jamz
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Amish_Bill said:
WWB, 1 Jar Mayonaisse, a box of Condoms, and a Bible!
That should tweak their demographics a bit.
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National Buy Ammo Day with a twist
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WWB, 1 Jar Mayonaisse, a box of Condoms, and a Bible!
That should tweak their demographics a bit.
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Update: Date: Nov 19 Time: 15:30 Central Standard time.
Plan accordingly.
Plan accordingly.
Amish_Bill
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What flavors of White Box do they have in .223 and what do they cost?
Headless Thompson Gunner
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Why, exactly, are we trying to screw with Wal Mart?
I understand the basic idea behind ammo day, and I certainly don't have a problem with buying extra ammo.
But what does the shooting community (or myself specifically) stand to gain by specifically targeting Wal Mart's stocking system?
I understand the basic idea behind ammo day, and I certainly don't have a problem with buying extra ammo.
But what does the shooting community (or myself specifically) stand to gain by specifically targeting Wal Mart's stocking system?
Amish_Bill
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Headless Thompson Gunner said:
It's all the joy of a boyish Halloween prank with none of the irresponsible downside. There is no real 'reason' to do it, no gain to be had, and best of all, no damage to be done.
When all is said & done, it's for the best reason ever - because we can and because it makes us smile.
Justin
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The argument could be made that WalMart's sophisticated software would be far more likely to detect a spike in ammo buying on one particular day than any other retailer.
If one is particularly optimistic, and if this spike were sufficiently large, it could be used as a statistic to point out just how widespread gun ownership is in this country.
If one is particularly optimistic, and if this spike were sufficiently large, it could be used as a statistic to point out just how widespread gun ownership is in this country.
oct_97
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I recently bought two Underarmor T shirts on line for $25.00 each then discovered that Wal Mart has them for $6.97 each. Different logo, same shirt.
countertop
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Amish_Bill
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hksw said:
"screw with" /= "screw up"
Pay attention to the verbiage.
dleong
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Or it could give Wal*Mart a reason to raise the prices of their ammo. You know, the whole supply and demand thingy.....Justin said:
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Amish_Bill
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Raise prices on a one day spike?
If the numbers held out for a month or two, maybe... but not a single day.
If the numbers held out for a month or two, maybe... but not a single day.
repsychler
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I don't think the idea is to really screw up/with their supply chain, so much as it is to create a blip on Wal-Mart's radar. As Justin pointed out, its a way to flex our economic muscle and say "Look what we can do."
Why Wally World and WWB? There's Wal-Mart stores nearly everywhere, and WWB is cheap, both factors (hopefully) leading to greater participation.
Why Wally World and WWB? There's Wal-Mart stores nearly everywhere, and WWB is cheap, both factors (hopefully) leading to greater participation.
Headless Thompson Gunner
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Good enough for me.
Just wondered if there was some deeper reason that I was missing.
"I want to and I can" is a superb reason for anything.
trickyasafox
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i have mixed feelings about wal-mart. but you can't deny the fact that they really do help you stretch a dollar. i'm in. i'll pick up a box of 45
Andrew Rothman
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Everyone slagging Walmart should definitely do all of their gun and ammo shopping that day at their competitors: Kmart, Target and Walgreens.
Oh, wait... Those companies gave in to the blissninnies and don't stock anything for gunnies.
Walmart, on the other hand, sells ammo, and shotguns, and rifles, and air guns...
Just exactly how are they the enemy?
Sure, you can get crappy goods and services there. Burger King ain't Cordon Bleu either, but when I want a burger cheap and quick, I'll go there.
I occasionally clean out Walmart of 9mm anyway. This is an easy thing to do.
Oh, wait... Those companies gave in to the blissninnies and don't stock anything for gunnies.
Walmart, on the other hand, sells ammo, and shotguns, and rifles, and air guns...
Just exactly how are they the enemy?
Sure, you can get crappy goods and services there. Burger King ain't Cordon Bleu either, but when I want a burger cheap and quick, I'll go there.
I occasionally clean out Walmart of 9mm anyway. This is an easy thing to do.
What could go Worng?
Kevin at The Smallest Minority has a post up on what could happen.
He quotes a news story about a guy who bought 1000 rounds of 9mm at Wal-Mart. This alarmed the clerk, who called the cops, who called in ATF, who staged a raid on the guy's house. (Turns out, the guy was a felon who shouldn't have had a gun.)
Nov 20 might to be a fun day for some of us, eh?
Kevin at The Smallest Minority has a post up on what could happen.
He quotes a news story about a guy who bought 1000 rounds of 9mm at Wal-Mart. This alarmed the clerk, who called the cops, who called in ATF, who staged a raid on the guy's house. (Turns out, the guy was a felon who shouldn't have had a gun.)
Nov 20 might to be a fun day for some of us, eh?
if 1000 rounds is all it takes to get somebody's panties in a wad, they best stay far from here... i have 1000 rounds in factory ammo alone, nevermind my handloads...
if the atf wants to raid my house, and can come up w/ a good 'nuff reason to do it, fine... however, i gotta tell ya, i would be shocked to death if a 1000 round ammo purchase in the height of hunting seasons here would cause anybody any mass panic...
if the atf wants to raid my house, and can come up w/ a good 'nuff reason to do it, fine... however, i gotta tell ya, i would be shocked to death if a 1000 round ammo purchase in the height of hunting seasons here would cause anybody any mass panic...
Well, IMO, in order to 'screw with' Wal*Mart, someone has to pay attention. You think someone is going to look at a small spike in ammo on Ammo Day and say, "OMG, something is happening here. Better call the government." or would you think, like I would, a computer notes the trend over a year or two and automatically requests a slight increase in additional stock with blinking an electron a week before the next date.
To summarize, WM will not even notice.
natedog
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I think its funny when the most diligent Adam Smith fans suddenly reverse their opinions when it comes to Wal-Mart.
trickyasafox
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since when dont target and kmart stock ammo? i havent been to one in a while but they both used to stock ammo and guns
Amish_Bill
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Konall said:
Uh Oh... So maybe I should rethink the 10-12k rounds I'm getting ready to order?
Oopsie!
Heck - the last time I was in an Academy Sports my buddy and I walked out with 5 cases... ;-)
I wonder how much ammo WallyWorld will have when I go to visit... ???
Moparmike
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Too bad I dont have any guns in calibers that WWB is in...except 7.62x39, and there ain't no way I am going to put overpriced WWB in a WASR-10 when the Silver Bear I have will do fine and costs next to nothing comparitively...
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