I ordered my firearm from guns.com and chose this FFL as the closest option. I received an email notification that my firearm had been delivered, so I decided to go pick it up. At the time, I only had an interim state driver’s license, which was also Real ID compliant. Interim ID is a valid ID but serves as a placeholder until my permanent ID arrives. I had previously purchased a firearm from another gun shop, and they accepted my interim ID without any questions. However, when I arrived at this FFL, they immediately turned me away, stating that it was their policy not to accept interim IDs for background checks. I returned home to retrieve the card from the DMV that confirmed the validity of my interim ID. I returned to the gun shop and presented the card to the employee, but he refused to read it. I requested a copy of the policy, but they refused to provide any written documentation. I asked to speak with the owner, but they declined, stating that he would simply repeat the same policy. The employee became increasingly agitated. He then asked another employee to assist me, but they were equally unhelpful. I am convinced that they had never encountered an interim ID before and were unwilling to deal with me. As I questioned them further, they continued to fabricate information, which sounded to be made up because they appeared to be caught off guard. They just seemed to be pretty lazy about the whole situation. The background check fee is $100. I would not recommend giving this place your business. Even as a combat veteran, my overall customer experience was extremely poor. Maybe because I am Hispanic and my friend is black, I’m not sure. Chris was cool though. I highly recommend giving The Gun Range your business. They treated me and my friend with respect and were pretty cool to talk to.
