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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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?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.
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Let us know how that works out for you.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.

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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.jmra wrote:Let us know how that works out for you.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.
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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.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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.jmra wrote:Let us know how that works out for you.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.
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When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.
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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.anygunanywhere wrote:When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.
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Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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.anygunanywhere wrote:When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.

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MeMelYup wrote:Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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.anygunanywhere wrote:When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.

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Charlies.Contingency wrote:MeMelYup wrote:Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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.anygunanywhere wrote:When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.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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HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."sjfcontrol wrote:Charlies.Contingency wrote:MeMelYup wrote:Our A.G. Needs to send them a letter of reciprocity and see if they will sign it.Charlies.Contingency wrote: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.anygunanywhere wrote:When I read this I was wondering if you ever thought which prison you would enjoy more, Russian or Mexican?Charlies.Contingency wrote: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?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.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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So if they say "not NYET" does that mean maybe someday?Charlies.Contingency wrote:[<SNIP>
HET, Bbl CKa3aTb "HET", HE "NYET."
<EDIT> (NOTE: Sorry for no translation. "No, you say "HET" {NO}, not "NYET".

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


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