When did this start?

[jcwit]

I;m 69, I get checked for ammo, spray paint, a few other chemicals, & booze if I bought any.

Back in the latter 50's and early 60's folks had to sign for ammo, can't remember if it was Federal or State, I believe it was Federal.

 

[halfmileharry]

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.

I wish someone would card me. Geez...I'm old and show the miles.

 

[Fullmag]

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

They are out to get you, just wear your foil hat next time and it will be alright.

 

[spyder]

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'm pretty sure it was the date of birth thing also... I only say this because my wife and I were checked at wallyworld for a purchase of superglue..... We had our nine year old with us. We were told that they needed our license to verify our age. The lady then took it, and entered the DOB on my wife's license into their computer system.

 

[GBuck]

Have you tried using uncoiled rice?

 

[littletommy]

At this point, I figure I'm on just about any list there is, so I don't really give a **** anymore. I don't shop at WalMart, but I just don't give a ****.

 

[SigTom]

Their policy is that if you look 40 years or younger they are required to see ID. Some places like my old work required everyone to see ID for ammo, alcohol and even cigarettes. So it's 'normal' policy to ask unless you are a regular and they know you personally.

 

[wizardfitz]

just bought 100 rounds of 38 in franklin. all i showed was my credit card. guess i looked old enough

 

[Packrat67]

You need to show card to buy ammo, buy booze or get in some shows. But to ask some people to show picture ID to vote is racest?? Go figgur

 

[seadoodr.]

I guess Im showing my age lol, I buy alot of ammo at walmart and they have never ask me for ID.

 

[warren5421]

Have you not heard Wal-Mart is sending everyone that buys ammo a $1000 gift card on their birthday . That's why they need to see your DL. If you don't get asked for ID you look like you have too much money so don't need the gift card!!

 

[Dirtebiker]

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.

That's scary just thinking about it!

 

[Don]

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.

funny, I always tell them that I'm going to spray it into a brown paper sack and huff it.

 

[STEEL CORE]

have to be twenty-one for handgun ammo purchases, Clerk carding someone for that is not uncommon, they (clerk) has to push a yes no button, because if you were watching the register screen, as soon as the clerk scanned your purchase it asked them if you were 21 or older. The clerk verified you were and rang up your order. Nio drivers license data was entered or scanned so far as I know.................yet!

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Won't be long they'll be asking for the serial number of the gun you're gonna shoot it out of.

 

[familyevents]

I also have never been asked for ID at Walmart for ammo. Havent got in a couple month, maybe something new?

 

[charles.wolff]

Dick's Sporting Goods also asks for your ID but only punch in DOB.

 

[K_W]

All they have ever done is birthday, I watched him enter it, and it alone. Same at Gander, Dick's, and Meijer.

 

[grahamsy2k]

They don't do it at the walmart I go to

 

[eagle5]

have to be twenty-one for handgun ammo purchases, Clerk carding someone for that is not uncommon, they (clerk) has to push a yes no button, because if you were watching the register screen, as soon as the clerk scanned your purchase it asked them if you were 21 or older. The clerk verified you were and rang up your order. Nio drivers license data was entered or scanned so far as I know.................yet!

Years ago they used to ask if the ammo was for a rifle or handgun, because their corporate policy required them to verify an age of 18 for rifle ammo and 21 for handgun ammo.

Que the long standing joke:
Walmart Employee: Is this ammo for a handgun or rifle?
Your answer: It's for a rocket launcher (or machine gun or ray gun, etc)
Walmart Employee: