REI Castleton

[fullmetaljesus]

If you haven't done so yet, I'd encourage you to look into some basic training that involves drawing from the holster before you start to carry. I realize it can be expensive, but there is a lot of good information and experience to be gained.

I have worked on my draw with my new holster a bit, and last time I went shootings i practiced with my drop leg holster. I have shot, and played with my handgun. I've just been waiting for my LTCH to get here.

 

[dbrier]

I'm going to the VIP grand opening on the 23rd, I'm looking forward to it.

 

[K_W]

No hunting/shooting stuff... only safe, harmless, "sporting goods" and I.M.O. too many young people who've likely never set foot in a campground, I'll stick with Gander.

 

[Butch627]

There is a lot of info on the web regarding REI's stand on people using the out of doors beyond the scope of the products they sell. Due to the causes they support and positions they take, they won't see a dime of my money.

 

[Truckie174]

Stopped in yesterday afternoon. As I was driving past the front of the store, in search of a parking spot, I noticed a gentleman making his way into REI, OC what appeared to be a 1911. Once I got into the store, I didn't hear or see anyone make a fuss about it.

The store is very nice. Prices are what you would expect from a store in castleton. Think, galyons, but with nicer shelving.

 

[mizzi]

REI = really expensive ish

But if your looking to climb one of the mountains in southern IN, what else are you supposed to do???

 

[ISP 5353]

Good for hiking and some camping supplies. No shooting or hunting gear. Nice place though. Staff was very friendly and their selection of hiking equipment and packs was impressive.

 

[MagicKev]

No hunting/shooting stuff... only safe, harmless, "sporting goods" and I.M.O. too many young people who've likely never set foot in a campground, I'll stick with Gander.

Gander Mountain?...what irony. A place with mountain in their title and they don't even carry one single carabiner that is rated for climbing. But, if you want to hang your keys from your belt loop, they have those.

 

[Kaiser]

OPENING

Join us March 23–25 for our Grand Opening celebration! Here are just a few of the many events happening all weekend long:

 

[hooky]

They've been open since the 16th. I went in yesterday and looked around.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Stopped in yesterday afternoon. As I was driving past the front of the store, in search of a parking spot, I noticed a gentleman making his way into REI, OC what appeared to be a 1911. Once I got into the store, I didn't hear or see anyone make a fuss about it.

The store is very nice. Prices are what you would expect from a store in castleton. Think, galyons, but with nicer shelving.

I went in on Friday night, with my 1911 on my hip. I had a polo shirt pulled over it. No one noticed or said anything to me.

 

[hacksawfg]

Interesting blog post about REI and outdoor activities (hunting mainly).

NorCal Cazadora: REI and Whole Foods: Fertile recruiting ground for new hunters, and what to do about it

 

[LeeStreet]

Where exactly is REI located in the Castleton area ?

 

[indytechnerd]

If REI carried shooting gear, it would all be Ed Brown & Les Baer 1911's, Noveske or LWRC AR15s, Kreghoff Shotguns, and Weatherby Shotguns and Rifles.

You wouldn't find a firearm in the place for less than a grand.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Where exactly is REI located in the Castleton area ?

Just off of 86th street. A few doors down from Buffalo Wild Wings.

-J-

 

[perry]

Old Linens N Things store, if that means anything. I was in there on Sunday and thought it was a pretty nice store. A bit smaller than I remembered their store from when I lived in Georgia, but nice.

Their stuff can be pricey, but they do stand behind it with a good warranty.

http://www.rei.com/help/guarantee

They're a co-op, so if you're a member, they pay an annual dividend based upon how much you purchase... 10% on most non-sale items.

 

[danielocean03]

Well, stupid me, I never checked back on this thread! I'm going to try and check it out tomorrow, the "real" opening date.