Quote Originally Posted by John_Wayne777 View Post
If it would not involve subsequent unpleasant interactions with law enforcement and mental health professionals, I would dearly love to respond to such an idiotic interrogatory with behavior commensurate with the stupidity of the question.
Whenever I get asked an idiotic question about the size of my ammo purchase, after I ask myself why I came back to [idiot-infested store] in the first place, I usually just tell the person, truthfully and deadpan: "No, I'm not [doing/planning whatever outrageous act has been suggested] - I'm just topping off my supply." The idea that somebody might have a "legitimate" use for more than a couple boxes of ammo never dawns on them, so this scares them (this punishing their idiocy in some measure) without getting me pink papered to Eastern State Hospital for evaluation.

That generally draws either a blank, doe-eyed stare or some nervous laughter.