They (congress) might be sneaky.
Instead of banning the military style semi-autos, they might first ban ammo imports (there goes your 7.62 X 39mm stuff) or ban mags over 5rds capacity. Thus making such weapons useless.
A better alternative for the years 2008-2012 might be a good bolt-action scout rifle and a 12g pump.
This is the 'Truck Gun' made by Sean's Tactical:
And you know the Classic Ithaca 37 made right in NY State.