WTF Walmart?!

[stephen87]

Jubba, I would say that's a good idea, but I work right down the street and tomorrow I may just drop by to have a little chat with them.

 

[Andre46996]

You guys must have some crappy Walmarts..

The Walmart in Valpo sells me ammo anytime I want, they have never said a word about OC, they actually have helpful employees.

I my not like all their business practices but the Walmart in Valpo has a customer just purely from the level of service I receive there.

 

[snowman46919]

The Marion (Grant county) store sells me ammo at any time. usually 3am. Thants the only time I go in there.

if you can get anyone to show up to ring you out

 

[maarlborogto]

thats kinda the same reason cash america pawn shops stoped selling guns cause of that same excuse that somone is going to shoot the place up. did it also take you 3 hours to find somone to assist you there its the only section no matter what walmart it is there is never anyone in sporting goods till you walk half way around the store to find help

 

[snowman46919]

Or make friends with someone who has PX privilege's

I'll be your friend for that cant be mad at me you already said make friends to take advantage of their privileges

 

[right winger]

I emailed the Attorney Generals office about not selling ammo from 2200-0700.
Here is their reply.I will email the ISP as directed.
I was told the same thing in Terre Haute.
Here is a copy of the email I sent.

Thank you for your email. Boy, this is a new one. I do not know, please contact the Indiana State Police as they issue the gun permits.

From: Rickey Street [mailto:roxiesdad01@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:04 AM
To: Constituent
Subject: Buying Ammunition

I was told that it was against Indiana Law to sell ammunition between the hours of
2200-0700.Is that true?Or was the person pulling my leg?
Sincerely,
Rickey Street
P.O.Box 36
Hymera,In 47855
812-383-5850

 

[oneshotonekill]

Please, do post the response of that email.

I occasionally buy ammo at the Mart, mostly because you can't rely on the couple of shops around here to have anything. Heck, there wasn't one Large Rifle Primer in stock in this whole town a couple of weeks ago!!! The Mart here is pretty lenient on things. In the 09 shortage, a fella there rang me out 6 boxes of WWB without battin an eye.

 

[ljadayton]

I'll be your friend for that cant be mad at me you already said make friends to take advantage of their privileges

Not mad..I'd of GLADLY helped people out (long as you're legal) buying alcohol on a Sunday...but I kinda lost those privileges for good back in August

 

[terrorizer]

Worse

I tried to buy some from walmart on E Washington street here in indianapolis, They couldnt find the keys at first when they did they were in the case.. so they had to try to hunt down the other set.. which they couldnt find. Ended up leaving went to pop guns bought 2 boxes and went on my merry way. I did get an apology at least i got somthing for my wasted time

 

[fatmatt1981]

I was told that line somewhat at a Columbus store....when I asked to see one of the guns...time was around 10:15.

 

[snowman46919]

Not mad..I'd of GLADLY helped people out (long as you're legal) buying alcohol on a Sunday...but I kinda lost those privileges for good back in August

meh I just wanted some BUIS for my 522 I don't need booze.

Back on point though marion wal mart used to be my go to place even with the BS of trying to find someone. Now that Big R came to town I havent been in wal mart but maybe twice.

 

[762Mike]

The Merrillville/Hobart Chinamart has the same rule of no ammo sales after 10pm. I usually only go there late at night and was pretty bummed when I heard that stupid rule. They also claimed it was state law. The Meijer in the same town does not seem to have any such rule.

 

[rangerobber]

I never heard of such a rule, but then, I don't shop those hours. Interesting.

 

[right winger]

Below is the email I got from The Indiana State Police about this so called law.
Now I have heard the same thing from the Attorney General and the State Police
They do not know of any such law.The ISP suggested contacting BATFE.
I am doing so.When I get a response I will post it here.


RE: Ammunition SalesMonday, February 21, 2011 9:47 AM
From: "Dean, Susan" <SDean@isp.IN.gov>Add sender to Contacts
To: roxiesdad01@yahoo.com
There is no Indiana State law that prohibits sales in the late night hours. You may contact the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for further information.

Susan Dean, Lieutenant
Indiana State Police

-----Original Message-----
From: ISP Internet E-mail
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 6:54 AM
To: Dean, Susan
Subject: FW: Ammunition Sales


Indiana State Police Headquarters
Indiana Government Center North
100 N. Senate Avenue, Room N340
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Operations Center: (317)232-8248
Firearms Licensing Section: (317)232-8264
Limited Criminal History Check (Fingerprinting): (317)232-8262

Crash reports can be obtained at www.buycrash.com for a fee of $12.00.
________________________________________

 

[762Mike]

Don't people say something like... if you ask the ATF a question, something bad happens? Like new "interpretations" of laws get created out of thin air and junk like that? Generally a bad thing to do.

 

[raven84]

I had the same issue regarding "sales after 10 p.m." at the Wal-Mart on Veteran's Parkway. I knew there wasn't a law regarding that precise issue. Oh well, online purchases of ammo, here I come.

 

[DesertDoc]

I have never heard of this before. I have bought ammo several times after 10pm at the new castle wal mart with out problem. I hope this isn't a new thing they are doing. Keep us informed on you findings

 

[Manan]

As was suggested, tell the sales person that there is no state law and no Walmart policy as to not selling ammo after 10:00 p.m., but that you will be contacting Bentonville with an inquiry and a complaint against the sales asscoiate and store manager.

Bet they find the keys and sell you the ammo. complaints DO affect the store managers evaluation.

 

[REM299]

I've been told that before from Wally World too. When walmarts sold guns, I was told you could buy the gun or the ammo but not both on the same day. Morons.

 

[Yamaha]

not a single issue in muncie, anderson, or marion(anytime).......maybe its a ratio of asshats in the region problem


edit, I also have purchased a rifle from the muncie west wally world and ammo at the same time, the guy didn't even mind me open carrying, they still "escorted" me to the door with the rifle