Funny here I can buy a sks or ruger mini 14 and use it any where but an ar15 is restricted and can only be shot at a range.
My nephew bought a russian sks and 1100 rounds of ammo last summer and he had a blast with it.
I've only owned 22's and hunting rifles, but I think I am going to buy an sks and mod it a bit and see what mischief I can get up to with it