Any reason why i shouldn't just get the RPAL

[Steveo830]

I don't use condoms. I also don't shower with a raincoat on.

[Petamocto]

Get every license you can and every type of gun you can in case anything is changed / banned / grandfathered in the future.

Even if you don't want a handgun or an AR now, I would still get the RPAL so you can get both in case you want them later.

As Post #5 mentioned, it is possible that a different governing party will come in this year and do something like shifting them all to the Prohib list and only allowing current owners to keep them.

I'm not suggesting there is a high probability of this happening, but I still have a fire extinguisher and car insurance in case the low probability of a fire or crash happens.

You would probably regret it in the future if you could have got your RPAL and some restricted firearms while they were still legal.

This is not defeatist talk, it's prudence.

[CaperJim]

Better to get it while still available. Who knows when we'll be downsized again and need to resort to the grandfathering

[FALover]

Just when you least expect it, someone will offer you a Colt SP-1 and you will have to say no just because of the letter R!

[harbl_the_cat]

Oh here's a good reason not to get it...

You'll notice your bank account balance getting lower, your home having more gun cabinets full of handguns and AR15s and piles of ammunition, and you'll also start getting antsy when weeks have gone by without shooting.

[Camo tung]

Go for it. It's like "Axe" for adults, women will find you irresistible.
YMMV.

[Frank@NorthTrail]

I don't really plan on owning any restricteds although that could change.

I remember saying that LOL. Get it and don't look back. Good luck!

[RimfireFans]

Reasons to get an RPAL

Guns
More guns
Different guns

And it may get harder to acquire in the future.

[Petamocto]

Reasons to get an RPAL:
Guns
More guns
Different guns
And it may get harder to acquire in the future.

Ladies and gentlemen, je vous presente the Brevity World Champion for 2015.

Harbl, pay attention! This is how you say more with less.

[webster]

I know you're already convinced, but I have to add myself to the Do It crowd. You never know when it may come in handy, and for something other than spending money. My dad never had much reason to do it either, until my grandfather got sick and decided to pass all his guns down. Now Granddad's revolver is coming to me for safe keeping while Dad gets the full license he wishes he'd gotten in the first place. Good thing I have my RPAL, or it would be out of the family.