So I went into Wal-Mart the other day to pick up a box of 9x19mm ammo. After the usual 30 minute wait to get some idiot over to the sporting goods counter (which I normally put up with b/c of the low price) to unlock the cabinet and take out a box for me (which I already find is a ridiculous and annoying practice), the guy tells me HE has to walk the ammo box to the front of the store and put it in a designated area where the cashier can get it and ring me up.
Since when did purchasing ammo become a crime?? I've encountered this at other stores, and I stopped buying ammo there. Now Wal-Mart does it too. I find it ridiculous that they keep the pistol and rifle ammo locked up, but you can get 12 gauge shells galore right off the shelf. None of it should be locked up.
Plus, I was treated like a criminal during the entire transaction. I was in a hurry b/c my wife was already in line, and he was watching me like I was gonna rob the place. Then the cashier looked at me like I was a terrorist and checked my ID. The computer screen made her verify that I was OVER 21 YEARS OLD! Since when do I need to be over 21 to purchase ammo??? Guns are already restricted and our II A right is already infringed upon, but now ammo too?
Anyone else have experiences like this? Thoughts?
Since when did purchasing ammo become a crime?? I've encountered this at other stores, and I stopped buying ammo there. Now Wal-Mart does it too. I find it ridiculous that they keep the pistol and rifle ammo locked up, but you can get 12 gauge shells galore right off the shelf. None of it should be locked up.
Plus, I was treated like a criminal during the entire transaction. I was in a hurry b/c my wife was already in line, and he was watching me like I was gonna rob the place. Then the cashier looked at me like I was a terrorist and checked my ID. The computer screen made her verify that I was OVER 21 YEARS OLD! Since when do I need to be over 21 to purchase ammo??? Guns are already restricted and our II A right is already infringed upon, but now ammo too?
Anyone else have experiences like this? Thoughts?