I don ' t like skinny models . <| sep |> xpost from raww 3 <| sep |> Getting prepped for xmas commercials <| sep |> Really ? Maybe it ' s because he is doubled 90 % of the time . Which opens up the field for the other receivers . <| sep |> I cast FIST ! <| sep |> Well , if an AR 15 has the qualities of an assault weapon i . e . centerfire with detachable magazine as defined by SB 880 and any evil features , it would be illegal to sell it . So , gun stores need to sell the AR 15 s that would be classified as assault weapons before the new year . At least at my local gun shop , you have to pay for the gun and submit the paperwork on or before December 20 so that you can pick up the gun before January 1 , just so there ' s no gray area to be abused by Feinstein ' s cronies . As far as featureless rifles , you should be able to buy a complete AR 15 platform weapon that has a detachable magazine AFTER January 1 , 2017 , as long as it does not have any of the evil features that would classify it as an assault weapon . OR you can buy one with evil features , so long as you must disassemble the action of the rifle to remove the magazine . Additionally , You will still be able to buy 80 % lowers and build them into featureless guns , but to be eligible to grandfather a firearm in as an assault weapon , it needs to be completely functioning BEFORE January 1 , 2017 although I am not sure how they would be able to tellenforce this . To register an assault weapon , you basically sign away your rights and give the government $ 20 . The weapon can no longer be transferred , loaned , and cannot be passed down after you die . Further , it is subject to periodic inspections by law enforcement , although I personally doubt many agencies will actually commit the resources to running around and inspecting guns , especially without a warrant . I ' m no lawyer or expert on the policy , but I am in the same boat as youunsure as to whether I should buy an AR before January 1 and did a bit of research . This is my understanding of it , but take it with a grain of salt . Ultimately , I decided to buy an AR 15 that is chambered for . 300 BLK rounds , but I can easily swap the upper receiver for one chambered 5 . 56 . My plan is to register this as an assault weapon , and have two uppers that I can switch out depending on what kind of round I want to shoot . Then , after the new year and when I have more money , I ' ll build a featureless lower that I can use with whichever upper is not on my assault weapon .