I'm a new gun owner here because of the covid and the riots and felt I should be a little more prepared to defend myself. I found this site trying to find my way through the process. I stop by almost everyday now and always learn something new.
There is a lot to be learned here and plenty of entertainment, too. if you’re concerned about your right to defend yourself consider joining the primary Maryland gun rights organization. https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/index.php
Greetings. Sad to hear so many people were spooked into the hobby but good to hear there are more people exercising their 2A rights. AR10s are nice rifles, if you're savvy you can find the parts piecemeal on auction sites, Aero Precision in particular has complete rifles and individual parts that won't break the bank. Good luck to you.