Yeah point taken. I have a plan for avoiding issues with LE. I will be keeping the orange muzzle for one, since that is required by law. I will also have a backup weapon for areas where that could be a legitimate problem due to local laws. I have issues with the "real gun look" claim because the constitution here in the US says that I can legally own and carry a firearm, it's the 2nd Ammendment. Mine is modified enough and marked as required by law to indicate that it is in fact not "real steel," and... I am making no attempt to conceal it. Also, I see the guys in SG-1 and Atlantis costumes as well as GI Joe and other 20ish century costumes carrying their P90s, M16 types and other kit into cons without any difficulty. So, I'm not too worried about it. I do however have an extra Nerf Recon that, with a few mods, the Longshot barrel and the new Stock coming out with the rapid fire Nerf gun will provide me with a reasonable faxcimilie. My plan tho, is to stick with the modified M4 carbine, using all legally required markings. Thanks for the input guys, I really do appreciate it!