[Jeff Higgins]

I hate to say it, because of the long term ramifications, but I kind of see the new "tactical" lever gun as the industry's response to the unending legislation being passed against "assault" rifles. Without getting too political (and please, let's not), I believe the Supreme Court will ultimately overturn these laws under the Heller proscribed "common use" doctrine, but the situation is far from resolved. A pistol caliber lever gun is certainly a viable alternative for home defense and similar uses normally assigned to AR platform rifles.