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i am a californian returning to alaska and was curious as to what the gun laws are like. i know down here you are not allowed to have magazines that hold more than ten rounds. i am interested in buying an ar 15 and wanted to know if there are any restrictions for this model...
I was wondering why you would be interested in buying an Ar15? If for target shooting, there are more accurate choices abounding. If for self-defence, there are certainly better choices, pump shotgun, 12 guage, is the first that comes to mind. If your choice is for hunting, there are more effective rounds available that would be suitable for a wider variety of game animals. My first reaction is that you are between the ages of 16 and 21, this may not be accurate. I could more easily understand your choice if you were thinking about an M1-A, the civilian model of the M-14, a very accurate .308 round, good for either hunting or self-defense, although, for self defense, a good make of shotgun is hard to beat.
Gees Dusty. I have a an AR-15 and I'm no where near your mentioned stereotyped age. Shouldn't really matter to you, but by FAR more rounds are put downrange through that weapon than any other that I have. Why. Ammo is cheap (at least the Russian stuff in bulk). I can practice the mechanics of my shooting technique a lot cheaper than with just about any other round outside of the .22. Same mechanics of firing that big bore hunting rifle apply to that .223. The buffer spring setup allows for a more comfortable shot if I'm going through more than a box of twenty.
Will not even go into the Bill of Rights...but I'm glad it is there.
Dusty I too have an AR15, a Stag in fact since I'm a lefty. Ammo is dirt cheap for me since I reload. I like the ability to put a 20 or 30 magazine, or even a 100 round Beta C drum on mine. I have a nice Trijicon scope for it as well. Its a great target gun.
I'm not a big fan of AR's myself, or semi-auto's in general, but the AR does seem to be quite popular these days...
So, to the OP, when you get to AK, buy yourself an AR if you want one, and be sure to get the highest capacity mags you can, the state won't be banning them, but the feds may try...
California has some of the worst gun laws, along with NJ, MA, MD, IL, NY and so on...Alaska has some of the best, along with Vermont. No permit needed to concealed carry, for example...
LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES
Are there limitations on large capacity ammunition magazines? No
Alaska - There is no state law restricting the sale or possession of large capacity ammunition magazines that can fire 30, 50 or even 75 rounds without reloading. Ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition are considered large capacity magazines. These types of ammunition magazines are available for any firearm capable of accepting a detachable magazine, including assault weapons and semi-automatic handguns.
AR-15's or Ruger Mini-14's make good caribou hunting rifles. At least that's what I saw many years ago in Barrow. I'm a big fan of semi-auto's. After the arthritis gets into your hands and fingers the reloading is a lot easier.
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