I'm in a situation now where I really don't know what to do. As I'll be turning 18 soon, I'm glad I'll have the ability to purchase my first firearm, but there's a few catches. (Warning, this may turn into a stream of consciousness) First off, I live in Commufornia, and don't want a "bastardized" gun for lack of a better term. This, for the most part, leaves me with rimfires, lever, bolt, and pump action guns. I already do most of my shooting at private property, but I don't think any kind of shotgun would really be appropriate there. When it comes to quality lever action or bolt action rifles, they can cost a pretty penny (not to mention the ammo) and I'm only in the market for +-$500. Additionally, looking at rimfires, I'm stuck in that mentality of "just a .22" despite the fact they've proven perfectly functional and economical. Finally, I considered another option, reloading. Seeing as how I do most of my shooting on an AR15, I figured it may not be a bad idea to invest in some reloading equipment, as it would be nice now and help in the long run when I get into some pricier ammo. I'm kind of all over the place, so any opinions, thoughts, advice, or recommendations are welcome. Sorry for the long post, just had to get it off my mind. Thanks in advance