Every once in a while, when they had to move merchandise, they offered some really great sales. But, they would just get you another way.
But, with Gunbroker.com and others, there’s no reason to pay top dollar for any of that.
True enough, and there is an excellent non-chain gun store near me that can get me anything I want.
Also, for new rifles and shotguns I have not found lower prices than those at Walmart -anywhere. They usually don’t have what I am looking for in stock, but they have a rather impressive and extensive catalog and can order pretty much anything you want.
When I lived in Culpeper County Virginia the Walmart there had a guy in the sporting goods section who was actually quite knowledgeable about guns. I have not been there in about four years so I don’t know whether he still works there but he was a pleasure to deal with. About 6 years ago I bought a Henry Golden Boy at that store for less than $350 out the door when everyone else I talked to was asking around $400 (or more) before sales tax and background check fee.