Social US introduces vending machines to sell ammo

[humperdoo]

The company that makes the machines, which says they are as easy to use as an ATM, plans to roll them out in states where hunting is popular

Gun owners in three US states can now buy bullets from vending machines in grocery shops, after a company launched automated kiosks to make ammunition “more available”.

Some shops in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas now allow customers to scan their ID on a device similar to a drinks vending machine, and walk away with rounds for their weapons.

American Rounds, the company that manufactures the machines, says they are as easy to use as an ATM.

“Our automated ammo dispensers are accessible 24/7, ensuring that you can buy ammunition on your own schedule, free from the constraints of store hours and long lines,” it says on its website.

The machines use “built-in AI technology, card scanning capability and facial recognition software” to match a buyer’s ID to their face and ensure they are over 18 years old.

US introduces vending machines to sell bullets

The company that makes the machines, which says they are as easy to use as an ATM, plans to roll them out in states where hunting is popular

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There are more articles about this if you actually search the net about it. And there are lots of speculations about why this is happening. I was alarmed that they were seeing civil unrest and most likely people wanted to arm themselves to protect themselves from groups of individuals looting.

 

[SKYNET]

The machines use “built-in AI technology, card scanning capability and facial recognition software”

I appreciate the convenience but...


I'll stick to buying my ammo with cash, thank you

 

[LeonardoBjj]

- In the end i just need one bullet!

 

[SKYNET]

- In the end i just need one bullet!

The used to say that in Cuba in the 1960's.

Not anymore, a bullet is like a pebble there, unless you are in the military

 

[KnightTemplar]

God Bless America!

 

[StonedLemur]

Im all for the second amendment, but this seems like a disaster waiting to happen.

 

[jefferz]

Nothing more Murican than an overweight person on a mobility scooter cheering about ammo.

It doesn't look like they're bolted down. If thieves will steal an ATM, they'll steal a kiosk full of ammo.
And how long until there's a story about the "AI facial recognition" being flawed, and it dispensed ammo to someone that isn't supposed to have it.

Buy from your local owned store.

 

[LeonardoBjj]

The used to say that in Cuba in the 1960's.

Not anymore, a bullet is like a pebble there, unless you are in the military

- I love the animation Rango! He says that!

 

[LeonardoBjj]

Nothing more Murican than an overweight person on a mobility scooter cheering about ammo.

It doesn't look like they're bolted down. If thieves will steal an ATM, they'll steal a kiosk full of ammo.
And how long until there's a story about the "AI facial recognition" being flawed, and it dispensed ammo to someone that isn't supposed to have it.

Buy from your local owned store.

- If he cares so much about protecting his life. Wouldn't be more smart, to buy a spinning bike?

 

[650lb Sumo]

 

[Streeter]

Bout time

 

[Corona]

Now fat tony wont have to go to big 5 for more ammo

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Taking everything Walmart worked for MF

 

[Rhood]

They made it so easy that kids can now buy it!
What could go wrong?

 

[D3thr0n3d K1ng]

Why not guns in vending machines?

 

[NickNick]

Im all for the second amendment, but this seems like a disaster waiting to happen.

I don't see why it would be. Ammo is easy as shit to get anyway. I can walk into Dunhams and buy whatever with cash and no ID. I can also order ammo and have it delivered to my door, again no ID (but have to use a card.) These machines seem to require more information from the buyer than any of the other methods.

 

[CantCucktheTuck]

So it doesn't take cash?

 

[StonedLemur]

I don't see why it would be. Ammo is easy as shit to get anyway. I can walk into Dunhams and buy whatever with cash and no ID. I can also order ammo and have it delivered to my door, again no ID (but have to use a card.) These machines seem to require more information from the buyer than any of the other methods.

Unforseen circumstances is a thing sir.

 

[WhiteMousse]

Sounds like Borderlands

 

[Pittie Petey]

So now we're giving the AI machines bullets...