Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
American Rounds say they are redefining convenience in ammunition purchasing with the rollout of their new automated ammo dispensers which are accessible 24/7 – “ensuring that you can buy ammunition on your own schedule, free from the constraints of store hours and long lines”.
Early rollouts include grocery stores in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma. The maufacturer makes much of the built-in AI technology, card scanning capability and facial recognition software that works together to verify the buyer’s age and that the person using the machine matches the identification scanned.
American Rounds CEO Grant Magers said the idea for the vending machines was to provide a safe way to sell ammunition. “The machines themselves weigh up to 2000 pounds and are well secured from theft. As a company, our team are supporters of law-abiding responsible gun ownership. We believe in the Second Amendment and that providing a safe and secure method to sell ammunition is needed in the market. It maintains the integrity of the second amendment and reduces the opportunity for error in retail sales environments.”
Since setting up their first machine in Pell City, American Rounds has expanded to eight locations: the original in Alabama, four at Super C Marts in Oklahoma, and two at Lowes Markets in Canyon Lake, Texas.
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