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Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?

Yes
26 (22%)
No
38 (32.2%)
Not sure
36 (30.5%)
Will buy them but not legally
12 (10.2%)
What???
6 (5.1%)

Total Members Voted: 118

Voting closed: June 09, 2019, 08:16:04 AM

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Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« on: May 26, 2019, 08:16:04 AM »
1639 becomes effective July 1st and a lot of people are buying rifles before it passes.

Was talking to the local gun shop owner about this the other day.

He isn't sure how much business will drop but he is definitely seeing an increase in semi-auto sales as we get closer to July.

Also note that there isn't an exemption for rimfire which means even a 10/22 will require you take a class and pass an extensive background check.

So get that AR or 10/22 now since you only have about a month left.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2019, 08:21:17 AM »
I've always felt like I should want an AR but never actually wanted one. I've wanted to try my hand at building one but not super interested in owning one. Every few years I get a chance to shoot someone else's and it's great but I don't feel like racing out to buy my own. At some point this will change and I'll cross over into "I want my own" territory and when that day does come I'll grumble about all the hoops and BS it takes to get one.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2019, 08:27:26 AM »
I've always felt like I should want an AR but never actually wanted one. I've wanted to try my hand at building one but not super interested in owning one. Every few years I get a chance to shoot someone else's and it's great but I don't feel like racing out to buy my own. At some point this will change and I'll cross over into "I want my own" territory and when that day does come I'll grumble about all the hoops and BS it takes to get one.

Pretty much exactly where I’m at.
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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2019, 08:31:08 AM »
I've always felt like I should want an AR but never actually wanted one. I've wanted to try my hand at building one but not super interested in owning one. Every few years I get a chance to shoot someone else's and it's great but I don't feel like racing out to buy my own. At some point this will change and I'll cross over into "I want my own" territory and when that day does come I'll grumble about all the hoops and BS it takes to get one.

Pretty much exactly where I’m at.

Me to don’t really “need” one but kinda want one

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2019, 08:31:31 AM »
I bought a nice ar several years ago, but just never used it, it wasnt my thing.  Sold it.  Doubt ill ever have any interest in buying anything other than bolt / lever action rifles or revolvers.  Still this is b.s.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2019, 08:40:00 AM »
I have bought my last semi auto in this state!


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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2019, 08:45:39 AM »
I'm thinking about picking up an ar10 receiver to put a rifle together with someday, just so i don't have to hassle with the bs. I'm also in the camp of not really being a huge semi auto rifle guy, and couldn't really care less about ar15s.

Go figure, all of my shotguns are autos.
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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2019, 08:47:13 AM »
I'm going to have to jump through the hoops and play the game. :bash:
 I build a new competition rifle about once a year, and occasionally win a gun which is most likely an AR platform.
 The other issue is, if by chance I come across a great deal on a private sale it would be terrible to pass it up because I can't buy it.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2019, 09:07:36 AM »
I've always felt like I should want an AR but never actually wanted one. I've wanted to try my hand at building one but not super interested in owning one. Every few years I get a chance to shoot someone else's and it's great but I don't feel like racing out to buy my own. At some point this will change and I'll cross over into "I want my own" territory and when that day does come I'll grumble about all the hoops and BS it takes to get one.

Pretty much exactly where I’m at.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2019, 09:27:01 AM »
If i want another one i will have to go thru the it,sucks but is what it is.

My question is what is an extensive background check compared to the already background check ran by the state,fed,sheriff,and pd that we already have?
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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2019, 09:51:45 AM »
My question is what is an extensive background check compared to the already background check ran by the state,fed,sheriff,and pd that we already have?

It looks like they are going to use the handgun background check but the bill's wording allows them to do additional checks.

That also means a waiting period and no day one take home if you have a concealed carry license. In fact it looks like they are ending that for handguns.

Once you purchase a handgun or semi-auto rifle after July 1st you will be put on a list that the state monitors annually.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2019, 10:04:18 AM »
Sold the only semi rifle I had years ago.

I might pick up another AR 7 , but other than that not much interest in them.

Bought a KSG while back ,having fun with that.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2019, 10:53:18 AM »
i was the same boat until I walked in on a smoking deal on one.  Since then I have built a 300 blackout and doing  pistol in 5.56 part will be here next week.  Bought the lower last week.  I own a couple semi autos in .22 and .308.

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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2019, 11:05:50 AM »
Got a few AR15's all ready, so all I really need to dokie build new upper to change them out on calibers if I want, but I don't have a AR10 YET........
I will be picking up both stripped lowers this week for an AR 10 and 15. That way if and when I decide on my next build, I'm good to go  :tup:
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Re: Will you be done buying semi-auto rifles on July 1st?
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2019, 11:21:08 AM »
Where can I find the legal status to the challenges to 1639?

 


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