Buying ammo sure is easy in California / myLot

Walnut Creek, California

August 5, 2018 2:06pm CST

I'm heading up to Montana in a couple of days, and will have the opportunity to shoot my little .22 rifle up there. I don't hunt, or plink squirrels, or anything like that, but I like to shoot empty beer cans off of fence posts. Yesterday I cruised into Big Five Sports, bought some shorts, tried on some hiking boots, and eventually bought a box of 100 .22 shells. The sales person never asked me for my driver's license or checked any ID. I haven't bought ammo in years, but in the current environment, I'm surprised that he did not at least ask me for my driver's license. I would not have minded if he had. Are you surprised?

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6 responses

Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

5 Aug 18

I think the word I would use is shocked but then again, California is a very liberal state and I guess it extends to purchasing ammo as well.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238313)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Aug 18

I wonder if it does vary state by state.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

5 Aug 18

@TheHorse All that was needed in some places.was a driver's license and in other places nothing.

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Nancy Zink

@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

7 Aug 18

Some places just need to see a drivers license. I don't know what the heck that is for but everyone does things differently.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

5 Aug 18

same here.Ammo is very easy to get.They still have to ask your age etc.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238313)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Aug 18

Heh. I wish someone would ask me if I'm 21 or over.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

5 Aug 18

@TheHorse well do they need to.For me is hey old man.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238313)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Aug 18

@amadeo Heh heh.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

6 Aug 18

This is what people this side of the pond think, in your country is too much easy. No, I am not at all surprised, there are no laws, so people do what they want.