As a 21-year-old making my first legal firearm purchase, my experience at Metro Shooting Supplies…read moreon St. Charles Rock Rd in Bridgeton, MO was extremely disappointing and concerning. After selecting the firearm I wanted, I provided my ID and was instructed to pay the full purchase price ($800) before the background check paperwork was completed. While filling out the background check application, they had already taken my payment. Only after my money was taken did they say that the address on my ID did not match the address I listed on the application. I explained that the address on my license was old and that the application reflected my current address. They told me I needed proof of address. I then drove about 20 miles back home and returned to the store with a check stub showing my address. When I returned, I was told that it would not be accepted. At that point I asked for my money back since I never received the firearm and the transaction could not be completed. The founder, Steve King, and the general manager, James Tomlinson, told me that they charge a 25% restocking/cancellation fee. This made no sense to me because I never received the firearm and did not cancel anything--the purchase simply could not proceed. I was then told that I could not receive my $800 cash back, and that I would have to wait for a check in the mail with 25% deducted from my money. My question is simple: why was my payment taken before verifying that my identification and address met the requirements to complete the purchase? For a first-time buyer trying to follow the law, this experience felt extremely unfair. I paid for a product I never received and was told I would lose a large portion of my money anyway. I hope the owners review this situation and make it right. Until then, I would strongly advise other customers to make absolutely sure all documentation is verified before paying, because in my case $800 was taken before basic verification was completed.

Went in with my buddy to look at some sights for his AR. Short Country fella wearing a cowboy hat…read morewith a beard working the counter started messing with my buddy's AR, fitting different sights on. He told us the price of a sight we liked and my buddy said alright I'm going to buy it online. The man then demanded $20 as a "gun smithing fee". Nothing was mentioned before about any charge to touch my buddy's rifle. When we refused and said we can make this a legal matter 3 of them started getting agitated and demanded we leave the store and followed us out with their pistols. DO NOT shop here unless you want to be panhandled by the employees!!!

When I signed up for this course, I didn't have any idea what to expect. I have not shot a gun…read moresince my time in the service in the Viet Nam era 1970s, and I am more than a little nervous about having one. My wife made me take the course because she is concerned that, as a club musician, I am an easy target. After all, I am the last person on the street (usually downtown or in Soulard), just got paid, and am carrying valuable amplifiers and other easily pawnable equipment. After all, my $1,200 amp will easily pawn for $25 anywhere by some douchebag meth head. So I purchased a handgun (9mm Glock 43) and took the class. It was located in a pretty run-down American Legion Hall in Maryland Heights, and was taught by an older gentleman, Dennis, who is a certified NRA instructor. At first, this made me more concerned because I am not a supporter of the NRA. He said that he was actually the youngest member of this AL post. He was really knowledgeable about all things gun-related. He is a veteran, experienced hunter, and an excellent instructor. The classroom portion of the course took 6 hours, and they actually flew by. There were only 6 students, and everyone was polite, interested, and participated in all the exercises and discussions, which covered everything from beginner (me) to advanced gun-owning. I truly learned a lot, from how to properly handle the pistol, to how to actually carry a concealed weapon, important legalities, and various scenarios and how they can play out in real life situations. Since there is no firearms range on the premises, we then caravanned to the Gateway Gun Club, where we shot 20 rounds in practice, then another 20 rounds, of which 15 must hit the target. Dennis was there supervising, and ensuring that each of us were safe and skilled enough to pass the shooting portion of the course. It would have been nice if the AL Hall would have had a range, but I really have no complaints at all. He helped me refine my grip and I put all 20 rounds in the silhouette, with 3 actually hitting the bullseye! My only real complaint is that once I completed the course, I had to take my paperwork to the St. Louis County Police Department in Clayton, which is currently like navigating through an obstacle course of barricades and narrowed streets. Now I just have to wait several weeks for approval and then go back there to pick up my official card. Cost was $85 for the course and $90 to the Police Dept. I appreciate everything I learned and may go back for the advanced course.

From the owner: We are not a shooting range facility, we offer a full array of firearm training courses for the…read morebeginning shooter to the experienced shooter. We schedule and conduct the Missouri Concealed Carry Weapon Classes with the greatest amount of flexibility for you. Courses are conducted in one day classes, or two or three day evening classes. All courses are at least 8 hours long and conducted with a maximum of ten students per class. We also offer Advanced CCW, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, NRA Basic Rifle and NRA Basic Shotgun, NRA Personal Protection in the Home and NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home courses. Contact us today to get more information and schedule a course today!

This place has the best customer service and has a great selection of firearms. I would not go…read moreanywhere else. The staff is professional and treat you with respect they also have great prices..

DO NOT...I repeat...DO NOT USE THIS SHOP!!! I ordered a gun…read morethrough Davidson's Gallery Of Guns/Gun Genie and had it shipped to K.O. When I picked up the gun, they charged me $35 above the "Total Cost" listed on the Gun Genie website. The website "Total Cost" INCLUDED a "FEE" of $29.99 (which is above the "Taxes" listed). I have ordered 5 guns through Davidson's in the past and, in all cases, I paid the exact amount listed as "Total Cost". Well, NOT IN THIS TRANSACTION! I called K.O., spoke with "John" and mentioned the $35 discrepency and also told him he had written "Owes $267.16" on the end of the box. His employee said I owed $302.16 and I questioed her. She said it was "an additional Fee" and I said "a Fee was already included in the Gun Genie listing". I called Davidson's and they said they would call K.O. and discuss the discrepency. I called John later to see when I would get that extra $35 Fee back and he said "No Way! That's how I make my living. I called Davidson's back and they stated that I was correct and should NOT have been charged that extra $35. They are cutting me a check for that amount and also informed me that Kirkwood Outfitters has been removed from Davidson's Gun Genie account as a participant.

Michael was extremely knowledgeable about all things. Firearms related very helpful and has a great…read moreselection to choose from and can make any vision go from a dream to reality highly recommended.

Awesome service from Mike and Trudy!!! Fixed my Gamo weapon for a great fee!!!…read moreLoved the service and the store!!!

I've been here a couple times and been impressed with the selection and prices. They aren't…read morecompeting with the big box store around the corner, they're offering the stuff you cannot find at a big box or the tacti-cool focused LGS all over the area. A lot of the premium precision shooting and reloading brands/equipment/components are available and they can get you what they don't have. Brands that I've only ever seen online. Single best powder selection I've seen. The staff was super knowledgeable in an approachable not self righteous way.

The most knowledgeable staff I have ever encountered. This is a full service firearms, reloading…read moreand shooting accessories store, they even offer training courses for shooting and reloading. The classes are taught by competition shooters, class sizes are kept small for plenty of one on one instruction. They are my go to people.