the Wal-Marts were going through a rolling remodel project that apparently reduced the number of stores that carry firearms. Ammo would still be sold but WM is a business and determined that the square footage vs. profit margin didn't justify keeping it in the product line. More money from tackle and CO2 cartridges than weapons. They built a brand new WM about 7-8 miles up the road from my place in Silverdale, WA and put in a big sporting goods area with displays of rifles and lots of secured ammo cabinets. The manager of that department told me about the plans and said his understanding was that about 60% of WM's would quit selling firearms. No politics, just a dollars and cents business agenda. So, buy their ammo and patronize the stores who still do carry rifles and shotguns. Or, if you hate WM, don't.
Personally, I love WM and particularly like the convenience of their ammo sales areas and low-end rifles and basic shotguns. Carried there regularly and never had a problem. The WM in Bellingham knew I carried because I showed my permit one day when buying a .22.
Don't know about the ammo prices anymore. Bought 100 count WW in 40 cal and it cost $26+change. Bought a box of 50 rounds in 380 to try out in a rental Keltec and them suckers setme back $16....
Also they have some code built into the cash register at Wal-Mart so when you buy 22 ammo they HAVE to ask you is this for a pistol? Well no it isn't but what the hell is the point really? I could just say no and it would be accepted by the employee so what is the point?
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