I have watched this topic for some time…read all 17 pages with great interest in hearing from the owner of the establishment in question.
I will tell you I have had some debates with some of the most idiotic people at gun ranges…OFTEN times it was an EMPLOYEE of that range (not the range in question) while shooting my SBRs or suppressed (or both).
I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked "Do you have your FFL for that?" or "Do you have your license?"….Finally I got to where I would just say "No, I don't have my FFL or Liscense…." then stare at them till they went away. If they persisted I would invite them to use their Google-Fu to find the actual code and nomenclature that they should reference. I got tired of trying to educate all the idiots.
I have found that those that own Class III items are typically among the most law abiding, safe, and aware people at the range. They also tend to spend MORE MONEY than your typical gun owner, they are enthusiast and a ranges TARGET AUDIENCE…
Why on earth they would accost someone, operate outside of what is legally required, and run off potential customers is beyond me...
I have had a few idiots tell me silencers are illegal and blah blah blah. Good then call the cops on me. GTF away from me.