According to the article, any rifle caliber that can be used in a handgun form (i.e. AR-15 handgun platform) will be banned. This would include 5.56, .223, and could possibly include larger calibers such as .308. Of course, the admin is keeping the specifics secret.
This is fear porn.
Single shot target pistols like contenders are exempt. This first came up when Olympic (I think) introduced the first AR pistol 20 years back.
But it wasn’t considered readily available. Now 55.6 pistols come from KelTec, and nearly every AR builder.
There is no new law, just the standard one from 20 years back that is now being applied. This sucks, and is obviously vindictive, but its no new law or even an executive order. The main effect will be to end imports of steel core 5.56 and no US military surplus components.
Like I said, there will always be a large supply found near every oppressor. But I still think you are better with 55gr. And if you want heavy bullet accuracy, you really should be using an A-max, a Nosler, or a Sierra and rolling your own accuracy loads that will be far more effective and accurate than 855. ANd if you need true armor piercing, you really shouldn’t be in a 5.56.
ARMOR PIERCING! As in steel core. Been illegal in .308 for a long time. People that were paying attention knew this was coming. Coulda been done by Bush. When did the AR pistol come on the scene?