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[JHKX013]

Delete.

[Cody805]

Buy whatever you think you may want in the future, if you don't buy now you will miss your chance to acquire legally..... Then again a tank of gas isn't that much and Arizona is a few hours from LA

[neomedic]

A friend recently asked about this and this was my advice / suggestion:

Minimum is to buy a stripped lower (AR or AK).

If you have more funds, then I would think about getting firearms that are hard to comply with SB 880 (think of PTR91, CZ EVO Scorpion, etc.) I haven't seen any company come up magazine lock devices that will make the magazine permanently attach and loading the above mentioned firearms by breaking the action is very cumbersome. You can always go featureless for these rifles next year, but I personally hate the look and function of featureless rifles.

If all of above have been purchased, then go for the dream ARs and AKs. While it's nice to have a Noveske, BCM, Colt, Arsenal milled AK, a no name quality lower will still do the job.

Good Luck OP.

[Jimmy's]

Take all the RED tape and BS out of the equation. Start fresh, clean and Simple, Just move to a FREE state.

[JHKX013]

If you have more funds, then I would think about getting firearms that are hard to comply with SB 880 (think of PTR91, CZ EVO Scorpion, etc.)

I'm not too knowledgeable on the different types of gun makes/models. Do you know where I could start looking to find firearms that are hard to comply with SB 880?

[rromeo]

In praeparatione, not in lieu, is proper for your title. You aren't buying rifles in place of SB880, you are trying to buy to prepare for it.

[JHKX013]

Thank you!
I changed it to "Preparation".

[robledo]

I understand the "buy once cry once" mentality but as far as fitting all of these guns into a set amount of money you've saved up...look around online for a 7.62x39 Saiga rather than an Arsenal. I can't guarantee you'll find one for a great price but it's worth a look.

And if you are concerned with function over brand names, check out a WASR at your LGS. They may be a little rough around the edges but they work.