Wal-Marts (Bay Area, CA) no longer stocking ammo - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

docrice · 05-30-2006, 04:50 PM

The subject title is a bit alarmist (although it's been mentioned here before), but I went to the Union City one earlier today and they're no longer carrying ammo. Same thing with the Fremont store. I managed to make it to Milpitas and scoop up the rest of their 9mm inventory (it sounds like I'm hogging, but trust me, there wasn't much left to begin with - no WWB 115 gr. to be seen).

The clerk at the Union City store specifically mentioned they're no longer carrying ammunition. Looks like the good days of cheap(er) local supply are over. Time for me to bulk order online, but I assume the shipping charges are going to get me.

Maybe some of you Bay Area folks want to make a large order somewhere? I wonder if that would save anything though.

markinho · 05-31-2006, 06:24 PM

I just wonder what Wal-Mart's rationale is for suspending local ammo sales. I tend to not shop at Wal-Mart for anything BUT ammo, so I guess I won't be going there much anymore, if at all.

They clearly still sell ammo in other locations--but not in our part of Northern California.

Wal-Mart is in a real dogfight over the town of Hercules, CA trying to purchase some land using imminent domain Wal-Mart purchased not long ago to build a store there. I suspect that this is one small way that the company is pandering to local liberal, anti-gun politics in order to build up more political capital. I know many people who believe Wal-Mart to be the corporate version of the devil himself and who will absolutely not shop there.

Whatever it is, we can be sure the motive is ultimately about the bottom line.

murphyslaw · 05-31-2006, 07:44 PM

they say there suspending ammo and(or) gun sales at certain stores due to lack of sales on those products.

bobsmyuncle · 05-31-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docrice

The subject title is a bit alarmist (although it's been mentioned here before), but I went to the Union City one earlier today and they're no longer carrying ammo. Same thing with the Fremont store. I managed to make it to Milpitas and scoop up the rest of their 9mm inventory (it sounds like I'm hogging, but trust me, there wasn't much left to begin with - no WWB 115 gr. to be seen).

The clerk at the Union City store specifically mentioned they're no longer carrying ammunition. Looks like the good days of cheap(er) local supply are over. Time for me to bulk order online, but I assume the shipping charges are going to get me.

Maybe some of you Bay Area folks want to make a large order somewhere? I wonder if that would save anything though.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Man I was there two weeksa ago and picked up 1250 rounds of 9mm. I was debating if I should pick up some 40S&W or some 22lr. Guess what I said to my self. Nah I'll come back and pick some more up later this month!

MTEagle1 · 06-01-2006, 08:28 AM

In an email posted on another forum, Wal Mart tried to explain why some stores are no longer carying ammunition or in some cases guns. They said it had to do with the amount of sales of these items versus other items. I think that could read to mean that if they are not getting lots of demand for ammunition because the area is strongly anti-gun then they plan to spend the money for other items.

If you live in one of these areas then buy all the ammunition you can while you can. Then go out and vote the anti-gun politician's out of office. We need to make their position on gun control the primary reason to vote for or against them & forget which party they belong to. I am not weilling to get a $2000 tax break if I have to wait for the police to come & fill an after incident report. The Supreme Court has ruled that police are not required to protect a persons individual safety.

docrice · 06-01-2006, 10:46 AM

Although gun ownership is important to me, I couldn't use it as the single issue to cast a vote on politicians. Besides, they're all crooks to me anyway.

Anyone know a second source in the Bay Area (preferably East / South Bay) that sells ammo cheap? I want to support my local shooting range, but I also want to be able to practice more too. Sounds like Trader's in San Leandro might be closing. Not sure how their prices were to begin with.

Unbeliever · 06-01-2006, 11:46 AM

Is Mountain View in the Bay Area? I bought a sh*tload of ammo at Wal-mart yesterday, and I was assured by a very knowledgable employee (older guy and a shooter) that they will continue to stock ammo. In fact, he apologized for the way that the counter is set up, and said that they'd be redoing the entire display so that you could actually see what they have in stock, instead of leaning over the counter trying to catch a glimpse.

jb

fat_frog · 06-01-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Unbeliever

...and I was assured by a very knowledgable employee (older guy and a shooter) that they will continue to stock ammo. In fact, he apologized for the way that the counter is set up, and said that they'd be redoing the entire display so that you could actually see what they have in stock, instead of leaning over the counter trying to catch a glimpse...

Did he call you "boss"? Last Friday when I talked to him, he also said that he's hoping stock some 9mm HP as well...once all the mess in that store is sorted out.

docrice · 06-01-2006, 01:40 PM

I read this so I decided to make a trip to Mountain View (from Redwood City) on my lunch break. When I got there, yeah, they had this mess going on and they were all out of 9mm. I didn't ask about others though. Looks like they were redoing the entire display shelf; makes worried as it almost looks like they're making room for something else instead. The guy behind the counter said they should get more 9mm within a couple of days.

I really hope so...

markinho · 06-01-2006, 04:46 PM

What is the world coming to when we lament a loss of selection at Wal Mart?

Forgetaboutit.

I just went to the double dark side and ordered a bunch of CCI Blazer online from this outfit http://www.outdoormarksman.com/buyammo.php

1000 rounds of CCI Blazer 9mm, 115gr FMJ for $126 shipped.

Where else do folks go for good deals on ammo in the SF Bay Area?

I am not a reloader and do not have plans to do so as of yet--though I am giving it more thought. Also, I do not shoot larger calibers and am very strapped for time, making the reloading learning curve and ongoing process of actually reloading time-prohibitive. I never thought I'd say this, but as financially limited as I am, I actually have more money than I do time.

Incidentally Trader's Sports in San Leandro is in a world of trouble right now, and I can't recall if their ammo is inexpensive or not. That place may close soon. The ATF says that a disproportionate number of firearms involved in Oakland's out-of-control murder rate are all from Traders. That's not exactly great PR for gun ownership, but it is also alleged that Trader's does not have records for a great number of guns they have sold over the last several years. And if you're a gun owner or dealer here in Norcal, you'd better dot your i's and cross your t's.

05-30-2006, 04:50 PM	#1
docrice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 391	Wal-Marts (Bay Area, CA) no longer stocking ammo The subject title is a bit alarmist (although it's been mentioned here before), but I went to the Union City one earlier today and they're no longer carrying ammo. Same thing with the Fremont store. I managed to make it to Milpitas and scoop up the rest of their 9mm inventory (it sounds like I'm hogging, but trust me, there wasn't much left to begin with - no WWB 115 gr. to be seen). The clerk at the Union City store specifically mentioned they're no longer carrying ammunition. Looks like the good days of cheap(er) local supply are over. Time for me to bulk order online, but I assume the shipping charges are going to get me. Maybe some of you Bay Area folks want to make a large order somewhere? I wonder if that would save anything though.

05-31-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
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06-01-2006, 08:28 AM	#5
MTEagle1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 226	In an email posted on another forum, Wal Mart tried to explain why some stores are no longer carying ammunition or in some cases guns. They said it had to do with the amount of sales of these items versus other items. I think that could read to mean that if they are not getting lots of demand for ammunition because the area is strongly anti-gun then they plan to spend the money for other items. If you live in one of these areas then buy all the ammunition you can while you can. Then go out and vote the anti-gun politician's out of office. We need to make their position on gun control the primary reason to vote for or against them & forget which party they belong to. I am not weilling to get a $2000 tax break if I have to wait for the police to come & fill an after incident report. The Supreme Court has ruled that police are not required to protect a persons individual safety. __________________ LeRoy Patterson Eagle Firearms Instruction NRA Instructor 101st Airborne FIA C-12411

06-01-2006, 11:46 AM	#7
Unbeliever XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Posts: 83	Is Mountain View in the Bay Area? I bought a sh*tload of ammo at Wal-mart yesterday, and I was assured by a very knowledgable employee (older guy and a shooter) that they will continue to stock ammo. In fact, he apologized for the way that the counter is set up, and said that they'd be redoing the entire display so that you could actually see what they have in stock, instead of leaning over the counter trying to catch a glimpse. jb __________________ I went drifting through the capitals of tin Where men can't walk or freely talk And sons turn their fathers in..

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05-31-2006, 06:24 PM	#2
markinho XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 53	I just wonder what Wal-Mart's rationale is for suspending local ammo sales. I tend to not shop at Wal-Mart for anything BUT ammo, so I guess I won't be going there much anymore, if at all. They clearly still sell ammo in other locations--but not in our part of Northern California. Wal-Mart is in a real dogfight over the town of Hercules, CA trying to purchase some land using imminent domain Wal-Mart purchased not long ago to build a store there. I suspect that this is one small way that the company is pandering to local liberal, anti-gun politics in order to build up more political capital. I know many people who believe Wal-Mart to be the corporate version of the devil himself and who will absolutely not shop there. Whatever it is, we can be sure the motive is ultimately about the bottom line.

06-01-2006, 10:46 AM	#6
docrice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 391	Although gun ownership is important to me, I couldn't use it as the single issue to cast a vote on politicians. Besides, they're all crooks to me anyway. Anyone know a second source in the Bay Area (preferably East / South Bay) that sells ammo cheap? I want to support my local shooting range, but I also want to be able to practice more too. Sounds like Trader's in San Leandro might be closing. Not sure how their prices were to begin with.

06-01-2006, 01:40 PM	#9
docrice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 391	I read this so I decided to make a trip to Mountain View (from Redwood City) on my lunch break. When I got there, yeah, they had this mess going on and they were all out of 9mm. I didn't ask about others though. Looks like they were redoing the entire display shelf; makes worried as it almost looks like they're making room for something else instead. The guy behind the counter said they should get more 9mm within a couple of days. I really hope so...

06-01-2006, 04:46 PM	#10
markinho XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 53	What is the world coming to when we lament a loss of selection at Wal Mart? Forgetaboutit. I just went to the double dark side and ordered a bunch of CCI Blazer online from this outfit http://www.outdoormarksman.com/buyammo.php 1000 rounds of CCI Blazer 9mm, 115gr FMJ for $126 shipped. Where else do folks go for good deals on ammo in the SF Bay Area? I am not a reloader and do not have plans to do so as of yet--though I am giving it more thought. Also, I do not shoot larger calibers and am very strapped for time, making the reloading learning curve and ongoing process of actually reloading time-prohibitive. I never thought I'd say this, but as financially limited as I am, I actually have more money than I do time. Incidentally Trader's Sports in San Leandro is in a world of trouble right now, and I can't recall if their ammo is inexpensive or not. That place may close soon. The ATF says that a disproportionate number of firearms involved in Oakland's out-of-control murder rate are all from Traders. That's not exactly great PR for gun ownership, but it is also alleged that Trader's does not have records for a great number of guns they have sold over the last several years. And if you're a gun owner or dealer here in Norcal, you'd better dot your i's and cross your t's.