Wal-Mart Store Not Selling Handgun Ammo - Page 2

rodc13 · August 30th, 2007, 03:42 PM

No prob with guns or ammo at Walmart here. In fact I just bought 300 rounds of .45 acp FMJ (CCI Blazer) for $9.52 for a box of 50. I think I'd better go buy some more to show my support.

LenS · August 30th, 2007, 03:44 PM

Stores need permits from the local authorities as well as BATFE.

Frequently local policies or prejudices influence what a store is allowed to sell.

We have Wal-Mart stores in our area who sell ammo (and used to sell guns) but the local police chief "prohibited" them from selling paintball or airguns/supplies (neither of which actually require any permits to own/sell, just a minimum age to purchase). The threat of losing their state ammo dealer's license "keeps them in line".

Some other WMs can sell paintball but not airgun, etc. Some don't sell any ammo/paintball/airguns.

We're getting a new BassPro in the area, it will be interesting to see what their local chief allows/disallows.

MD_Willington · August 30th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Moscow Idaho = yes
Lewiston Idaho = yes

Pullman WA, if they ever build it, I sure as heck hope they do!

rabywk · August 30th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LenS

We're getting a new BassPro in the area, it will be interesting to see what their local chief allows/disallows.

I couldn't imagine a BassPro that doesn't sell Guns and Ammo.

NFEDERIC · August 30th, 2007, 04:42 PM

New Walmart in Grand Haven, Michigan doens't sell ammo or guns. The next closest two in Muskegon, Michigan only sell ammo.

mcp1810 · September 1st, 2007, 12:56 AM

Both in Katy, TX sell ammo, but only one sells firearms.

Ghettokracker71 · September 1st, 2007, 01:05 AM

Walmart by me sells guns! I've never seen one that doesn't!? I almost always buy my ammo there,too. At least range practice ammo. I almost always OC into walmart...

As far as TLE (tire lube express,their 'auto center'..) the local walmart I usually goto,has two other walmarts,and a couple of sams clubs with TLE(tire lube express) in them,within 25 minutes away, so they didn't see a point.

obxned · September 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM

Strange, our new SuperWally has a nice big guns and ammo section.

tanksoldier · September 1st, 2007, 06:07 PM

I usually buy at Dick's Sporting Goods. Their case price for Remington UMC is about the best for 9mm FMJ.

MikeNH · September 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM

The WMs near me still stock a decent selection of ammo, though the clerks are pretty clueless. I was picking up food for my new P229 tonight and pointed out the ammo I wanted the gal behind the counter, to which she replied "So you want the 9mm Lugger 147 grade fmjay?" I just smiled and said yes ma'am and thanked her for her help and did everything I could not to giggle like a little kid.

August 30th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#11
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,391	No prob with guns or ammo at Walmart here. In fact I just bought 300 rounds of .45 acp FMJ (CCI Blazer) for $9.52 for a box of 50. I think I'd better go buy some more to show my support. __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

August 30th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#15
NFEDERIC Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	New Walmart in Grand Haven, Michigan doens't sell ammo or guns. The next closest two in Muskegon, Michigan only sell ammo. __________________ Nick.

September 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM	#18
obxned Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 1,736	Strange, our new SuperWally has a nice big guns and ammo section. __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

September 1st, 2007, 06:07 PM	#19
tanksoldier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,130	I usually buy at Dick's Sporting Goods. Their case price for Remington UMC is about the best for 9mm FMJ. __________________ "I am a Soldier. I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight." GEN George S. Patton, Jr. "Drive fast and eat cheese!"

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August 30th, 2007, 03:44 PM	#12
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,334	Stores need permits from the local authorities as well as BATFE. Frequently local policies or prejudices influence what a store is allowed to sell. We have Wal-Mart stores in our area who sell ammo (and used to sell guns) but the local police chief "prohibited" them from selling paintball or airguns/supplies (neither of which actually require any permits to own/sell, just a minimum age to purchase). The threat of losing their state ammo dealer's license "keeps them in line". Some other WMs can sell paintball but not airgun, etc. Some don't sell any ammo/paintball/airguns. We're getting a new BassPro in the area, it will be interesting to see what their local chief allows/disallows.

August 30th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#13
MD_Willington Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE WA State Posts: 482	Moscow Idaho = yes Lewiston Idaho = yes Pullman WA, if they ever build it, I sure as heck hope they do!

September 1st, 2007, 12:56 AM	#16
mcp1810 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,106	Both in Katy, TX sell ammo, but only one sells firearms.

September 1st, 2007, 01:05 AM	#17
Ghettokracker71 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Walmart by me sells guns! I've never seen one that doesn't!? I almost always buy my ammo there,too. At least range practice ammo. I almost always OC into walmart... As far as TLE (tire lube express,their 'auto center'..) the local walmart I usually goto,has two other walmarts,and a couple of sams clubs with TLE(tire lube express) in them,within 25 minutes away, so they didn't see a point.

September 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM	#20
MikeNH Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NH Posts: 36	The WMs near me still stock a decent selection of ammo, though the clerks are pretty clueless. I was picking up food for my new P229 tonight and pointed out the ammo I wanted the gal behind the counter, to which she replied "So you want the 9mm Lugger 147 grade fmjay?" I just smiled and said yes ma'am and thanked her for her help and did everything I could not to giggle like a little kid.