Walmart to stop selling .223/5.56 and all handgun ammo

[jbayless71]

Just saw this story. Looks like they caved to political pressure. That's about the only reason I would go into a Walmart ...

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/03/business/walmart-ends-handgun-ammo-sales/index.html

Saw a NYT story that clarified they will slso discontinue sales of .223/5.56 ... that's what they mean by "short barrel rifle ammo." Morons.

 

[Charlie]

And I'm sure that includes the deadly "clips"!

 

[majormadmax]

No more open carry in their stores either!

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/03/the-full-memo-from-walmarts-ceo-about-pulling-back-on-gun-sales.html

That is, "Walmart is also asking customers at Walmart and Sam’s Club to no longer openly carry firearms in stores, in states where 'open carry' is allowed, unless authorized law enforcement officers are present."

It will be interesting to see how they will enforce that unless they put up 30.07 signs. Yes, a manager could walk the store and "ask" people to leave, but is that effectively "giving notice?" Some would argue that it is, but if given a choice then refusing to do so, what happens then?

 

[majormadmax]

And how is someone suppose to know if "authorized law enforcement officers are present?!?"

 

[Jack Ryan]

I haven't bought any ammunition other than 22lr from Walmart in 20 years.

 

[rmantoo]

I have rifles chambered in 9x19 and .45 acp and 45LC, as do a lot of other people. Likewise, there are rifles chambered in just about every 'rifle' caliber/round made....

 

[Kar98]

No more open carry in their stores either!

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/03/the-full-memo-from-walmarts-ceo-about-pulling-back-on-gun-sales.html

That is, "Walmart is also asking customers at Walmart and Sam’s Club to no longer openly carry firearms in stores, in states where 'open carry' is allowed, unless authorized law enforcement officers are present."

It will be interesting to see how they will enforce that unless they put up 30.07 signs. Yes, a manager could walk the store and "ask" people to leave, but is that effectively "giving notice?" Some would argue that it is, but if given a choice then refusing to do so, what happens then?

Well it's effictively, but not efficiently.

 

[Charlie]

Everyone should start hand loading their own ammo!

 

[kbaxter60]

Sad to see them cave like that. I have bought very little gun-related from them in years, but this just makes me want to avoid their stores. The conceal carry "request" is just stupid. They did such a good job of protecting their customers in their store, why would I have a problem with it?

 

[ldcarson]

Just cancelled my account with them and will not be going to their stores anymore....Didn't Dicks Sporting good store do this a few years back? Oh well. if all of us speak out with actions, this will have an effect on them.

 

[Kar98]

No more "got my ltc, off to the Walmart Walk I go!"
Thing is, if you try to appease both sides, you're gonna piss them both off.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

From the article....

"However, Walmart will continue to sell long barrel deer rifles and shotguns and much of the ammunition for those guns."

 

[45tex]

Even less reason to go in ChinaMart anyway. They have ruined businesses and destroyed communities the world over. Why am I not surprised? If they cease to offer what We the People want, their status as #1 will fade. Not to mention their "Deer" rifle ammo is for the most part, a better man killer than 5.56mm. Hunter stuff is waiting for the next excuse. A lot of low wage jobs will fade with them.
Sadly in many places there is no other choice, and that too is ChinaMarts fault.

 

[ldcarson]

closed my online account and will not be shopping there again.....

 

[dapakattack]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-walmart-guns-idUSKCN1VO26X

Soon, online sales of ammunition will be banned.

 

[dapakattack]

* Mods, you can remove....didn't know there was already a thread under politics.

 

[dapakattack]

Ban on online ammunition sales will be next.

 

[Antares]

No longer sell handgun ammo, and wants people to refrain from carrying in their stores. That will make them a gun free zone and basically put a target on their backs.

 

[EZ-E]

Haven't shopped in Wal mart in over 15 years...dont bother me.

 

[V-Tach]

Academy and LGS's will appreciate the business..................

Wal-Mart sucks....but have a damn near monopoly on small towns.......