NEW YORK, March 1 (Reuters) - The chief executive officer ofAmerican Outdoor Brands Corporation , maker of Smith &Wesson guns, on Thursday said some gun retailers reportedincreased foot traffic and sales after the Florida high schoolshooting.
CEO James Debney, on a conference call with investors todiscussearnings, briefly addressed the Feb. 14 attack atStoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which hassparked a wave of student protests and calls for gun controllegislation.
Company officials "share the nation's grief" over theshooting while reaffirming their support of firearms rights, hesaid.
Debney said that following the shooting, he heard reports of"increased foot traffic" to firearms retailers "leading to someincreased sales."In the past, fears of gun restrictions have sometimes led toincreases in gun sales after mass shootings.
Shares of American Outdoor fell 10 percent in after-hourstrading after the company reported earnings. (Reporting by Laila Kearney; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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