OK, someone posted awhile back as to which assault rifle he should get next, based on anticipated coming bans in Calif (which I believe have now come to fruition).
My question is not between two "assault rifles", but between an "assault rifle" and an ordinary semi-auto pistol. This is based on worst-case scenario, federal law restrictions. Of course, we will continue to fight the good fight for RKBA, etc., but assuming worst case; Supremes don't uphold our rights, and actual flat-out bans are forthcoming, do you guys think that ordinary semi-auto pistols will go first? Or "assault weapons"? I have to ask because with limited funds, I must prioritize my purchases. Specifically, I am debating next whether to get an AR-type weapon, or another pistol or two. I can see the writing on the wall with the cost of AUGs, HKs, etc. I know these are restricted because they are imported, and ARs are not yet banned because they are manufactured domestically; and therefore the answer to my question may depend on whether the pistols are imports or domestics. Well, I'm thinking of Glocks and Walthers and Steyrs, oh my. So, what will get the antis riled into a frenzy enough to get something stupid through Congress - Domestic AR/assault rifle ban, or imported pistol ban? I'm thinking with the Calif.-style anti-military-looking rifle legislation being introduced in several states (MO and FL, etc.), that the feds may try to grab the same/similar type legislation next and run with it, so I'd better get the AR or at least an M17S bullpup if funds are low - the quentissential ugly, black, non-PC rifle - at least AUGs can come in less-offensive tan color, right! Ha.
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited November 30, 1999).]
My question is not between two "assault rifles", but between an "assault rifle" and an ordinary semi-auto pistol. This is based on worst-case scenario, federal law restrictions. Of course, we will continue to fight the good fight for RKBA, etc., but assuming worst case; Supremes don't uphold our rights, and actual flat-out bans are forthcoming, do you guys think that ordinary semi-auto pistols will go first? Or "assault weapons"? I have to ask because with limited funds, I must prioritize my purchases. Specifically, I am debating next whether to get an AR-type weapon, or another pistol or two. I can see the writing on the wall with the cost of AUGs, HKs, etc. I know these are restricted because they are imported, and ARs are not yet banned because they are manufactured domestically; and therefore the answer to my question may depend on whether the pistols are imports or domestics. Well, I'm thinking of Glocks and Walthers and Steyrs, oh my. So, what will get the antis riled into a frenzy enough to get something stupid through Congress - Domestic AR/assault rifle ban, or imported pistol ban? I'm thinking with the Calif.-style anti-military-looking rifle legislation being introduced in several states (MO and FL, etc.), that the feds may try to grab the same/similar type legislation next and run with it, so I'd better get the AR or at least an M17S bullpup if funds are low - the quentissential ugly, black, non-PC rifle - at least AUGs can come in less-offensive tan color, right! Ha.
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited November 30, 1999).]