Much of the gun rights community seems to be in a tizzy. During Tuesday’s presidential debate the issue of gun control came up. Not surprisingly both candidates played their expected parts. Mitt Romney pretended that he’s performed at 180 degree turn and is now a staunch supporter of gun rights while Barack Obama remained consistent and said he supports another “assault weapon” ban:
During their second election debate, both men largely danced around a gun-control question, a reflection of how they are wary of offending voters who support gun rights.
However, Obama did say that he would back an assault-weapons ban like the one President Bill Clinton signed in 1994. That law expired in 2004 without being renewed by Congress.
Romney signed such a ban as governor of Massachusetts, but he has indicated that he would not support banning assault weapons as president. He did not say why his stance is different now, but in winning the Republican nomination he courted conservative voters who generally oppose gun restrictions, and he was endorsed by the influential National Rifle Association.
Needless to say this move was smart for both parties. I’m sure Romney gained a few additional supporters in the form of gun rights activists who were suckered by his claimed change of heart. Likewise Obama probably enjoyed a few additional supporters in the form of gun control advocates who he has been keeping at arm’s length (until now, when he actually wants their votes). Ultimately I don’t care.
I no longer worry about an “assault weapon” ban or any other form of gun ban. You see technology has made gun control entirely impossible. Computer numerical control (CnC) machines and 3D printers allow any individual to manufacture the registered parts of many firearms in their own home. If an “assault weapon” ban goes through and AR-15 receivers become illegal to purchase then one only needs to gain access to a CnC machine and manufacture their own. One doesn’t even need to go as far as getting a CnC machine or a 3D printer, almost anybody can make an AK-47 receiver out of sheet metal. If people in a third-world country can manufacture a firearm then you and I, who enjoy the technologic advancements of the first-world, should have no problem whatsoever manufacturing firearms.
We should no longer allow ourselves to be subjected to the desires of sociopaths. If the state says we can’t have “assault weapons” then we should manufacture “assault weapons” in droves. Instead of begging politicians to allow us to keep our arms let’s work to simplify the construction of arms so that any individual can do it in their home with minimal knowledge. Once almost every person is able to manufacture a firearm in their home the entire gun control debate will become completely pointless. There is no way to control something that everybody can easily make.
“most anybody can make an AK-47 receiver out of sheet metal”
Says the man who has never bent his own receiver before…..
I have followed a pattern and used a sheet metal bender numerous times though. From there I can figure it out pretty easily and sheet metal is still cheap enough that I can try until I get it right. Determination will eventually win out in most cases.
How is “you haven’t done it” a legitimate criticism of “people can do it rather easily”?
Matt,
because I have done it before and it’s not easy.
I suspect that Chris, knowing my interest, and previous experience with ak platform, is trolling the shit out of me. Knowing me as well as he does it is working.
Let’s go over whats needed to properly make an ak receiver.
1. Drill press
2. 20 ton press
3. Spot welder
4. bending jig of some kind, you can’t just use a normal sheet bending jig, unless it’s a substantial metal break.
5. A trigger guard jig.
This is assuming you have a flat of some kind to work from.
6. Some means to heat treat the receiver, a propane torch and large vat of uncontaiminated oil will do
Now the receiver is done. Unlike an AR where you just screw, or pin everything into the receiver. Most everything on the ak is pressed or riveted into place.
So now to finish the build you need
1. A trigger guard riveting jig,
2. A barrel pressing jig,
3 Front and rear trunion riveting jig (various according to rear stock type)
Some of the extraneous parts are not going to just drop in, many will need to be hand fit.
I can take a stripped ar-15 receiver, (upper and lower), and get you a working complete gun in about hour). Last time I built an ak.. it took me 2 days…
Ar-lowers can be printed out of polymer… and still function, which is a huge plus.
From a TOTAL machining time point of view, ak’s are sustainability cheaper than AR-15’s.
From a home builders point of view working from a kit. Ak’s are sustainability more difficult to construct than an ar-15.
What? Me? Never!
All hail Eris!
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Couldn’t you CNC an AK or at least all of its component parts leaving you to find a barrel and some springs.