Hi

I will be travelling to the US soon from Australia for work but will only be in Monterey California. Are there any decent gun / hunting / outdoor stores in that area?

Thanks

Ian

There's a Big 5 in the mall but that's about it. (that I remember)

I haven't been to Monterey in the last 8 years, but it is an upscale area that has little interest in outdoor sports (except maybe boating, polo and tennis). However you will be about 50 - 60 miles (aobut 100 Km) from San Jose (check google maps and then google "outdoor stores near San Jose, CA" and a list will come up.

Also, check the local telephone directory (yellow pages) for "camping", "outdoor stores", "gun shops", etc.

You'll need a car.

Outdoor World just a short drive North on Hwy 1 from downtown Monterey. They have some guns and ammo (nothing cheap about their prices)

http://theoutdoorworld.com/

A little further north there is an REI in Marina.
http://www.rei.com/stores/113

REI is within 15 minutes (on the highway 1) of Monterey. I don't believe they sell guns, not sure about ammo, but backpacking supplies.

I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula, and all the good gun stores are gone (owners retired or sold out). My "rels" there also shop in Salinas, 20 miles away...jim

Thanks for all the info.

Ian

http://www.markleysguns.com/index.html

Just up the road about 30 minutes or so from Monterey. Used to go there after work a lot. Usually have a pretty interesting used rack. I scored my primo Sako AIII Classic there. Nice handgun range, too.

Also stop in Phil's in Moss Landing on the way for some great seafood..

http://www.philsfishmarket.com/eatery.html

Some great mexican food in the area, also. Lot's of good one day trips in the area, too. Give a shout if you want more info.

Best damned chowder on the MB.

sorry too say it but i live in sanjose fremont area all you will find here now is big 5 not much there and we dont even say hand gun around here or someone will be at the door

You need to get out a bit..

Kerley's in Cupertino and Imbert and Smithers in San Carlos are fine gun shops.

Imbert and Smither's always has some gems in the used rack.

Haven't been to Cupertino in years but Kerleys was nice back then.

RH

Yep on Kerleys. Sportsmans supply on Camden in Campbell used to be good as well. Bear

Don't forget Mel Cotton's on San Carlos St. in San Jose. The Reed's pistol range in Santa Clara also sells handguns, I believe.