I just purchased a new Winchester model 70 from our Wal-Mart before they stop selling guns. I got it home and the saftey won't move. I didn't want to pry too hard and break something. Maybe it has just been sitting in the box too long? Has anyone else had this problem?

Model 70 safeties are sometimes stiff. The lever forces the cocking piece to the rear by pushing it forward. If that sounds like a square peg in a round hole,...it is. Good, positive, very SAFE, safety though.
If it doesn't work, you can always send it to Winchester or trust it to a local gunsmith. I've re-fitted a couple of Winchester safeties before.

Man that sucks to buy a new rifle and not be able to use it. Sorry to hear it. The good news is you've got a Winchester and when you get the issue corrected you're going to love it.

Tom