Originally Posted by seretogis

What utter tripe. Oh no, someone can buy a semi-automatic AK47! They will still be illegal to carry around in the open in most states, and the fully-automatic version will still require succumbing to background checks, and a heap of paperwork by the FBI. The AWB serves no purpose, which is why it is being allowed to expire. The outcry from people about this is similar to the outcry of CCW law being passed in Minnesota which was equally nonsensical.