Soo, how bout a factory rifle? Hold off? I have 2 in mind then I’m done with the semi stuff. Was ready to go out and buy a few weeks back, but my wife doesn’t feel confident about purchasing now. I keep telling her the ban won’t go through, but she’s the one on the news all the time.. Telling me well what if it does? Loose money!! She even told me loose money that the people who wants the band don’t respect the amendments anymore..
Another ban would be a huge leap. For argument's sake, let's say that a ban does happen, there would be two options;
#1 would be a ban on new purchases that would not affect current owners, ie, a grandfather clause for those who already own these weapons. This would mean that those who currently hold these weapons at the time of a new law being enacted would be able to keep their weapons, but the further sales or transfers of these weapons could be regulated under a new law. This would be the most likely scenario if it could even see the light of day. So in this instance, it would be to your benefit to own now before any new law.
#2 scenario would mean an outright ban on certain weapons that would need to include the subsequent confiscation of the weapons included in the ban, and time of ownership is meaningless. This scenario would be so much of a stretch constitutionally and practically that you would have better odds winning the Powerball lottery twice in a row. In other words, for this #2 scenario, you would need a gun ban that would also include confiscation. Again so highly unlikely that you should take those odds in Vegas daily. On the downside, ultimately if this instance happens, your purchase is lost.
I will say that if someone thinks that a ban automatically means confiscation or loss of money, they are ignorant. Now if a ban does happen and you own a "pre-ban" weapon, you might stand to gain, depending on how laws are written. So when it comes to this topic, your wife is either a genius or not. You decide as you have to live with her. Sometimes happy wife no matter how much you disagree is more critical.
As for those who say buy 80% lowers and make your own after any bans are in place would be most likely breaking the law, but probably don't give a shit about that. I am not passing judgment, and while I think that is stupidity, I think you are much better off buying before any perceived ban.