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1/25/2026 10:01:15 PM EDT
Why do they keep all of their "defense" ammo behind the counter now??

Went in today, and after realizing I'd be standing around for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes for a box of ammo, I left. Who's stupid idea was this??

Went back home, got on the motorcycle and headed over to Scheels. All ammo is out in the open, ready to finger fucked by the general public.

Same price, too.
1/26/2026 12:20:23 PM EDT
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Why do they keep all of their "defense" ammo behind the counter now??

Went in today, and after realizing I'd be standing around for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes for a box of ammo, I left. Who's stupid idea was this??

Went back home, got on the motorcycle and headed over to Scheels. All ammo is out in the open, ready to finger fucked by the general public.

Same price, too.
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Which Sportsmans?
My guess would be its because of the area its in

Its hard to make a profit if people are pocketing $40 worth of ammo and walking out
1/26/2026 12:21:42 PM EDT
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Mesa store.

There's plenty of ammo out in the open, but nothing they consider "defense" ammo is where you can reach it.
1/26/2026 6:57:00 PM EDT
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At the one in North Phoenix I got the impression they wanted to impart their wisdom as to which ammo would be best for me.
1/26/2026 7:06:34 PM EDT
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At the one in North Phoenix I got the impression they wanted to impart their wisdom as to which ammo would be best for me.
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Not surprised. It's fine, I'm not going back.
1/27/2026 12:58:18 PM EDT
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Which Sportsmans?
My guess would be its because of the area its in

Its hard to make a profit if people are pocketing $40 worth of ammo and walking out
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I would venture a guess that it's more likely people switching the contents of $10 ball with $50 tactical ammo and buying the ball. Then the person who buys the tactical ammo gets screwed as well.
1/27/2026 3:30:55 PM EDT
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I would venture a guess that it's more likely people switching the contents of $10 ball with $50 tactical ammo and buying the ball. Then the person who buys the tactical ammo gets screwed as well.
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I have been screwed like that over the years, not just on ammo.
That is why I never purchase anything on the shelf that looks like the box has been opened, unless there is some kind of discount.
1/27/2026 10:51:49 PM EDT
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Why do they keep all of their "defense" ammo behind the counter now??

Went in today, and after realizing I'd be standing around for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes for a box of ammo, I left. Who's stupid idea was this??

Went back home, got on the motorcycle and headed over to Scheels. All ammo is out in the open, ready to finger fucked by the general public.

Same price, too.
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I stopped by the Prescott one today and asked the guy behind the counter what the deal was

He said it came down from the director of marketing

probably trying to get people to buy name brand defensive stuff instead of aluminum case or zombie hunter nonsense
1/28/2026 3:27:19 PM EDT
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I have been screwed like that over the years, not just on ammo.
That is why I never purchase anything on the shelf that looks like the box has been opened, unless there is some kind of discount.
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I've read stories about people doing that with graphics cards from Best Buy. They put their old one in it and re-shrink wrap it and return it.

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