Good deal! If you can get a Colt 3x20....quite cool, but that removable carry handle open up lots of options. Check out Cheaper than Dirt at www.cheaperthandirt.com and also check out www.sogarmory.com as both of these vendors I've used quite often and they are most reputable.
You're a better man than I. I can't touch the hate-speech. Seems like an awful lot of people around here hate Muslims and the poor. If they only knew how intolerant I am of upper middle class white Christians - LOL!
I am also left of center. I suspect you'll get the same warm welcome here that I did. Respectful folks who are into prepping seem to have bonds that transcend politics.