Ammo for new guns only . . .

Prof Young · September 23, 2021, 08:24 PM

Stopped by Ron and Jo's gunshop in Belleville IL to look for a holster. They have a good bit of ammo, but will only sell "target" ammo to those buying a new gun. SD ammo they sell to anyone. I suppose that policy makes sense. If you have someone buying a new gun, especially a first gun, you want them to be able to shoot it a bit. While this isn't meant to be an advertisement, Ron and Jo's has been there about 30 years. Relatively small shop, but lotta guns, accessories and knowledgeable staff. They even had some Seacamp in stock some time ago. Didn't se any today.

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Prof Young

**Aguila Blanca** · September 23, 2021, 08:50 PM

That policy doesn't make any sense to me.

Lima Oscar 7 · September 23, 2021, 11:44 PM

I am glad there are still gun stores in IL. I used to skirt the state when traveling the midwest for business. It wasn’t worth getting pulled over for speeding and then going to jail for violating one of the firearms laws.

rickyrick · September 24, 2021, 01:23 AM

Why not? Why not in this crazy world.
The policy makes no sense to me either; but nothing does any longer.

Practicing with target ammunition is ok, but self defense ammunition will shoot way different. If a semiauto you’d definitely want to ensure this pistol will work with hollow points, at least a box, but i’d do more.

eflyguy · September 24, 2021, 04:05 AM

During the most recent shortage, my closest LGS would only sell one box with range time, or with a firearm purchase.

Makes no difference to me as I won't spend a penny there except for monthly range membership, due to their outrageous prices even in "normal times", and policies like that just reinforce my position. They are, however, only 5 minutes away, and have two rifle lanes - no-one else close does, and monthly unlimited range time is quite cheap.

September 23, 2021, 08:24 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,403	Ammo for new guns only . . . Stopped by Ron and Jo's gunshop in Belleville IL to look for a holster. They have a good bit of ammo, but will only sell "target" ammo to those buying a new gun. SD ammo they sell to anyone. I suppose that policy makes sense. If you have someone buying a new gun, especially a first gun, you want them to be able to shoot it a bit. While this isn't meant to be an advertisement, Ron and Jo's has been there about 30 years. Relatively small shop, but lotta guns, accessories and knowledgeable staff. They even had some Seacamp in stock some time ago. Didn't se any today. Life is good. Prof Young

September 23, 2021, 08:50 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,458	That policy doesn't make any sense to me. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

September 23, 2021, 11:44 PM	#3
Lima Oscar 7 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2021 Posts: 125	I am glad there are still gun stores in IL. I used to skirt the state when traveling the midwest for business. It wasn’t worth getting pulled over for speeding and then going to jail for violating one of the firearms laws. __________________ Disclaimer: All comments or opinions regarding firearms will be carefully worded based upon personal ownership with extensive use and are not intended to offend the reader.

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September 24, 2021, 01:23 AM	#4
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	Why not? Why not in this crazy world. The policy makes no sense to me either; but nothing does any longer. Practicing with target ammunition is ok, but self defense ammunition will shoot way different. If a semiauto you’d definitely want to ensure this pistol will work with hollow points, at least a box, but i’d do more.

September 24, 2021, 04:05 AM	#5
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	During the most recent shortage, my closest LGS would only sell one box with range time, or with a firearm purchase. Makes no difference to me as I won't spend a penny there except for monthly range membership, due to their outrageous prices even in "normal times", and policies like that just reinforce my position. They are, however, only 5 minutes away, and have two rifle lanes - no-one else close does, and monthly unlimited range time is quite cheap.