bal_g23

With the 2008 election growing ever closer, I become worried about the right to bear arms that happen to be classified as "assault weapons" by anti gun politicians. An Assault Weapons Ban in the year 2009 would not come as a major surprise should Senator Obama be elected. In preparation for this, I want to pick up a few of the "evil killing machines" before they become illegal. I actually cant buy firearms until November 2008 (Im 17). Come November, I plan to pick up a Bushmaster Carbon 15 Flat Top, Vector Arms AK, and several 30 round magazines for each. What is everyone else doing for the possible new ban?

SubNine

It is possible that a new AWB will be put in place, but it still has to pass through the Senate, the president's power is limited. It can't hurt to stock up on hi-cap magazines and other so called "evil" accessories for your military style rifles. I'm not gonna go into a panic over this, but do plan on getting a few more 30 rounders for my WASR10, and a couple more 33 round mags for my Glocks.

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Rob99VMI04

If something like that does happen I don't think it will happen the next day the new president comes in!

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deadeye72

No, but the outcome of the elections could drastically affect the prices.

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jonesy_26

Don't neccissarily wait for a Dem to get into office.....McCarthy introduced HR1022 AWB bill in congress just last year. Greatly expands on the Clinton ban on types of weapons that would be covered. Don't know where this stands as far as activity, but we don't need a new president or an election year to have something like this pop up in our face.

Get your AR15 lowers while you can, or your AK's, mags etc.

dukalmighty

I will pick up a bunch of evil parts so I can build at least 5 AR's from scratch

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Rob72

I would skip the Carbon 15- they're still a bit more problematic than the plain ol' alloy receivers. Equally, since things aren't likely to loosen up again, I'd suggest one or the other(or two of one, and not the other). Having two platforms means you'll have a hard time having long-term parts, supplies and ammo for both. Unless you have $10K or so coming to you when you hit 18, dedicated solely to firearms... Just a thought from someone who's BTDT.

Rob99VMI04

Okay I still don't see the negative in this.

Normal Market forces change prices all the time. They have always bounced back.

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BAC

Interesting discussion on the same topic.


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edr9x23super

I would not hold my breath too much on this; what will really determine the second AWB and how it may come down will be the Heller case.

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