I have spent the better part of the last 6 months looking around for a solid 38/357 lever action…read morerifle. Not a cowboy rifle, but one to compliment my 357's, go further out range, and with a modern look. I've been told Henry Repeating Arms is king of the hill, and the reviews are outstanding, no question. I've been looking at their X line, but even with all the shops here in town, no one can get one, and the online dealers say they get allocated 50-75 a year ( - really?) I made a call to Metro Shooting Supplies this morning and spoke with Bradley, who was kind enough to have a legitimate discussion with me about the subject. He asked me what my primary use was. He asked me how often I intend to practice. He asked me if I had ever used one before. Basically, he cared about what I wanted and was there to help me. He then proceeded to tell me what he DID have in stock, and the differences & options that would get me 99% of the way to what I have been looking for all this time. I asked the price of the firearm, and he indicated that it's store policy not to quote a price over the phone (which I've experienced before in other states) so I confirmed that he had the two models he discussed with me in stock now, and I told him I'd be right there. I walked in the door, to a beautiful armory, and Brad was right there & recognized my voice...and had me come over to the counter where these two were located. The S&W he pulled off the rack was (for lack of a better term) love at first sight! The moment I picked it up, I knew it was coming home with me. To be honest, I've spent over 40 years with handguns of all kinds, and this was the first rifle I'd ever considered. Brad took the time to go over the model from muzzle to stock and how best to clean it, take care of it, and made a suggestion for a sling & a carry bag. I didn't even look at the other rifle until after I had started the paperwork, and while it was beautiful - price didn't matter at that point because that S&W was mine!! Brad told me I didn't have to make a decision right now and that I could think about it, but my mind was made up. The point of adding that is that it was abundantly clear to me that he cared more that I was getting the RIGHT one for me as opposed to a sale that day. That's not often the case. It wasn't until after the purchase was almost complete that I found out about the icing on the cake - this one came with a lifetime warranty!! How much better could I get? Oh yah, and one more thing - if ya purchase a firearm there, it comes with a free one year membership to the range!! Well, I had an enjoyable day and experience there, looked around a little more, and then thanked him and came home. I had purchased a green dot for another rifle last week, but had no clue when the rifle would arrive because the manufacturer was going through some changes. I went online and found out that the particular green dot I purchased was absolutely perfect for the S&W I just bought, so I called the store, and asked if they could help install the optic. Without hesitation, Brad said "bring it on in." I came right over and he put it on with no trouble at all as the firearm he sold me was already set up for such an optic. I asked how much he wanted, and he simply said "no charge"! Now, I've been shooting for over 40 years and I've been to my fair share of retailers from many states before. The operation that Steve K has built (the owner & CEO) was nothing short of spectacular. Ya walk in feeling like a member of the family, and not just another customer that might make a purchase. I've been going to other ranges over the years, and not for any particular reason aside from the fact that I knew some of the folks there. Well, thanks to Brad & Steve; I've found a new home! Thank you both sincerely for a tremendous experience! I'll be back and often!!

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.

It had been a LONG time since I had been to a shooting range, and I'm so glad I decided to visit…read moreSharpShooter STL! Shooting is actually something I used to do quite a bit years ago, and after this visit I realized how much I missed it. I had such a great time getting back on the range. The facility is impressive, well organized, affordable, and I really liked the setup of the indoor lanes and digital target system. I also appreciate that they offer everything from basic handgun and refresher courses to more advanced training and private instruction. Since it has been a while for me, I'm definitely interested in taking advantage of some of their training as I get back into shooting regularly. They made the experience enjoyable, and I left already thinking about coming back. This used to be a sport and hobby that I really enjoyed a long time ago, and my visit to SharpShooter reminded me why. I definitely plan on getting back into shooting and making it something I do regularly again. I'll be back very soon! Highly recommend SharpShooter STL, whether you've been shooting for years or, like me, are coming back to it after some time away.

This place is awesome. I didn't even realize we had a range in the city, but I'm so glad we found…read moreit! My husband and I came in on a Thursday, and they had ladies day, so pricing was awesome. We shared a bay and stayed for probably an hour or so. Plenty of time to get through some rounds in our new rifle. They can't HVAC the range because of all the lead, so just be aware of that, on hot days, it's HOT. But other than that, we had a blast! They also had a worker that was coming over and giving me tips, which was awesome and appreciated. Definitely recommend if you don't want to drive 40 minutes to an outdoor range!

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!

Hubby and I are attending the CCW permit class. The instructor is Dennis and he is very…read moreknowledgeable. This is a 8 hour class and he covers the law related to gun usage. He's retired army reserve and has an excellent reputation for teaching all things related to firearms. If you want to be a responsible gun owner and you in the area , I would recommend taking classes at this location.

By far the most unprofessional FFL near saint louis they make there own hours give out the the…read morewrong information. Would never recommend anyone to come here

LOVED LADIES NIGHT!!!! everything went well and all questions were answered. as a beginner, this is…read morethe course for you!

Nice range. Seems safe. Knowledgeable staff. Good prices…read more Signed up for the monthly plan. This is where the problem started. I decided to discontinue my subscription and called the location that I used. They gave me a contact email to use to stop my service. No response and I emailed them 5 times in a week and a half prior to my due date for The automatic payment was still taken. This is apparently the only way to stop subscription. Never heard back from them. I had to call my CC company to formally dispute the charges. Very frustrating and disappointing service. They seem to make it difficult to cancel. I'll update if they resolve this issue

My son and I visited this range for the first time today. I cannot recommend this place enough…read more The staff was inviting, polite, patient and professional. I was not badgered by "Tactical Tommy" range officers. Furthermore, my son and I rented a fully automatic and suppressed H&K MP5. This was my son's first time shooting a fully automatic firearm and we are both still smiling 4 hours later. Thank you guys for making this experience memorable and one to look back on. You guys were great!

Absolutely, positively one of the finest ranges I've EVER been to in the US, bar none! The staff is…read morealways kind and professional, never making anyone feel like their questions are too silly. Many people there are former military. This co has its act together and it shows! Wouldn't go anywhere else! They have a tremendous selection of firearms and accessories, and their training provides great value to anyone looking to up their game or learn about things they don't know!

Fantastic service they have helped me with two very stressful gun buys, very fast and very…read morehelpfully would recommend them for their great service.

Jamie, Doug and John are awesome. Top Tier is my go-to shop for all FFL transfers, and I've bought…read morea couple firearms from them as well. I've sat and listened to them work with customers and they are awesome. First, they know firearms and ammo. Not your typical "big box expert gun store" type of people. They carry a wide variety of firearms: handguns, shotguns, rifle, they have a "used" section as well that is fun to watch. You never know what kind of interesting firearm they are going to have when you visit. They have an awesome ice machine outside that you can use 24/7. Inside you will find a huge selection of clothing, supplies, etc. for hunting. They are also a YETI dealer, and have a large inventory of YETI items. And their prices are FAIR and reasonable. They are friendly, helpful and really customer-focused. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I've been going to Rampart Range for several years now, since new owners took over. I have watched…read morethis place grow and become THE best indoor range in the area. Their retail stock has expanded considerably since Justin took over. This is a nice, professional and safe range. Their prices on guns and accessories are competitive and fair. This is a family owned business, to my knowledge, and you won't find nicer people to do business with. I highly recommend Rampart Range for ALL you shooting needs, including CCL Classes.

Clean range, friendly staff and good prices. It's hard to find shooting ranges in Illinois and…read morethere are some bad ones. This one exceeded all of my expectations. Well done!