Dear Wal-Mart,

 I am writing to you as a concerned (and regular) customer.  I am a sportsman and firearms enthusiast, and as such I frequent many firearms related internet message boards.  I want to let Wal-Mart know that you have been getting A LOT of VERY BAD press in the last few days.

 It seems that in the wake of the terrible events in NYC and at the Pentagon some of your stores have made the irresponsible decision to ban the sale of firearms and ammunition.  As far as I can tell this is not a company-wide policy (thank goodness!), since there are reports that some Wal-Mart stores are continuing to stock and sell the items in question.  Nevertheless, the actions of a few (stores) are creating fast-moving horror stories.

 I simply want to alert you to the fact that this is happening and is generating an enormous amount of bad press for you.  I must say, many in the sporting community had viewed Wal-Mart VERY POSITIVELY in comparison to K-Mart and other stores which have caved those who seek to erode our Second Amendment rights.  But Wal-Mart's "good reputation" is now in serious danger.

 I have always been a loyal Wal-Mart customer and most of my associates have been as well.  I may only buy $50 of ammo a year in Wal-Mart, but I spend up to several thousands of $$ on other things, as do many other sportsman.  If I EVER discover that my local Wal-Mart (Augusta, ME) or any other one that I shop in bans ammo sales, I will never drop another cent in a Wal-Mart again.  I want to let you know that unfortunately there are a significant number of individuals who have already had to make this decision.

 I just wanted to let you know, but it would be my advice to "reign in" these rogue policy-making stores and perhaps release a "pro-ammo" statement to reassure your loyal customers.

Thank you for your time.  If possible, a short response indicating that this letter made it to the proper dept. would be appreciated.  Thanks.

Concerned Customer

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Yes, we wouldn't want 19 dead terrorists coming back from the dead and purchasing Wal-Mart guns and ammo...

Quoted: I am not as cynical as most of you all.  Basically, she sent what I wanted: a confirmation that someone got my letter.  She stated that it was not a company-wide policy, which we knew.  She also stated Wal-mart will continue selling this stuff, which is a lot more then I can say for some of the other chain stores these days.  Gotta give them some credit.

I am disappointed that "Dee" and the corporate office are not condemning the "executives" who cut off the guns and ammo in certain stores, but apparently they want to give their stores that kind of leeway.  Oh well, at least they know some customers are upset about it.

Personally, until I see anti-gun crap going on at my Wal-Mart I will continue to give them my business.  Besides, they are my only source for my favorite kind of beer!

Penguin

I have always been a loyal Wal-Mart customer

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Would that be Duff beer?

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Your Walmart carries WARSTEINER!?  Darn.  No luck at my particular "super center" (or anywhere around here for that matter).  HyVee carries Warsteiner in "mini-kegs" but those aren't that convenient.  Its popular over in Germany, and I think they know their beers.  Oh, well...

Viper Out