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Walmart refused to sell me ammo

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ordiewife

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Hello,

I'm a military spouse who happens to have a CCW permit in the state of Florida. I tried to buy ammo for my 38 at the local Walmart. I was asked for ID, so I pulled out my Florida license. I was told that I can't buy ammo in the state of VA without a Va license. I explained that I had a CCW permit in the state of Fla and was told that it didn't matter because VA is an open carry state. I was then told that my husband (active duty Navy) could buy them but that he had to provide copies of his orders and other documents. Well, good luck with that. We don't carry that stuff around Walmart. I'm a new gun owner and I didn't have any facts to argue with the guy. So, I need to know if anyone has ever heard of this or has fact to back it up either way. Thanks.

(Chesapeake, Virginia)
 
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ordiewife said:
Hello,

I'm a military spouse who happens to have a CCW permit in the state of Florida. I tried to buy ammo for my 38 at the local Walmart. I was asked for ID, so I pulled out my Florida license. I was told that I can't buy ammo in the state of VA without a Va license. I explained that I had a CCW permit in the state of Fla and was told that it didn't matter because VA is an open carry state. I was then told that my husband (active duty Navy) could buy them but that he had to provide copies of his orders and other documents. Well, good luck with that. We don't carry that stuff around Walmart. I'm a new gun owner and I didn't have any facts to argue with the guy. So, I need to know if anyone has ever heard of this or has fact to back it up either way. Thanks.

(Chesapeake, Virginia)
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The clerk sounded like he/she had buying a firearm confused with buying ammunition. That's not surprising since they are Walmart employees.
You should have asked for the Department Manager.
Your permit isn't a factor! (That's a nice way of saying we don't need no steenkin permits...right now anyway. )
 
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JesterP99

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Sounds like someone is confusing the law with purchasing a firearm. You can purchase ammo in any state as long as you have a valid ID that shows you are of age to purchase ammunition.

First thing you do is request to talk with the manager, I'm sure he will straighten it out, and if he doesn't then that's another issue.

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Grapeshot

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Would have been good to ask for the store manager on the spot - correct deficiencies where we find them.

No permit/license is required to buy ammo.

Welcome to OCDO and Virginia.
 
The Wolfhound

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Law suit?

The only restriction Walmart imposes in Virginia is the question (for handgun ammo like .38) is "Are you 21 or older?". This would keep them in accordance with BATFE regulations. You were refused commerce in a public establishment. You were discriminated against.
 
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The Wolfhound said:
The only restriction Walmart imposes in Virginia is the question (for handgun ammo like .38) is "Are you 21 or older?". This would keep them in accordance with BATFE regulations. You were refused commerce in a public establishment. You were discriminated against.
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You were refused commerce in a public establishment.
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Which is within Walmart's sole discretion to do so.

You were discriminated against.
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No, she just ran into an ignorant Walmart employee. Like that doesn't happen hundreds of time a day!
 
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Thanks everyone. I am definitely older than 21. So, some of you were saying that I can't buy a firearm in VA because I'm a Florida resident. But, my husband could, is that right?
 
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ordiewife said:
Thanks everyone. I am definitely older than 21. So, some of you were saying that I can't buy a firearm in VA because I'm a Florida resident. But, my husband could, is that right?
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"Active military personnel permanently stationed in Virginia, including the Pentagon, are treated as Virginia residents for the purchase of a handgun."
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_VFTP.shtm
 
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The Wolfhound said:
The only restriction Walmart imposes in Virginia is the question (for handgun ammo like .38) is "Are you 21 or older?". This would keep them in accordance with BATFE regulations. You were refused commerce in a public establishment. You were discriminated against.
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They ask if ammo is used for a pistol or not. At least they did when I could pass as under 21 ;)
 
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ORDIEWIFE when you contact the manager with this. let us know what they say and any hting else that happens with it
 
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notalawyer said:
Which is within Walmart's sole discretion to do so.

No, she just ran into an ignorant Walmart employee. Like that doesn't happen hundreds of time a day!
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What you mean to tell me that all the employees of Wal-Mart don't have at least an Associate degree? I thought most had PHD's if you hear them talk.

(where is the sarcasm button?)
 
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JesterP99 said:
Sounds like someone is confusing the law with purchasing a firearm. You can purchase ammo in any state as long as you have a valid ID that shows you are of age to purchase ammunition.

First thing you do is request to talk with the manager, I'm sure he will straighten it out, and if he doesn't then that's another issue.

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Bolded part.. is not a true statement... you may wish to review Ill/MA laws for starters..

Almost anytime you have a problem with an employee you should ask for their supervisor.
 
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I have NEVER shown my ID to buy ammo............... not once, not ever
 
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