Walmart -likes guns

RamItOne · September 20, 2012, 12:14 PM

I keep hearing from people in other areas of the country about walmarts not selling guns or just a miserable selection. I understand market demands vary by location. My walmarts have always sold guns, but have never been the place I'd look for a gun, now here they've got a specific mailer for hunting/guns. That's a great sign for gun owners, they're not just pacifying a certain market they're embracing it. Also prices seem good esp for a big box store.

Anyone else seen an uptick in walmarts push for guns? I know hunting season helps their demand.

I vaguely remember when Walmart banned a Sheryl crow cd because she bad mouthed them about selling guns. Something like that, stretching my memory, I couldn't even drive then.

Microgunner · September 20, 2012, 12:35 PM

No Walmarts in my heavily populated area sell firearms, as far as I know.

38superhero · September 20, 2012, 01:04 PM

Mossberg ATR "Deer Thugs" rifle???

RedBowTies88 · September 20, 2012, 01:11 PM

No walmarts in the entire state even have ammo here. Oh how convient it would be.

I've found that in PA/DE its hit or miss... ones closer to bigger city's usually just have ammo and maybe muzzle loaders. As you get more into the boonies generally you find more stores selling long arms

**Mike Irwin** · September 20, 2012, 01:12 PM

"No Walmarts in my heavily populated area sell firearms, as far as I know."

Several in Washington, DC, metro in Virginia sell guns.

We're pretty heavily populated here, a fact of which I am reminded daily during my to and from work commute...

Oddly enough, though, I've not checked the nearest WalMart to me, which just opened a few months ago... I'm in there every week or so.

carguychris · September 20, 2012, 01:16 PM

Interestingly, this is the first time I've seen a print advertisement that used the terminology NSSF is promoting in place of "assault rifle" or "EBR"- MSR, for Modern Sporting Rifle. Somebody at Wally World's marketing department is on the ball.

OTOH it's unlikely I'll see these flyers in my area because only a handful of DFW area Walmarts carry guns.

aarondhgraham · September 20, 2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Mossberg ATR "Deer Thugs" rifle???

Their marketing department may be on the ball,,,
But their proofreaders need a talking to.

I'm picturing a bunch of deer hanging around the feeder,,,
All wearing hoodies and sporting Glock fo-tays,,,
Smoking cigarettes, waiting for a hunter.

Aarond

P.S. Good eyes 38superhero.

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carguychris · September 20, 2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Their marketing department may be on the ball,,,
But their proofreaders need a talking to.

True! That reminds me. I have a box of Fiocchi ammo that says "Extrema" on one end flap and "Extema" (no "R") on the other. No proofreader is perfect.

Patriot86 · September 20, 2012, 01:38 PM

So far as I can tell not a single Walmart within 50+ miles of Metro Area-Chicago sell firearms. That is a lot of walmarts in rural areas too! If you cross the border it looks like there is one in indiana that sells firearms; even in Southern Wisconsin where my family has property the closest walmart that sells firearms is 40 miles away...and we have 3 or 4 walmarts within 10 miles of our place just to give you an idea. I would be curious to hear Who and how Walmart decides where to and where not to sell firearms; I cannot believe there would be NO market for a walmart that sells firearms in the distant Chicago area suburbs.

PS: Not impressed by those prices; don't know about your area but those AR prices are pretty easy to beat around here.

pgdion · September 20, 2012, 01:45 PM

They used to sell them here (got my beloved Marlin .22Magnum at Walmart) but they have been gone from all but a few stores for a long time now. The accessories section was cut way back too. The Walmart in Brainerd still carries guns but I'm not aware of any others.

We do still have ammo though and in fact most Walmarts upgraded their ammo cases a year or 2 back. Best prices in town usually so I'm glad they didn't get out of that part of it.

Pahoo · September 20, 2012, 01:46 PM

Last week, we had a simular ad for stores in Eastern Iowa. The only one I know that sells firearms, is the Davenport store. ...

Be Safe !!!

Webleymkv · September 20, 2012, 01:46 PM

There are two Wal-Mart Supercenters in my town. The older one on the east side has always sold guns from day one and never quit even a few years ago when many of their stores were getting rid of guns. This Wal-Mart also seems to have a slightly better selection of ammunition and shooting gear as I can sometimes find less-common calibers like 10mm Auto, .41 Magnum, .454 Casull, .500 S&W, 10 gauge, and .45-70 there though it's inconsistent. Recently, they've begun keeping a couple AR-15's in stock (one is a Colt and I didn't notice what the other was).

The newer west side Wal-Mart did not sell guns when it opened and only had the usual selection of common ammo. However, they began selling guns a couple of years ago and now have the usual selection of hunting rifles and shotguns (the most 'tactical' thing they have is a wood-stocked Ruger Mini-14).

psyfly · September 20, 2012, 02:08 PM

Well, my curiosity turned up:

http://www.ammoland.com/2012/01/25/m...#axzz272DIcAYW

If the truncated URL won't take you there, the missing part (paste in place of ...) is "ossberg-atr-deer-thug-rifle/"

So, something new (to me) under the sun. Apparently named after a TV series.

And Walmarts in my part of the world have always, in my memory, sold guns. Once bought a handgun there.

Best,

Will

aarondhgraham · September 20, 2012, 02:29 PM

It wasn't a typo after all,,,
Deer Thug is a legitimate product.

I still like my vision better though.

Aarond

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RamItOne · September 20, 2012, 02:39 PM

I'm glad it looks like Walmart doesnt have an anti gun ideology and only sells the bare min to still make a buck.

aarondhgraham · September 20, 2012, 02:56 PM

I laughed out loud,,,

Thanks for making my day with humor!

Aarond

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**Mike Irwin** · September 20, 2012, 07:58 PM

Walmart cares about the doe...

Pahoo · September 20, 2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Walmart cares about the doe...

Mike, you deinitely out did yourself, on this one ......

Be Safe !!!

Daggitt · September 20, 2012, 08:25 PM

No . no , nooo . Walmart's after the Big Bucks just like all of us. Does indeed !

ripnbst · September 20, 2012, 08:47 PM

My Walmarts and guns and ammo but can't ever find .223 for the AR. I live down the street from AaronD. Well OK, we both live in OK.

Lurch37 · September 20, 2012, 08:56 PM

The Wal-Marts here have had hunting rifles, shotguns, and ammo since opening their big Super Store a few years back. In the past year or so they've been adding AR type rifles, both in .22lr and 5.56. This past weekend I counted maybe a half dozen different Brands of AR's. Colt, SIG, Bushmaster, Windham, etc.

I have also heard that the one here will start selling handguns, not only out of a catalog, but they will have a display. I was told S&W would be the main Brand, possibly others.

BarryLee · September 20, 2012, 08:56 PM

I wonder what determines which Walmarts carry firearms and ammo. I live in suburban Atlanta and we have a number of gun stores, Bass Pro, Academy Sports and assorted other retailers, so there is indeed a market. However, neither of the two Walmarts I checked carried anything beyond a couple of dusty boxes of .38 ammo and some BBs.

jmortimer · September 20, 2012, 08:59 PM

Big surprise no guns here in So. Cal.

ltc444 · September 20, 2012, 10:18 PM

Bought my first rifle, Marlin 336, at Wal Mart. First Revolver, Astra 357 Mag, and my second favorite pistol TZ-75, at Wal Mart. Most of my bulk ammo purchases for 45, 9mm, and 223 I get at wal mart. The Phoenix Wal Mart off of 75th Ave and Lower Buckeye in Phoenix has one of the best selections of bulk ammo in AZ. They also carry 500 rd boxes of 308 target.

My local Wal Mart in Show Low AZ carries a good selection of ARs and bolt guns. I am trying to get them to carry the 308 in bulk. The Manager is actively looking into getting some. They do carry 223 in ammo Cans but they get snapped up as soon as they hit the shelf.

In Apache Junction, AZ the Super Wal Mart there carried almost no ammo or guns. I asked the sporting goods manager about this. She said that it was a corporate policy that only selected stores carried firearms and firearms related materials. When I talked to a clerk I knew, he told me that the store Manager was anti gun and refused to stock guns.

Local store management may be the reason for the disparity between various Wal Mart Stores.

KevK. · September 20, 2012, 10:29 PM

My local Wally-worlds in St. Louis, MO and Metro East (IL Side) sell ammo, but not guns.

September 20, 2012, 12:14 PM	#1
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 921	Walmart -likes guns I keep hearing from people in other areas of the country about walmarts not selling guns or just a miserable selection. I understand market demands vary by location. My walmarts have always sold guns, but have never been the place I'd look for a gun, now here they've got a specific mailer for hunting/guns. That's a great sign for gun owners, they're not just pacifying a certain market they're embracing it. Also prices seem good esp for a big box store. Anyone else seen an uptick in walmarts push for guns? I know hunting season helps their demand. I vaguely remember when Walmart banned a Sheryl crow cd because she bad mouthed them about selling guns. Something like that, stretching my memory, I couldn't even drive then.

September 20, 2012, 12:35 PM	#2
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,490	No Walmarts in my heavily populated area sell firearms, as far as I know. __________________ NRA Endowment Member

September 20, 2012, 01:11 PM	#4
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 649	No walmarts in the entire state even have ammo here. Oh how convient it would be. I've found that in PA/DE its hit or miss... ones closer to bigger city's usually just have ammo and maybe muzzle loaders. As you get more into the boonies generally you find more stores selling long arms __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)

September 20, 2012, 01:12 PM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,114	"No Walmarts in my heavily populated area sell firearms, as far as I know." Several in Washington, DC, metro in Virginia sell guns. We're pretty heavily populated here, a fact of which I am reminded daily during my to and from work commute... Oddly enough, though, I've not checked the nearest WalMart to me, which just opened a few months ago... I'm in there every week or so. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 20, 2012, 01:16 PM	#6
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 4,628	Interestingly, this is the first time I've seen a print advertisement that used the terminology NSSF is promoting in place of "assault rifle" or "EBR"- MSR, for Modern Sporting Rifle. Somebody at Wally World's marketing department is on the ball. OTOH it's unlikely I'll see these flyers in my area because only a handful of DFW area Walmarts carry guns. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

September 20, 2012, 01:04 PM	#3
38superhero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2007 Posts: 516	Mossberg ATR "Deer Thugs" rifle???

September 20, 2012, 01:38 PM	#9
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,143	So far as I can tell not a single Walmart within 50+ miles of Metro Area-Chicago sell firearms. That is a lot of walmarts in rural areas too! If you cross the border it looks like there is one in indiana that sells firearms; even in Southern Wisconsin where my family has property the closest walmart that sells firearms is 40 miles away...and we have 3 or 4 walmarts within 10 miles of our place just to give you an idea. I would be curious to hear Who and how Walmart decides where to and where not to sell firearms; I cannot believe there would be NO market for a walmart that sells firearms in the distant Chicago area suburbs. PS: Not impressed by those prices; don't know about your area but those AR prices are pretty easy to beat around here.

September 20, 2012, 01:45 PM	#10
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,037	They used to sell them here (got my beloved Marlin .22Magnum at Walmart) but they have been gone from all but a few stores for a long time now. The accessories section was cut way back too. The Walmart in Brainerd still carries guns but I'm not aware of any others. We do still have ammo though and in fact most Walmarts upgraded their ammo cases a year or 2 back. Best prices in town usually so I'm glad they didn't get out of that part of it. __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

September 20, 2012, 01:46 PM	#11
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,394	Yes, they sell AR's Last week, we had a simular ad for stores in Eastern Iowa. The only one I know that sells firearms, is the Davenport store. ... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

September 20, 2012, 01:46 PM	#12
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,406	There are two Wal-Mart Supercenters in my town. The older one on the east side has always sold guns from day one and never quit even a few years ago when many of their stores were getting rid of guns. This Wal-Mart also seems to have a slightly better selection of ammunition and shooting gear as I can sometimes find less-common calibers like 10mm Auto, .41 Magnum, .454 Casull, .500 S&W, 10 gauge, and .45-70 there though it's inconsistent. Recently, they've begun keeping a couple AR-15's in stock (one is a Colt and I didn't notice what the other was). The newer west side Wal-Mart did not sell guns when it opened and only had the usual selection of common ammo. However, they began selling guns a couple of years ago and now have the usual selection of hunting rifles and shotguns (the most 'tactical' thing they have is a wood-stocked Ruger Mini-14). __________________ Smith, and Wesson, and Me. -H. Callahan Well waddaya know, one buwwet weft! -E. Fudd All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures. -J. Caesar

September 20, 2012, 02:08 PM	#13
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 600	Well, my curiosity turned up: http://www.ammoland.com/2012/01/25/m...#axzz272DIcAYW If the truncated URL won't take you there, the missing part (paste in place of ...) is "ossberg-atr-deer-thug-rifle/" So, something new (to me) under the sun. Apparently named after a TV series. And Walmarts in my part of the world have always, in my memory, sold guns. Once bought a handgun there. Best, Will __________________ Show me the data

September 20, 2012, 02:29 PM	#14
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,356	i'll be darned,,, It wasn't a typo after all,,, Deer Thug is a legitimate product. I still like my vision better though. Aarond . __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 20, 2012, 02:39 PM	#15
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 921	so do i aarondhgraham I'm glad it looks like Walmart doesnt have an anti gun ideology and only sells the bare min to still make a buck.

September 20, 2012, 02:56 PM	#16
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,356	Hello RamItOne,,, I laughed out loud,,, Thanks for making my day with humor! Aarond . __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 20, 2012, 07:58 PM	#17
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,114	Walmart cares about the doe... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 20, 2012, 08:25 PM	#19
Daggitt Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2011 Posts: 265	No . no , nooo . Walmart's after the Big Bucks just like all of us. Does indeed !

September 20, 2012, 08:47 PM	#20
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	My Walmarts and guns and ammo but can't ever find .223 for the AR. I live down the street from AaronD. Well OK, we both live in OK.

September 20, 2012, 08:56 PM	#21
Lurch37 Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2006 Location: Middle of Nebraska Posts: 703	The Wal-Marts here have had hunting rifles, shotguns, and ammo since opening their big Super Store a few years back. In the past year or so they've been adding AR type rifles, both in .22lr and 5.56. This past weekend I counted maybe a half dozen different Brands of AR's. Colt, SIG, Bushmaster, Windham, etc. I have also heard that the one here will start selling handguns, not only out of a catalog, but they will have a display. I was told S&W would be the main Brand, possibly others. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own.

September 20, 2012, 08:56 PM	#22
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 2,101	I wonder what determines which Walmarts carry firearms and ammo. I live in suburban Atlanta and we have a number of gun stores, Bass Pro, Academy Sports and assorted other retailers, so there is indeed a market. However, neither of the two Walmarts I checked carried anything beyond a couple of dusty boxes of .38 ammo and some BBs. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

September 20, 2012, 08:59 PM	#23
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,765	Big surprise no guns here in So. Cal.

September 20, 2012, 10:18 PM	#24
ltc444 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Location: Vernon AZ Posts: 1,192	Bought my first rifle, Marlin 336, at Wal Mart. First Revolver, Astra 357 Mag, and my second favorite pistol TZ-75, at Wal Mart. Most of my bulk ammo purchases for 45, 9mm, and 223 I get at wal mart. The Phoenix Wal Mart off of 75th Ave and Lower Buckeye in Phoenix has one of the best selections of bulk ammo in AZ. They also carry 500 rd boxes of 308 target. My local Wal Mart in Show Low AZ carries a good selection of ARs and bolt guns. I am trying to get them to carry the 308 in bulk. The Manager is actively looking into getting some. They do carry 223 in ammo Cans but they get snapped up as soon as they hit the shelf. In Apache Junction, AZ the Super Wal Mart there carried almost no ammo or guns. I asked the sporting goods manager about this. She said that it was a corporate policy that only selected stores carried firearms and firearms related materials. When I talked to a clerk I knew, he told me that the store Manager was anti gun and refused to stock guns. Local store management may be the reason for the disparity between various Wal Mart Stores.

September 20, 2012, 10:29 PM	#25
KevK. Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2012 Posts: 137	My local Wally-worlds in St. Louis, MO and Metro East (IL Side) sell ammo, but not guns. __________________ CZ82, S&W Mod. 65 .357, Marlin 22mn (22WMR), Mossberg 500.