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"If during an approach or investigation, it becomes apparent that the suspect has a weapon or brandishes or threatens use of a weapon; all associates must disengage from the situation, withdraw to a safe position, and contact law enforcement," reads a copy of the policy available online. "If at any point the suspect or any other involved person becomes violent, disengage from the confrontation, withdraw to a safe position and contact law enforcement."
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“…so no one will be able to sue us”
As noted, company policy was violated and the employees terminated accordingly.
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This is not about political correctness. This is about a company making a decision that they don't want guns going off in their store. Wrestling with a person who has a gun could result in innocent bystanders getting injured. It appears to me to be a business decision pure and simple.
Once that decision is made you have no choice but to fire people who break an important rule such as this if you have any hope of enforcing the rule with your other employees.
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Correct – this is another non-issue. Wal*Mart has no desire to be tied up in multiple wrongful death lawsuits and other related litigation.