I went to Walmart yesterday and wandered over to the gun desk to gawk at the guns in the case. True to what I've heard in the past, there were no more AR rifles there. Now I google the subject and discover that it was a decision made back in August to longer sell AR and similar MSRs. But what I also noticed while at WM is that there were also no longer any tactical style shotguns. They used to have those, but not anymore! The only thing even remotely "tactical" was a wood-stocked Mini14 rifle. Other than that, everything look very politically correct.
Walmart gun dept. is now boring!
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GooseGestapo
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That and just variations of Savage Axis, Remington 770's,783's, and Ruger Americans.
It's sad when a Remlin M336 and Ruger 10/22 are the standouts.
But I did discover they had some .22lr hidden under the knife display. Snagged 3 boxes of Winchester 555! First .22's I've found at Wally in 5yrs. And the most in 8yrs.
It's sad when a Remlin M336 and Ruger 10/22 are the standouts.
But I did discover they had some .22lr hidden under the knife display. Snagged 3 boxes of Winchester 555! First .22's I've found at Wally in 5yrs. And the most in 8yrs.
They made the decision last year to discontinue selling "assault rifles" because sales were so slow. There was the big rush after Sandy Hook and then sales died, just like they did in every other retailer.
Walmart sells what sells best. If it stops selling they stop carrying it.
Walmart sells what sells best. If it stops selling they stop carrying it.
It's BS. They also stopped selling mags (all over ten rounds) and accessories for some of the most popular guns in the country.
It was politically motivated, period. Otherwise they wouldn't have stated that the changes were permanent in an interview after.
bluestarlizzard
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It's not the rifles popularity, but the mindset of the clientele.
You want some flavor of Mfourgery, you generally are going to a dedicated gun store.
Wally World is where you go get cheap ammo, something for the kiddos to plink with, the death sentence for that family of rats that's been shacking up in your barn or something you don't care if it gets dropped in a mud pit when you're out in the field. And you buy these things while you're picking up some groceries, the poster board your kid needs for a school project and a couple packs of fruit of the loom.
Arkansas Paul
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Personally I think 'tactical' shotguns and rifles are boring.
It's all subjective friend.
It's all subjective friend.
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Yeah, it's too bad a store like Target is so anti-gun because they blow Walmart away in prices, customer service, store layout, store appearance.
And if you think about it, a big box store with that name selling guns and ammo would be a natural fit.
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There was one bonus to Walmart stopping the sell of AR15s. The clearance prices at my local store were pretty amazing. Most were half of their normal price.
oneounceload
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Same here - they closed out the Maverick shotgun for $88.............and I missed it.
MedWheeler
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Funny, I went to Wal-Mart today to get a Crickett for my daughter. The price had been $159 last rear, and was down to $114. While there, I decided to get a Mossberg 702 "Plinkster" that I saw because it was only another $99. I keep buying rimfire rifles to have one in my truck from time to time, then decide they're too nice for that (two Marlin 99M1 rifles and a Glenfield 75.) A plastic-framed, box-fed flyweight rifle like this one will be just fine.
As to the service, I had no complaints. There are three WMs in my town, and this one is well above the other two in cleanliness and stock (one of the others doesn't do firearms.)
A computer error forced me to repeat the 4473 input, and the FBI didn't recognize "Okinawa" as a "country of birth", but I had selected it because it was a dropdown option. This is only the second time I've done the 4473 off paper; when I write "Okinawa (JP)", I've never had an issue.
That, and a manager still has to walk them out with me, but she was kinda cute.
As to the service, I had no complaints. There are three WMs in my town, and this one is well above the other two in cleanliness and stock (one of the others doesn't do firearms.)
A computer error forced me to repeat the 4473 input, and the FBI didn't recognize "Okinawa" as a "country of birth", but I had selected it because it was a dropdown option. This is only the second time I've done the 4473 off paper; when I write "Okinawa (JP)", I've never had an issue.
That, and a manager still has to walk them out with me, but she was kinda cute.
DeepSouth
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I rarely go to WalMart but last time I went in I did notice most of the guns (75%ish) were either youth models or .22's
A couple full size bolt guns and a couple full sized shotguns, and probably 20-25 22's and/or youth model guns.
I've never bought a gun from Walmart, and I probably never will.
A couple full size bolt guns and a couple full sized shotguns, and probably 20-25 22's and/or youth model guns.
I've never bought a gun from Walmart, and I probably never will.
Old Dog
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Is this a Wal-Mart bashing thread? Hey, I have -- and probably will again -- bought guns from Wal-Mart. Not proud, just frugal (some times).
My local Wal-Marts still have a great selection of ammo on hand, a decent selection of long guns including Ruger Minis (although, alas, apparently no more Colt, Windham or Bushy ARs) ... And I can still pick up some decent boot socks in the Men's Wear department, too ...
My local Wal-Marts still have a great selection of ammo on hand, a decent selection of long guns including Ruger Minis (although, alas, apparently no more Colt, Windham or Bushy ARs) ... And I can still pick up some decent boot socks in the Men's Wear department, too ...
fiddleharp
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I don't know what you're complaining about. Almost all Walmarts in much of Florida stopped selling any firearms decades ago!
UpperAtmosphere
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No kidding. I hear legends of Walmarts that sell guns, but I don't see any around me that do. Ammo and cleaning supplies, yes.
You must not have gone to Walmart in a long time. The panic and shortage didn't start until just over 3 years ago. Between 3-5 years ago there were shelves full of .22lr at every Walmart I ever went to
gunsandreligion
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While I prefer blued steel and walnut personally, Usually melanite and nylon is more interesting than the particleboard amd spray paint walmart sells now.
MIL-DOT
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If you think it's boring now, then wait until they don't even sell ammo, anymore (because, it's coming.)
I'm sure gonna miss those boxes of Federal aluminum-cased 9mm at $9.97.
I'm sure gonna miss those boxes of Federal aluminum-cased 9mm at $9.97.
Wal-Mart was founded by an eccentric old hillbilly from Arkansas that obviously didn't mind guns. It is now run by a bunch of politically correct limousine Liberal corporate suits. I agree with the prediction they will be out of the business of guns and ammo in a few years. In the new America our "betters" are building, PC even trumps corporate profits.
Walmart IS America - there's just so many who don't want to embrace what we really are.
Saying Target represents us is just shilling for a better image - as a sharply dressed anti gun nation.
Is the gun department in Walmart boring, yes. It always has been. Trying to compete on the firearms level to attract "Target" gun buyers failed - because it's an edge market. Most Americans aren't hunting geese with tacticool shotguns, their kids don't plink rabbits with AR 22's. Americans by and large are usually about 40 years behind the cutting edge of guns being made, or fielded in the armies of the world.
That is exactly the reason for all the hate for AR's - but as time changes we are going to see them continue to grow in market share. 25 million prior service men and women generally come from -? America, not the big cities, and they are bringing home what they learned in the service about the AR. And generally, grandpa, it's not that big a deal. Maybe better - is what they are saying.
And it's their grand daughter telling them.
Nobody likes to admit it - but Walmart is a mirror of who we are as a nation. Goes to service, too. There's another view of what constitutes service - I work retail - and I get upscale customers in like last night, who wanted me to 1) sell him a bolt for his diesel fuel injection system that he knew was missing, and 2) guarantee it would fix the drip of fuel it was making onto the exhaust header.
I couldn't do that. Poor service on my part, I guess. I suggested he park it at his mechanic to get it fixed before it caught fire. Nahh, more poor service on my part. I didn't fix his problem. People think that they can get high level skilled service by simply insisting on it from anyone. I say their expectations of what constitutes good service are what the problem is.
Walmart is a SELF SERVE store - expecting good service means you need to pick up your end of things first -
Saying Target represents us is just shilling for a better image - as a sharply dressed anti gun nation.
Is the gun department in Walmart boring, yes. It always has been. Trying to compete on the firearms level to attract "Target" gun buyers failed - because it's an edge market. Most Americans aren't hunting geese with tacticool shotguns, their kids don't plink rabbits with AR 22's. Americans by and large are usually about 40 years behind the cutting edge of guns being made, or fielded in the armies of the world.
That is exactly the reason for all the hate for AR's - but as time changes we are going to see them continue to grow in market share. 25 million prior service men and women generally come from -? America, not the big cities, and they are bringing home what they learned in the service about the AR. And generally, grandpa, it's not that big a deal. Maybe better - is what they are saying.
And it's their grand daughter telling them.
Nobody likes to admit it - but Walmart is a mirror of who we are as a nation. Goes to service, too. There's another view of what constitutes service - I work retail - and I get upscale customers in like last night, who wanted me to 1) sell him a bolt for his diesel fuel injection system that he knew was missing, and 2) guarantee it would fix the drip of fuel it was making onto the exhaust header.
I couldn't do that. Poor service on my part, I guess. I suggested he park it at his mechanic to get it fixed before it caught fire. Nahh, more poor service on my part. I didn't fix his problem. People think that they can get high level skilled service by simply insisting on it from anyone. I say their expectations of what constitutes good service are what the problem is.
Walmart is a SELF SERVE store - expecting good service means you need to pick up your end of things first -
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