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So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! #8491226 12/31/21 03:05 AM
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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491292 12/31/21 07:07 AM
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Don't think I ever bought a shotgun at Walmart, but I did buy a shotgun and a .22 rifle from Target one day in the early 1980s. And a S&W 1000 at Oshmans around the same time and it was financed through them. Probably the first thing I ever bought on credit. I think I usually got most of my shotgun ammo at Oshmans back then too. Lead nitro mag #6s bought at Oshmans was my go to duck load.

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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491457 12/31/21 03:45 PM
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Not at my Walmart. There are shot-shells on the shelves and clay pigeons but rarely a shotgun in the racks.

And these days if you buy a firearm....you have to wait for a manager or other designated person to personally walk you to the door with your purchase.

Company policy for 'safety' I am told. When asked what would keep a person from loading the weapon (with the ammo they just bought) and coming right back IN, you'll be met with a shrug of the shoulders.


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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491458 12/31/21 03:46 PM
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I never bought a shotgun at WallyWorld but did buy a .22 semi-auto and a .22 mag rifle there.


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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491479 12/31/21 04:18 PM
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I have a Remington 1100 and a Ruger 7mag I bought from Walmart in the 80’s.

Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491526 12/31/21 05:22 PM
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Bought my first shotgun at K-Mart around 1974.


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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491599 12/31/21 07:20 PM
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My first deer rifle, a Remington Model 700 ADL .270 came from Walmart, a purchase I made back in the late 80's. I've also been extremely pleased with the Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe Sporter .270 that I picked up at Walmart just a few years ago.

I only wish the stores in Texas would stock the same rifles that I've seen on the shelves in other states in terms of quality and quantity.

I still view Walmart pricing on ammo as the lowest price benchmark, with Academy being second.

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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491621 12/31/21 07:53 PM
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I remember when they opened the 1st Super Walmart in Denton. Thought it was great - a one stop shop with ammo, groceries and beer all at one place. That place went to crap pretty fast though.


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Originally Posted by chalet
I remember when they opened the 1st Super Walmart in Denton. Thought it was great - a one stop shop with ammo, groceries and beer all at one place. That place went to crap pretty fast though.


That would have been Gibson's Discount Store for my generation. In fact, my parents bought me my first shotgun at Gibson's in the mid-70's.

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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: chalet] #8491698 12/31/21 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chalet
I remember when they opened the 1st Super Walmart in Denton. Thought it was great - a one stop shop with ammo, groceries and beer all at one place. That place went to crap pretty fast though.


Are you talking about the one on 288 and I35?


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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8491711 12/31/21 09:58 PM
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Have bought guns from Walmart,Gibsons and Western Auto.The Walmarts around central Texas usually have guns. One Walmart in Temple even sells black powder guns.

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Bought my dad a shotgun at Walmart once. Ours usually has a broad selection of shotgun shells in the lead categories. Like many people in Houston need pheasant loads...

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I remember when they opened the 1st Super Walmart in Denton. Thought it was great - a one stop shop with ammo, groceries and beer all at one place. That place went to crap pretty fast though.


Are you talking about the one on 288 and I35?


Pretty close, 288 and Brinker.


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I remember when they opened the 1st Super Walmart in Denton. Thought it was great - a one stop shop with ammo, groceries and beer all at one place. That place went to crap pretty fast though.


That would have been Gibson's Discount Store for my generation. In fact, my parents bought me my first shotgun at Gibson's in the mid-70's.


I remember going to Gibsons during the summer in Wichita Falls so Mom could put our school jeans on layaway.


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Re: So …. Who knew or who can relate - that Walmart is a one-stop shop for dove HUNTERS !!! [Re: Pig_Popper] #8492053 01/01/22 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo1
Bought my first shotgun at K-Mart around 1974.


I also bought my Remington ADL .270 at Kmart in 1977 for 139.00 on sale. It is still the gun I use today.

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Years ago Walmart would sell guns that were in stock for more than a year at 1/2 price. That’s when most of their stores carried a full line of shotguns, rifles and ammunition.

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Not that long ago things were simple. I remember in High School we had guns in our trucks so we could go hunting after school. Stupid times these days.

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Pretty sure I got my first shotgun, an 870 at Sam's Club.

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I was stationed at Fort Sill during the early 90s. All my guns were in my parent's place in Georgia and I bought that same express in the article. Still shooting it too.

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Some Walmarts still sell rifles and shotguns. In my experience, they're the ones in small towns. Decatur being one example.

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The day I turned 21, I walked into the Wal-Mart in Huntsville and bought a Ruger GP100 for 375.00 out the door.


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When I lived in Ada Ok in the late 70’s early 80’s the Walmart there had a full sporting goods selection including reloading supplies. I remember Sears, JC Penny, Target, Otasco, and TG&Y all carried firearms.

The last firearm I bought from Walmart was a Smith 66 in Irving Tx in the 90’s. The Walmart here in Crowley has a small selection of firearms (all long guns) and a small selection of ammo. Occasionally I hear stories about people finding great bargains on markdown firearms at Walmart but I have never been lucky enough to find one of those bargains.

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