Any News on the dreaded ATF ruling re: Saiga shotguns???

[Acera]

Just wondering if an anti-Saiga shotgun ruling happened today. A lot of internet chatter, and panic buying due to an alleged move by the ATF to classify the Saiga a destructive device.

Thanks,

 

[txinvestigator]

Saiga's were not even named in the ATF memo. It is all speculation.

 

[M. Sage]

It was BS.

 

[zembonez]

Surprise!

 

[Texan2]

crap...what do I do with these 6 Saigas I ran out and bought????

ROFL

 

[txinvestigator]

Why do so many so readily jump to "the sky is falling" paranoia?

 

[zembonez]

crap...what do I do with these 6 Saigas I ran out and bought????
ROFL

Hang onto them. In 90 days they will be worth $150 less each!

Why do so many so readily jump to "the sky is falling" paranoia?

I really have often wondered about this. People just aren't the smartest is my only answer.

 

[Texan2]

footnote: My above 6 Saiga shotgun post is a ficticious parody. I didnt buy 6 Saiga's.

 

[zembonez]

HA! I didn't think you had. I thought it was funny!

 

[TexasRedneck]

Why do so many so readily jump to "the sky is falling" paranoia?

Because they read it on the internetz, and it HAS to be true!!

 

[texas1willy2]

It's the same as the difference between a "pessimist and an optimist"......"experience."

 

[The_Hunter]

I almost wonder if the "leak" was done by Siaga to try to move stock.

 

[leonidas]

If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear. While I'm sure part of it is people trying to round out their "stock pile", I'm guessing it might be due to those individuals who think they'll be able to sell them for 10x what they paid for it.

Or maybe it's just because we have a Liberal in the White House and no one wants to put it pass his abilities to approve such restrictions.

 

[Texan2]

could this be someone who got jumpy over the weekend and realizes he may have made a bad choice? just wondering....
Shotguns : NIB - Saiga 12

 

[country_boy]

Because they read it on the internetz, and it HAS to be true!!

Thats why unless its back by truth and facts. I take every news story etc like a grain of salt. Like the 2012 crowd. I have more important stuff to worry about, like making money.

 

[majormadmax]

Well, the feared ATF study on the importation of certain shotguns came out today; I wonder how this is gonna affect the Saiga-12...

Following this review, the working group determined that certain shotgun features are not particularly suitable or readily adaptable for sporting purposes. These features include:

(1) Folding, telescoping, or collapsible stocks;
(2) bayonet lugs;
(3) flash suppressors;
(4) magazines over 5 rounds, or a drum magazine;
(5) grenade-launcher mounts;
(6) integrated rail systems (other than on top of the receiver or barrel);
(7) light enhancing devices;
(8) excessive weight (greater than 10 pounds for 12 gauge or smaller);
(9) excessive bulk (greater than 3 inches in width and/or greater than 4 inches in depth);
(10) forward pistol grips or other protruding parts designed or used for gripping the shotgun with the shooter’s extended hand.

Although the features listed above do not represent an exhaustive list of possible shotgun features, designs or characteristics, the working group determined that shotguns with any one of these features are most appropriate for military or law enforcement use. Therefore, shotguns containing any of these features are not particularly suitable for nor readily adaptable to generally recognized sporting purposes such as hunting, trap, sporting clay, and skeet shooting.

Each of these features and an analysis of each of the determinations are included within the main body of the report.

Dang, I knew I should've bought one earlier! :bash:

Cheers! M2

 

[TexasRedneck]

It is NOT about "sporting arms".....

 

[mkburden]

Would the shotguns in question just not be sold anymore, or would the existing ones be illegal or confiscated if caught with it?

 

[Texan2]

confiscation aint gonna happen....worst case scenario, no new imports. and the above post is right, 2A has nothing to do with "sporting purposes". Hopefully a GOP Congress or the NRA can figure out a way to grab the ATF and shake them.

 

[majormadmax]

Remember, guys, this is about the importation of shotguns; and it's just a study (for now)...

Cheers! M2