American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are as “quick and easy” to...
Dallas-area company sells bullets out of vending machine, with gun safety advocates worrying it will lead to more shootings
The company maintains the age-verification technology means that the transactions are as secure, or more secure, than online sales, which may not require the purchaser to submit proof of age, or at retail stores, where there is a risk of shoplifting.“I’m very thankful for those who are taking the time to get to know us and not just making assumptions about what we’re about,” said CEO Grant Magers, who lives in Richardson, according to his LinkedIn page.
“At that point you can complete your transaction of your product and you’re off and going,” he said. “The whole experience takes a minute and a half once you are familiar with the machine.”by Everytown for Gun Safety found that several major online ammunition retailers did not appear to verify their customers’ ages, despite requirements.. The families said the 17-year-old shooter was able to buy ammunition from the retailer who failed to verify his age.
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