Ammo Vending Machines?

[McBell]

Some grocery stores in the U.S. have something unusual in stock — 24/7 access to bullets. Texas-based company American Rounds is installing ammo vending machines in stores to provide around-the-clock access to firearm ammunition — a move the company says will "redefine convenience in ammunition purchasing," while critics raise concerns about the risk of gun violence.​

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"Our automated ammo dispensers are accessible 24/7, ensuring that you can buy ammunition on your own schedule, free from the constraints of store hours and long lines," the company says. "...Our machines are as easy to use as an ATM."​

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The machines are available at half a dozen locations in three states so far: Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas.​

Ammo vending machines offer "24/7" access to bullets at some U.S. grocery stores

The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.

www.cbsnews.com

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this is not something I ever thought I would see.
Makes sense to have vending machines for ammo.
On one hand.
On the other, who lets their supply of ammo get so low that they need a 24/7 vending machine?

 

[Twilight Hue]

Some grocery stores in the U.S. have something unusual in stock — 24/7 access to bullets. Texas-based company American Rounds is installing ammo vending machines in stores to provide around-the-clock access to firearm ammunition — a move the company says will "redefine convenience in ammunition purchasing," while critics raise concerns about the risk of gun violence.​

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"Our automated ammo dispensers are accessible 24/7, ensuring that you can buy ammunition on your own schedule, free from the constraints of store hours and long lines," the company says. "...Our machines are as easy to use as an ATM."​

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The machines are available at half a dozen locations in three states so far: Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas.​

Ammo vending machines offer "24/7" access to bullets at some U.S. grocery stores

The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.

www.cbsnews.com

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this is not something I ever thought I would see.
Makes sense to have vending machines for ammo.
On one hand.
On the other, who lets their supply of ammo get so low that they need a 24/7 vending machine?

Thats why I like archery.

 

[McBell]

Thats why I like archery.

I did archery until after I tore (NOT archery related) four of the five ligaments in my right shoulder requiring two surgeries to repair.

Since the repairs, I have been, to be downright honest, too scared to take it back up.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I did archery until after I tore (NOT archery related) four of the five ligaments in my right shoulder requiring two surgeries to repair.

Since the repairs, I have been, to be downright honest, too scared to take it back up.

Crossbows are cool too. Although the cranking might be too much.

 

[McBell]

Crossbows are cool too. Although the cranking might be too much.

Meh.
If I gonna go cross bow I may as well use a rifle.

 

[Laniakea]

Pepperball guns like the Byrna seem to be gaining in popularity for defense. Non-lethal, so is good supplement to a firearm. Sure makes the after-shooting report a lot easier and avoids the mess and the legal issues that follow using a firearm.

 

[McBell]

Pepperball guns like the Byrna seem to be gaining in popularity for defense. Non-lethal, so is good supplement to a firearm. Sure makes the after-shooting report a lot easier and avoids the mess and the legal issues that follow using a firearm.

I been wanting to take a look at them.
Just haven't gotten the chance yet.

Setting up the Designated Driver has been a real pain.

 

[Laniakea]

I been wanting to take a look at them.
Just haven't gotten the chance yet.

Setting up the Designated Driver has been a real pain.

I don't have one, but I've watched the video reviews. Seems that most reviewers prefer this one:

 

[John53]

Is the buying of ammo age restricted? If so how do they plan on enforcing that?

 

[Twilight Hue]

Pepperball guns like the Byrna seem to be gaining in popularity for defense. Non-lethal, so is good supplement to a firearm. Sure makes the after-shooting report a lot easier and avoids the mess and the legal issues that follow using a firearm.

In the People's Republic here you can't even have pepper spray without a permit.

 

[libre]

I'm pro gun ownership. I shouldn't have to say that to qualify my opinion, but people often get me wrong.

Human beings should not be able to access ammunition or weaponry with the ease they access an ATM. It's shortsighted and dangerous.

 

[McBell]

Is the buying of ammo age restricted? If so how do they plan on enforcing that?

From the linked OP article:

The company says "security is paramount" for its machines, which are equipped with AI technology that features "card scanning and facial recognition software to meticulously verify the identity and age of each buyer."​

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American Rounds CEO Grant Magers told the Associated Press that while the company is "very pro-Second Amendment," it is also "for responsible gun ownership." He said the machines require all buyers to be at least 21 years old, which is in accordance with federal law, and that buyers will be required to scan their driver's licenses for age confirmation, which is verified with a facial scan.​

 

[McBell]

Is the buying of ammo age restricted? If so how do they plan on enforcing that?

As for pepperball ammo, it looks like my state has an age requirement of minimum of 18 years.

 

[John53]

From the linked OP article:

The company says "security is paramount" for its machines, which are equipped with AI technology that features "card scanning and facial recognition software to meticulously verify the identity and age of each buyer."​

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American Rounds CEO Grant Magers told the Associated Press that while the company is "very pro-Second Amendment," it is also "for responsible gun ownership." He said the machines require all buyers to be at least 21 years old, which is in accordance with federal law, and that buyers will be required to scan their driver's licenses for age confirmation, which is verified with a facial scan.​

Thanks. I should have opened the article and read it myself.

 

[Laniakea]

In the People's Republic here you can't even have pepper spray without a permit.

The commercials I hear on the radio for Byrna say it's legal to own and carry in all 50 states. Not being a "spray" might be what makes the difference.
In my state of WI, there are restrictions on size of spray that can be had, but I can find no info. on legality of pepperball guns.

 

[Eddi]

Only in America