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Prohibited Products Policy: Police and Law Enforcement Products
Last updated on Mar 26, 2025
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Overview

In this guide, learn about policies related to Police and Law Enforcement Products.

What is the Policy? 

Products designed and intended for use by law enforcement agencies and their employees are prohibited from sale on Walmart Marketplace Canada. 

Policy Basics 

Prohibited

Allowed

  • Law enforcement badges or identification of any kind, whether real or reproductions; including but not limited to  
    o Concealed weapons permit  
    o Government agency or department  
    o CBSA  
    o Private security company  
    o Private investigator  
    o Special event  
    o Movie prop badges  
    o Badges encased in Lucite  
  •  Handcuffs & Accessories:  
    o Handcuffs  
    o Flex cuffs or zip-tie handcuffs o Disposable restraint cuffs  
    o Handcuff keys  
    o Handcuff pouch and accessories  

  • Tactical products intended for Law Enforcement:  
    o Military/tactical helmets  
    o Military/tactical gloves for combat  
    o Tactical knee pads for combat  
    o Tactical slings  
    o Police duty belt, pouches & holsters  
    o Load-bearing vests  
    o Chest/thigh rigs designed for police/military  
    o Load-bearing suspenders  
    o Magazine pouch that markets use for assault rifle, concealment, police, or military gear  
    o Grenade pouch that markets use for assault rifle/concealment/police or military o Buttstock magazine pouch  
    o Aluminum/metal riot shield  

  •  Military or law enforcement shield 

  • Badges:  
    o Badge accessories:  
    o Belt clip holder 
  • o Parody badges that are obviously fake  
    o Toy badge that is obviously fake Handcuffs:  
    o Toy handcuffs  
    o Plastic handcuffs (not zip tie cuffs)  
    o Magic or trick handcuffs  
  • Products not intended for law enforcement:  
    o Cycling helmet for sports  
    o WrestlingClick here to enter text. protective headgears  
    o Military or tactical-style boots  
    o Leather pistol belts not resembling duty/swat/police/tactical belt  
    o Riggers, BDU, camo belts not primarily for pistols  
    o Non-Combat over-the-shoulder sling  
    o Hunting slings or straps  
    o Leather, nylon, and canvass holsters designed for open carry  
    o Open top holster  
    o Non-duty holster/tactical  
    o Radio accessories  
    o Camping, hunting, and shooting (training) vest  
    o Universal chest rig/utility leg rigs  
    o Binocular harness  
    o Vest for dogs  
    o Buttstock pouches for shotguns, hunting, traditional target shooting o Compliant holsters with magazine pouch  

  • Magazine pouches that do not market for use with assault rifles concealment police or military  

  •  Toys - Plastic Riot Shield 

Additional Links and Tips

Products subject to the Law Enforcement policy must also adhere to our other Prohibited Products Policies, as applicable, including Firearms, Firearm Accessories, and Knives

Notes

The information found within this policy and the related hyperlinks is for general informational purposes only and is not considered legal advice. This policy may contain links to third party content, which Walmart Canada does not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for and your reliance on such content is solely at your own discretion.

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