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Russians Increase Purchases of Guns for Self-Defense
Georgian Daily ^ | July 20, 2009 | Paul Goble

Posted on 07/21/2009 3:46:15 PM PDT by Towed_Jumper

As the economic crisis deepens and fears of crime spread, not only are more Russians buying guns of various kinds – including pistols and gas guns -- but many of them are buying more than one, trends that are prompting some Duma deputies to consider repealing existing restrictions on the purchase of hunting rifles for self-defense.

(Excerpt) Read more at georgiandaily.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: guns; righttobeararms; russia
It appears us Americans aren't the only people in the world buying guns like crazy --and probably for the same reasons --fear of the rise in crime, out of control government or (in this case), not real stable government.
1 posted on 07/21/2009 3:46:15 PM PDT by Towed_Jumper
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To: Towed_Jumper

That’s fine with me as long as they leave me some 9mm 7.62x39x54 ammo.


2 posted on 07/21/2009 4:09:22 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953
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To: guitarplayer1953

Go to ammoman.com . 1000 rnds 7.62X .39 for $249.00. Free Shipping .


3 posted on 07/21/2009 4:35:18 PM PDT by Renegade (You go tell my buddies)
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To: guitarplayer1953

LOL, you beat me to it.


4 posted on 07/21/2009 4:38:52 PM PDT by garyhope
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To: Renegade

Not bad at all!


5 posted on 07/21/2009 4:44:59 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: garyhope
You shooting Nato rounds too?

1911 Super Star 9x23mm

Romack ak47 7.62x39

Romak Psl 7.62x54 sniper accurate up to 1300 meters.

6 posted on 07/21/2009 4:45:28 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953
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I guess the Ruskies shouldn't have sold everything off after the Berlin Wall came down.

I think Sportsman's Guide brought a big chunk of into the US back then.

7 posted on 07/21/2009 4:57:48 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (I spent all my money on women & booze, the other rest I just plain blew.)
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That's where I bought my sardine cans of 7.62x54 880 rounds for less than 200 bucks
8 posted on 07/21/2009 5:00:37 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953
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