A strange thing happened today when I was buying ammo

[.38SuperMan]

Today I located some Fiocchi 22LR at my local farmers co-op. I’ve never bought any at this store but have at another in an adjacent county.

Mind you I’m not a kid and it’s obvious with a white beard and almost white hair. Anyway the girl checking me out said she needed to have my drivers license which is normal so to confirm age. The strange thing was she wanted my phone number and entered it plus all of my personal data in the computer. I told her I didn’t want to be on their junk mail list and she said it wasn’t for mailings but said she’s required to collect my personal information or she couldn’t sell ammo to me. Ok, I went ahead with the transaction but then thought this isn’t right. There’s no law, either state or federal, that requires ones personal data. This is an invasion of my privacy!

I wound up getting the manager and informed him I wanted my data deleted. He never would say that it was company policy or law. In the end I informed him there were no laws requiring this information and he was invading my privacy. I do not want my personal data collected in anyone’s data base that isn’t entitled to it by law. It’s simply no ones business.

All of my personal data was then deleted.

Anyone have a similar experience when buying ammo.

 

[10ring]

All of my personal data was then deleted.

Perhaps...

 

[Rubone]

I just think if this was your first time you probably don't get out much....

 

[.38SuperMan]

I just think if this was your first time you probably don't get out much....

I reload so I only buy 22’s and usually buy in bulk. I buy bulk packs of Federal when they’re available from my local Walmart and have never been asked or for that matter at any of my local gun stores.

 

[merl67]

Can't be a state law I live in middle Tennessee and have never been asked to even show my ID even at Walmart where they are getting more restrictive on what they sell every day.

 

[Duckford]

Went to the Tractored Supply store, forgot what I bought. But then they started to ask me about my information. I got very assertive and said "Do I need to give you this information for the purchase?", and the clerk said no, and we went straight to payment.

 

[Eddietruett]

Went to the Tractored Supply store, forgot what I bought. But then they started to ask me about my information. I got very assertive and said "Do I need to give you this information for the purchase?", and the clerk said no, and we went straight to payment.

They also do this at all of the Harbor Freight Stores in my area. I just tell them I don't want to give them my phone number and they say ok and go on.

 

[glenwolde]

I just give them Dial-a-Prayer or Executive Escorts...depending on my mood.

 

[robrossk]

Never heard of that for ammo anywhere I have lived.

 

[chief38]

That would be the LAST time I'd buy ammo there!! Quite honestly - I'd have left the ammo and walked out!

 

[jc2721]

The restaurant I frequent has been collecting names and numbers for the past few weeks to aid with contact tracing in the event of a covid case. At first I was a bit upset but since I wasn't being singled out AND I wanted a meal I complied. The food is good there, so I go.

If I wanted ammo they'd get my number--599 99 nevermind.

 

[.38SuperMan]

We all know stores want phone numbers to generate a mailing list. When I’m asked for just my phone number I tell them I don’t have a phone and I live under a bridge.

This time she wouldn’t sell to me if I didn’t provide the full info.

It’s been a few years but remember back when we had to sign for ammo?

There’s just too much information on all of us out there. Time to stop it.

 

[jimmyj]

Simple answer: the girl cashier found you irresistible and wants to have a relationship with you. If you decline, with the personal information it will be easy to stalk you.

 

[armadillo]

To buy at the Co-op in my home town you had to be a member. Maybe they wanted to apply it to your account.

 

[.38SuperMan]

Simple answer: the girl cashier found you irresistible and wants to have a relationship with you. If you decline, with the personal information it will be easy to stalk you.

Hahahaha!!! 25 year old cashier and 72 year old customer, very funny!!! I don’t think she could accuse me or wealth the way I dress. Pretty funny!

 

[Igiveup]

I have to ask, did you get the ammo? Harbor Freight asks for the phone number here and probably some other stores. I refuse to give out my email, I get enough junk.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I did get the ammo.

This wasn’t for mailouts. The clerk said they don’t send out junk mail.

 

[ameridaddy]

I've had that discussion at many retail spaces and professional offices over social security number, telephone number and email address during a cash transaction, also the cashier wanting to not only see my driver's license, but photo-copy it. When I bought my first cell phone about 15 years ago, the Verizon guy wanted all of that. When I demurred, he said he would not sell me a phone. I told him if he persisted, I'd call the Virginia Consumer Affairs Department of the Attorney General's office and he wouldn't be doing business in Virginia because he'd lose his license, then quoted the Virginia law prohibiting using that data for non bank/IRS/state tax documents
I got my phone with him putting 999999... to fill in the spaces on his computer.
As far as I can remember, all of the schlubs trying to do this to me were under thirty.

 

[Chubbs103]

They used to ask for your phone # when you bought batteries at Radio Shack.

 

[.38SuperMan]

The last time I tried to do business with radio shack the clerk refused to sell to me unless I provided my phone number. I had a conversation with the manager then walked out.