The Gun Room and Tommy 10/22s Don't Mix!

[Sam]

I decided to hit the range today at the Gun Room and took along two 1911s and a 10/22 with a recently installed tommy gun kit. I was pretty excited about the tommy gun kit and I headed off to the range to shoot. I'm not sure why they check weapons but it annoys me. Anyway, the RO tells me I can't shoot my Tommy 10/22. I knew I might get some guy telling me it's illegal and I was ready for it. I told him it's completely legal and then he says it's store policy not to allow the GSG, the Aks chambered in 22 and this type of configuration. As soon as he said this I immediately remembered a similar story/thread posted about The Gun Room's policy not to allow GSGs.

Why is a gun shop, who is supposed to be on the gun rights/gun owners' side, refusing to allow certain legal firearms to be used? I understand it's the store's decision and I'm not telling the store how to run their business but it definitely rubs me the wrong way when an assumed ally in California prohibits firearms which look "evil." I guess I would have made too many shooters feel uncomfortable with such an evil looking gun! But, how are supposed to further our cause when an "ally" (I guess not really an ally) decides to give in to the notion that the look of the gun automatically makes it wrong to own or shoot? Why do looks even matter, really? Even though I'm talking about a lowly .22 rifle, I guess the Gun Room is not in favor of my exercise of certain facets of my 2nd Amendment rights. Again, I realize it is their business but I'd like everyone to know I'm more than a little disappointed and frustrated by the whole incident. It's not so much the fact I didn't get to shoot my Tommy 10/22, it's what this particular policy told me about the Gun Room.

I'm done ranting for now,
Sam

[Seesm]

Seems like B.S. you would think they might know the laws in there own state?

[dustoff31]

Seems like B.S. you would think they might know the laws in there own state?

According to the OP, the RO didn't say they were illegal. He said it was their policy not to allow certain firearms on that range. There is a difference.

[deleted by PC police]

I've seen posts about the same crap with gsg's. I really wish I had never given them buisness.

[unamused]

went in there the other day to ask as well... Though the guy seemed reluctant to say that these legal riles wouldnt be allowed... it just sucks.

[Telperion]

I hope they didn't take (or keep) your money. I would have packed up, politely demanded my range fee back, and left thankyouverymuch.

Why is a gun shop, who is supposed to be on the gun rights/gun owners' side, refusing to allow certain legal firearms to be used?
He probably thinks if he can project a "respectable" image, his ox will be gored the last.

[calixt0]

speaking from the side of a RO you all may be over thinking this... some of these guns people tend to treat with less respect and treat more like a toy... It may ( i don't really know) be a decision made for insurance reasons or just because too many thing that we not supposed to get shot have gotten shot with "those types" of guns

just a thought

[Telperion]

speaking from the side of a RO you all may be over thinking this... some of these guns people tend to treat with less respect and treat more like a toy
I think it's fair for the RO to expect people to act like adults. In return, I expect to be treated like an adult and not a minor child.

[truthseeker]

The Gun Room sucks, plain and simple!

I will never spend a penny in that place because of policies like this.

Go to Rancho Cordova or Sac Valley Shooting center.

[Sam]

If I cause damage then they should hold me responsible. Not allowing these guns because I may act irresponsible sounds an aweful like: "You can't have guns you MAY go on a killing rampage."

[Sam]

Punish those who screw up after they screw up not everyone with the assumption they will.

[ojisan]

:eek:
Sounds like someone needs to open another range near by and welcome all shooters and all guns.

[Trader Jack]

Seems like B.S. you would think they might know the laws in there own state?

Law has nothing to do with it. The Gun Room is a privately held business and it is there choice what to allow and what not to allow.

Just because a business sells firearms does not necessarily make them an ally to "Your Cause" or our cause. You don't like there policy, as George Soros says "Move On"

I also own two GSG-5 rifle and have no problems in finding a place to shoot them.:rolleyes:

[Sam]

Just because a business sells firearms does not necessarily make them an ally to "Your Cause" or our cause. You don't like there policy, as George Soros says "Move On"



Yeah, I guess in hindsight that was wishful thinking on my part.

[vf111]

I always felt it's their range, their rules. However, it's also my money and my rules to whom & where I spend it on - therefore I go to Cordova or Sac Valley where I know I'm welecome and haven't set foot in GR in over 1.5 years.

[rainman8819]

Rancho Cordova is the place I tend to go most often. I used to head up to Colfax, but since the range closed up there, my options are a little limited. There's Spenceville range over by Beale AFB, but that's further than Rancho. All in all, I'd rather check these places out than go to the Gun Room.

[GrayWolf09]

"those types" of guns

I am not contesting a the right of a business to decide what they will allow and what they will not allow, but this decision makes no rational sense. So I can bring my stock 10/22 and shoot it but the OP cannot bring a modified but legal one? What exactly are "those types of guns"? It sounds like the term "assault rifle" -- no legal meaning but a bunch of emotional baggage.

:17:

[JDMIS300]

This is the reason why i no longer shoot at Gun Room. Their business, they can allow whatever guns they would like. Obviously causing a scene is not the answer, i simply just vote with my wallet and don't go there.

[pat038536]

The Gun Room sucks, plain and simple!

I will never spend a penny in that place because of policies like this.

Go to Rancho Cordova or Sac Valley Shooting center.

The only problem with that response is.. Those places may not be open at a time that I desire to use a range. I decide to go to the range on a moments notice and tends to be after 7pm when I go. TGR is the only place that *I* know of that has the operating hours that fit my schedule.

BTW.. I think the policy sucks balls too.

[Tillers_Rule]

Many gun stores and ranges are in it just for the business aspect of it and our rights come second. Not sure why they wouldn't let you shoot a .22, but then again I'm sure they have their reasons.

[Trench Broom]

Those 10/22 tommy conversion kits have a tendency to really inflate the egos of those normally placid ruger rifles. Those cosmetically modified rimfire jobs have been known to jump clean out of their owners' hands and go hopping down the firing line spraying anything in their path! :eek: The Gun Room is just looking out for your safety and that of your fellow shooters. :thumbsup:

[Mr. Joshua]

The Gun Room is just lame-o in general. I avoid that store at all costs.

[paintballergb]

I have never been to this place and nor would I ever go. This place sounds like an absolute joke.

[truthseeker]

The only problem with that response is.. Those places may not be open at a time that I desire to use a range. I decide to go to the range on a moments notice and tends to be after 7pm when I go. TGR is the only place that *I* know of that has the operating hours that fit my schedule.

BTW.. I think the policy sucks balls too.

I would wait until the nest day I was off and go to one of the other ranges, than go to "The Suck Room"!

[Stormfeather]

As a former employee of th Gun Room, I know that the owners have kind of taken a stance of "no comment" on OLL's or anything that remotely comes close. Now, if you come in with registered pistol caliber Aw's with paperwork, they have no problems letting you shoot them. At least that was the way it used to be when I worked there.

[Sam]

So an "assault weapon" is fine but a legally configured 10/22 is not. Where's the sense in that?

[djleisure]

I think somebody with a krinker plinker should roll in there and see what they say.

...also, I just like to say "krinker plinker."



krinker plinker :D