Horrified store clerk

This reminds me of several years ago K-Mart here closed and had 870s with synthetic stocks close out for $200.00. Since I bought a couple boxes of slugs and buckshot with the gun the manager had to walk me to the car with the ammunition. I did ask if they thought I would stick up the cashiers after just using a valid picture ID for purchase. The manager said in all seriousness it had happened at other stores more than once thus the policy.
 
If you attempted to buy beer, and the clerk asked for your ID, to verify you were 21 or older, would you tell him it was none of his business how old you were?

Personally, if I was the clerk and asked "pistol or rifle", and got any type of smart-*** answer, from "none of your business", to "shotgun", to "slingshot", I'd pull 'em off the counter and put them on the floor behind it. You would not be buying them. Not from me.

You're right, I wouldn't. :rolleyes:
 
'83? '84? When the 24-3s came out. I bought one, but there was no ammo for it in that store. So I drove around to all the gun stores and pawn shops, looking for some. Finally found a box, and as I consider an unloaded gun to be worthless, I sat out in front of the store and loaded the gun. Then I put it back in its blue box and pulled out of the parking lot. Got maybe a half block down the street and here comes a cop car, blue lights and siren, and goes into that pawn shop's parking lot. Only thing I could figger was the owner, seeing me loading the gun with the ammo I had just bought from him, decided I was going to rob the place and called the law.

This was before FOPA of 86, and we still had to sign the book. He had my name, address and driver's license number. And he thought I was gonna come back in and rob his store?

Weird.
 
If you attempted to buy beer, and the clerk asked for your ID, to verify you were 21 or older, would you tell him it was none of his business how old you were?

If he asked me if I was 21 or older, I'd question if he was smart enough to have a job. No, I don't look 21 and haven't for probably 40 years. There was one booze store in town that asked us oldies that question. I walked out because I'm pretty intolerant of dirt stupid folks.

They're no longer in business.
 
Used to be, in New Mexico, if you bought liquor or bought a drink at a bar, they HAD to ask for ID. I'm 78 and my partner fought in the Battle of the Bulge. So to rattle their cage, I'd give them my Texas CHL. I haven't been asked lately, I think they changed the law.
 
Many years ago I walked into my local Walmart and as I passed the sporting goods section, I noticed an end-cap with the 550 round bulk value boxes of Remington 22LR. The big sign had them priced at half of what I used to pay. Probably mis-priced.

I went up front and got a shopping cart, returned to sporting goods and placed all 57 boxes of ammunition in the cart. As my turn came at the checkout the young lady said to me something along the lines of . . . Do you think you have enough?

I replied . . . . Why is there more in the back? If so, I will buy it also.

She called a manager but it turned out I already had it all.

There are still a few boxes left in the house. I have been shooting that supply for 10+ years now. I admit, i do not shoot enough 22.

BTW, they were $3.65 per box or 550........OH for the good old days
 
I got about 50-60 boxes of federal game loads for $1 a box one night at Wally. Mostly all 20 but some 12 and 16 as well still shooting it up.
 
The prevailing attitude in the megatropolis is anti freedom. Those areas are far more representative of the Californiites who decided to move up here to escape the ravages of the society they built. Now they are doing it again to two wonderful states. When you get into the REAL Washington or Oregon (i.e., anywhere outside the megatropolis), things are considerably different.

So true, so true. I live in a small town in Oregon and shop Bi-Mart for my ammo quit often. Prices are better at Bi-Mart than at Wally World. Never ever had an issue with buying ammo from them. I guess there are idiot clerks in many stores. Many times when I go to buy Ammo at Bi-Mart you can't get very much as its either all sold out or they have a limit per customer on it. Still one of my favorite places to get Ammo.
 
I don't have a problem with a cashier complying with store policy, even if it is stupid. Hey, they need a job and are doing the job according to the rules they are burdened with. It sure is better than being on public assistance. I do have a problem with cashiers who of their own volition feel compelled to display an "attitude", like the OP's. I suppose it makes them feel good about themselves by trying to show moral superiority. I think it makes them look like small-minded jerks.
 
"I'm pretty intolerant of dirt stupid folks."

Good for you Dick, we all should be. Nowadays, if I ask for milk with my breakfast at a Burger Doodle, they say "White or chocolate?" Makes me want to walk out.
 
Just a quick aside: The year 2012 is now half over. Start your Christmas shopping now. (Those boxes of Mini-mags make great stocking stuffers.)

Dear santa , I have been reeeeaaaalllllll good this year and I would like some mini mags pppllleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssse.
Oh yeah, my sister was bad.
 
i usually buy a box of feminine items at the same time and give the clerk the stink eye and send the general "do not mess with me" vibe.

"Feminine Items" in a store that also sells guns and ammo. I never would have made the connection until just recently. Missus P&R Fan is heading into "The Change". I've hid all the ammo.:eek:
Jim
 
Bi-Mart

What did you expect from a place that would call itself "Bi-Mart"....

Were it me, I'd go back and buy more. In fact, I'd be tempted to Bi- them out... :)



Bi-Mart is an Oregon/Washington company. It is locally owned and very well thought of in the area. You have to be a member to shop there. IIRC it is $5.00 for a lifetime membership. I have been shopping there since the 60's.
They have some of the best prices on ammo in the COUNTRY. Really good prices on long guns too.

I do not think the clerk in question will be there too long.

Best,
Gary
 
The local wal mart stores here ask if the ammo is for a handgun or a rifle. I say, none of your business. Then I tell them I pull the bullets and use them in a slingshot!

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The clerk is just doing his/her job. If you have a problem, take it up with the store manager or corporate headquarters. Shop somewhere else.

After you leave, the clerk will probably tell several other workers and friends about the crazy gun nut that gave him grief over a simple question.

Gun owners get enough bad press as it is, don't add fuel to the fire.
 
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The clerk is just doing his/her job. If you have a problem, take it up with the store manager or corporate headquarters. Shop somewhere else.

After you leave, the clerk will probably tell several other workers and friends about the crazy gun nut that gave him grief over a simple question.

Gun owners get enough bad press as it is, don't add fuel to the fire.

How did we get here? The OP was asked if it was a little extreme followed by a have a nice day. He explained her snotty attitude as well.
 
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