Was delighted to see several Federal Champion 525 bulk packs back in Walmart for $20,97. Gladly decided to pickup a box. At checkout, the kid asked for my ID which he looked at then imputed into the register. Huh? I asked him what he entered (thinking it was the DOB). Nope, it was the drivers license number. I asked him why he needed that and he said it's now store policy. Seriously?? Mom and pops dont do this. is this a database of ammo buyers? What purpose could this possibly serve? I told him to keep it and will buy elsewhere. Anyone else care to shed some light on this??
$.04 per round 22LR now in Walmart BUT.....
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Panzerschwein
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No, I have not heard of that. My ammo buying at Wal-Mart will stop if they try and record anything but my DOB when buying ammo. I get it online mostly now though, even cheaper than Wal-Mart.
wally
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Perhaps they are finally trying to identify the "flippers" and give real customers a chance to actually buy some.
It used to be common to check ID to make sure the buyer was over 18 for long gun ammo and over 21 for handgun ammo. I asked about it when I bought 22 shells there, it has to do with age of the buyer. Unless you always buy with cash, somebody already has info about you buying ammo. I retired the tin foil hat a few years ago. I need 22 ammo, I buy it where I can find it.
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There's a local gun shop that won't allow you to purchase anything without being in their system. They won't complete the sale unless they have contact info.
They have a point of sale system that relies on having a customer profile before processing any transaction. And no, they won't just use a generic profile to make a sale. I asked.
First and last trip to that store.
They have a point of sale system that relies on having a customer profile before processing any transaction. And no, they won't just use a generic profile to make a sale. I asked.
First and last trip to that store.
ontarget
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Was it possibly a requirement of a local or state regulation?
Blue Thunder
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When I was way younger in 1969 I had to sit in the local Police Chief's Office and tell him why I wanted Pistol ammo for him to write a Letterhead note to the local K-Mart so I could buy a box or two of ammo. No DOB or DL number, just his permission. I left that town in 1969 and moved to the Big City. Never looked back, just silly local laws.
Cannibul
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Before 1984 it was REQUIRED to show ID and have logged in a bound book ANY pistol ammo and ALL .22 ammo. Did the OP not purchase any ammo then?
bearman49709
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I think its a CYA for Walmart at least some of them to prove they checked ID.
They got in big trouble years ago and lost their FFL for some stores for not doing 4473's right or at all and have been keeping their eyes on stores that sell guns and or ammo.
They got in big trouble years ago and lost their FFL for some stores for not doing 4473's right or at all and have been keeping their eyes on stores that sell guns and or ammo.
FROGO207
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Around here they are checking for age eligibility and if you are a US citizen. Lots of Canadians trying to buy handgun ammo for cheap and sneak it back to Canada free of paperwork.
BullSlinger
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I don't remember any requirement for logging into bound book for ammo purchasing back then. Maybe in your local area but not in NC, MO, or NM.
doubleh
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It's been years since I was asked for an ID when buying ammo at Walmart. It's irrelevant here. I was in Walmart this afternoon and the sporting good manager was working the counter. I asked her where all the 22 rimfire ammo was as I had heard that there was plenty now and they didn't even have a limit anymore. She looked at me like I was nuts and said she didn't have any 22 ammo and when they did get some it was very little and didn't even make it onto the shelf. It was sold as soon as the box was opened. Maybe somewhere but not here.
tluxtele
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bought ammo at walmart today. i was asked what my birthday was and was not asked for my license.
entropy
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I wish that were true. I bought some at work (I work at Walmart) last week, and just needed DOB. Until last month cashiers just had to hit "Enter" to show they'd checked ID. Now they actually have to enter the DOB in mm/dd/yyyy format. This is the first I've heard of entering DL. Did you pay by check, akarguy? Sometimes , (don't know what the criteria are) we have to enter DL for a check.
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entropy
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They still ask rifle or pistol. Register will stop sale if answer is pistol and the DOB s under 21. I always answer rifle anyway; I don't own a ,22 pistol currently
It has happened to me before. When asked about it, they said it was to prove they had actually checked the ID and weren't just selling to underage buyers. It's never happened to me when the checker has been a middle-age woman, just when it was someone that looked like they were still in high school, so it may be that Wal-Mart wants to make sure their checkers aren't selling to their friends and just typing in fake DOBs.
Big7
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Must be a Texas thing.
Never been that way here. I've bought TONS. All required was money.
Heck, the local hardware store would even let you put on you tab.
No questions asked.
TheVision
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It was federal law from 1968 to 1986.
The GCA established the requirement, and the FOPA repealed that provision.
MedWheeler
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I've heard of this before (here on THR, actually.) It seems to be a regional thing and, in some areas, they simply swipe the ID (like a credit card) rather than manually key it in. In Wal-Mart's case, it is indeed to verify that age was confirmed. They do the same thing with swiping ID when selling alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and, in some areas, airguns and their related supplies.
It was in NH... a pretty 2A friendly state
Bought some ammo at Wal-Mart yesterday for the first time in awhile. Instead of asking the two questions they used to ask (Is this for a rifle or pistol? Are you over 18/21?) the clerk asked me what my birthday was--DDMMYYYY, as I recall. All they need is to be sure that you are over 18 for rifle ammo or over 21 for pistol ammo. The clerk did not ask to see my ID nor did she ask for my DL# or any other type of identifying number other than my birthday.
Big7
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Well I recon it was not enforced here.
Not doubting your sources, just saying it never happened here.
Atlanta, maybe.. I don't know.
What I do know is it never happened to me.
No ID for .22, even though it is also a pistol/revolver cartridge..
Same can be said for .44 Mag, etc, etc..
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