in the case of an another assault weapons ban...

Nanders · 02-07-2008, 04:05 PM

For starters, I do not know a whole lot about the previous assualt weapons ban that was lifted a few years back. The reason is because I was not into guns. All I know about the previous ban is from what I have heard from some guys at work, and from some posts on this forum.

But lets say that another ban comes about with the next administration (which seems more likely to happen than not). What guns or components should I buy now, that I wouldnt be able to get after the next ban?

Of course the next ban would probably be a bit different than the previous one, but assuming they were pretty similar, what items should I spend money on now? I want to get more guns but I would rather spend that money on certain guns and specific components before a ban happens, than spend that money on guns I can still get after a ban.

TXplt · 02-07-2008, 04:11 PM

If you like guns that "look" scary (like AR-15 or AK-47-ish) and you're concerned, buy now. Hell, why not buy now anyhow ? Guns aren't going to get alot cheaper and they don't go bad. Actually, my favorite "assault" rifle is the venerable Garand.

And if old Hillary or Obama get in, who knows, we may see a run on the gun stores like the banks of 1929........

CrazyIvan · 02-07-2008, 04:14 PM

If you are into AR-15's, buy Stripped Lower Receivers. Those are typically what is not transferrable during such a ban. But they may recreate the wheel and ban things none of us are prepared for (trigger kits, barrels, bolts, magazines, etc...)

You can usually get some good Bushmaster stripped lower receivers for $140-$175 at local gun shops. GO buy 3. then build them up yourself slowly as you can afford them.

mym1a · 02-07-2008, 04:22 PM

before everyone gets all paranoid lets see how the supremes will rule????

Pred · 02-07-2008, 04:26 PM

The first thing to buy are high cap mags. But some G3 mags, AR mags, and AK mags. G3 mags simply because they are only about $3.00 each. You'll still be able to buy AR's and AK's, but just not new high cap mags. Chances are anything made before a certain date will legally be allowed to take high cap mags. Hence the buy stripped lowers, since they are considered the firearm, buying them now will allow you to build them up later using all the so called evil features... Such as the bayonet lug, cause we all know how dangerous those drive by bayonetings are. If there are any pistols you want, buy a few high cap mags for them. You might also pick up a few SKS's if you can, before the prices go sky high on those too. Try to pick up at least 2 AK's, even if they are the cheaper WASR-10 versions. I may have a big tinfoil hat, but at some point I've got a feeling being able to outfit AT LEAST 3-5 people will be a very good thing. Then again, I also get a funny feeling in my pants when I watch Jericho, but, thats just me.

Seabeescotty · 02-07-2008, 04:46 PM

Let's hope it don't go there again! But if it does, you can bet a few states will push it further than the federal gov't. California took a stance with a total ban on hi-cap mags, and anything that looks like their conception of an "assault rifle". Part of each owners's problem will be what state they live in. Ca. wanted everyone to register, and that, to me is the move to be able to confiscate whenever they deem it necessary. Therefore, call me an Okie, but smile when you do so!LOL

knightRider · 02-07-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pred

The first thing to buy are high cap mags. But some G3 mags, AR mags, and AK mags. G3 mags simply because they are only about $3.00 each. You'll still be able to buy AR's and AK's, but just not new high cap mags. Chances are anything made before a certain date will legally be allowed to take high cap mags. Hence the buy stripped lowers, since they are considered the firearm, buying them now will allow you to build them up later using all the so called evil features... Such as the bayonet lug, cause we all know how dangerous those drive by bayonetings are. If there are any pistols you want, buy a few high cap mags for them. You might also pick up a few SKS's if you can, before the prices go sky high on those too. Try to pick up at least 2 AK's, even if they are the cheaper WASR-10 versions. I may have a big tinfoil hat, but at some point I've got a feeling being able to outfit AT LEAST 3-5 people will be a very good thing. Then again, I also get a funny feeling in my pants when I watch Jericho, but, thats just me.

Its so funny i have all thoughs things and about 3000 rounds of 7.63/39 , 308 ,5.56
buy ammo I think thats where their going to get us! shoot Pred i got 10 Ak47s 6 Ars 3 Fals , 1 G3 , 2 mac 10s and more i dont care to list!

SKS NOOB · 02-07-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by knightRider

Its so funny i have all thoughs things and about 3000 rounds of 7.63/39 , 308 ,5.56
buy ammo I think thats where their going to get us! shoot Pred i got 10 Ak47s 6 Ars 3 Fals , 1 G3 , 2 mac 10s and more i dont care to list!

You'd need a Fort Knox of ammo, wouldn't ya?

jmp8927 · 02-07-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SKS NOOB

You'd need a Fort Knox of ammo, wouldn't ya?

Naaah. That's what dead bad guys are for!

Rave · 02-07-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by knightRider

Its so funny i have all thoughs things and about 3000 rounds of 7.63/39 , 308 ,5.56
buy ammo I think thats where their going to get us! shoot Pred i got 10 Ak47s 6 Ars 3 Fals , 1 G3 , 2 mac 10s and more i dont care to list!

Any Uzi?

mdj696 · 02-07-2008, 07:33 PM

I've got my black powders for backup, and I make my own lead bullets, not to mention all the reloading. Plus some compund bows for backup too.

TXplt · 02-07-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightRider

Its so funny i have all thoughs things and about 3000 rounds of 7.63/39 , 308 ,5.56
buy ammo I think thats where their going to get us! shoot Pred i got 10 Ak47s 6 Ars 3 Fals , 1 G3 , 2 mac 10s and more i dont care to list!

As long as u can reload, you'll always have ammo !

SuckLead · 02-07-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mym1a

before everyone gets all paranoid lets see how the supremes will rule????

I'm not sure that would have much effect on an assualt weapons ban since it is generally about handguns. I don't think they are looking at our right to high capacity magazines and AR15s, but I could be wrong. You'd have to get another group together and hit the Supreme Court again.

Above everything, I think having the same party in Congress and the White House is a bad idea, no matter who's side is in there.

lefty o · 02-07-2008, 09:27 PM

hi cap magazines were most definately on the list last time, you can bet they will be high on the list next time. both rifle and pistol, stock up if you can afford.

Seabeescotty · 02-07-2008, 10:47 PM

Stock up on supplies for reloading, and get the presses ready to get hot! Ammo would be one way to put gunowners out of business. I'm trying to get to the point where I can lay in a decent stock for my shop, I only hope I can get it done in time! Talk about opening a shop at what might be the wrong time! Oh well, they never did say I was the brightest bulb on the marquee!LOL

SilverRun · 02-07-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Seabeescotty

Stock up on supplies for reloading, and get the presses ready to get hot! Ammo would be one way to put gunowners out of business. I'm trying to get to the point where I can lay in a decent stock for my shop, I only hope I can get it done in time! Talk about opening a shop at what might be the wrong time! Oh well, they never did say I was the brightest bulb on the marquee!LOL

Don't worry about opening the shop - if all goes bad at least you will have a good supply!

Nanders · 02-09-2008, 08:05 PM

During the previous ban, did they stop the import of all surplus weapons? Was a guy still able to get an sks, ak, mosin nagant?

If they limit the clip capacity of a gun, is it likely that they would force the gun manufacturers to alter the clip opening on the gun? What I mean is, could a guy (during the ban) buy an ar-15 that would still accept large capacity clips? Please forgive my ignorance of this topic...

Brother Bob · 02-09-2008, 08:30 PM

I'd strongly recommend that everyone learn how to roll their own and start buying supplies. Ammo's getting mighty pricy as it is!

BANDIDO · 02-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Imagine 3-4 million NRA members marching the Washington DC streets, guns at hand and ropes ready... ho, ho.

Whatever you do, always have a couple of firearms like the ones the armed forces have and make sure its a pistol and a rifle at least. Plus lots of hi-capacity clips and good quality ammo for them. Lots of it. Store the ammo in plastic containers and put dehumidifier minibags in them. Use fingernail varnish to cover the primer and the bullet/case connection area. And every year renew the ammo if possible. Shoot and practice a lot with the old one if you can afford it. Clean your guns thouroughly after shooting.

Anything else (other types of guns and ammo) are extras.

Remember, they want us unarmed now, so they can deal with us later... and I'm not exagdurating at all. The same thing happens everywhere ! I know it sounds crazy but better be ready than sorry...!

We tok...

Rave · 02-09-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TXplt

As long as u can reload, you'll always have ammo !

The ban will,in all likelyhood,cover the number of primers you may possess.

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Originally Posted by SuckLead

I'm not sure that would have much effect on an assualt weapons ban since it is generally about handguns. I don't think they are looking at our right to high capacity magazines and AR15s, but I could be wrong. You'd have to get another group together and hit the Supreme Court again.
Above everything, I think having the same party in Congress and the White House is a bad idea, no matter who's side is in there.

I agree,it always causes problems.

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Originally Posted by lefty o

hi cap magazines were most definately on the list last time, you can bet they will be high on the list next time. both rifle and pistol, stock up if you can afford.

It seems that 10/22 hi-cap mags increased in value more than any other,might happen again.

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Originally Posted by Nanders

During the previous ban, did they stop the import of all surplus weapons? Was a guy still able to get an sks, ak, mosin nagant?
If they limit the clip capacity of a gun, is it likely that they would force the gun manufacturers to alter the clip opening on the gun? What I mean is, could a guy (during the ban) buy an ar-15 that would still accept large capacity clips? Please forgive my ignorance of this topic...

The previous ban covered mostly semi-auto fire arms of any kind,including shot guns,and mags over ten round capacity.
You could still have flash suppressers,folding stocks.etc. on fire arms that were not semi-auto, such as bolt action,lever,pump.

02-07-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
Nanders Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0)	in the case of an another assault weapons ban... For starters, I do not know a whole lot about the previous assualt weapons ban that was lifted a few years back. The reason is because I was not into guns. All I know about the previous ban is from what I have heard from some guys at work, and from some posts on this forum. But lets say that another ban comes about with the next administration (which seems more likely to happen than not). What guns or components should I buy now, that I wouldnt be able to get after the next ban? Of course the next ban would probably be a bit different than the previous one, but assuming they were pretty similar, what items should I spend money on now? I want to get more guns but I would rather spend that money on certain guns and specific components before a ban happens, than spend that money on guns I can still get after a ban.

02-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#2
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,244 Trader Rating: (0)	If you like guns that "look" scary (like AR-15 or AK-47-ish) and you're concerned, buy now. Hell, why not buy now anyhow ? Guns aren't going to get alot cheaper and they don't go bad. Actually, my favorite "assault" rifle is the venerable Garand. And if old Hillary or Obama get in, who knows, we may see a run on the gun stores like the banks of 1929........ __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas Last edited by TXplt; 02-07-2008 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#3
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,299 Trader Rating: (0)	If you are into AR-15's, buy Stripped Lower Receivers. Those are typically what is not transferrable during such a ban. But they may recreate the wheel and ban things none of us are prepared for (trigger kits, barrels, bolts, magazines, etc...) You can usually get some good Bushmaster stripped lower receivers for $140-$175 at local gun shops. GO buy 3. then build them up yourself slowly as you can afford them. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

02-07-2008, 04:46 PM	#6
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 3,678 Trader Rating: (0)	Let's hope it don't go there again! But if it does, you can bet a few states will push it further than the federal gov't. California took a stance with a total ban on hi-cap mags, and anything that looks like their conception of an "assault rifle". Part of each owners's problem will be what state they live in. Ca. wanted everyone to register, and that, to me is the move to be able to confiscate whenever they deem it necessary. Therefore, call me an Okie, but smile when you do so!LOL __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

02-07-2008, 10:47 PM	#15
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 3,678 Trader Rating: (0)	Stock up on supplies for reloading, and get the presses ready to get hot! Ammo would be one way to put gunowners out of business. I'm trying to get to the point where I can lay in a decent stock for my shop, I only hope I can get it done in time! Talk about opening a shop at what might be the wrong time! Oh well, they never did say I was the brightest bulb on the marquee!LOL __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

02-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#4
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,312 Trader Rating: (0)	before everyone gets all paranoid lets see how the supremes will rule????

02-07-2008, 04:26 PM	#5
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Trader Rating: (0)	The first thing to buy are high cap mags. But some G3 mags, AR mags, and AK mags. G3 mags simply because they are only about $3.00 each. You'll still be able to buy AR's and AK's, but just not new high cap mags. Chances are anything made before a certain date will legally be allowed to take high cap mags. Hence the buy stripped lowers, since they are considered the firearm, buying them now will allow you to build them up later using all the so called evil features... Such as the bayonet lug, cause we all know how dangerous those drive by bayonetings are. If there are any pistols you want, buy a few high cap mags for them. You might also pick up a few SKS's if you can, before the prices go sky high on those too. Try to pick up at least 2 AK's, even if they are the cheaper WASR-10 versions. I may have a big tinfoil hat, but at some point I've got a feeling being able to outfit AT LEAST 3-5 people will be a very good thing. Then again, I also get a funny feeling in my pants when I watch Jericho, but, thats just me.

02-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#11
mdj696 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got my black powders for backup, and I make my own lead bullets, not to mention all the reloading. Plus some compund bows for backup too.

02-07-2008, 09:27 PM	#14
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (0)	hi cap magazines were most definately on the list last time, you can bet they will be high on the list next time. both rifle and pistol, stock up if you can afford.

02-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#17
Nanders Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0)	During the previous ban, did they stop the import of all surplus weapons? Was a guy still able to get an sks, ak, mosin nagant? If they limit the clip capacity of a gun, is it likely that they would force the gun manufacturers to alter the clip opening on the gun? What I mean is, could a guy (during the ban) buy an ar-15 that would still accept large capacity clips? Please forgive my ignorance of this topic...

02-09-2008, 08:30 PM	#18
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 2,576 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd strongly recommend that everyone learn how to roll their own and start buying supplies. Ammo's getting mighty pricy as it is!

02-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#19
BANDIDO Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GREECE Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	Imagine 3-4 million NRA members marching the Washington DC streets, guns at hand and ropes ready... ho, ho. Whatever you do, always have a couple of firearms like the ones the armed forces have and make sure its a pistol and a rifle at least. Plus lots of hi-capacity clips and good quality ammo for them. Lots of it. Store the ammo in plastic containers and put dehumidifier minibags in them. Use fingernail varnish to cover the primer and the bullet/case connection area. And every year renew the ammo if possible. Shoot and practice a lot with the old one if you can afford it. Clean your guns thouroughly after shooting. Anything else (other types of guns and ammo) are extras. Remember, they want us unarmed now, so they can deal with us later... and I'm not exagdurating at all. The same thing happens everywhere ! I know it sounds crazy but better be ready than sorry...! We tok...