Walmart to stop selling short-barrel rifle ammunition

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The largest U.S. arms retailer also said it would discontinue handgun sales in Alaska, the only state where it sells these guns.

Walmart will stop selling short-barrel rifle ammunition such as the .223 caliber and 5.56 caliber after clearing current stock. While this type of ammunition is commonly used in some hunting rifles, they are also used in large capacity clips on military-style weapons, the company said.

Sales of handgun ammunition will also be discontinued, it said.

Walmart to stop selling short-barrel rifle ammunition
 
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kev74 said:
Good. This will steer some business to the mom & pop stores.
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And the outrageous prices they will ask will steer them right back out.

"Short Barreled Rifles" is an interesting new buzzword though. Is that what they're going with now?
 
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Darth said:
And the outrageous prices they will ask will steer them right back out.

"Short Barreled Rifles" is an interesting new buzzword though. Is that what they're going with now?
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Laying groundwork for another Executive Directive directed at ATF.
 
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Darth said:
And the outrageous prices they will ask will steer them right back out.

"Short Barreled Rifles" is an interesting new buzzword though. Is that what they're going with now?
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Yup, it gives them latitude in not having to specifically name a rifle.
That new moniker will allow them to group all manner of what they consider to be a “ short barreled rifle” for now it seems to be just AR-15 & PCC style rifles that they are referring to.
 
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Yup, it gives them latitude in not having to specifically name a rifle.
That new moniker will allow them to group all manner of what they consider to be a “ short barreled rifle” for now it seems to be just AR-15 & PCC style rifles that they are referring to.
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“The semi automatic action allows for the rifle to have a short barrel and become more concealable, hence the popularity with most recent mass shooters.”

Did I just make that up, or does that not sound real?

That gets rid of those pesky semi autos, without the regular “but it’s not full auto” defense.

I’ve always hated that defense btw, because that implies that full autos are more dangerous/the ban on them has any merit.
 
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I wasn't aware that an AR-15 in standard configuration was considered an SBR and Walmart somehow had the ability to ignore federal law and ATF directives and sell them. :p:p:p:p:rolleyes:

they are also used in large capacity clips on military-style weapons, the company said.
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They can't even use correct terminology... It's magazines damn it.
 
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Bitching on here relieves a little frustration but does nothing to let Wal Mart know we do not agree with their decision.
I have not steeped foot in a Wal Mart for many, many years. They have put many family businesses out of business since they opened their doors!
I would rather pay a little more for what I want and keep the small businesses open where I live than feed a slobbering giant corporation that can impose it's will on us like they just have!
If you shop Wal Mart and buy their China junk to save a few pennies don't bitch, just get in line with the rest of the sheep!
 
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eochief66 said:
Bitching on here relieves a little frustration but does nothing to let Wal Mart know we do not agree with their decision.
I have not steeped foot in a Wal Mart for many, many years. They have put many family businesses out of business since they opened their doors!
I would rather pay a little more for what I want and keep the small businesses open where I live than feed a slobbering giant corporation that can impose it's will on us like they just have!
If you shop Wal Mart and buy their China junk to save a few pennies don't bitch, just get in line with the rest of the sheep!
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The problem is I don’t even HAVE a local place where I can buy ammo.
 
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Darth said:
“The semi automatic action allows for the rifle to have a short barrel and become more concealable, hence the popularity with most recent mass shooters.”

Did I just make that up, or does that not sound real?

That gets rid of those pesky semi autos, without the regular “but it’s not full auto” defense.

I’ve always hated that defense btw, because that implies that full autos are more dangerous/the ban on them has any merit.
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Does this mean the next AWB will be all about changing the definition of SBR ?

If I have a 20" barrel on my AR, does that mean I can put the regular grip back on then ?
 
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