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I admit I was late to the game. My first rifle was an AK in 2011 as I recall. I was active duty/Air National Guard for 10 yrs but never got the bug to buy, though came close a few times in Texas. Once back to California any notion to buy was canceled by popular culture. The majority of my Guard unit were non gun owners. A few cops and government employees openly spoke on them. Though, the unit was the only place I knew in California that had openly vocal, real conservatives.
It wasn't until I moved to Oregon early 2000s and several of my coworkers, but not actual friends, were gun club members and talked a lot about guns. Most were infantry vets and early AK/AR banter was happening.
Looking back, were people chomping at the bits to get their ARs after the ban sunsetted or was it a gradual climb due to politics? I was there but not part of the conversation. It wasn't until I had a family, something to protect, and disposable income that I became interested.
It wasn't until I moved to Oregon early 2000s and several of my coworkers, but not actual friends, were gun club members and talked a lot about guns. Most were infantry vets and early AK/AR banter was happening.
Looking back, were people chomping at the bits to get their ARs after the ban sunsetted or was it a gradual climb due to politics? I was there but not part of the conversation. It wasn't until I had a family, something to protect, and disposable income that I became interested.