Metro Shooting Supplies #2

Metro Shooting Supplies operates a full-service firearms retail operation and shooting academy at their Bridgeton, Missouri location (11434 St. Charles Rock Rd). They've built their reputation on stocking "hot" new firearms and maintaining one of the largest selections in the St. Louis area.

Their inventory includes:

New arrivals include Grand Power Stribog SP9A3G, Girsan Regard MC, and Springfield Kuna. All purchases include a one-year range membership ($200 value).

They carry the largest selection of AR parts in the St. Louis area:

• •Buffer tubes/springs for suppressed and non-suppressed builds
• •Bolt carrier groups across all calibers
• •Lower receivers: Omni, Anderson, Sharp Bros (Hellbreaker, Overthrow, Wart Hog)
• •Upper receivers: Aero Precision, Spike's Tactical, Anderson, Sharp Bros
• •Triggers, sights, grips, and fore grips from multiple manufacturers
• •Slings ranging from single-point to three-point configurations

Full selection of scopes, red dots, and top-of-the-line brands in stock. Free installation when you purchase on-site.

Don't want to deal with the transfer paperwork yourself? Metro handles consignment sales:

• •You set the price
• •They handle the background check and transfer hassle
• •Metro charges 20% commission after the firearm sells
• •All consignments sold as-is

Recent consignment inventory includes Glock 20 Gen 5, Century Arms NAK9 (9mm), AP5P, Remington 11, and various lever actions.

The on-site academy has been operating for 25+ years with three NRA-certified instructors (Steven King, James Tomlinson, John Stephenson) who collectively have over 75 years of teaching experience.

• •Duration: 8 hours (one day)
• •Start time: 9:00 AM
• •Includes: Classroom instruction + live fire shooting portion (must pass)
• •Cost: $150 + tax
• •Payment: In-store before class date
• •Call ahead for complete details and scheduling

• •Basic Pistol Private Lesson (1 hour)
• •Firearm safety, cycle of operations, loading/unloading, shooting position/stance, trigger control
• •Requirements: Pistol (rentable), 50 rounds ammunition, ear/eye protection, valid driver's license or FOID card
• •Must be 21+ or have parent/guardian present

• •Basic Rifle Private Lesson (1 hour)
• •Same curriculum as pistol
• •Requirements: Rifle (rentable), 60 rounds ammunition, ear/eye protection, valid driver's license or FOID card
• •Must be 21+ or have parent/guardian present

• •Basic Shotgun Private Lesson (1 hour)
• •Same curriculum as pistol/rifle
• •Requirements: Shotgun (rentable), 10 rounds ammunition, ear/eye protection, valid driver's license or FOID card
• •Must be 21+ or have parent/guardian present

Scheduling and payment MUST be made in advance in store

Metro offers custom gunsmithing, including their proprietary "Tactical Teddy" AR-15 builds, custom holsters, and gun tattoos.

• •Custom "Tactical Teddy" AR-15 builds
• •"Tactical Teddy" holsters
• •Gun tattoos
• •Scope/optic installation (FREE with purchase)

Bridgeton, MO (Main location) - 11434 St. Charles Rock Rd - Phone: 314-993-4867 - Range on-site with classes available

Belleville, IL (Secondary location) - 209 N. Illinois St. (HWY 159) - Phone: 618-234-9690 - Currently closed for remodeling; reopening January 2026

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