When did this start?

[DaveD]

Wal-Mart tracking ammo purchases?

I haven't set foot in a Wal-Mart for a long time, but dropped in to purchase some 22LR Ammo last week.

The clerk ask for my Drivers license and punched my info into the computer. Questoned the clerk about showing my license and stated didn't think I would be buying anymore ammo from Wal-Mart.

His comment - "Sorry". Not much more he could say I guess.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Wal-Mart tracking ammo purchases?

I haven't set foot in a Wal-Mart for a long time, but dropped in to purchase some 22LR Ammo last week.

The clerk ask for my Drivers license and punched my info into the computer. Questoned the clerk about showing my license and stated didn't think I would be buying anymore ammo from Wal-Mart.

His comment - "Sorry". Not much more he could say I guess.

I think it is similar to their policy on buying alcohol. To complete the transaction they have to enter your DOB to ensure you are of legal age. I assume that is the same policy on the ammo.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Never had this happen as I do not carry my DL while out and about.

Maybe I just look FAR too old.

 

[Bubbajms]

Probably a DOB check, as said above. Yeah, they're cheaper, but there IS something good about supporting a LGS instead..

 

[stephen87]

I have bought ammo from Wally before and never punched my info in. Just looked at me and I was on my way.

 

[malern28us]

They are REQUIRED to verify your age...that is all.

 

[bthomas]

they just ask me to look at my license to verify my dob. As said earlier they are just simply inputting your dob into the computer, nothing else. where is the paranoid smilie?

 

[CitiusFortius]

They are REQUIRED to verify your age...that is all.

This. I don't get asked anymore because I just put my license on the top box when I'm checking out. Cashier gives me one of those "I know it's dumb but I have to" looks and I smile back.

No big deal to me. We live in a lawsuit happy world so a corporation as big as Walmart probably wants to make sure nobody underage is buying from them to protect their behind.

 

[halfmileharry]

they just ask me to look at my license to verify my dob. As said earlier they are just simply inputting your dob into the computer, nothing else. where is the paranoid smilie?

I'm perfectly content and secure in my paranoia.
I'm tracked and looked at enough as it is without more interference in my life.

 

[malern28us]

Never had this happen as I do not carry my DL while out and about.

Maybe I just look FAR too old.

Or the just feel sorry for the old guy buying ammo

 

[DaveD]

Hey!, I'm an old guy!

Here I was trying to be paranoid and you guy's shot me down in flames ...... . well it still doesn't mean their not out to get me

 

[223 Gunner]

I believe they do this on any ammo that can be used in a hand gun.
As others have stated, it's too make sure you are at least 21.

 

[cobber]

Never had this happen as I do not carry my DL while out and about.

Maybe I just look FAR too old.

I look FAR older than you and they card me. Sometimes.

On another matter, what do you hand the ossifer when you get pulled over for unsafe lane change?

 

[HamsterStyle]

I always get the "are you 21?". I'm pretty sure my mega manly beard nullifies the need for an ID anymore though.

 

[marcweid]

I'm in my 30's and got carded at Walmart for spray paint the other day. I think carding people gives the cashier a sense of power.

 

[RobertaX]

Never had this happen as I do not carry my DL while out and about.

Maybe I just look FAR too old.

So, what do they say at W@l-M@rt when you buy ammo, then?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I'm in my 30's and got carded at Walmart for spray paint the other day. I think carding people gives the cashier a sense of power.

I've been carded for that and other silly things and I'm 52. Of course with my short haircut (what's left of it) and clean-shaven face, I do kinda look like a big chubby newborn.

 

[BuckeyeBrad]

The wal-mart in Martinsville has never carded me for ammo but as previously stated does card for spray paint

 

[Arm America]

If using a debit or credit card for ammo purchases, it's hitting a far larger data base than what Walmart has by checking a driver license.

 

[shootamc58]

ask me the first couple times i came in and now don't ask anymore