What should people do? Let their politicians know that they'll pay for such stupid bans at the ballot box in 2022 if they go forward with it...and then actually act on it come voting time.
I was all for Montana's nullification of the Commerce Clause's overreach by Eric "Fast 'N' Furious" Holder's DoJ in 2009, signed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT). Seven other states followed suit. Naturally, ol' Fast 'N' Furious got scared and sued in court. Sadly, the SCOTUS found against Montana, et. al.
This time, though, there are more than just seven states doing this. FedGov better get the message and back off of such bans.
As for what gun should you buy? You should buy the gun that you like and thus will actually take to the range and practice with.
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