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http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
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We'll see how long that lasts. As long as ol' Pooty-Poot is large and in charge over there, you can never predict what Crazy Ivan is going to do.
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VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
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Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
Let us know how that works out for you. :biggrinjester:
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jmra wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
Let us know how that works out for you. :biggrinjester:
Oh, I will. It's a bit of a pinch right now, sorting through all the bull news reports when trying to find out how to go about this.
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Charlies.Contingency wrote:
jmra wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
Let us know how that works out for you. :biggrinjester:
Oh, I will. It's a bit of a pinch right now, sorting through all the bull news reports when trying to find out how to go about this.
Still no good, you can buy a gun in Russia, and you have 10 days now to export/leave with it. Nothing for carrying while in the country, darn. Oh well, way to go Ruskies, getting your rights back! I would like to see their murder rate drop massively, that would be a good proofing for us over here that guns in citizens hands really do prevent crime.
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Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
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anygunanywhere wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
Hahaha, no, I have no intention of going to prison, nor do I ever have any intention of going to Mexico. It would be nice though, I like Russia, but... <EDIT> It's not always the friendliest place to outsiders.
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Charlies.Contingency wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
Hahaha, no, I have no intention of going to prison, nor do I ever have any intention of going to Mexico. It would be nice though, I like Russia, but... <EDIT> It's not always the friendliest place to outsiders.
Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it. ;-)
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MeMelYup wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
Hahaha, no, I have no intention of going to prison, nor do I ever have any intention of going to Mexico. It would be nice though, I like Russia, but... <EDIT> It's not always the friendliest place to outsiders.
Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it. ;-)
:smilelol5: That would be a good way to start better relations! Why not try? What's the worst they can say, NO? I vote we increase interactions, as our two countrymen do not differ too much these days. Heck, it seems that Russia as a whole is more dedicated to faith then we! I can't remember seeing our president talk about God, let alone the Glory of our God, but Vladimir Putin does. Our Godlessness is what is bringing it down. We don't need just some God, we need The God, who is My God, and your God, whether you accept it or not.

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Charlies.Contingency wrote:
MeMelYup wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
Hahaha, no, I have no intention of going to prison, nor do I ever have any intention of going to Mexico. It would be nice though, I like Russia, but... <EDIT> It's not always the friendliest place to outsiders.
Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it. ;-)
:smilelol5: That would be a good way to start better relations! Why not try? What's the worst they can say, NO?

They wouldn't say "NO", they'd say "NYET!"
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sjfcontrol wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
MeMelYup wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:
VMI77 wrote:http://rt.com/news/206703-russia-guns-self-defense/
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.
I'm going to research this. Do you think that means that next time I visit Russia, I may be allowed to carry for defensive purposes?
When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?
Hahaha, no, I have no intention of going to prison, nor do I ever have any intention of going to Mexico. It would be nice though, I like Russia, but... <EDIT> It's not always the friendliest place to outsiders.
Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it. ;-)
:smilelol5: That would be a good way to start better relations! Why not try? What's the worst they can say, NO?



They wouldn't say "NO", they'd say "NYET!"
HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."

<EDIT> (NOTE: Sorry for no translation. "No, you say "HET" {NO}, not "NYET".
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Charlies.Contingency wrote:[<SNIP>
HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."

<EDIT> (NOTE: Sorry for no translation. "No, you say "HET" {NO}, not "NYET".
So if they say "not NYET" does that mean maybe someday? :leaving
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Dragonfighter wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:[<SNIP>
HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."

<EDIT> (NOTE: Sorry for no translation. "No, you say "HET" {NO}, not "NYET".
So if they say "not NYET" does that mean maybe someday? :leaving
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Dragonfighter wrote:
Charlies.Contingency wrote:[<SNIP>
HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."

<EDIT> (NOTE: Sorry for no translation. "No, you say "HET" {NO}, not "NYET".
So if they say "not NYET" does that mean maybe someday? :leaving
:lol: Well, actually... I mean, *ahem*, of course man! Keep your head up man, she'll come around! :biggrinjester:
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