I think I would too... if the MV is NR and the Macabee is NR there is literally NO reason this one would be any different.
Just playing devils advocate here but what if worst case scenario the RCMP for some stupid reason elects to deem this variant a prohibited item? They shouldn't but afterall we are speaking of the RCMP with a Libbberal government mandate to do everything in their power to screw over the gun owners in Canada.
You claim your worst case is being out $1000.00. But is it? What IF the RCMP then comes after everyone who has 1? The possibility exists although remotely.
What are chances charges would be laid? And on whom? The RCMP is NOT gun friendly by any means.
Could then ATRS be charged for selling prohibited items? I KNOW that would be VERY expensive to fight in court.
Given todays age of frivolous law suits how many that are now "willing to roll the dice" would later opt to sue ATRS in order to possibly get their money back or to possibly help offset their own legal costs. This is evidenced daily of lateby all of the 30 year old sexual misconduct cases springing up everyday.
Personally I think Rick is being smart and trying to cover everyones assets. Better to sit tight and await a classification and scrap the project if the RCMP decides to be dicks rather than to risk everything for short term gain.