Posted: 2/27/2008 1:03:52 PM EDT
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I am a college student, so I still officially reside at my parents' even though school is 1000 miles away. My dad is more traditional when it comes to firearms. He likes his guns dressed in wood, and if it's a rifle, it had better be bolt action. When he goes to the range (once a year or so), he shoots just enough to zero or get a few rounds out on paper before he hunts. I want to buy an AR/AK (haven't decided yet) before the next election and/or before the prices go out of hand, but these rifles go against all of his beliefs. He says, "They're not necessary." However, I'm a shooting range person, not a hunter. Which of these would he be more open towards? The AR has the accuracy, but is a "military" rifle, and the AK has wood, but is a "terrorist" rifle. I don't want to ask his permission because I am an adult and I will be paying for the rifle with my own money. I'm sure there are those who have encountered the same problem. I don't want my access to one of these rifle platforms be limited to after I get my commission in the Navy. The only argument I can come up with is that these rifles are an investment and will appreciate in value over time. *Edit* I intend on leaving the rifle at home while I'm at school. |
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I had a similar problem with my parents. Mostly my mom. She was 100% fine with me buying another firearms except once she found out what an AR-15 was she was hesitant - thinking they serve no purpose in civilian hands. The way I solved this problem was by explaining that pretty much ALL guns ever designed were originally for the military use, then later on adopted by civilians because they have proven to be reliable. The term "assault rifle" also made her concerned. I explained that I do not have any intentions of assaulting anyone with the rifle so it is just a rifle. I also tried to say how it was an investment, but this actually hurt my argument because explaining that a group of guns were once banned because a bunch of sissy libs complained about how they were ultra-lethal made her think they were probably banned for a legit reason. What finally got her to accept such a weapon in her household was actually my uncle (her brother) who is a gun enthusiast who helped me persuade her. I don't have an ar yet, but plan to buy one on my 18th birthday. Good luck! |
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But an AR15, and before you bring it home, shoot a 1.5MOA 10 shot group. Show that to your dad and ask if his bolt rifles can do that. When I was 19, I strolled through the front door with a new cast Cetme and a case of Hirtenbergur. My mom was horrified but my dad just laughed. |
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IMHO, it just depends upon your budget, and the tools you have access to in order to build it. If you have access to the tools, buy an AK kit, and build an AK for $250 total invested. If you don't have access to the necessary tools, but have more money, buy an AR lower & build it over time with parts or parts kits. 
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