What's with stores asking for caliber card when buying pistol ammo?

[Blimey]

I had a guy at Dicks do this (i know). I thought he was just being an ahole, but then today a guy in Walmart did it as well.

Makes me wonder if a person without a 9mm pistol could even buy ammo for a carbine?

I know it's not Dicks OR Walmart policy, btw, as I've also bought ammo at both of them in the last month and not been asked for the card that lists the pistols on the permit.

 

[tirwin1]

Its so stupid. I bought a bunch of 9mm ammo at cabelas a couple of years ago. The cashier asked me if it was for a pistol. I told her it was for a rifle so I didn't have to show my pistol permit.

These policies are dumber than the people they hire.

 

[Blimey]

Its so stupid. I bought a bunch of 9mm ammo at cabelas a couple of years ago. The cashier asked me if it was for a pistol. I told her it was for a rifle so I didn't have to show my pistol permit.

These policies are dumber than the people they hire.

The guy at walmart who asked me for a caliber card today, just a few days ago when I bought 22 from him asked me if it was for pistol or rifle. I said "Rifle. I guess if I said pistol you'd need to see a permit, right?". "Yep" he said. So pointless.

 

[Celt]

Its a Walmart policy to show a pistol permit when buying ammo typically used in pistols, im sure its a new dickheads policy too.

 

[Podmonkey]

Who the hell is still shopping at dick's? That has been their store policy for years.

 

[Criticalt]

I buy ammo at Walmart often.
They always ask to see my permit.
I refuse every time.
They always sell it to me anyways.

On a side note.....my LGS has never asked a damn question except, "did you find everything you needed?"

 

[C3D]

OP is a quisling for shopping at Dick's. 'Nuff said.

 

[Target]

I know it's not Dicks OR Walmart policy, btw, as I've also bought ammo at both of them in the last month and not been asked for the card that lists the pistols on the permit.

Actually it IS store policy.
They claim its ATF or state policy but are lying or lied to at orientation.
I'm surprised that the associate at Walmart did not ask. Must not be their normal dept or didn't care / think that you'd rat them out.

 

[Blimey]

Its a Walmart policy to show a pistol permit when buying ammo typically used in pistols, im sure its a new dickheads policy too.

Yes, but I'm specifically talking about them ALSO asking to see the card that lists your pistols to confirm you own one in the caliber you're buying.

When I say caliber card I am not referring to the permit card, but the secondary one that lists your registered handguns and calibers. They are asking to see both.

 

[Blimey]

Who the hell is still shopping at dick's? That has been their store policy for years.

To see permit AND the card that lists which guns are on it?

 

[Calculon]

I had this chat with the guy at Walmart a while back. I told him no and asked him to call his manager. She came out and tore him a new one for making up a bullshit rule. Told him to sell me whatever I want. Last time I went in, he asked me again FFS! smh

Can’t fix stupid.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

In Erie county your pistols and caliber are listed directly on the permit/lisence card

 

[BDinPutnam]

In Erie county your pistols and caliber are listed directly on the permit/lisence card

Same in Putnam. Front is you / your ID and back is list of make/model/cal.

 

[kev74]

In Erie county your pistols and caliber are listed directly on the permit/lisence card

Same in Putnam. Front is you / your ID and back is list of make/model/cal.

And if you're an over-achiever, you get to carry around more than one card.

 

[Robin]

Same in Putnam. Front is you / your ID and back is list of make/model/cal.

I don't even see how that is possible, I mean, I know guy's that would need a card the size of a clipboard to be able to do that.
Robin

 

[Doc8404]

Yes, but I'm specifically talking about them ALSO asking to see the card that lists your pistols to confirm you own one in the caliber you're buying.

When I say caliber card I am not referring to the permit card, but the secondary one that lists your registered handguns and calibers. They are asking to see both.

That is none of their business. I don’t need some two bit bitch knowing the number of guns I have.

 

[Gonzobird]

I find it hard to find a place that is hard to beat the Walmart prices on Ammo. I buy ammo from Walmart all the time. The usual guy recognizes me but he still asks for a permit every time. It is the store policy of Walmart to ask for a permit when buying pistol ammo. I actually asked the guy once of he wanted to see the Weapons ID card as well but he said no just the permit. Yeah it is pointless.

Never have I been asked for a permit when I buy 22lr.

I have never been asked for a permit if i go to Gander either.

Maybe I just live in a more gun friendly part of the state.

As I side note i stopped into Walmart about an hour ago to buy a list of shit for my wife and I deiced to go pick up a few boxes of 40. I noticed a State Police car outside the store when i walked in. Got to the ammo counter and the guy said that he doesn't have the key right now because "something is happening up front". Tried to ask him what but he wouldn't tell me and said if i want to wait he can see if he can get the key from up front. I didn't want to wait.

Wonder what happened?

 

[Doc8404]

Trooper probably had a ND and was trying to get some ammo to fill his mag.

Hard to find 45 GAP at sally world.

 

[Gonzobird]

Trooper probably had a ND and was trying to get some ammo to fill his mag.

Hard to find 45 GAP at sally world.

They stopped using 45 GAP at least up here. They switched over to 45 ACP. From the trooper I was talking to because 45 GAP is expensive and not common.

I have a feeling some dumb ass tried something stupid at the gun counter like a fake permit or caused some issue. It is nice up here but there are a few dumb ass people who try stupid shit from time to time.

 

[Celt]

Yes, but I'm specifically talking about them ALSO asking to see the card that lists your pistols to confirm you own one in the caliber you're buying.

When I say caliber card I am not referring to the permit card, but the secondary one that lists your registered handguns and calibers. They are asking to see both.

In my County, the pistols you own, and they're calibers are listed on the back of your permit. So they are one in the same for me.

 

[Gonzobird]

Not for nothing you have to carry both cards with you as well. Not sure why it is such a big deal.

 

[Target]

Ahhh.. I see now

In Onondaga county, the PP (plastic card) has personal info on front and guns on back with serial # and caliber.

I have heard internet rumors of Walmart clerks looking for calibers on the permit and arguing that the box says 9mm Luger and the permit said 9x19 and that they were not the same thing.

 

[Different Drummer]

I must be living under a rock. I don't have a caliber card and to be honest and show my ignorance I never heard of one in NYS until reading this thread. If someone asked me to see my ca!iber card they would get a rather dumb look from me.
And my permit? All of my handguns are not listed and there is one listed on the permit that I no longer own.
No, I do not carry extra paperwork or copies of amendments with me either.

 

[Toecutter]

I had a chat with the guy at my local Walmart he said it used to be up to his discretion but it's store policy to see a pistol permit now. I hate buying ammo there because it always takes 20 minutes to get a guy behind the counter.

 

[Blimey]

I must be living under a rock. I don't have a caliber card and to be honest and show my ignorance I never heard of one in NYS until reading this thread. If someone asked me to see my ca!iber card they would get a rather dumb look from me.
And my permit? All of my handguns are not listed and there is one listed on the permit that I no longer own.
No, I do not carry extra paperwork or copies of amendments with me either.

Caliber card may be incorrect terminology but yeah in this area we have two separate cards. I may try and buy some 9mm and tell them it's for a carbine and see what they say

 

[Saltwater60]

Walmart and dicks have been asking for pistol permits for some time now. Cabelas never als for my permit and neither does gander. They ask birthdays and that’s all. Some at cabelas ask for my id and I do t like that.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Caliber card may be incorrect terminology but yeah in this area we have two separate cards. I may try and buy some 9mm and tell them it's for a carbine and see what they say

That's retarded. My permit lists make, model and caliber. No separate "caliber" card. WTF is that? Give me a God damned break.

 

[ProgSpear]

LGS sells me whatever ammo I need. No questions. No nothing. Competitive pricing. As far as the rest, fuk'm'all.

 

[stokes]

My license has 5 guns listed on the back,any more than 5 and you get a second card,my second card has 2 on it now.Never heard it called a "caliber card"

 

[BMF JK]

Last time I bought 9mm at Walmart the kid started typing in my permit number . I grabbed my permit and asked him what are you doing. He stated he needed to enter my permit number, i said ahhhh no thanks and walked out ! Anyone have this happen? This was about 2 months ago .