What do ya'll think

Why wouldn't you accept it? Wal-Mart does not do returns on ammo.

I would take the ammo. Even if I had something against Walmart, I didn't buy it.

Dont hurt his feelings over it!

I think if you were in NC I would accept it for you. I thought you were going to say he paid $Texas for it and you didn't want to pay that much or something. I guess it depends on how much you want it compared to how much you hate WM. I can tell you that there is no .380 in our local WM's, or much else for that matter.

Take the ammo. You wont find it at a better price and as you said, you have been out for a while.

You didn't shop at WalMart, you didn't go against any of your principals. Your son was thinking of you and helping you out. I would accept it and be proud I have a son who looks out for his old man!

Taking ammo

He don't want it for the same reason I don't buy stuff made in Vietnam.
Larry Burchfield
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Accept it. Or send it to me. I'll pay shipping and whatever your son paid + 10%.

Seriously, I would take what I could get when it comes to .380. I understand the moral dilemma, but it's a self-imposed dilemma. I avoid shopping at Wally World when I can, but when it's something I can't get anywhere else then I'll do it. Unfortunately, .380 ammo is so scarce right now that you may not have any choice in the matter. If you don't really need the .380 ammo, then skip it and carry a 9mm or some other caliber. If you need it, remember that at least the manufacturer is American.

I think you benefit twice from this situation.

You uphold your decision not to sponsor Wal-Mart which I very much respect and understand. You also get the 380's which are very difficult to find because you have a son that knows what you need and thought of you when he saw them.

Congratulation on doing a fine job raising your son, enjoy shooting those 380's.http://www.thehighroad.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

I think your son is trying to do something nice. I say accept it. Walmart has the money already so that's not going to change, and I find it nice when people take the time and effort to try and help me out. (just tell yourself you misheard and he got it all from Kmart.... yea)

This is where it goes bad. For many reasons I do not shop at Wal-Mart (to numerous to go into here). Do I accept the ammo or decline on principal?

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You didn't buy it. He did. You still are effectively boycotting Walmart. You just accepted a gift that happened to have come from Walmart... or if you're paying him back, consider your son the seller. You're not boycotting your son are you?

Hmm. Does it affect WM at all whether you take it or not? To affect WM, it would have had to not be purchased. Too late for that. Just take it and be proud of your son.

I think that was a very considerate act on your son's part. Accept it graciously.

I think that was a very considerate act on your son's part. Accept it graciously.

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Exactly. You are not getting ammo from Walmart, you are getting a nice gift from a thoughtful son. Many others should be so lucky.

I had something against Wal-mart until I saw first hand what they do.

I've traveled to nearly 80% of the Wal-mart distribution centers, I'm a vendor of theirs. I gain no money from them direct. Every distribution center is in the middle of no where, supporting the entire area. I've seen areas were Wal-mart D.C's went in and the town formed around it.

The people that work for them love them. It's America.

With that said, stick to your "guns". You made a choice to not support them. Not your son. Have him keep the ammo or sell it.

If your son bought you anything else for Christmas, would you ask if it was from Wal-Mart before deciding to gratefully accept it?

I don't shop at Sears (haven't for something like 18 years, keeping a promise to myself the last time I did shop there and got mistreated), but if someone gave me a gift they'd bought at Wal-Mart, I'd take it.

Rontherunner

Be very proud that you raised a great son and accept his generosity. That is much more important than your issues with WM.

Mine are younger, but I hope mine turn out like that.

Use it. Its a gift don't worry about the source.

I buy tons of ammo at Wally world. Their ammo is just as good as anyone else s.

And food,
and toiletries,
and pretty much everything else, except clothes.

I don't get the whole "I hate Walmart" thing, but if you feel guilty about it just hand a stock boy $5 to ease your conscience.

Take it from your son..

whether he means to give it to you OR whether he means to ask you for the money he paid for it...he did something nice for you and to refuse it because of your feelings against Wal-Mart would be an insult to your son. TAKE IT GRACIOUSLY AND CHEERFULLY WITHOUT ANY REMARKS ABOUT WAL-MAR!!!!

Yeah, I'd accept it and act like it was from somewhere else. My daughter isn't old enough to buy me ammo but when she is and does... I won't ask where it came from!! Ever heard of looking a gift horse in the mouth!! lol.. No seriously though, in this poor market for ammo anything should be welcomed.