Media & Social Media | Preventing Distribution of Gun Violence Content Facebook In preparation for Joe Biden’s Inauguration in 2021, Facebook banned advertisements that promote weapon accessories and protective equipment in the U.S., primarily in response to the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack on January 6. Facebook had already prohibited advertisements for weapons, ammunition and weapon enhancements like silencers, and expanded this policy to include advertisements for accessories such as gun safes, vests and gun holsters in the U.S. Facebook: Preparing for Inauguration Day