Some Alabama shoppers will get to try out automatic vending machines that dispense something other than groceries.
Stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City are now sporting vending machines by American Rounds that dispense ammunition, verifying a buyer’s identification using artificial intelligence technology.
“The buyer inserts their photo ID, and the machine conducts a 360-degree scan to match it to the ID card,” according to AL.com.
Alabama now sells ammunition in vending machines at grocery stores
The European mind cannot comprehend pic.twitter.com/4m6K2JaTFP
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) July 5, 2024
“The machines can currently be found at Fresh Value locations in Tuscaloosa, at 4200 McFarland Blvd., and Pell City, 1009 Martin St. The company plans to expand to other locations in Alabama as well, according to CEO Grant Magers,” the outlet added.
“One of the ways we’re changing the landscape of ammunition sales is to make it more available,” a rep for American Rounds said in a promo video,
“Anything we can do to help them make their shopping trips easier, based on the feedback we’ve gotten from customers today, they are so excited about us having this ammo kiosk,” Terry Stanley, COO of Fresh Value, said in the video.
Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley told The Tuscaloosa Thread that the machines are legal and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Social media users celebrated:
“Who the hell is breaking into my car? Honey, give me some quarters.”
— Based Electrician⚡️ (@RyanHugeBrain) July 5, 2024
Freedom. A well armed society remains free.
— Catholic Frequency (@CatholicFQ) July 5, 2024
Damnit, I love this country
— J Hans (@blackhawkce457) July 5, 2024
That’s one of the most American things I’ve seen.. pic.twitter.com/3RY7EJU0s6
— MrMeme (@MrAcosta82) July 5, 2024
If I don’t need ID to vote, I sure as hell don’t need it for ammo.
— Jay Decay (@Jay_Decay369) July 5, 2024
Oh sweet Alabama.
Keeping America alive, one vending machine at a time. Lol.— Malen .☪︎. (@malen_manya) July 5, 2024
That’s bad ass!!! Way to go Alabama!!
— Cass (@jojo_my_amigo) July 5, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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