Ammo Buying Question

[Dennis0130]

I was just at Wal-Mart today looking for ammo like I do every week. They were out of the Federal bulk packs I normally get, but they had some Remington golden bullet .22lr bulk packs so I told the guy I'd take two and I also got some CCI shotshell for .22lr. I've bought ammo from this store plenty of times and I've even bought ammo from this particular gentleman so I had my ID and money out and the guy scans the first box of the bulk pack and enters my birthday and says he cant sell me the ammo because I'm not old enough. I just turned 20 at the end of January. I was wondering if there was some kind of new law about ammo on Sunday that just started today or if its Wal-Mart and their dumb policies. This isn't the first time I've had problems with Wal-Mart either.

 

[caseyc]

this might need to be in the ammo section, but as far as i know you are allowed to buy rifle ammo at 18 you just have to tell them its for a rifle

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Your sales clerk chose pistol instead of long gun in their computer when ringing you up.

18 for long gun ammo, 21 for handgun ammo.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Your sales clerk chose pistol instead of long gun in their computer when ringing you up.

18 for long gun ammo, 21 for handgun ammo.

 

[Dennis0130]

I didn't even think about that at the time. The more he kept arguing the more frustrated I got so I just left out of there. I'll remember to make sure they get it right next time. I figured the "lr" on the box clarified that but I guess not for the employees. Thanks for the quick answers.

 

[Archbishop]

I didn't even think about that at the time. The more he kept arguing the more frustrated I got so I just left out of there. I'll remember to make sure they get it right next time. I figured the "lr" on the box clarified that but I guess not for the employees. Thanks for the quick answers.

22 LR will fit rifles or pistols. I have an itty bitty revolver on my belt buckle that holds 5 rounds 22lr. You could also have a semi auto Walther or Sig pistol that takes the LR. So not being rude or mean, but no it doesn't clarify it.
Anyway sorry about you troubles with Wally world. Just think you got one more year to go until it doesn't effect you. Hang in there.

 

[linkpimp]

Your sales clerk chose pistol instead of long gun in their computer when ringing you up.

18 for long gun ammo, 21 for handgun ammo.

^^ PLUS ONE... even here is Cali the (commi state) it's 18 for rifle and 21 for pistol..

 

[sianbrimons]

which wal-mart? south goshen? the one on 33? good little bit for you, i was at the wal-mart in elkhart on CR 6, handed the lady at the checkout a box of shotgun shells... i'm 24, but still, she asks me, "is this for a handgun or long gun?"

reeaally?

 

[amboran]

Were you packin' one of those new Taurus Judges that shoots 12 gauge shells?

 

[jmb79]

Were you packin' one of those new Taurus Judges that shoots 12 gauge shells?

Right! Actually, that model is not called the Judge. It's called the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

 

[OutaAmmo]

When the WM employee ask me rifle or pistol, I like to watch their eyes roll when I tell them "machine gun."

 

[Dennis0130]

which wal-mart? south goshen? the one on 33? good little bit for you, i was at the wal-mart in elkhart on CR 6, handed the lady at the checkout a box of shotgun shells... i'm 24, but still, she asks me, "is this for a handgun or long gun?"

reeaally?

I was at the one on 33. That's about the only one I go to. Too many bad experiances at the others. Especially the one with the mcdonalds in it. I won't be goin back there.