In 2014, Russia relaxed its gun laws by allowing hidden firearms for self-defense purposes,[3] simplifying regulations for foreigners who legally bring their firearms into Russia, and tightening regulations on firearms licensing, storage, and purchase of non-lethal firearms. [2] Automatic firearms in civilian possession are illegal in Russia. Gun laws in Russia are very strict. You can`t even buy or own a single trick for AK, and if you get caught with a single bullet on you, you have a lot of problems, right up to jail. The Kalashnikov has become the most widely used weapon in the world with about 100 million people in the 60 years since the AK-47 went into mass production, but only about half of them are real locally produced items. The Russian military put the AK-12 into service alongside its 7.62-×39-millimeter AK-15 counterpart in 2018. The revision unveiled at ARMY 2020 added minor improvements to the quality of life, including a redesigned polymer shaft and a new rear visor, but did not bring any significant design changes. The assault rifle meets NATO caliber standards: it is designed for 5.56 x 45 mm cartridges and features a Picatinny rail, a new foldable folding shaft to adjust the length, better visibility of the aperture and a quickly removable suppressor. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Gun manufacturer Kalashnikov is exhibiting its new AK-19 rifle for the first time outside Russia at an arms show in the United Arab Emirates.
In July, Treasury Department officials informed executives of RWC Group, a Pennsylvania importer, that the Office of Foreign Assets Control had added Kalashnikov Concern, the original manufacturer of the AK-47, to its sanctions list against Russia because of Moscow`s actions in Ukraine. A ministry spokeswoman said that “the measures taken against Kalashnikov are aimed at further exacerbating Russia`s economic problems and isolating those who contribute to Ukraine`s instability.” The head of the country`s state arms trade monopoly said Russia would defend the copyright of the Kalashnikov AK-47, which was made by manufacturers around the world without a license. “Russian originals are considered the best of the best,” he said. “You can use the analogy of wine. When you think of wine, what comes to mind? What comes to mind are French wines. It is the same situation. It`s the best because it`s the original. Whether it`s true or not doesn`t matter. Bunting agreed.
The sale of several hundred Russian-made AK-47s in just a few hours was impressive, but the weapons ban is catastrophic over time. The Soviet Union supplied China with weapons technology until the two communist giants became bitter rivals in the 1960s. Moscow and Beijing re-established relations in the early 1990s, and China once again became a leading customer for Russian weapons, buying billions of dollars worth of fighter jets, missiles, destroyers and submarines. At the international exhibition “Arms & Hunting-2017”, Kalashnikov Concern launched a new online store selling civilian weapons: a wide range of weapons, shotguns, pneumatic and empty weapons, etc. The weapon is based on the AK-12, which was ordered by the Russian military in 2018. The AK-19 is compact and suitable for concealed transport. When asked what the next Kalashnikov would look like, Tarasov said: “I will not reveal this, but I will give you a piece of advice: we love modern and even futuristic design, we opt for ergonomic solutions. Sounds terrifying? It`s.
Isaikin would not say how long it might take to negotiate such a deal with China, a major Kalashnikov manufacturer. At IDEX, Kalashnikov also presents a range of military and commercial firearms, speedboats and “shoot and forget” missiles, commercial drones, and bulletproof equipment and equipment for special forces. “We brought such a variety of products with us because we think EM is the right market for them and we see a lot of interest from delegations at IDEX,” Tarasov told Defense News. The AK-12 is a Russian assault rifle of 5.45 ×39 mm, designed and manufactured by the Kalashnikov Group (formerly Izhmash), making it the fifth generation of Kalashnikov rifles. Following the Kazan school shooting, various proposals for stricter gun control were made[6][7][8][9] and a bill previously drafted and presented in December 2020 is expected to be considered by the State Duma in May 2021. [6] [10] But China has reduced the purchase of Russian weapons in recent years and has begun producing unlicensed copies of some of them, including the Su-27 fighter jet, suggesting that Russia may struggle to defend its copyrights. Izhmash director Vladimir Grodetsky said the company had to face an uphill battle, losing about $400 million to $500 million a year to fake Kalashnikov manufacturers. “The big irony here is that the threat of regulation has the perverse effect of boosting sales, and not just a little bit,” said Philip Cook, a weapons researcher at Duke University and author of “The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know.” “The numbers are impressive. They have millions of additional sales. “With other federal structures, we are taking steps to create order,” Isaikin said. Gun control advocates argue that the buying frenzy is often fueled by the National Rifle Association. In a lengthy message to members following the Obama administration`s announcement, the NRA`s legislative organization said, “We naturally recognize the important role that the adoption of sanctions can play in advancing the legitimate interests of U.S.
foreign policy. In this case, however, the extent to which these actions are consistent with the stated domestic policy objectives of gun control advocates is more than a little disturbing. Let us think about the context in which weapons are introduced. Russians are the second largest consumers of alcohol in the world (first in Europe). According to the World Health Organization, risky alcohol consumption – defined as “the frequency and circumstances of alcohol consumption and the proportion of people who drink alcohol until intoxication” – is highest in the Russian Federation. Drinking in this country already often leads to suicide, accidents and fights. “Yes, Obama is the best gun seller in the world,” said Tyler Whidby, owner of TW Firearms in Leesburg, Virginia, which still has Russian-made AK-47s on its shelves. “Every two or four months, someone says something about gun control, and people turn around to get a gun.” Atlantic Firearms workers in Bishopville, a community in Worcester County on the East Coast, worked almost continuously, shipping hundreds of Russian-made AK-47s — an assault rifle loved by both consumers and despots — when buyers wiped out the stocks of gun dealers across the country.