What happens to open orders if a ban is implemented?

[L84CABO]

I realize there are lots of unknowns here. But let's say I go into a gun store today and place an order for an AR15 and pay for it in full. What would happen if a ban were to get implemented before the gun was ready? Let's assume it's a ban of the 1994 variety and not one that requires you to turn in all existing guns as well.

Would I still be allowed to take possession of the rifle when it's ready?

[glock7]

I don't believe you anything to worry about. Purchase with confidence.

[dieselpower]

the rifle isnt yours until the 10 day wait and DROS is over...so you get your money back - a restocking fee.

[1911Operator]

i see on the news that Obama is going to be submitting a ban to congress for january, so we have a month to get what we want or until jan 1st?

[Moonshine]

The soonest a ban could realistically be implemented is probably January 1, 2014 so this is really a question to ask a year from now. Even when SB-23 passed and there was an implementation date sales continued for a while. So if you purchased recently I wouldn't lose any sleep. Build any 80% AKs soon though!

[1911Operator]

The soonest a ban could realistically be implemented is probably January 1, 2014 so this is really a question to ask a year from now. Even when SB-23 passed and there was an implementation date sales continued for a while. So if you purchased recently I wouldn't lose any sleep. Build any 80% AKs soon though!

ok, so if i bought some stuff in early jan, could it be confiscated if the ban did pass 2014?

[ke6guj]

The soonest a ban could realistically be implemented is probably January 1, 2014 so this is really a question to ask a year from now. Even when SB-23 passed and there was an implementation date sales continued for a while. So if you purchased recently I wouldn't lose any sleep. Build any 80% AKs soon though!

doesn't work that way federally. laws usually go into effect the moment the President signs the bill.

the 1986 MG "ban" went into effect May 19, 1986
the 1994 AW ban went into effect September 13, 1994

[ke6guj]

ok, so if i bought some stuff in early jan, could it be confiscated if the ban did pass 2014?

we don't have a crystal ball. we dont' know the words of a potential ban that hasn't even been introduced yet.

[SilverTauron]

OPSEC.

Until Bidens panel releases their recommendations,we won't know a thing about how all this can turn out.The time frames on when legislation takes effect can vary.The other side is best advised to take their time,lest a hasty ban not hold up on appeal in court.

[1911Operator]

doesn't work that way federally. laws usually go into effect the moment the President signs the bill.

the 1986 MG "ban" went into effect May 19, 1986
the 1994 AW ban went into effect September 13, 1994

If something where to happen, when do you think it would? Im just looking to buy some lowers as soon as Jan comes around the corner. you think its going to be too late by then??

[SilverTauron]

If something where to happen, when do you think it would? Im just looking to buy some lowers as soon as Jan comes around the corner. you think its going to be too late by then??

I repeat , it is not prudent to discuss workarounds for gun control legislation which is still in the planning phase.

[SKSer]

If something where to happen, when do you think it would? Im just looking to buy some lowers as soon as Jan comes around the corner. you think its going to be too late by then??

Nobody knows when, what, where brother, the government themselves don't even know yet. Im sure they have ideas on what they want to do, but it is impossible to know, and anyone that tells you different is full of BS.

If you want some lowers all you can do is buy them as soon as possible, expect price gouging though.

[tiki]

We don't know what they are going to try to do, but is a confiscation even legally possible? Wouldn't they be on the hook for compensation? Even under eminent domain, they have to pay you what your land is worth.

[ke6guj]

I repeat , it is not prudent to discuss workarounds for gun control legislation which is still in the planning phase.

I agree.

if you want something, spend your money and take your chances.

[ke6guj]

We don't know what they are going to try to do, but is a confiscation even legally possible? Wouldn't they be on the hook for compensation? Even under eminent domain, they have to pay you what your land is worth.

but if you can't sell it to anybody, what is its value? scrap weight value?