Mad as Heck at Wal-Mart!!!!!!!!! but calm now

[LSU2001]

I tried to buy ammuntion for my home defense shotgun this afternoon simply because there have been numerous reports of looting, carjackings, disturbances etc around Baton Rouge and I wanted to protect my family. I was told that Wal-Mart Corp. has made the CORPRATE decision to not sell fire arms or ammo to anyone in La., Mississippi, Alabama, Etc. I got so mad. Here I am a Law abiding citizen with no criminal record and I cannot even buy shotgun shells. I can understand not selling firearms, particularly handguns during a time of crisis but making a blanket decision like this only endangers more people in my opinion.
TIm

[NC George]

That's why I have 100 rounds on hand for my pistol at all times.

[LSU2001]

I have my pistol and ammo for it but I wanted to get shotgun shells. Since I don't hunt anymore I have not needed shells for quite awhile.
TIm

[caribepr]

I tried to buy ammuntion for my home defense shotgun this afternoon simply because there have been numerous reports of looting, carjackings, disturbances etc around Baton Rouge and I wanted to protect my family. I was told that Wal-Mart Corp. has made the CORPRATE decision to not sell fire arms or ammo to anyone in La., Mississippi, Alabama, Etc. I got so mad. Here I am a Law abiding citizen with no criminal record and I cannot even buy shotgun shells. I can understand not selling firearms, particularly handguns during a time of crisis but making a blanket decision like this only endangers more people in my opinion.
TIm

Actually, if you read statistical reports, the opposite of what you say is true.. homeowners are usually less endangered by NOT having guns (this is taking into account the ones who have firearms and have training that many civilians usually ignore ).
However, your issue is bullets for your *home defense*. If you truly have a plan for home defense that involves the use of a firearm, I'm rather shocked that you don't have ammunition for it as well. A sudden decision to use firearms for home defense seems like a lack of a plan to me.
Wal-Mart, while I am NOT a fan, has (like CNN) pulled through in this situation. Many guns have been looted from their stores.
Maybe it's a PR move to not sell guns/ammo - whatever...point being, if you are a trained in arms person, willing to keep firearms in your home for such situations as might occur, your lack of ammunition, plus your *mad at WalMart* post, say to me you are better off without ammunition.

[Air Force Met]

My uncle had the same problem today...he lives in Baton Rouge. He has a guy coming over with a couple of boxes.

[HurriCat]

(Let's see how quick some mod-ammo gets put through THIS thread!)

(pointing at the original post like the black dude towards the end of the movie "Finding Bobby Fisher" or whatever - you know, where the kids play chess and the BIG move is made): "THERE IT IS!"

ONE MORE example of how "reasonable restrictions" on firearms only hurts the law-abiding.

Remember this, and also how those people are at the mercy (!) of the ARMED thugs in NO - especially when the sun goes down. No, those moms, dads and babies don't need a "deadly" gun in their home.

Especially remember these things when you vote, and when somone wants you to support the next "reasonable" law on private firearms.

See, it's PRIVATE (your) ownership - not CRIMINAL ownership, nor - of course - that of the police, military and hired gunmen/bodyguards of those same politicians or celebrities or antigun activists.

Maybe Jim Brady or Stephen Spielberg (both avid shooters and collectors) will send some of their fully-automatic (Class III) machineguns to NO to help those folks?

Don't hold yer breath!

Stay safe, and find a neighbor with some ammo - trade them whatever to get some. Later, lesson learned, don't pull another "N-O" - that is, don't be unprepared!

[sponger]

I have kept 500 rounds ever since hurricane Andrew. When 911 doesnt work and the publix does not open, you are going to NEED it!

[HurriCat]

Maybe it's a PR move to not sell guns/ammo - whatever...point being, if you are a trained in arms person, willing to keep firearms in your home for such situations as might occur, your lack of ammunition, plus your *mad at WalMart* post, say to me you are better off without ammunition.

Ignore the above poster. They OBVIOUSLY are trying to get some flames going so that a mod might clamp down on us here.

ANYWAYS, it was also our pals at Wal-Mart that took handguns out of their stores, getting them lots of butt-kissies from Charles Schumer. They did let people order handguns, but they kept the catalog in a brown bag - like pornography - and you had to ASK to see it. I did once, and the clerk was trying to give me this little glare. Manager got comments on that quality customer service.

So, keep your firearms clean, secure and stock some supplies and a reasonable amount of ammunition.

This does two things: It keeps you safer (no antigun trolls post your LIES about guns in the home, PLEASE); and two - it really ticks off the weiners like a certain other poster in this thread. HE knows his reputation!

[x-y-no]

Shotgun shells and handgun ammunition are a standard part of my hurricane kit. Goes along with preparedness in general.

[mahicks]

Mad at a company that has already PUT $17 million in supplies into the affected areas?

Mad at a company that has given $2 million to the Red Cross JUST for this crisis.

Don't get me started.....

[x-y-no]

Ignore the above poster. They OBVIOUSLY are trying to get some flames going so that a mod might clamp down on us here.

Pot ... meet kettle.

[caribepr]

Maybe it's a PR move to not sell guns/ammo - whatever...point being, if you are a trained in arms person, willing to keep firearms in your home for such situations as might occur, your lack of ammunition, plus your *mad at WalMart* post, say to me you are better off without ammunition.

Ignore the above poster. They OBVIOUSLY are trying to get some flames going so that a mod might clamp down on us here.

ANYWAYS, it was also our pals at Wal-Mart that took handguns out of their stores, getting them lots of butt-kissies from Charles Schumer. They did let people order handguns, but they kept the catalog in a brown bag - like pornography - and you had to ASK to see it. I did once, and the clerk was trying to give me this little glare. Manager got comments on that quality customer service.

So, keep your firearms clean, secure and stock some supplies and a reasonable amount of ammunition.

This does two things: It keeps you safer (no antigun trolls post your LIES about guns in the home, PLEASE); and two - it really ticks off the weiners like a certain other poster in this thread. HE knows his reputation!

Laughing...first of all, it's that person, not they...and since I've posted on this board for a couple of years, I think, while I have given strong opinions, it's pretty obvious I am not a *flame* incitor. And, if you read my post carefully, you would realize I am NOT anti-gun-ownership...I am anti-trainedinthekeeping and useofguns-ownership. Guns are a powerful bit of hardware to have around the house.

[Windy]

I tried to buy ammuntion for my home defense shotgun this afternoon simply because there have been numerous reports of looting, carjackings, disturbances etc around Baton Rouge and I wanted to protect my family. I was told that Wal-Mart Corp. has made the CORPRATE decision to not sell fire arms or ammo to anyone in La., Mississippi, Alabama, Etc. I got so mad. Here I am a Law abiding citizen with no criminal record and I cannot even buy shotgun shells. I can understand not selling firearms, particularly handguns during a time of crisis but making a blanket decision like this only endangers more people in my opinion.
TIm

Hello -- there is a reason they're pulling guns in those states, they're worried about civil unrest. Having everyone arm up doesn't do much to help the goal of trying to prevent civil unrest/open rebellion occuring in these areas.

Likely Walmart did this at the request of the federal government.

At least the federal government is planning more than a day ahead, now.

[x-y-no]

Hello -- there is a reason they're pulling guns in those states, they're worried about civil unrest. Having everyone arm up doesn't do much to help the goal of trying to prevent civil unrest/open rebellion occuring in these areas.

Likely Walmart did this at the request of the federal government.

I doubt it. I think they're just afraid of bad publicity if they happened to sell guns or ammunition to someone who subsequently went out looting.

I don't particularly agree with the decision, but it's their right to make it.

[scostorms]

Home guns?! I have never even known this was a real thing.

[streetsoldier]

When I was in FEMA training way back in 1985, this scenario we have witnessed in the news (but MUCH larger, by somewhere around 20 states!) was laid out for us if the New Madrid Fault went off at the same level as in 1811-12 (8.2 Richter)...which is why we were told (to be "kept to ourselves"?) to obtain at least one pistol/revolver and one 12-ga riot gun for defense, and a rifle for subsistence hunting. With plenty of ammunition for each of them.

So, what I've seen happening in NOLA isn't exactly "unexpected"...and I am armed.

[x-y-no]

When I was in FEMA training way back in 1985, this scenario we have witnessed in the news (but MUCH larger, by somewhere around 20 states!) was laid out for us if the New Madrid Fault went off at the same level as in 1811-12 (8.2 Richter)...which is why we were told (to be "kept to ourselves"?) to obtain at least one pistol/revolver and one 12-ga riot gun for defense, and a rifle for subsistence hunting. With plenty of ammunition for each of them.

So, what I've seen happening in NOLA isn't exactly "unexpected"...and I am armed.

Yeah, that's the configuration I settled on in the end too minus the rifle - an Ithaca Model 37 12-gauge (my old boat gun, saved my a** a couple of times) and a Beretta .40 S&W.

Works for me.

[greeng13]

"Pot ... meet kettle."

--originally posted by x-y-no


that's priceless!

[angler1986]

if guns weren't so readily available the armed looters would not be able to steal rifles from walmarts, and various gunshops throughout the town...

[mettski]

if guns weren't so readily available the armed looters would not be able to steal rifles from walmarts, and various gunshops throughout the town...

being originally from the uk, i still find it amazing that you can go buy a gun & ammo to protect yourself. i guess its needed at times like this in certain areas down there, not sure i could do it myself. prefer an handy 3ft lump of wood i keep to take out the unexpected intruder.