Another use for a chainsaw

What model AR-15 should I get before January? I have a limited budget.

I'll opt-out for the mask and saw.

But what model AR-15? I have some money under the mattress and want to spend it wisely. Limited, but I want the best bang for my money.

Don't matter. Stock up before they ban ALL of it.

Steve, who does not think this is a ludicrous idea any more.

That's easy: Get an AR15 "Lower" (about $185). Here's why:

1. There's a (hidden)federal tax on firearms and works much like a VAT. By federal law, the "lower" is considered the firearm itself - it's the part with the serial number. So, you pay the 7.5% tax on only the smallest part. You can then finish out the weapon with non-taxable parts. If, however, you buy a complete weapon, you'll pay the tax on an 00 rifle.
2. With only the "lower," you can mix and match the remaining parts - top quality, low quality, domestic, foreign, cast, milled, steel, magnesium alloy, whatever, various options (like folding stock, collapsing stock, etc.) at your leisure.

I suspect, if the new administration does anything, they'll ban high-capacity magazines first because it's easier to define what constitutes a high-capacity magazine. So, I'd put those high on my list.

Aside: Invitation: Visit the "tx.guns" newsgroup. Interesting discussions on the laws, usage, and other items connected with crime.

If you have to ask, you wouldn't know what to do with it anyway.

I agree. I've got one. You can fill it with mud and it'll still work - field-strip it in ten seconds. An AK47 can be had for $200.

But some people insist on "buying American..."