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Posted: 4/16/2015 9:58:00 PM EDT
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Try Mishawaka over SB....Plenty of good gun shops around...Can't help you with a long yardage range.
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Posted: 4/16/2015 10:04:53 PM EDT
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That you shouldn't. You know how cities have that one bad side? South Bend is the state's bad side.
Move to Granger or out in the county outside of SB. If I was going to go back I'd go back to the county around the state park. Midwest is probably the only worthwhile range. I hear Femme Fatale is a nice store. |
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Posted: 4/17/2015 11:19:17 AM EDT
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Just stay to the east. Everything west of downtown is very rough. I have a buddy who lives near Ironwood and Ireland Rd., seems like an okay area, but avoiding SB altogether is still your best bet.
+1 for Mishawaka. |
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Posted: 4/17/2015 12:47:27 PM EDT
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I live in Mishawaka and would not live in South Bend. I work not far from the airport. You could look at New Carlisle to live.
Where in MN are you coming from? |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:43:11 AM EDT
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Another choice would be to live over the border in Michigan, around Niles or Buchanan. It would be a quick trip down the 31 bypass to work.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:06:13 PM EDT
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If you have kids then I would stay out of the SB area or consider catholic schools.
Anything near the airport is shit and the closer you move down lincolnway towards town the worse it gets. Look at North Liberty as many people have fled SB for this location or you can move to Granger. Mishawaka is ok , but really it has some shitty spots like all towns. Midwest will be the best selection , but not always the best price. Femme Fatale , how are they still in business honestly?? Top Shot - Meh Lens'- for reloading if you get to know him Granger - is that one still open? There are a few more around , but those are the close ones. Ranges Kodiak - indoor on the south side of town, which is not a bad place to live either Midwest - Elkhart area Kingbury - DNR controlled range for rifle, pistol, and shot gun BRC - Member only just northwest of the airport. STJCC - Also a member only place , kind of small but nice If you are working for or in the airport ask for a guy named Brandon he is a realtor and TSA. Welcome to the neighborhood. |
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Posted: 4/19/2015 9:05:02 AM EDT
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BORRC - Member only just northwest of the airport.
Fixed it for you. |
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Posted: 4/19/2015 9:40:01 AM EDT
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Indiana gun laws are much better than Michigan's.
West of South Bend is not too bad towards New Carlisle but there's not much out there. Granger and South Bend south of the US20 bypass is nice as well. Hit me up if you want to go shooting at http://www.sjcrc.us/ |
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Posted: 4/19/2015 4:42:26 PM EDT
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New Carlisle is nice little town and not far from the airport. From New Carlisle the Michigan City Rifle Club isn't too far and has a 200 yard rifle range and an indoor pistol range if you want to become a member.
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Posted: 4/20/2015 11:07:25 AM EDT
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I lived in Mishawaka for four years and just bought a house on the Michigan side of the line, just North of the Airport. Glad I did. The west side of South Bend is comparable to the South side of Chicago.
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Posted: 4/20/2015 3:00:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I lived in Mishawaka for four years and just bought a house on the Michigan side of the line, just North of the Airport. Glad I did. The west side of South Bend is comparable to the South side of Chicago. So far, the apartments ive been looking at are almost all in Mishawaka. The thing about me is that Im moving down alone. No gf, wife, kids etc. I want to be around stuff, bc I will be needing to get out and meet people. A place out in the country sounds nice, but it wont help my social life (I'm only 28) Where did you live in Mishawaka? Any Apartments you'd recommend? |
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Posted: 4/20/2015 3:00:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Indiana gun laws are much better than Michigan's. West of South Bend is not too bad towards New Carlisle but there's not much out there. Granger and South Bend south of the US20 bypass is nice as well. Hit me up if you want to go shooting at http://www.sjcrc.us/ |
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Posted: 4/20/2015 7:41:34 PM EDT
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I lived in Mishawaka for four years and just bought a house on the Michigan side of the line, just North of the Airport. Glad I did. The west side of South Bend is comparable to the South side of Chicago. It's crappy but it's not that bad. I live next to Gary so I'm hard to impress though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/21/2015 11:21:31 AM EDT
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Check out autumn Lakes on the south side of south bend / Mishawaka. It's somewhat in the country and just off the bypass , so easy access to anywhere. My buddy lived there for 3 years and never had any issues other than normal apartment life stuff.
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Posted: 4/21/2015 11:35:43 AM EDT
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So far, the apartments ive been looking at are almost all in Mishawaka. The thing about me is that Im moving down alone. No gf, wife, kids etc. I want to be around stuff, bc I will be needing to get out and meet people. A place out in the country sounds nice, but it wont help my social life (I'm only 28) Where did you live in Mishawaka? Any Apartments you'd recommend? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I lived in Mishawaka for four years and just bought a house on the Michigan side of the line, just North of the Airport. Glad I did. The west side of South Bend is comparable to the South side of Chicago. So far, the apartments ive been looking at are almost all in Mishawaka. The thing about me is that Im moving down alone. No gf, wife, kids etc. I want to be around stuff, bc I will be needing to get out and meet people. A place out in the country sounds nice, but it wont help my social life (I'm only 28) Where did you live in Mishawaka? Any Apartments you'd recommend? I lived in the Indian Lakes apartments on the North end of Main St in Mishawaka. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for an apartment. Lots of Notre Dame grad students. No hood rats. |
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Posted: 4/21/2015 3:09:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I lived in the Indian Lakes apartments on the North end of Main St in Mishawaka. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for an apartment. Lots of Notre Dame grad students. No hood rats. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I lived in Mishawaka for four years and just bought a house on the Michigan side of the line, just North of the Airport. Glad I did. The west side of South Bend is comparable to the South side of Chicago. So far, the apartments ive been looking at are almost all in Mishawaka. The thing about me is that Im moving down alone. No gf, wife, kids etc. I want to be around stuff, bc I will be needing to get out and meet people. A place out in the country sounds nice, but it wont help my social life (I'm only 28) Where did you live in Mishawaka? Any Apartments you'd recommend? I lived in the Indian Lakes apartments on the North end of Main St in Mishawaka. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for an apartment. Lots of Notre Dame grad students. No hood rats. |
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Posted: 4/21/2015 3:11:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Check out autumn Lakes on the south side of south bend / Mishawaka. It's somewhat in the country and just off the bypass , so easy access to anywhere. My buddy lived there for 3 years and never had any issues other than normal apartment life stuff. Was full until June |
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Posted: 4/21/2015 6:26:49 PM EDT
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being over the border in MI isn't too far from civilization. 10-15 minutes away isn't too far to drive.
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Posted: 4/22/2015 9:55:56 AM EDT
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I LOVE the fact I have moved over the border into Michigan, everything but the goddamned car insurance. What a scam that is.
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Posted: 4/22/2015 10:05:11 AM EDT
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I LOVE the fact I have moved over the border into Michigan, everything but the goddamned car insurance. What a scam that is. Wouldn't be bad except for the CCW classes and pistol registration. |
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Posted: 4/23/2015 9:47:19 AM EDT
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Wouldn't be bad except for the CCW classes and pistol registration. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I LOVE the fact I have moved over the border into Michigan, everything but the goddamned car insurance. What a scam that is. Wouldn't be bad except for the CCW classes and pistol registration. While I hate the idea of it, the pistol registration process is really simple. The CPL course isn't hard either. At the club I belong to (BORCC) they charge half price for members ($60.) The actual permit is a little over $100. Nice new feature is they got rid of the gun board hassle. Any questions a gun board would've had that would disqualify a person are already on the application form. |
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Posted: 4/23/2015 11:07:58 AM EDT
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Fixed it for you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
BORRC - Member only just northwest of the airport.
Fixed it for you. Im thinking of joining this year BTW. Just have to find some extra time.... 
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Posted: 4/24/2015 8:38:20 AM EDT
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Im thinking of joining this year BTW. Just have to find some extra time.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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BORRC - Member only just northwest of the airport.
Fixed it for you. Im thinking of joining this year BTW. Just have to find some extra time.... Come on out on a 3rd thursday of the month. The club changed their membership term from starting in January to July. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:14:31 AM EDT
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Come on out on a 3rd thursday of the month. The club changed their membership term from starting in January to July. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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BORRC - Member only just northwest of the airport.
Fixed it for you. Im thinking of joining this year BTW. Just have to find some extra time.... Come on out on a 3rd thursday of the month. The club changed their membership term from starting in January to July. It looks like they allow .50BMG there as well? |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 1:26:08 PM EDT
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It looks like they allow .50BMG there as well? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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BORRC - Member only just northwest of the airport.
Fixed it for you. Im thinking of joining this year BTW. Just have to find some extra time.... Come on out on a 3rd thursday of the month. The club changed their membership term from starting in January to July. It looks like they allow .50BMG there as well? Yes. We have a few members with .50's plus AEP's security uses our range to qualify their officers on their Barretts. |
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Posted: 5/1/2015 11:53:11 PM EDT
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Well, im still alive! I love south bend so far! I got lost on the way home from work, and drove through the ND campus. Wow, so that's what a college that doesn't suck is like lol.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 6:03:44 PM EDT
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Come out to a tailgate party this year and see the wildlife!
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Posted: 5/6/2015 8:58:25 AM EDT
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I just bought a house by the airport in the Ardmore area. It's not bad, but if I'd had the funds I'd be in New Carlisle. There's plenty of places to shoot if you make friends. It's farm country man! There's also some pretty cool places to take off road toys not far away.
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Posted: 6/6/2015 9:15:57 PM EDT
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I live in Granger and really, really like it here.
At one time, IIRC, I understood that Granger had 60+ subdivisions. I live in Quail Ridge North, Knollwood which backs up against the Michigan state line. Just south of me is Quail Ridge South, which is a subdivision literally 1 mile by 1 mile. Just to east of my sub is a small one with four houses, I think. Realtor told us when we were looking at the house we're in now that the cheapest one in that small subdivision went for 1.5 million.  I lived on the northwest side of South Bend for a little over a year when I moved here. We were on the edge of the combat zone. Twice I lay in bed and counted gunshots. I was quite pleased to move out of there. |
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Posted: 6/16/2015 9:46:25 PM EDT
[#30]
You should also check out Sheltons and Lowerys in Michigan for some awesome deals on meat. Both places have amazing brats.
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Posted: 6/17/2015 2:06:36 PM EDT
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You should also check out Sheltons and Lowerys in Michigan for some awesome deals on meat. Both places have amazing brats. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This. Lowreys in Buchanan is awesome! |
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Posted: 6/18/2015 4:33:21 PM EDT
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It's amazing how full Lowery's parking lot is on a regular basis. I've seen people in the checkout lane with two shopping carts full of meat! There are some times it's nearly impossible to get in there (like when the EBT / WIC money arrives.) Otherwise talk to the locals and find out what days there's less traffic.
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Posted: 6/18/2015 9:29:37 PM EDT
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I have to be honest, Loweys' smells lime a dirty cat box inside.
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Posted: 6/19/2015 4:57:13 PM EDT
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I have to be honest, Loweys' smells lime a dirty cat box inside. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile A buddy of mine used to own a butcher shop. Kept the place spotless, and it and still had that old dried up blood smell. Places that process the entire animal (as opposed to places that receive cuts from processors ) cannot completely eliminate that smell. |
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Posted: 6/19/2015 7:07:33 PM EDT
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So it is more of "glue factory lite" scent? Warped dirty ceiling tiles and molding strawberries don't impress me either. The brats certainly do, but my wife won't eat them because of the store's appearance. Oddly enough she ate jerk chicken from a barrel grill next to a river in Jamaica, go figure.
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