accessories. Starting June 21, advertisers promoting weapon accessories must restrict their audience to at least 18 years of age and over.
Introducing New Age Restrictions on Weapon Accessory Ads
