Hells Comin 588 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Asks customers to no longer openly carry guns, will end sale of short barrel rifle ammunition! Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 2,133 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Well, if Walmart wants to be Dick's, they can be Dick's, and loose customers just the same. It's their option. Link to post Share on other sites
Tequila Shooter 1,632 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 It won't stop anything. Bad people are going to do bad things no matter what. At some level I can understand the open carry might scare some uninformed people, but how can not selling ammo do any good? On the plus side maybe they'll have a good sale. Link to post Share on other sites
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 886 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Here is a link to the story. This may affect sportsman in smaller markets that lack numerous retail outlets. Link to post Share on other sites
LostVaquero 487 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I guess my feeling is that it does nothing, but their store, their rules. I do have to say observing some oprn carry people around here, they are so oblivious to their surroundings could probably light finger their weapon right off of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Hells Comin 588 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 90 % of mass shootings happen in gun free zones. I would never carry my gun open, makes u the first target. I carry in gun free zones and no one would ever know it unless I had to use it ! I can't see a 80 year old greeters stopping anyone carrying a gun! Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,492 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Hells Comin said: Asks customers to no longer openly carry guns, will end sale of short barrel rifle ammunition! Link PLZ. OLG Link to post Share on other sites
Juan Solo 147 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Its not just 5.56 and 2.23, its ALL handgun ammo Link to post Share on other sites
Juan Solo 147 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2019/09/03/mcmillon-to-associates-our-next-steps-in-response-to-the-tragedies-in-el-paso-and-southaven Link to post Share on other sites
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 886 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 USA Today had an article too. Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 6,017 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I had hoped that it wouldn’t come to this. For all the derision we’ve heaped on Wally World, they’ve mostly been a good friend to shooters. My letter in protest will likely do little to change their minds, but thousands of letters might hit a nerve! Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett 737 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I don't like shopping at Wal Mart anyway...just another reason NOT to shop at Wal Mart. Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 625 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Scarlett said: I don't like shopping at Wal Mart anyway...just another reason NOT to shop at Wal Mart. Ditto. What it boils down to is that corporate management are fearful of lawsuits and folded. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 4,686 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Part of me is laughing... For all those folks that buy online...and put the "little" guy outta biz. For all they'll have is the "big" guys to do their transfers...until "Corporate" decides on a store policy change. Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Bruce 718 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Dang... I buy my estate shotgun shells there.. I guess I'll have to pay more at the lgs... Link to post Share on other sites
Yusta B. 1,475 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Boomstick Bruce said: Dang... I buy my estate shotgun shells there.. I guess I'll have to pay more at the lgs... According to their statement it shouldn't affect SG ammo. Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Bruce 718 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just now, Yusta B. said: According to their statement it shouldn't affect SG ammo. I'm just going to boycott then altogether... As I do Dick's, gander, Chipotle, Panera bread, etc... I don't shop anywhere that wants to make me a defenseless victim... Link to post Share on other sites
Yusta B. 1,475 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 They also still allow concealed carry. Just sayin' Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,641 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, Boomstick Bruce said: Dang... I buy my estate shotgun shells there.. I guess I'll have to pay more at the lgs... So supporting the LGS is a bad thing? Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 6,877 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I’d rather pay a little more and support the 4 gun shops I am lucky to have within 10 miles of me. I stopped going to WallyWorld when they upped the age of ammo sales to 21. Of course that doesn’t affect me but it’s just the point that they caved to the anti gun crowd! An 18 year old can put his life on the line for us but can’t buy a .22 rifle or ammo? Link to post Share on other sites
Bugler 140 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I am shocked at this announcement!! What a stunning moment in time!! Finally someone did SOMETHING.......This will send a very loud message to the mass killers...whatever will they do now? The jig is up now!! Randy PS. Sarcasm intended.. Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I haven't been inside a walmart in probably 20 years now. Looks like that won't be changing anytime soon Link to post Share on other sites
Tequila Shooter 1,632 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 There are 2 things I don't mind spending a little extra on, buying things Made in the USA and supporting the Mom and Pop stores near me. To me if you don't support them they won't be there for you. Link to post Share on other sites
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 928 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Yul Lose said: So supporting the LGS is a bad thing? Not at all, lgs in this area just don't have what I want. If I was hunting, I'd have choices. I DO use them, just not for everything. Walmart...shame on you. Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee williams 2,421 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Well I'm still open carrying... Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 2,133 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Tennessee williams said: Well I'm still open carrying... Yup. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 4,686 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Well here's a diversion. Why open carry? Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 120 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Well here's a diversion. Why open carry? Because it will make someone feel "unsafe" and they will have to run off to a "safe" place and Walmart doesn"t want to have to provide it Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 4,686 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 said: Because it will make someone feel "unsafe" and they will have to run off to a "safe" place and Walmart doesn"t want to have to provide it I have no idea what this means. Care to spell it out so that a simpleton like me can understand? Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew McCrae 87 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I have no idea what this means. Care to spell it out so that a simpleton like me can understand? I guess you’ve been away from home too long Phantom. California got its open carry outlawed by a group of idiots pushing the issue. We do have a high population of people that panic if they see a gun. im all for concealed carry. I don’t see the need to advertise, not draw attention to ones self. I wish I could carry concealed legally but my county won’t hand out a CCW unless you donate to the sheriff’s reelection campaign. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 4,686 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Son of the Midnight Star said: I guess you’ve been away from home too long Phantom. California got its open carry outlawed by a group of idiots pushing the issue. We we do have a high population of people that panic if they see a gun. im all for concealed carry. I don’t see the need to advertise, not draw attention to ones self. Your response is no response to my question... Perhaps my question should be read??? Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet & Sassy Cindy 107 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I’m sure my opinion counts for squat to Walmart, but I at least called their customer care center this evening after I read the entire Memo released by Walmart’s CEO. I was transferred to a supervisor in the State of. Texas. I very nicely explained to the supervisor on the phone my complaint regarding Walmart’s newest policy change on infringing on my rights to protect myself, family, and other shoppers should the need arise. Not selling rifle and handgun ammunition will not solve the mass shooting incidents, because the bad guys don’t follow the rules. As a matter of fact, Walmart’s CEO is so proud of his new gun and ammunition policies that he is willing to share his plan of Action with any other corporation or company that is interested in implementing these so called common sense measures. Why, this brilliant CEO is sending his ideas to the house, senate, and the POTUS. So Walmart is not the first, nor will they be the last large scale company to implement this policies. I will officially boycott Walmart on principle and the fact that I hate shopping in their stores to begin with, but this infringement of our constitutional rights did not start with Walmart and will not end with Walmart, unfortunately. Y’all have a good night!! Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew McCrae 87 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Your response is no response to my question... Perhaps my question should be read??? Well be enigmatic all you like. That was the question I thought you had asked. Link to post Share on other sites
Savvy Jack 285 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 WALMART= MADE IN CHINA...nearly 95% of their dry good products. Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 6,877 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Sweet & Sassy Cindy said: I’m sure my opinion counts for squat to Walmart, but I at least called their customer care center this evening after I read the entire Memo released by Walmart’s CEO. I was transferred to a supervisor in the State of. Texas. I very nicely explained to the supervisor on the phone my complaint regarding Walmart’s newest policy change on infringing on my rights to protect myself, family, and other shoppers should the need arise. Not selling rifle and handgun ammunition will not solve the mass shooting incidents, because the bad guys don’t follow the rules. As a matter of fact, Walmart’s CEO is so proud of his new gun and ammunition policies that he is willing to share his plan of Action with any other corporation or company that is interested in implementing these so called common sense measures. Why, this brilliant CEO is sending his ideas to the house, senate, and the POTUS. So Walmart is not the first, nor will they be the last large scale company to implement this policies. I will officially boycott Walmart on principle and the fact that I hate shopping in their stores to begin with, but this infringement of our constitutional rights did not start with Walmart and will not end with Walmart, unfortunately. Y’all have a good night!! I sent an email and basically told them the same thing you said. Everyone should flood WalMart with phone calls and emails, that's what the anti-gunners do!! Link to post Share on other sites
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