Connecticut Preparedness

[Kenny007]

In addition to my Garand interest noted in another post, I've also been interested in getting an AR-15, or an actual M16/M4 to shoot with, in an effort to get reacquainted with my beloved service rifle I had in the Army. However, my primary concern is legal issues that may be in CT that I'm unaware of in its acquisition and ownership, as well as where to get started.

Any ballpark figures on what these may run would be great as well. I think we had one on display in the local shop I lived near in NY, and I think it may have easily been near $1500.

[PaiN]

A plain jane Stag Arms AR goes for ~$850 new.
If you want to go higher end with custom tactical gear an AR can quickly jump over $2k

[hayes1966]

If you want to go the M4 route you will need to get a preban lower .. I just had a complete rifle for sale in the Buy/Sell/Trade section

http://ctshooting.com/modules.php?name= ... opic&t=455

I am waiting to receive payment for the rifle but if it doesnt go I will repost here.

[Kenny007]

I just took a look at that thread, a nice looking rifle indeed. A shame I didnt know about this forum a month ago! I am highly interested, though I'll need to learn more about this "preban lower".

Though my wife looming over my shoulder thinks otherwise....

[hayes1966]

HA!!! .. Sounds like your wife needs a hobby .. take her shooting

[Kenny007]

Actually she's taking the class with me, though this will be her first permit and she most likely wont carry.

She's shot before, pistols all the way up to the .45, but she's still scared of them. I think it'll be some time before I can get her shooting regularly.