yeah, THAT Russia
lol
Nice…
What kind of holster for a Makarov?
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/russia-legalises-guns-self-defence-murder-rates-among-highest-world-1475681
more details here, and comments on relaxation of regulations on foreigners.
Meanwhile… in NJ, I still can’t. Might as well move back…
Lol. You know when I saw the article I thought the same thing. Second thought was that now the rallying cry is going to be that you are a commie if you carry a gun. Can’t ****ing win.
Protecting themselves for when the 'mericans invade.
Hmmmm…now I’m truly convinced Putin isn’t playing with a full deck and is out of touch with reality.
Arming “his people” to shoot back at corrupt cops - they might just not stop there. This could be REALLY interesting!
That’s an interesting mentality.
Politicians in Russia saying - let’s make guns more accessible to the population so you can more successfully kill corrupt police officers.
Politicians in the USA saying - let’s take guns away from the population because we have police officers here to protect you.
Sort of puts places like DC and NJ in perspective.
I do like Vladimir’s takeaway line: "As if to underscore his belief in the virtues of being armed, Putin, echoing Al Capone, this week told a meeting of the Russia United People’s Front: “You can get a lot more done with politeness and a weapon than with politeness alone.”
Too bad he is applying it to the Ukraine instead of ISIS.
I’m not seeing a downside to this for the average Russian comrade.
Dude, I actually thought about you when I read about that story.
I believe it was Machiavelli who said that any government - whether dictatorial or republican - need not fear their people, so long as they trust and allow their people the possession of arms.
So what are these doohickeys specifically? Taken from 30cal’s link FYI.
Yeah, but he’s a dead white guy and therefore has no credibility.
Twilight Zone, we’re losing rights here and the former USSR citizens are gaining rights…