Ammo Vending Machine Now In Service in Colorado, Here’s Where
Recently we told you about how a company called American Rounds created an ammo vending machine. The vending machines debuted in southern states and the company announced that Colorado was going to be the next state to debut the controversial machine.
The first ammo vending machine is in operation in Colorado. Here is where.
Ammo Vending Machine Lands in Buena Vista
The machine is officially open for business at LaGree’s Food Store in Buena Vista. The ammo vending machine carries a variety of ammunition for handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
Before we explain what the process of purchasing ammunition from a vending machine is, we would love to hear from you. Are you for or against ammunition vending machines opening in Colorado? Make sure to send us a message. We would love to hear your opinion.
For the vending machine to disperse ammunition, you need to scan your identification. Customers would also need to voluntarily have their faces scanned to verify that the person purchasing the ammunition is the person whose identification is shown.
Here is a look at the ammunition vending machine process.
Ammunition Rounds and Colorado
We would not be surprised if more American Rounds ammunition vending machines appeared at other grocery stores across Colorado.
The company has already confirmed that it will have 200 machines in operation across the country spanning 40 states.
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There is a major debate about whether or not an ammo vending machine would be considered safe.
Some believe that face and identification scanning technology is more safe than other methods of purchase. Some Coloradans believe that ease of access poses a risk for more gun violence.
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