Why do some ammo dealers ask for...

[nosmr2]

My Walmart has a max number of boxes of ammo, 6, rule. Doesn't matter how many are in the box, 550 22s or 50 22s, you're only getting 6.

 

[Dimis]

the only place I have ever had this occur is Walmart who also seam to want to keep a journal or log as every time I have been asked they pull out a clip board to write info on
It is relatively sporadic though as 99% of the time I dont get asked
the 1% of the time I do I refuse the sale and either go somewhere else or come back later

I dont like the Idea of them recording information on me to buy ammo

would they do this with batteries?
what about lighter fluid for your grill?

both products could be used with/for devious intent yet ammo is logged because of this reason (okay that last part may be my speculation but you see my point)

all or nothing is my rule on "dangerous items" either treat them all the same or do nothing at all and thats my general feeling for ALL dangerous items not just what one would like to define as a "weapon"