VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WKRC) - Pop-up costume store Spirit Halloween appears to have pulled a controversial costume accessory following backlash. According to KTLA, Spirit Halloween was accused of selling a tone-deaf costume accessory in light of recent school shootings and threats across the United States.

A pop-up Halloween store chain has been accused of being tone-deaf in light of recent school shootings across the U.S. after showcasing a bullet belt in a section apparently marketed to teens. Among Spirit Halloween’s selection of costumes,

Well probably ever since then something has been in the works between Spirit Halloween, a company based here in New Jersey and that clearly has a good sense of humor, and the fast-casual eatery Chipotle. They have partnered and turned what was an internet joke two years ago into a reality in 2024.

The not-so-scary outfits are inspired by the Egg Harbor-based specialty retailer's official candy bar, which also has its base in New Jersey.

A pop-up Halloween store chain has been accused of being tone deaf to headlines of school shootings across the U.S. after showcasing a bullet belt and marketing it to teens. Spirit Halloween, where people can find different types of Halloween costumes,