Walmart wants to SCAN my drivers license! WTF!?!?

**Zef_66** · February 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM

I got done with work yesterday and was supposed to meet the wife and in-laws for dinner. But they were running late, so I stopped in the Wal-mart on my way and headed to the sporting goods section. I asked to get the ammo I wanted, and as the guy was getting it and setting it on the counter, the conversation went:

"Now I am sure you are over 21, but can I see some ID just to make sure"

"Sure thing *as I get out my driver's license", I never mind people asking for ID."

*He looked at my ID and gave it back*

He said "Yeah, when you get to be my age, every looks older than they are."

He didn't scan my ID, just looked it briefly. And this particular wal-mart, they don't require me to pay at the sporting goods section. I have been told before that I can just take the ammo and continue my shopping. But I always pay there so I don't have to fight the crowds at the front.

**donotknowme** · February 26th, 2013, 02:40 PM

Any laws against defacing your drivers license so it doesn't scan or covering the license with sticker(s)?

**lemko** · February 26th, 2013, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by CHAUKA

That's the 1st time I have ever heard about this??? WTF??

What Wall Mart was this?

I have purchased Ammo in about 7 different wallmarts throughout Allegheny & Westmoreland counties....thats Bull Sh*t man, I would have walk out too....

I have purchased ammo in Wal~Marts outside of Philly and have never been asked to have my driver's license scanned.

**PA1749** · February 26th, 2013, 03:12 PM

In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a way for them to tell if you are over 21 since the people that work there can't add and subtract.