Hi Gaffer.
I wish you were right about manufacturers increasing production. A local FFl gun shop owner (when I saw his threadbare racks) told me that guns are still being shipped, but production is ending because of fear of certain ones being prohibited. If they are, the companies will have many in progress that they will have to eat, since they will not be able to sell them legally. I suppose that they can always issue them to illegals when they come across the border. W/sarc
Gwjack
I ordered an AR15 on wednesday without issue. I might have to call the manufacturer and inquire into getting another one.
As for Colt, and their AR platforms, they make and sell quite a lot for the military and LE. It is still possible to buy their LE versions in semi-auto, I think. The point is that any weapon they can't sell to civilians could be stocked over for LEO or military sales with a change or two.
I can't say anything for the importers of the WASRs, etc. They could be cut off in a hurry, but would later adapt with cut of bayo lugs, more American parts, funky stocks or the like = just like last time.
In the end, they'll try a magazine size limit and a guillotining of a symbolic “Assault Rifle” My guess it'll be the one that was used in the school shootings, and they will shout the victory to the heavens and proclaim that school massacres are vanquished.
Well, today I visited one gun shop and emailed another that always quickly responds because I’m one of their premium customers.
The one in my town (Jasper Bargain Barn)is completely sold out of anything .223/5.56/.308 and AR or AK related.
I enquired to AO by email...they are out of everything like that too. Even the very expensive FN SCARs (you’re talking about $2000-$3500, here)....
So, you may be right. We’ll have to see if they can restock at all in the next 30-60 days.