The Wal-Mart Rule

Townhall.com ^ | June 30, 2016 | Mike Adams

[Kaslin]

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[refermech]

No AK47 ?

[exDemMom]

Just commit to buying a gun a month, if possible.

Ouch. At the price of a decent quality gun, I haven't bought a single one. I don't think I could afford one a month.

[trebb]

380 Automatic. I have no use for a 380 but women like to shoot them. That’s a good enough reason to own one. I like the Walther just because it’s pretty and James Bond used one.

380 isn't my favorite but I own 2 as they are perfect for concealed carry and plenty effective enough at "normal" self-defense distances (for one who knows how to shoot) with the Critical Defense rounds.

My wife carries a 9mm in her purse so she "outguns" me on a daily basis....

Back to the story - going with weapons that use the ammo readily available at Walmart isn't a bad idea, but stocking up on ammo for the weapons you have is a better idea.

[Chode]

.308, there is no substitute...

[TYVets]

No .308 ?

[ctdonath2]

Bingo. It’s not about having a lot, it’s about getting the best.

[glock rocks]

Shoot what’s popular and readily available - 9mm, .40, 5.56, 7.62, 12ga.

If the other shoe drops, there won’t be a Wal-Mart open.

[Ancient Man]

Most big box stores don’t stock the best self-defense ammo like Federal HST LE/Tactical and Speer Gold Dot. The best source of defensive ammo (and bulk range ammo) is online purchasing. It’s far cheaper and readily available. And, it’s delivered to your doorstep.

[TYVets]

Area Walmarts don't sell handguns, but do sell ammo for them.

In this state the National Instant Criminal Background Check System is the only paper work required for purchase by the state or federals.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

There's a Walmart in Colorado Springs that has .22 LR!

ROAD TRIP!!!

[Big Red Badger]

WalMartians snatch That up!

[PeteB570]

A pistol for close work

.22 bolt action for hunting small critters

.30 rifle for hunting big critters

.223 cal or 7.62mm with large capacity mags for keeping critters off the block

12 gauge shot gun for keeping critters off the porch.

Buy ammo every chance you get - I do cash at gun shows.

[circlecity]

".308, there is no substitute..."

Roger that. Hands down my favorite rifle round.

[tgusa]

Then just buy ONE. Figure out what caliber you really need (9mm is a good place to start). Then buy that ammo as you can afford it. When you get some breathing space, I’d suggest going with a heavier caliber. But your friendly local shooting range should be able to advise.

[Chode]

yup, and it's NOT on the list??? WTH...

[Travis McGee]

[mosaicwolf]

"No .308 ?"

That was very surprising for me also. My AR-10 is my long range battle rifle.

[baltimorepoet]

This is the final list of 27 which I will eventually have. I currently have 14 on this list: (14/27)

PISTOLS (1/6)
.357 S&W Model 686 Plus Pro
40S&W Glock 22
.45ACP Glock 30
9mm Glock 17 [has Belorussian Nayvis 34 red dot]
9mm Beretta 92FS
5.56 Wyndham AR pistol

SHOTGUNS & PC CARBINES (4/6)
12ga Mossberg 500 Tactical
12ga Mossberg 500 Mariner
9mm Hi-Point carbine
45ACP Hi-Point carbine
9mm Kel Tec Sub 2000 carbine (mag compatible with Beretta 92FS)
40S&W Kel Tec Sub 2000 carbine (mag compatible with Glock 22)

MID-RANGE rifles (6/6)
5.56 Stag Arms AR15
5.56 Stag Arms AR15
5.56 Stag Arms AR15
7.62 M+M AK47
7.62 M+M AK47
7.62 M+M AK47
[these 6 have Aimpoint PRO red dots
Vortex VMT-3T $199 flip-to-side 3X scopes]

22LR rifles (1/6)
22LR Remington 597 (scope included)
22LR Remington 597 (scope included)
22LR Henry Repeating AR-7
22LR Henry Repeating AR-7
22LR Ruger 10/22 Takedown
22LR Ruger 10/22 Takedown

Essential DMR’s (2/3)
.308 FNH SCAR 17S
.308 DPMS LR-308
.308 Remington 700 sps aac
[all 3 with Nikon M-308 800m BDC reticle scopes]