WalMart Suspends Ammo Orders Pending Gun Control Decision

[JD8]

Good job.

We need to get this information out and have everyone call and overload their phones!

Just got off the phone, they said nothing has been released yet as well. Told them if that happens I will no longer shop there or at Sam's and will encourage everyone I know to do the same.

Maybe I'll call tomorrow too.

 

[HMFIC]

this is more likely:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/09/20/walmart-stops-selling-amazons-kindles/

Honestly, no legitimate media sites are reporting this story, only blogs and firearm newsgroups repeating the original claim from a blogger who has no references or sources. I wouldn't put much faith in Rush either. If it were true the NY Times would headline it as "Victory!"

Call Wal-Mart directly like I did.

 

[spacepiggy]

what did they tell you?

 

[oklahomawaterfowler]

Just got off the phone with WalMart and they have suspended their sales. I then told them that they had lost my business and they told me they would pass my feedback on to management. Everyone else should do the same 1-800-925-6278

 

[Spata]

dang walmart just sold us out like that? they are probably getting a huge break on obamacare...

 

[piston10]

Just got off the phone with WalMart and they have suspended their sales. I then told them that they had lost my business and they told me they would pass my feedback on to management. Everyone else should do the same 1-800-925-6278

Calling now. I hate to admit it, but I spend about 10k per year with them. Guess somebody else gets it.

 

[SMS]

I think they are just waiting to see what is coming. Why engage in any new contracts when they aren't sure what the landscape is going to look like?

 

[HMFIC]

what did they tell you?

They told me that it's not been officially announced yet and to watch their corporate page for a news release.

 

[Shadowrider]

Somewhat related:

Jan. 9, 2013 - "Walmart, like the rest of the country, has been engaged in a national dialogue about the responsible sale and regulation of firearms.

"We have had ongoing conversations with the Administration, Congress, Mayor Bloomberg’s office, sportsmen groups, suppliers and others to listen and share our thoughts and experiences.

"Over the years we have been very purposeful about striking the right balance between serving hunters and sportsmen and ensuring that we sell firearms responsibly. In fact, we became a charter member of Mayor Bloomberg’s coalition against illegal guns and adopted the 10-point code established by the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership that goes beyond what the law requires.

"Knowing our senior leaders could not be in Washington this week, we spoke in advance with the Vice President’s office to share our perspective. We underestimated the expectation to attend the meeting on Thursday in person, so we are sending an appropriate representative to participate.

"We take this issue very seriously and are committed to staying engaged in this discussion as the Administration and Congress work toward a consensus on the right path forward."

-- David Tovar, Vice President, Corporate Communications

Emphasis is mine and plenty of reason for me to not shop there.

 

[rlongnt]

Well everyone bitching about people buying ammo at Wal-Mart and gouging won’t need to get their shorts in a wad about that one anymore.