McCroskey Posted July 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM Where do my fellow Illinoisans buy their ammo? I live in Chicago/Cook but it doesn't have to be right here. I've been buying stuff on Gunbroker, but I'm sick of seeing listings that say they won't ship to Chicago and Cheaper Than Dirt won't either, in spite of Mr. McDonald winning his case. There's no reason not to and I've ordered plenty of ammo through the mail but so many of these guys just don't know. I'd like to find a local place where I can buy inexpensively for target shooting at the range. Saw a vendor at Kane County Flea Market earlier this month and almost picked up a few bags from him but decided not to. Wish I had grabbed his card. Anyway, where do you guys buy around here?
Bud Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:06 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:06 AM any WalMart outside of Cook County
Vade Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:08 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:08 AM any WalMart outside of Cook County Any 1 in particular? I tried the 1 next to gat but they only have shotgun ammo.
Bud Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:10 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:10 AM I live in LaSalle County. Thje Plano WalMart sells ammo as does the Montgomery, Oswego, Dekalb, Ottaw and Peru Wal Marts. My wife drags me to all of them just on the odd chance that one of them may have something differfent. My life turns into a living heck when we are on road trips. My Garmin has a POI for all the WalMart/Sam's Clubs in America and Canada.
C0untZer0 Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:56 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 01:56 AM Farm & Fleet in Sycamore had Blazzer Brass for $9.99 I went there to get a raccoon trap and bought ammo when I saw the price...
TyGuy Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:06 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:06 AM Please stop giving away the local sources! Jk.
billzfx4 Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:08 AM Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:08 AM any WalMart outside of Cook County Any 1 in particular? I tried the 1 next to gat but they only have shotgun ammo. Don't know where you are, but Walmart in Bridgeview and Crestwood (both in Crook Co.) sell handgun ammo. Certain stores carry it, and others don't, I'd call before I went driving around.
scough Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:22 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:22 PM Lake Zurich Walmart usually has a decent supply.
Xwing Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:54 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 02:54 PM Farm & Fleet in Sycamore had Blazzer Brass for $9.99When? Last weekend? I went there 2 weeks ago, and they were asking > $12 for it, which I thought was crazy. I even had a conversation with the employee stocking that section. Did they lower their prices? Or was it a soon-ending sale? (I assume you're talking 9mm for that price. If you're talking other calibers, that'd be even better!) To the OP:Walmart (Almost every Walmart outsite the city limits sells handgun ammo)Meijer (although limited selection)Cabellas, Bass Pro Shop, Gander Mountain (sometimes you can find great deals, but frequently overpriced)Farm 'n FleetGunbroker (although you're right; most won't ship to Chicago)Online (Cheaper than dirt, Midway, AIM, BulkAmmo, etc...) [Although also most won't ship to Chicago] Mabye Federal Farmer or another Chicago resident can chime in on any online places that ship to Chicago...
BobS Posted July 25, 2012 at 03:14 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 03:14 PM Don't forget Dick's Sporting Goods.
moon Posted July 25, 2012 at 04:05 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 04:05 PM Go to the Walmart in Bridgeview...103rd and Harlem Ave....this is likely the closest to you. They have it locked in a case in sporting goods.
moon Posted July 25, 2012 at 04:06 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 04:06 PM Bridgeview walmart has hand gun, rifle and shotgun ammo
Jason4567 Posted July 25, 2012 at 05:45 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 05:45 PM Walmarts outside of cook sometimes do not carry ammo, as it depends on the local laws too. I go to Walmart.com and search for Federal 9mm, which brings me here. Click "check store availability" and it will bring up a list of stores near you. If they have stock or are out of stock that is a walmart that carries hangun ammo. If the store is not listed at all, it does not carry ammo.
Jeckler Posted July 25, 2012 at 08:20 PM Posted July 25, 2012 at 08:20 PM any WalMart outside of Cook County Any 1 in particular? I tried the 1 next to gat but they only have shotgun ammo. I've bought pistol an 223 at that Walmart. It's under the counter.
McCroskey Posted July 26, 2012 at 12:32 AM Author Posted July 26, 2012 at 12:32 AM Thanks all for the recommendations. Bridgeview Wal Mart is fairly close to me, I can go to Ford City and take the girlfriend to Big Lots.
Bud Posted July 26, 2012 at 01:36 AM Posted July 26, 2012 at 01:36 AM {sigh] You have got to love WalMart: AR15 Bushmaster Patrol Rifle
Joeyl Posted July 26, 2012 at 03:31 AM Posted July 26, 2012 at 03:31 AM online places that ship to Chicago...Hey Xwing, here are the places that I have ordered from and shipped to my house. Chicago zip 60656. Grafs, Midsouth, Buds, PSA, ammunitionstore, Midway ( although from Midway only rifle ammunition, not pistol and no reloading components rifle included? go figure). Most places, email or fax foid and some want D.L. It's not illegal to order or ship ammo to Chicago IANAL but the ordinance was rewritten after the McDonald case https://portal.chicagopolice.org/portal/page/portal/ClearPath/About%20CPD/Firearm%20Registration/handgun-registration-20B-with-offender-registry.pdf you can see how 4-144-061 was changed. I guess most company's figure the Chicago market isn't worth keeping up on the current law, I buy from those who do.
moon Posted July 26, 2012 at 05:05 PM Posted July 26, 2012 at 05:05 PM Officedrone - NOT FORD CITY! Bridgeview, on Harlem and 103rd.
Durzo Blint Posted July 28, 2012 at 09:38 PM Posted July 28, 2012 at 09:38 PM Indiana! LOLWhen I visit my brother in Lafayette, I stock up on 9mm rounds. Also, the owner of the local gun store gives me a small discount, because he feels sorry for me because I live in Illinois.
TyGuy Posted July 29, 2012 at 02:12 PM Posted July 29, 2012 at 02:12 PM The walmart in East Dundee had 17 boxes of American Eagle 55gr 223 rounds last night. Then I visited, and now they only have 2 boxes.
Bud Posted July 29, 2012 at 02:22 PM Posted July 29, 2012 at 02:22 PM The run on ammo and guns started last Friday. it will continue up until the election and if Obama is re-elected it will accelerate even more.
McCroskey Posted August 1, 2012 at 03:32 AM Author Posted August 1, 2012 at 03:32 AM We ended up driving out to Indiana Dunes over the weekend and I noticed a Bass Pro Shop on the way. Stopped in on the way back and they had some ok prices for cheap stuff at a big box store. Picked up some cheap 22 long, 38 special, 45 ACP. Will have to check out some of those online sites. The internet deals really can't be beat over most of the brick and mortar stores.
junglebob Posted August 1, 2012 at 01:36 PM Posted August 1, 2012 at 01:36 PM Walmarts outside of cook sometimes do not carry ammo, as it depends on the local laws too. I go to Walmart.com and search for Federal 9mm, which brings me here. Click "check store availability" and it will bring up a list of stores near you. If they have stock or are out of stock that is a walmart that carries hangun ammo. If the store is not listed at all, it does not carry ammo.Walmarts outside of cook sometimes do not carry ammo, as it depends on the local laws too. I go to Walmart.com and search for Federal 9mm, which brings me here. Click "check store availability" and it will bring up a list of stores near you. If they have stock or are out of stock that is a walmart that carries hangun ammo. If the store is not listed at all, it does not carry ammo. Went to the Walmart link shows 13 stores within 50 miles of my zip only one is out of stock on Federal 9mm.Jason do you have any idea what limited stock means? 1 or 2 show this. What is the best price that anyone has found recently for 7.62x39 ammo, at a store or by mail when including shipping. Walmart has Tula, steel case, for $4.98 for box of 20.
wazzle Posted August 1, 2012 at 03:57 PM Posted August 1, 2012 at 03:57 PM I live in LaSalle County. Thje Plano WalMart sells ammo as does the Montgomery, Oswego, Dekalb, Ottaw and Peru Wal Marts. My wife drags me to all of them just on the odd chance that one of them may have something differfent. My life turns into a living heck when we are on road trips. My Garmin has a POI for all the WalMart/Sam's Clubs in America and Canada. I feel your pain. My Garmin is set for every Starbucks known to man.
Jason4567 Posted August 1, 2012 at 05:15 PM Posted August 1, 2012 at 05:15 PM Walmarts outside of cook sometimes do not carry ammo, as it depends on the local laws too. I go to Walmart.com and search for Federal 9mm, which brings me here. Click "check store availability" and it will bring up a list of stores near you. If they have stock or are out of stock that is a walmart that carries hangun ammo. If the store is not listed at all, it does not carry ammo. Went to the Walmart link shows 13 stores within 50 miles of my zip only one is out of stock on Federal 9mm.Jason do you have any idea what limited stock means? 1 or 2 show this. I wouldn't trust the in stock indicator for a store 100%. You probably want to call first. I have been to a store that showed in stock and was pretty much cleaned out (hammond)
itscold Posted August 13, 2012 at 07:02 PM Posted August 13, 2012 at 07:02 PM Farm and fleet in montgomery has blazer brass 9mm 11.92 per. That is everyday price. I buy alot of it and it is cheaper than ordering from anyone online.
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