Wal-Mart stupid questions - Page 4

Agave · December 30th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Before I turned 21, I bought 9 mils at Walmart on multiple occasions. I was IDed every time and still they sold it to me. There was never a question about the weapon.

AUTOMAG · December 30th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Come on guys, give them a break they are just doing their job!!! Smart remarks are just going to make it harder than it already is on us!!!!

glock27mark · December 30th, 2007, 06:30 PM

i must be lucky, never been carded or asked what ammo was for
in my many trips to wallyworld. maybe just got a cleck with something
besides air between thier ears.

Pro2A · December 30th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcj5

So I'm buying ammo at the local Wal-Mart. The cashier (in the gun department) scans the first box (.38 special) and asks, "is this for a handgun?" Well, duh, it's .38 special so I say yes. Then she scans the next box (.40 S&W) and again, mechanically asks, like she's reading from a script, "is this for a handgun?". Again, DUH! It's .40 caliber S&W so, I'm thinking, WTH do you think? Then the last box is .357 magnum, and when she asked, I just said yes and went on my way.
Now I'm wondering why they ask that. Is it a company policy? Anyone else been asked that question? Why does Wal-Mart need to know, or care, what type of weapon I intend to use the ammo in?
Their prices are good but if this keeps up I will find another place to shop for ammo.
Too bad I wasn't buying 9mm, I could have said, "no, its for an Uzi", just to see her reaction.

The wally world here only sells shotgun shells and rifle rounds. I've yet to see a PA Walmart sell handgun ammo. I generally go to Gander to get handgun ammo, and no they don't ask.

Ghettokracker71 · December 30th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Never had any issues to date with purchasing ammo.

I will say, I'm disapointed lately in LACK of being ID'd. I smoke ciggerettes,and usually will pick them up at 711,Wa-Wa,Sheetz or Uppys On the Run.

Wawa is the ONLY one that IDs me EVERYTIME b/c the clerk actually has to scan my ID before they can make the product sale. I've noticted even when I buy alcohol I don't get carded.

NOW,...I'm 21, I've got dark brown hair,roughly 5' 10",160lbs (broad shoulders,skinny) covered with tattoos, earrings/peircings, often wearing offensive attire (to some people.)

Ti Carry · December 30th, 2007, 11:10 PM

Was buying .223 ammo for my AR one day cause I was headed to the range and forgot to grab some so I stopped on the way. Well, I wanted to buy 200 rd's 20 box's and the dude behind the gun counter say's he can't sell me that much! I asked why and he said cause of all the school shootings. I kid you not!

Didn't even know what to say other than, keep it, I'm done with walfart.

Ti

MnemonicMonkey · December 31st, 2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ti Carry

Well, I wanted to buy 200 rd's 20 box's and the dude behind the gun counter say's he can't sell me that much!

HAHAHA! My last ammo purchase at Wal Mart was 2 boxes of 9mm. You guessed it- 100 rounds each!

I guess it's the box count, not the round count?

blueridge · December 31st, 2007, 10:11 PM

The guy at the Walmart gun counter said it's actually harder to buy smokes than ammo. He said the age range they have to card for is actually higher for smokes.

OPFOR · December 31st, 2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MnemonicMonkey

HAHAHA! My last ammo purchase at Wal Mart was 2 boxes of 9mm. You guessed it- 100 rounds each!

I guess it's the box count, not the round count?

No, it's the dumba$$ count - and all it takes is one.

SIXTO · December 31st, 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghettokracker71

Never had any issues to date with purchasing ammo.

I will say, I'm disapointed lately in LACK of being ID'd. I smoke ciggerettes,and usually will pick them up at 711,Wa-Wa,Sheetz or Uppys On the Run.

Wawa is the ONLY one that IDs me EVERYTIME b/c the clerk actually has to scan my ID before they can make the product sale. I've noticted even when I buy alcohol I don't get carded.

NOW,...I'm 21, I've got dark brown hair,roughly 5' 10",160lbs (broad shoulders,skinny) covered with tattoos, earrings/peircings, often wearing offensive attire (to some people.)

I guess they take a look at you and figure your a lost cause anyway.

December 30th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#31
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 707	Before I turned 21, I bought 9 mils at Walmart on multiple occasions. I was IDed every time and still they sold it to me. There was never a question about the weapon. __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

December 30th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#33
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,841	i must be lucky, never been carded or asked what ammo was for in my many trips to wallyworld. maybe just got a cleck with something besides air between thier ears. __________________ {sheriff Buford T. Justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. NRA LIFE MEMBER

December 30th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#36
Ti Carry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under Cover Posts: 2,035	Was buying .223 ammo for my AR one day cause I was headed to the range and forgot to grab some so I stopped on the way. Well, I wanted to buy 200 rd's 20 box's and the dude behind the gun counter say's he can't sell me that much! I asked why and he said cause of all the school shootings. I kid you not! Didn't even know what to say other than, keep it, I'm done with walfart. Ti __________________ Train and train hard, you might not get a second chance to make a first impression! I vote for Monica Lewinsky's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife for President.....Not!

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December 30th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#32
AUTOMAG Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 73	Come on guys, give them a break they are just doing their job!!! Smart remarks are just going to make it harder than it already is on us!!!!

December 30th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#35
Ghettokracker71 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 956	Never had any issues to date with purchasing ammo. I will say, I'm disapointed lately in LACK of being ID'd. I smoke ciggerettes,and usually will pick them up at 711,Wa-Wa,Sheetz or Uppys On the Run. Wawa is the ONLY one that IDs me EVERYTIME b/c the clerk actually has to scan my ID before they can make the product sale. I've noticted even when I buy alcohol I don't get carded. NOW,...I'm 21, I've got dark brown hair,roughly 5' 10",160lbs (broad shoulders,skinny) covered with tattoos, earrings/peircings, often wearing offensive attire (to some people.)

December 31st, 2007, 10:11 PM	#38
blueridge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 122	The guy at the Walmart gun counter said it's actually harder to buy smokes than ammo. He said the age range they have to card for is actually higher for smokes.