Michigan City visitor

[dfrak]

Hello, all.

I'm a visitor here and I hope you might be able to help out a fellow gun owner from Michigan.

My dear wife (aka "she who must be obeyed") decided it is critical that we visit the casinos in Michigan City, IN this coming weekend (April 9, 10, 11), based on recommendations from some friends. Being a loyal husband of thirty years, I am, of course, going along with her "suggestion." I know that she will want to spend some time relaxing in the pool or spa, so I will have a little free time.

I downloaded the Indiana Gun Shops spreadsheet from this site and I hope to visit some while I am there.

I have a curio and relics FFL, so my interest is in shops that might have a selection of older, reasonably priced collectable firearms, but I am willing to look around just about anywhere.

So, my question is, are there some shops, say within a 45 minute drive, that members here would recommend?

Thank you all for your assistance.

Dan

 

[Andre46996]

Kempf's in MC has a bunch of Cowboy type stuff.

Too bad Fetla's is gone it was full of surplus arms.

Midwest maybe.

 

[dburkhead]

If you're going to stop in Michigan City there's a small museum of military history that's worth a stop. It's very small--just a "hole in the wall" in a strip mall, but a nice place to visit for an hour or two.

Great Lakes Museum of Military History

 

[jesse485]

Kempf (US20 & Johnson Rd) is good, he had a little surplus last time I was there. Other than that, Mishawaka has a few good shops, and there is a Bass Pro in Portage (just off hwy94). LaPorte Sporting Goods (2 & 35) isn't too bad, although it is pretty small.

 

[jesse485]

Kempf's in MC has a bunch of Cowboy type stuff.

Too bad Fetla's is gone it was full of surplus arms.

Midwest maybe.

Didn't Fetlas move over by Plymouth or something?

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

They can move to Hades for all I care. Stopped in whilst visiting an uncle, and saw a great selection of 1187s. Called the next weekend, and was quoted 500.00 for a brand new one. Asked again to be sure. Yup. 500.00. Got some money, drove THREE FRICKIN' HOURS, and was told it was 599.99, and by golly, that was a great price. To Hades with Fetla's.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If you're up for a jaunt, you can make your way to LaPorte to visit the W. A. Jones Collection of Ancient Weapons at the LaPorte County Historical Society...basically the basement of the courthouse.

It's FANTASTIC, but the cataloging leaves much to be desired.

I know it's not a gun shop, but still worth the visit if you're able.

-J-

 

[red_zr24x4]

Laporte sporting goods has some firearms and a block or so away is Maple City
Both are downtown Laporte right by where 35/39 meets sr 2
haven't been to either in awhile you might find a deal on something

 

[dfrak]

Thank you all for the suggestions so far, including the museums. I'll be sure to check them out.

Dan

 

[jaramia20]

Let us know when you will be in town , we could do lunch . It's always nice to eat and BS with like monded people .