I think it states it clear in the regs. 4in min barrel and .243 or larger with min a case 1.16 in. So a .243 or .270 or .308 or 30-06 and so on Encore handgun with a 15 in barrel is legal. Also the usual .357 .44 revolvers as long as they has a 4 in min barrel.
I just bought two new camo jackets yesterday with my christmas gift cards. We wear them the same reason someone will wear a $90 polo with an alligator on it. Because we want show our interest.
They used state money to upgrade it didn't they? Then they got greedy and thought they could make some money. They wanted to charge for a babysitter instead of letting us police ourselves.