Bread and bullets: Some southern supermarkets now sell ammo out of vending machines
How do the AI-powered ammo vending machines verify customer age?
The AI-powered ammo vending machines verify customer age by prompting the customer to scan a valid identification card, typically a driver's license or state ID. The AI then analyzes the facial features from the scanned ID to verify the buyer's identity and age1.
What are the security features of the ammunition vending machines?
The ammunition vending machines by American Rounds LLC feature several security measures: 1) AI-powered age verification using ID scanning and facial recognition software; 2) 2,000-pound, triple-locked, double-walled steel construction; 3) indoor installation, monitored by security cameras; 4) restocking by vetted staff members only. The company claims these features make the machines a safer way to sell ammo than online or off-the-shelf methods.
Which states currently have these ammunition vending machines?
Ammunition vending machines by American Rounds LLC are currently located in select grocery stores across Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado. The company plans to expand to more locations in the future.