Walmart has really pissed me off!

[jamharri]

This past Friday, October 26th, I went to Walmart to purchase stuff I needed to get my family through the coming hurricane Sandy and Frankenstorm. I was in the Sporting goods section, looking for Coleman fuel. I should mention that this was in Suffolk County, New York. While there, I noticed that they had 9mm ammo at a good price, so I decided to purchase 2 boxes. All of the ammo was locked in a glass cabinet, so I had to find someone with the key. What a thrill! When I finally found a "friendly Walmart employee" that worked in the sporting goods departmrnt and asked if he had the key for one of the cabinets, he took an attitude and replied snappily, "Which cabinet?" I pointed to the ammo cabinet.
At this point, before opening the cabinet, he asked to see my driver's license and weapon permit. I challenged him, asking what law required such validation to purchase ammunition. I was told it was store policy. Not wanting to waste my time any further, I presented both without removing them from my wallet for closer inspection. After quickly glancing at them, the employee opened the cabinet and began lecturing me on the fact that ammunition comes in different "sizes". I asked for the Federal 9mm 115 grain BT.
This is where it gets really stupid. He explained that HE had to ESCORT me to the cashier, where I would once again be required to present my driver's license and weapon permit. Heaven forbid a customer should actually handle a box of ammo!
The cashier took the ammo from the clerk and asked, "Are you twenty one?" I responded, "I should certainly hope so! My youngest child is twenty one!" I paid for the ammo and was ready to get the hell out of the store. But get this. The same clerk informed me that he needed to ESCORT ME TO MY AUTOMOBILE!!! Guess there is a real problem with people throwing boxes of ammo at others or hitting them with it!
So here is my request: if you don't absolutely need to shop at Wally World, please don't. Maybe if they get hit in the wallet they will respect their customers rights.

 

[Treo]

Wow

I feel for ya man here in Colorado it's not uncommon for people to OC in Wal Mart.

 

[trfkcop]

I would have told them I needed to purchase a few more items, then proceeded to walk all over the store with my escort. Maybe they could help carry something while getting paid by the store.

 

[Noemarmolejo]

I don't trade at any Walmart. Haven't done so for over 2 years and I never will.

 

[Ted C]

I can honestly say I would not oblige an idiot such as that in any form or fashion. I would get a manager to explain to him the proper way to take care of a customer in that situation, and if that wasn't possible I would certainly not spend my hard earned money just because it's cheap. Giving in to idiots like that only empower's them to do the same next time. Some people need to learn the rules, even if it is the hard way

 

[jdsonice]

You are lucky you found someone to open the case. At the local Walmart it can up to 40 minutes for a friendly sports section employee to serve you. Then you got show them you id and FOID (that is a IL stupidity) and then you get the ammo.

I think sometimes mail order is the best but sometimes Walmart does have good pricing.

 

[jlr87105]

No attitude problems like that in New Mexico, must be a New York kinda thing, although the ammo is locked up ( to prevent it from evaporating) - we can concealed carry in WM but not open carry as most WM sell alcohol here and you cant open carry anywhere that sells alcohol, just the weird way the law is written here

 

[Bigskyguy]

This past Friday, October 26th, I went to Walmart to purchase stuff I needed to get my family through the coming hurricane Sandy and Frankenstorm. I was in the Sporting goods section, looking for Coleman fuel. I should mention that this was in Suffolk County, New York. While there, I noticed that they had 9mm ammo at a good price, so I decided to purchase 2 boxes. All of the ammo was locked in a glass cabinet, so I had to find someone with the key. What a thrill! When I finally found a "friendly Walmart employee" that worked in the sporting goods departmrnt and asked if he had the key for one of the cabinets, he took an attitude and replied snappily, "Which cabinet?" I pointed to the ammo cabinet.
At this point, before opening the cabinet, he asked to see my driver's license and weapon permit. I challenged him, asking what law required such validation to purchase ammunition. I was told it was store policy. Not wanting to waste my time any further, I presented both without removing them from my wallet for closer inspection. After quickly glancing at them, the employee opened the cabinet and began lecturing me on the fact that ammunition comes in different "sizes". I asked for the Federal 9mm 115 grain BT.
This is where it gets really stupid. He explained that HE had to ESCORT me to the cashier, where I would once again be required to present my driver's license and weapon permit. Heaven forbid a customer should actually handle a box of ammo!
The cashier took the ammo from the clerk and asked, "Are you twenty one?" I responded, "I should certainly hope so! My youngest child is twenty one!" I paid for the ammo and was ready to get the hell out of the store. But get this. The same clerk informed me that he needed to ESCORT ME TO MY AUTOMOBILE!!! Guess there is a real problem with people throwing boxes of ammo at others or hitting them with it!
So here is my request: if you don't absolutely need to shop at Wally World, please don't. Maybe if they get hit in the wallet they will respect their customers rights.

No problem here in NC. Sporting goods employees (locally anyway!) pretty much cater to you when purchasing guns or ammo. Also, open carry is legal and concealed with a permit!

 

[sig_man]

One time I actually had to call the store from my cell phone, ask for the manager and informed him I was in the sporting goods department for the last 20 minutes trying to find an associate so I could by ammo. Even after the phone call, still had to wait an additional 5 minutes until someone showed up.

 

[Monkey9]

I love the idea of more purchases, but I would bet they would lock the ammo back up until you were finished or take it to customer service. That is plain ridiculous that you had to present id to two separate people. I'd call their corporate number daily for a month, if it had been me.

 

[gunshrink]

Two issues - I live in Minnesota and like everyone else often get annoyed waiting for someone to come and unlock the place where the ammo is "protected." My take on this is that it is Wally World being cheap and not having anything close to serving their customers. I run into this many places but more or less tolerate it due to the fact that they have the best price in town for ammo. I also order a lot online especially what I use for competition so ammo at Walmart is less of an issue. Secondly though it is also a New York issue - or Illinois or whatever state that is anti firearm. Seems like I hear less problems from Walmart in gun friendly states than those that are not. The 21 bit is something that is programmed into their computer at the checkout. A couple of months ago I bought a BB gun for my grandson at a Fleet Farm and had to show that I was 21. Funny since I had an XD 40 strapped on my hip. As Forest says "stupid is as stupid does."

 

[Sir Diealotz]

Must be a New York/Illinois thing.

I get 90% of my ammo via sportsmans guide.

Local Wally World(s) always available for ammo purchases.

 

[golocx4]

Walmart has partnered with Bloomberg.

Wal-Mart and the bi-partisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns have announced that Wal-Mart, the largest seller of firearms in the nation, has adopted the new Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership, a 10-point code that will help ensure that guns do not fall into the wrong hands. The Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership, created by Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Wal-Mart, is a set of policies that will be implemented over time that includes video recording of sales, rigid controls on inventory, checks that gun purchasers are not misrepresenting themselves, and the development of a first-of-its kind computerized crime gun trace log for retailers.
Read the full press release


RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS RETAILER PARTNERSHIP:
A 10-Point Voluntary Code

1. Videotaping the Point of Sale for All Firearms Transactions. Participating retailers will videotape the point-of-sale of all firearms transactions and maintain videos for 6 months to deter illegal purchases and monitor employees.

2. Computerized Crime Gun Trace Log and Alert System. Participating retailers will maintain a computerized log of crime gun traces relating to the retailer. Once the program is in place, if a customer who has a prior trace at that retailer attempts to purchase a firearm, the sale will be electronically flagged. The retailer would have discretion to proceed with the sale or stop the sale.

3. Purchaser Declaration. For sales flagged by the trace alert system, participating retailers will ask purchasers to fill out a declaration indicating that they meet the legal requirement to purchase the firearm.

4. Deterring Fake IDs. Participating retailers will only accept valid federal- or state-issued picture IDs as primary identification. Retailers will utilize additional ID checking mechanisms.

5. Consistent Visible Signage. Participating retailers will post signage created by the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership to alert customers of their legal responsibilities at the point-of-sale.

6. Employee Background Checks. Participating retailers will conduct criminal background checks for all employees selling or handling firearms.

7. Employee Responsibility Training. Participating retailers will participate in an employee responsibility training program focused on deterring illegal purchasers. The Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership will create an online training system based on Wal-Mart's training program.

8. Inventory Checking. Participating retailers will conduct daily and quarterly audits. Guidelines will be based on Wal-Mart's firearms audit check procedures.

9. No Sales Without Background Check Results. Participating retailers would prohibit sales based on "default proceeds," which are permitted by law when the background check has not returned a result within 3 days.

10. Securing Firearms. Participating retailers will maintain firearms kept in customer accessible areas in locked cases or locked to racks.

Participating retailers will phase in the provisions of Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership over time.

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[ToddR]

Think you had a bad employee/WalMart, 'cause I've never had any issues at the local Wally World. Or it's just the NY thing .... luckily you didn't want a Big Gulp with that ..

 

[TheCocaColaSanta]

I don't know how many people remember this or not. But when Republican Sam Walton built Walmart, it was built to be an American Christian business that always stocked primarily American products. The only time a product from overseas was even offered was if it couldn't be found from an American manufacturer or grower. They regularly had every church group and scouting troop lining their sidewalk doing fundraisers and they went out of their way to honor our troops. The U.S. Flag became the official icon of the store and was proudly displayed on every isle. And the customers satisfaction always came first. Then on April 5, 1992, Sam Walton died.

Now, 20 years later Walmart has become just the opposite. Customer service is almost non-existent. They are trying to jump through all of the politically correct hoops of the liberal causes. Everything they can, they now buy from China. And the American Flag that you used to see proudly displayed has been replaced with a smiling yellow face. I can't help but wonder if that face is supposed to be Chinese.

 

[titaniumman]

I wouldn't put up with that...

 

[Mtdineen]

That Mayors against & Responsible thing is a crock of …. Walked onto my WM today only for ammo, did have to request for a clerk, but walked out with 100 rnds of Federal .45 for <$30 before tax, in just a matter of minutes, no prob. But I don't live in a Nanny State.

 

[maine04619]

Ok Jam here is what you do. Go back to that store. Get someone to come to the case and after you identify yourself as requested tell them you want ALLOT of ammo get all the boxes of 45 9mm and .40 they got then get a crap load fo rifle and shotgun ammo. When they get it all up to the register say I changed my mind I just want that one box of 9mm or decide you want nothing. We have no such stupidity here we carry our own ammo. However being a state that borders canada we do get carded to ensure we are not canadians ( a store policy agreement with the canadian gov )..

 

[AMLKing]

I guess I am lucky. Each time I have bought ammo from Wally World here in Texas, while the employee states he does have to carry the ammo to the register (in the sporting goods dept), we have had great conversations about the guns we have, and which ammo works best for us.

 

[NotTwoShure]

This past Friday, October 26th, I went to Walmart to purchase stuff I needed to get my family through the coming hurricane Sandy and Frankenstorm. I was in the Sporting goods section, looking for Coleman fuel. I should mention that this was in Suffolk County, New York. While there, I noticed that they had 9mm ammo at a good price, so I decided to purchase 2 boxes. All of the ammo was locked in a glass cabinet, so I had to find someone with the key. What a thrill! When I finally found a "friendly Walmart employee" that worked in the sporting goods departmrnt and asked if he had the key for one of the cabinets, he took an attitude and replied snappily, "Which cabinet?" I pointed to the ammo cabinet.
At this point, before opening the cabinet, he asked to see my driver's license and weapon permit. I challenged him, asking what law required such validation to purchase ammunition. I was told it was store policy. Not wanting to waste my time any further, I presented both without removing them from my wallet for closer inspection. After quickly glancing at them, the employee opened the cabinet and began lecturing me on the fact that ammunition comes in different "sizes". I asked for the Federal 9mm 115 grain BT.
This is where it gets really stupid. He explained that HE had to ESCORT me to the cashier, where I would once again be required to present my driver's license and weapon permit. Heaven forbid a customer should actually handle a box of ammo!
The cashier took the ammo from the clerk and asked, "Are you twenty one?" I responded, "I should certainly hope so! My youngest child is twenty one!" I paid for the ammo and was ready to get the hell out of the store. But get this. The same clerk informed me that he needed to ESCORT ME TO MY AUTOMOBILE!!! Guess there is a real problem with people throwing boxes of ammo at others or hitting them with it!
So here is my request: if you don't absolutely need to shop at Wally World, please don't. Maybe if they get hit in the wallet they will respect their customers rights.

Try this scenario.
Age of all participants may factors into my little stunt and maybe sex of all participants.
If you are a young unmarried man and the clerk is a female or male that may have some issues, go to the feminine napkins section and spend some time looking over the packages, size, shape all you can think of maybe ask for a store policy on returns if you are not completely satisfied.
Then wonder over to the marital aids, condoms, lotions and all. Ask a lot of questions about the performance of the different products ask the helpful employee if she/he has hands on experience with these products and maybe rate them. Maybe ask the employee if there is an after taste to the scented lotions. Make some reference to SIZE, try to be calm, cool and very sincere, hopefully the clerk would lighten up.
OH, here is one I hate, try on a few clothes, especially cammies and boots, oh, ask if they have bulletproof vest and if she/he is wearing one. Tell she/he you, yourself are allergic to Kevlar but not to tell anyone, especially the Police. OH, then ask where the anti-depressants are cause you have not taken any for weeks but your government check just came in.
What a strange thing to do, show your ID to purchase a none restrictive item. I would understand the ID for age verification but not damnable harassment. Many years ago, they did have to have log of purchases of ammo.:jester: