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Old 05-01-2011, 06:10   #1
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Talking Walmart in the gun business again...

Heard on the WSJ this morning they're going to start selling rifles,and hand guns a little later,depending on the demand.... Why I like the idea is I can get either weapon on credit....... When your on a very tight income as I am it's the only way I can afford to purchase a gun............

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Old 05-01-2011, 06:18   #2
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Heard on the WSJ this morning they're going to start selling rifles,and hand guns a little later,depending on the demand....

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Our Wally-World is in Florida City, 100+ miles, so we don't get to go to often.

BUT, I could swear they have always had ammo & rifles ?? I often stop on the way off the rock to pick up range ammo.

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I have a similar problem, in that there are few gun shops down here in the Keys,, and they think their guns are gold plated and want outrageous prices..

So I started looking online..

You might want to look at http://www.gunbroker.com/

I have purchased a couple guns there and the process is not to complicated.

Another place is the AR15 equipment exchange. You can search by state, so there is a chance you can drive to the seller and pick up the weapon without using a gun shop to do the transfer..

http://ee.ar15.com/Default.aspx

If the gun seller does not live in your state, You do need a local gun shop to handle the transfer papers. They charge between 20-50 $$. Also, most sellers charge a couple bucks to ship the gun.

Also, there are online gun shops that handle police trade-ins. They can be a real bargains..

If you take your time you can get good value by buying used from private sellers online.

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Old 05-01-2011, 06:27   #3
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Guns and Ammo

The Guns and Ammo area of the Sporting Goods Section in Fayetteville Wal-Marts has been getting smaller and smaller over the years. Very, very, very limited selection.

Gander Mountain and Dick's is starting to pull good walk-in crowds.
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Old 05-01-2011, 10:05   #4
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I have a Wal-Mart close by that sells all sorts of guns and ammo. Their online selection is even better!!!!!

Then again this is Arizona, and we have a "State Gun".
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When is Senator Rusty mailing those out to every legal citizen/resident? I want mine NOW!
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Old 05-01-2011, 20:24   #7
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Big Teddy,

Our Wal-mart sells ammo, and long guns. No hand guns yet. The prices are the best in the area. My most recent purchase was a Remington Model 770, 30-06 with 9x Bushnell scope mounted for just under $300.00. For ammo, the prices are the best in the area. I show up early on Wednesdays to get the ammo; after that the shelves empty pretty quickly.

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Old 05-01-2011, 20:38   #8
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Walmart quit selling rifles and shotguns here in Southern California about 5 or 6 years ago. The employees were having problems completing the required paperwork. Fortunately, my son and I bought Winchester Model 70's for about $300.00 before they stopped. Great buys and both of us use them when hunting pigs. Great buys, really good shooting rifles...
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Old 05-01-2011, 20:47   #9
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Went thru the process here at the local WM a year or two ago.

Very limited selection, took several times longer than at the local gun stores, the employee had to walk thru a multi-page book with directions, and an assistant manager had to escort me to the door with the purchase.

Price was right, though. Probably a break even with the cost and the time spent.

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Old 05-02-2011, 00:48   #10
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I've bought guns at Wal Mart before and had them escort the unloader rifle/shotgun out, even thou I had my opened carried 1911 cocked and locked on. The one near the beach where I now live still sells long guns and ammo. Would be interesting if they sell handguns when I get home.

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Old 05-04-2011, 15:58   #11
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What, Did WalMart notice there are a few local Gun Stores that need to be put out of business. .
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