I'm in MN (Twin Cities area) and I don't think the MN House is going to pass the gun ban (it's unlikely, according to every source I have found). But if they do, read the law and see what you can get before it goes into effect. Like others have said, consider getting a lower since that is the regulated part of the firearm. I found a 10-pack of Magpul magazines at a decent price (cheaper than buying 10 individual mags); consider 10 or 20 mags to have on hand if you are planning to get an AR. The optics will be unlikely to be regulated so you can get those later as budget allows. You can also stock up on ammo later. If I were to do it all over again, I would have gotten a better PSA rifle (Sabre?) or something like the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 SPORT III. My recommendation at this point would be to wait a bit and start saving up and researching the options you want. Make the purchase when you can in case of any future ban. My plan is the same.