I'm thinking it is time to just check out for awhile, and let things settle down. All the local gun stores and internet stores are either out of what I'd like, or the prices are so high that I would never pay that price. One local shop has a Rock River Arms AR-15 with a few extras (quad handrail, upgraded butt stock), and a sticker price of $3250 -- at least twice the price of what it would have fetched a few months ago. They also have an FN SCAR 17S for $4500. Both those have been gathering dust for a few weeks, but no doubt someone will come along and decide they have to buy, especially if they do not own an "assault rifle" currently.
Now for those just getting their first 15-22 (or any firearm), and pulling their hair our trying to find magazines and ammo, I empathize with you. I bought my AR-15 the day after BHO was elected the first time, and things got crazy for awhile, but I am afraid we are in for a longer and tougher drought, and hopefully the efforts for ban will stall.
I feel like I am OK for now, but like many, I worry that the ban could see the light of day. Or, the continued threat just keeps prices high and supply low. I hope that I can acquire a few more things from my Wish List before it becomes a Fantasy List.
