Philadelphia Tranining Academy
What to Expect
Philadelphia Tranining Academy
Philadelphia Training Academy is your go-to spot for firearm training and an indoor shooting range right in the city. They offer a huge selection of firearms and ammo, plus expert-led safety and marksmanship courses for both civilians and law enforcement. It's a fantastic place to learn or hone your skills in a safe environment, offering a truly unique and engaging experience for anyone interested in firearms. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just starting, their friendly staff and comprehensive offerings make it a top choice.
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What People Are Saying
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.
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I had a wonderful time at the gun range the guy who trained me was excellent and took his time and made me comfortable with my firearm sorry I forgot his name
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When & Where
Philadelphia, United States
831 Ellsworth St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Booking & Cancellation
For memberships, please note they are non-refundable and are valid for one year from the time of purchase, issued to a single individual. In cases where a membership is revoked due to safety violations, a pro-rated refund will be issued. It is important to adhere to all safety rules to maintain your membership privileges at the Philadelphia Training Academy.
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Ratings & Reviews
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.
I had a wonderful time at the gun range the guy who trained me was excellent and took his time and made me comfortable with my firearm sorry I forgot his name
Super friendly and helpful staff. Made the experience of buying my first handgun simple. Looking forward to going back for some lessons/ range shooting.
These guys are very professional, knowledgeable and experienced. From the time you walk in until the time you left. I was asked nicely to please take a look around the store, and someone would be wirh my in a few minutes. After the customer before me made his purchase and left, it was my turn. I was not sure what I wanted, so the salesman and Manager both took the time to show me different handguns and explained the differences. This is the best place by far to purchase. They don’t rush you and they really are professional. I was reading other posts and I think they may have rated the wrong gun shop. Definitely check these guys out. You won’t be disappointed!
All these bad reviews are from people who shouldn’t be carrying a firearm! I just renewed my membership today for the 2nd year with them after having a bad experience at fire line which is not so good of a range to be at! The people here are awesome and know how to joke, have fun with you, and be honest about prices. If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask; I’ve never felt like I couldn’t ask the range officer questions. They have sat there explained and made sure I understood and even helped my lady. They’re great people.
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