Rifle Gear Says Pickup Times Running Longer Then 10 Days

[Screagle]

Ready at 13 days

[American Muslim Gun Owner]

How long does it take to receive an appointment once one sends the email requesting one?

Its usually been a few hours at the most for me, sometimes closer to the end of their business day. I always emailed them first thing in the morning.

How crowded is Rifle Gear these days? I went there in early March, just before the COVID situation exploded. Back then, it was busier than usual, not that bad, but the wait was too long for me, so I left. I believe right after that, when the virus panic really started, they wouldn't let you in without an appointment. Their relatively small parking lot must have been full, and I bet people were parking on the street and even at the nearby Fry's Electronics. The shelves must have been stripped bare. So now its about 45 days later, so I wonder if the crowds are smaller and the inventory more plentiful?

Its pretty empty these days because you are only allowed in by appointment. I think there were may two or three other customers when I was there.

The last time I was there (two weeks ago), the handguns section was rather empty. Mostly pricey 1911s and revolvers. They still had a few rifles and shotguns up on the walls. Ammo seemed ok. According to the staff helping me, panic buying was still going on (just keep an eye on the Glock inventory online at any time on their website to get an idea). But they were receiving inventory every so often.

[shamrocks]

How crowded is Rifle Gear these days? I went there in early March, just before the COVID situation exploded. Back then, it was busier than usual, not that bad, but the wait was too long for me, so I left. I believe right after that, when the virus panic really started, they wouldn't let you in without an appointment. Their relatively small parking lot must have been full, and I bet people were parking on the street and even at the nearby Fry's Electronics. The shelves must have been stripped bare. So now its about 45 days later, so I wonder if the crowds are smaller and the inventory more plentiful?

It's empty now, since they're only accepting appointments for the time being. Last time I was there, they were still rejecting walk-ins. My appointment was right when they opened and a weekday.

[American Muslim Gun Owner]

Stopped by today. Aside from three 1911s, a pair of FNs, a couple of Walthers and Brownings and revolvers, the handguns section was empty. Slim pickins on the rifles and shotgun walls as well. It could be they have more stuff but haven't put it out yet.

I was told that DROS approval is currently running closer to 20 days and that people should just wait to be called to set up their appointment once their DROS clears.

And dig this: a few people have actually forgotten to pick up their guns within the 30 day time frame. So quite a few noobs have had to re-DROS their firearms. Only adds to the backlog.

[viet4lifeOC]

20 days!

I WANT TO TALK TO KAREN


LOLz

[viet4lifeOC]

Do you call Riflegear everyday, once past 10 days, for an update OR wait patiently for them to call you?

[splithoof]

Do you call Riflegear everyday, once past 10 days, for an update OR wait patiently for them to call you?

I've never been to RG, but I would bet that for every minute that someone (at the business) is on the phone, that is another minute that could have been doing something more productive. Think of all the hours spent repeating oneself, over and over again, because hundreds of folks are calling. Sit back, or go outside and get it off your mind. I'm in the same boat with a project gun that I was able to get into my FFL eighteen days ago, and haven't heard anything, other than their e-mail update that it's all over the place in terms of approvals, so with that I have more than enough to do with other stuff.

[American Muslim Gun Owner]

20 days!

I WANT TO TALK TO KAREN


LOLz

Do you call Riflegear everyday, once past 10 days, for an update OR wait patiently for them to call you?

I just send them an email requesting an appointment if my DROS has cleared. And they would get back to me with a ballpark. But now they switched to the "don't call us, we will call you" approach, it can only mean a lot of time has been wasted telling customers "no go today" in person.

I've never been to RG, but I would bet that for every minute that someone (at the business) is on the phone, that is another minute that could have been doing something more productive. Think of all the hours spent repeating oneself, over and over again, because hundreds of folks are calling. Sit back, or go outside and get it off your mind. I'm in the same boat with a project gun that I was able to get into my FFL eighteen days ago, and haven't heard anything, other than their e-mail update that it's all over the place in terms of approvals, so with that I have more than enough to do with other stuff.

They do seem to be tired of repetition. It's pretty obvious, at least to me, that this situation is taking its toll on them. That's why I try not to stress about the waiting period.

[viet4lifeOC]

Good points.

Thanks for the advice.

Only learned of the delay after ppt on 5/7.

At the ppt, I asked..Should I make the appt NOW fit the pickup on 5/17 or wait until 5/17.

That's when I learned about all this.

[The Gleam]

So it seems the delays have gotten worse? I picked up on day 13 on 4/11 at Riflegear (by my own choice, and that was when people first started seeing delays up to 16 days).

Had an appointment, which they have been doing solely since that time. It was great; no traffic, got there, they called texted me they were ready for me 15 minutes earlier than my scheduled time.

No need to take a number, no waiting, in and out - shortest amount of time I've ever been in their store or made that trip than any prior time I had ever bought anything there even on a slow day.

[NYC2SoCal]

They will call you when you’re cleared and give you available times.

[MediaGuy89]

I was told at OC Indoor in Brea today that it was likely 14-16 days.

[viet4lifeOC]

I was told at OC Indoor in Brea today that it was likely 14-16 days.

I'm assuming 14-16 days includes the 10 days waiting period?

[Bruce3]

I wonder if writing your social security number has any impact in speeding up the process.

[Rakso]

no.