Local Wal-Mart no longer selling Ar-15s

[wtburnette]

There's one in greenwood now it's on 31 where the Kmart used to be

That's not very convenient for churchmouse, but it is the one I go to.

 

[churchmouse]

That's not very convenient for churchmouse, but it is the one I go to.

It may well be worth the trip If I need more than just 1 thing.

 

[VERT]

I have heard this rumor as well. Selling the tactical guns because stockholders do not feel the guns are family friendly. But a quick internet search turns up a lot of forums that talk about WalMart clearing out guns. This has happened in the past. My guess is that the market has cooled off and inventory was too large. WalMart relies on flipping large quantities of inventory fast to make their business model work.

 

[wtburnette]

It may well be worth the trip If I need more than just 1 thing.

Yep, looking at the map at the RK site, there isn't one in Crawfordsville, so Greenwood would be your closest location.

 

[Leo]

The Walmarts in nicer suburban areas south of Dallas, TX cleared out all firearms and ammo 8 years ago. What was funny, is that the Walmart in a bad neighborhood not only kept selling firearms, but expanded the ammo stock. It was kept behind locked doors, but they had plenty in stock. Of course if a person wanted to shop there after dark, he not only needed to be armed, but better have an armed buddy to watch his back.

 

[looney2ns]

I have heard this rumor as well. Selling the tactical guns because stockholders do not feel the guns are family friendly. But a quick internet search turns up a lot of forums that talk about WalMart clearing out guns. This has happened in the past. My guess is that the market has cooled off and inventory was too large. WalMart relies on flipping large quantities of inventory fast to make their business model work.

This ^^. The market has cooled way off.

 

[SMiller]

Wish I could buy a new Colt 6920 for $499!

 

[BugI02]

I have heard this rumor as well. Selling the tactical guns because stockholders do not feel the guns are family friendly. But a quick internet search turns up a lot of forums that talk about WalMart clearing out guns. This has happened in the past. My guess is that the market has cooled off and inventory was too large. WalMart relies on flipping large quantities of inventory fast to make their business model work.

Could they be clearing out the firearms/ammo in preparation for using those stores as Jade Helm-type holding pens?

 

[citizenkane]

Yeah same here (waiting). Even though I have found them online for less than $650. People are stupid if they pay $1000 for a new colt 6920

Fee free to PM me where you found them for under $650. I'd rather pay that than waste my time hoping to find one on clearance for $500

 

[Bennettjh]

I heard this from a friend at church as well. Haven't been to WM in years so I have no firsthand knowledge. Interesting.

 

[223 Gunner]

Wish I could buy a new Colt 6920 for $499!

Me too. At that price I would buy 2 or 3. Just to have them. The market won't stay cool forever.

 

[bulletsmith]

At that price I might actually be forced to enter a walmart. It would be the first time and I would only be doing it because they are losing money on the sale.

 

[CallSign Snafu]

Never believe anything the guy behind the counter at Walmart tells you.

also never shop at Walmart, but I'm not winning any converts on that one around here.

You got that right brother. Every time I go there is a lady having an emotional breakdown in the check out lane, without fail! Also, I find prolonged exposure to Wal-Mart to be just plain depressing.

 

[VERT]

I just checked my local store. Pretty bare at the gun counter.

 

[bmo]

Anybody else's Wal-mart no longer going to be selling ARs? Went in today guy behind counter said this is the last one they are gonna have. I bought it a Bushmaster ORC for $428 out the door which is about 55% off what they had it listed for.

I heard the same. I was in there buying my weekly box of ammo. (I take my Mom there to get her scripts filled) I was waiting in line while a guy bought a Windham Weaponry AR. When the clerk told him, "that will be $479 with tax", I asked him if it was a .22LR. No, .223 /5.56 he replied. He said the same, that Walmart was no longer going to sell "scary (read useful) firearms. They had one more there and a Mossberg Flex for $250 OTD. I can't buy at Walmart because of their policy not to sell until they get the "proceed" call back from NICS, which they sometimes never do, and I ALWAYS get delayed. All the LGS will just let me pick it up 3 business days later, since I don't actually ever get denied. I tried to call a couple friends to come up there and get it but it was gone 15 minutes later to check on it. (I actually heard the clerk announce over the loudspeaker that he had just sold it) He heard me say I was going to try and have my buddy come up there and buy it. (For himself, not for me o course)

 

[Trigger Time]

Fee free to PM me where you found them for under $650. I'd rather pay that than waste my time hoping to find one on clearance for $500

Lol just keep searching the Internet.

 

[87iroc]

Never believe anything the guy behind the counter at Walmart tells you.

also never shop at Walmart, but I'm not winning any converts on that one around here.

Interesting take...considering 75% of responders don't go there or shop limited items there.

I haven't set foot in one in over a year...my life is OK w/o it.

 

[TacticAll]

I picked up a Diamondback DB15 for $350 at Greenfield Walmart then went to Richmond and got a S&W M&P 15 22 for $250. They sold out within hours of markdown.

 

[ilikeguns]

I hadn't heard about it, but figured something was up when I walked through the sporting goods section a few days ago and saw a local gun shop owner buying a an AR. Guess this explains it.

 

[Libertarian01]

I don't know the probability of this causing the Walmart decision but it would appear that they are engaged in a legal battle with Trinity church over the churches desire to put to the shareholders a vote on whether or not to carry "assault rifles with high capacity magazines."

Link: Trinity Church, a Walmart shareholder, suing retailer over vote on guns | Arkansas Blog | Arkansas news, politics, opinion, restaurants, music, movies and art

Walmart argued that it is micromanaging for the stockholders to dictate by vote on what products to carry and what not to instead of letting the business decide, and they were initially victorious from the SEC. The federal district court in Delaware found in favor of Trinity church, and Walmart has appealed.

To be fair to Trinity church, they are a stockholder and therefore an owner (albeit minority holder) of the company. I have mixed feelings about this. While I agree with Walmart that not every item should be voted on, I also agree with Trinity that as an owner of the company they should have the right to put any issue they want up to a vote once a year at a stockholders meeting.

Anyway, this could have absolutely nothing to do with the lack of restocking or everything. I don't know, but thought I would add some input.

Regards,

Doug