I agree with the notion that it shouldn't matter to the seller what we intend to use it for, however, retalers of ammunition are bound by law and corporate policy and in order to keep their job, and continue to provide for their family (as well as stay out of court/jail) they have to at least make an effort to comply with the rules. Say for example, a 19 year old kid gets caught shooting at mail boxes with a handgun and a box of 22LR. When asked by the police where he got it, he says,"oh, the lady at WallMart sold it to me", the police would no doubt drop by to pay her a visit. If she can say that he told her it was for a rifle, what can they do? If, on the other hand, she says,"I didn't think it was any of my business" she'd be in some hot water. Even worse if someone had been hurt by the kids actions. Don't attack the retailers for trying to comply with the rules/laws. If it really bothers you, go after the ones MAKING the rules/laws, and have them changed. Especially since there's nothing that says they HAVE to sell ammo. If the customers buying it are the ones making a scene and refusing to allow them to comply, it might be easier to simply drop those items from inventory. Before you get upset at someone, step back and make sure your frustration is being directed at the RIGHT people, the ones who can actually make the changes.
-Spyderman
[This message has been edited by Spyderman (edited December 21, 1999).]