The ammunition vending machine was manufactured by American Rounds. The company aims to revolutionize the way ammunition for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is sold using AI-powered facial recognition technology to verify a buyer's identification and age through card scanning1.
Another vending machine by the same company, American Rounds, was installed in Pell City, as shown in a YouTube video posted by the company. The video demonstrates the process of delivering and loading ammunition into the machine, as well as the security measures in place for ensuring the buyer is 21 or older.
Fresh Value decided to remove the vending machine due to a lack of sales. The ammunition vending machine, made by American Rounds, was a unique offering but did not generate enough demand at the Tuscaloosa grocery store.