They stopped the handgun trade years ago except for Alaska. I asked the manager of our local Walmart, and he told me that there are some pretty strong rumblings from Headquarters (which is only 45 min. South of here) that they are going to sell handguns again in selected areas. Primarily because there is a market and they can make some money. Some areas of the USA are just to much trouble to sell pistols in. Our local stores have long guns galore and huge amounts of ammunition. The ammo goes fast, they sell a lot of ammo at Walmart.
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Walmart -likes guns
- Thread starter RamItOne
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Why don't they carry handguns? Too much paperwork?
The last time I saw a Walmart that carried handguns was in the mid 1990's. The political climate about guns was very different then and, I suspect, Walmart got out of the handgun business for fear that it would draw unwanted attention from certain politicians.
Wal-mart's here in western New York quit selling guns and have limited amounts of ammo. I asked a local manager about it and he said it's because of the State of NY's regulations and paper work involved.
I'm in WNY as well, but the new Niagara Falls superstore keeps a pretty good supply of ammo. I've bought quite a bit there, and quite a variety. Not a bad hunting and fishing section either, considering it's a city store.
Bought a couple of shotguns at the Lockport store back in the day. No more.
bustersmaster
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As I recall, at least some Walmart stores got out of the firearms business shortly after the Columbine shootings, just to be PC.
Our newest store has a fair selection of rifles and shotguns. They're usually out of the ammo I'm looking for.
Our newest store has a fair selection of rifles and shotguns. They're usually out of the ammo I'm looking for.
"Deer Thugs"
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I haven't been in the store in a couple of years, but the WalMart in Morris IL always had guns since they opened their doors. No great deals, but they did have guns.
If I get a chance next week,I'll pop in and check them out. They are over 50 miles from Chicago, though. I'd like to see if they carried MSRs there.
There is a Big R store, like Farm & Fleet right across the street. They carry ARs, handguns, and reloading supplies. I've never seen reloading supplies in any IL WalMart.
If I get a chance next week,I'll pop in and check them out. They are over 50 miles from Chicago, though. I'd like to see if they carried MSRs there.
There is a Big R store, like Farm & Fleet right across the street. They carry ARs, handguns, and reloading supplies. I've never seen reloading supplies in any IL WalMart.
Ive been to walmarts in 4 or 5 diffrerent states while traveling for work. Most of the rural stores have firearms in them. Some of the stores around here that dont carry firearms have a display case of ammo.
I try to buy ammo from them for a couple of reasons. One, its reasonably priced, and two I want to support them purchasing it from them so it remains at their stores for purchase and in the "public eye".
How many of you are old enough to remember when Sears, JCpenny, western auto all sold firearms and ammo ? I can remember being 8-10 yrs old and Sears having a open rack of firearms unlocked and open to anyone to pick up and check over. Most anyone under the age of 40 has never seen anything like that nowdays.
Also any WM that has firearms has a big catalog behind the counter you can ask to look at and can order you almost any kind of firearm brand you want.
I try to buy ammo from them for a couple of reasons. One, its reasonably priced, and two I want to support them purchasing it from them so it remains at their stores for purchase and in the "public eye".
How many of you are old enough to remember when Sears, JCpenny, western auto all sold firearms and ammo ? I can remember being 8-10 yrs old and Sears having a open rack of firearms unlocked and open to anyone to pick up and check over. Most anyone under the age of 40 has never seen anything like that nowdays.
Also any WM that has firearms has a big catalog behind the counter you can ask to look at and can order you almost any kind of firearm brand you want.
When I was in the Air Force in the early 90's the Wally World in Rapid City SD sold Handguns as well as a pretty good selection of shotguns and rifles.
I happen to live near one of the only Wally Worlds in IL. that sells firearms and ammo. They only have a small selection of shotguns and rifles as well as a limited selection of ammo. I went to a IA. Wally World when I was on a camping trip this past summer and they had a great selection of tactical shotguns and AR's. The salesperson told me they sell more firearms to IL. residents across the river than IA. residents.
As to the OP post "Walmart-likes Guns"? I say that they like money and could care less about the 2nd amendment. If gun sales were low then they would take them out of all of their stores. K-Mart removed all firearms and almost all ammo from their stores.
I happen to live near one of the only Wally Worlds in IL. that sells firearms and ammo. They only have a small selection of shotguns and rifles as well as a limited selection of ammo. I went to a IA. Wally World when I was on a camping trip this past summer and they had a great selection of tactical shotguns and AR's. The salesperson told me they sell more firearms to IL. residents across the river than IA. residents.
As to the OP post "Walmart-likes Guns"? I say that they like money and could care less about the 2nd amendment. If gun sales were low then they would take them out of all of their stores. K-Mart removed all firearms and almost all ammo from their stores.
ChasingWhitetail91
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Walmarts im my area have everything from M4's to ornate ou shotguns. They have ammunition i have never heard of however they won't carry or order me rounds for my .303
In Texas some stores carry long guns some don't. They quit carrying hand guns years ago. Too much paperwork, I don't think so. Originally they put up signs to not allow concealed carry by CHL holders but took it down pretty quick. Must have caught a lot of flack about it. Our store has a pretty poor gun dept. It's actually a pretty poor store.