In an amendment to its tough gun control laws, the Russian government eases restrictions, allowing citizens to carry licensed weapons for the purposes of ‘self-defense.’
Until now Russian gun enthusiasts were only permitted to carry firearms for hunting or target shooting after obtaining a license through the Interior Ministry. Russian gun licenses are to be renewed every five years, and applicants face strict background checks and are required to take gun safety courses.
The addendum to the law now lists self-defense as a legally acceptable reason for carrying a weapon.
However, a 2011 Levada poll found that 81 percent of Russians opposed easing the existing gun regulations.
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Is this Putin throwing a middle finger at the UN arms treaty our emperor is all about?
ReplyDeleteOn another note, is there still that restriction on Russian arms and ammo import?
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Is this Putin throwing a middle finger at the UN arms treaty our emperor is all about?
DeleteGood possibility which I didn't think of.
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On another note, is there still that restriction on Russian arms and ammo import
I haven't heard anything to the contrary.
Talk about irony, here is Russia of all places now letting its' citizens purchase firearms for self defense, while at the same time, back in the FUSA, the same is being denied. In one sense Russia is a FREER place to live than in the UK, they are trying to ban knifes!
ReplyDeleteOh hell yes, I'd go to Russia without thinking, if the alternative was England.
DeleteYou can bet Putin has a trick up his sleeve. Money is one issue. But could be to get more people who like guns to come live in Russia so he can steal away those who would've defended the West otherwise.
ReplyDeletePoliticians always have their wet index finger in the air. :)
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