Obama Bans the Import of the Russian AK 47/74.

[Aurulie]

According to CNN, the U.S. has placed sanctions on Russia, banning the import of all new Russian AK 47/74s by executive order. The reason for the sanction, is Russia's alleged involvement in the downed Malaysian aircraft and their actions in Ukraine. TBH, I think no matter what Russia does in the future, the ban will never be lifted. Just look at China and the ban we placed on their rifles. Obama killed two birds with one stone on this.

[Alyakia]

can you post a link to the actual article please

[Yumyumsuppertime]

can you post a link to the actual article please

Here you go.

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/18/news/co ... lashnikov/

[Ammar]

That fourth option I need a little explaining. Does the Russian economy run on AKs?

[Aurulie]

That fourth option I need a little explaining. Does the Russian economy run on AKs?

No, but the money goes in thep ockets of the Russian elite.

[Scomagia]

That fourth option I need a little explaining. Does the Russian economy run on AKs?

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

[Aurulie]

That fourth option I need a little explaining. Does the Russian economy run on AKs?

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

Sanctions end up hurting the people who work for a living.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

Sanctions end up hurting the people who work for a living.

That's what they said about South Africa.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

Isn't this sort of already covered by FOPA? Civilians can't own automatic firearms built or imported after 1986 without a metric asston of paperwork.

EDIT:
Ohhh, I see, it's against the Kalashnikov company. That makes more sense. OP needs to clarify.

[McNernia]

I hope they can be made in America.

[Vamtrl]

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

Sanctions end up hurting the people who work for a living.

That's why they are effective, makes the other government pressured

[Filthy Ginger Bastards]

Oh, it's ON now.

[Aurulie]

Isn't this sort of already covered by FOPA? Civilians can't own automatic firearms built or imported after 1986 without a metric asston of paperwork.

They're importing semi automatics.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

Isn't this sort of already covered by FOPA? Civilians can't own automatic firearms built or imported after 1986 without a metric asston of paperwork.

They're importing semi automatics.

I edited my post when I realized what had been omitted. The sanctions are on the whole company, and KC produces a lot more than AK-47s and 74s.

[The New Sea Territory]

new Russian AK 47/74s by executive order

Russia does not make new AK-47s, and I am pretty sure the AK-74s are no longer manufactured.

It shows either Obama or you are ignorant of firearms.

[Occupied Deutschland]

I almost knew this was coming. Wish I'd been smart enough to gobble up something earlier, but unlike Spreewerke I never was too into the AK series. On the dim bright side at least the design is universal enough similar models can be gotten, even if they won't be Russian-correct models. Gun laws in general related to importation need a serious overhaul. *sigh*

Does lend some credence to the theory that the 7n6 ammo ban was more political than AP based.

[Aurulie]

I hope they can be made in America.

TBH, they're made in the U.S., Bulgaria, Romainia, Egypt and everwhere.

[The New Sea Territory]

I hope they can be made in America.

Lol no. Whatever the company changed it's name to this week is never going to be made anywhere outside Russia and it's buddies.

[Scomagia]

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

Sanctions end up hurting the people who work for a living.

They hurt the economy overall, which is the point.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

new Russian AK 47/74s by executive order

Russia does not make new AK-47s, and I am pretty sure the AK-74s are no longer manufactured.

It shows either Obama or you are ignorant of firearms.

Izmash still produces AK-74s and AKMs (AKA 'the thing everybody thinks of when they hear "AK-47")

[Emerald-Springs]

If he banned the import of Russian vodka, that might hurt a little more.

I'd also have to start drinking more Svedka.

[Aurulie]

new Russian AK 47/74s by executive order

Russia does not make new AK-47s, and I am pretty sure the AK-74s are no longer manufactured.

It shows either Obama or you are ignorant of firearms.

They do produce AK 74s the Russian military still uses it. Do you think they export the AK 12s to Americans in droves?

[Paganhome]

AKs and Vodka.

On topic, I support this and the other sanctions that have been laid down. In fact, I think we need to turn the pressure up.

Sanctions end up hurting the people who work for a living.

It does not take a very intelligent person to see that ANY sanctions against Russia are hurting the USA FAR more than they are Russia.

[Dixie]

I already got a few, so thanks Obama. I can resell several for much dosh.

Obama is serious best president, I don't get the hate.

[Randow]

Personally, I'm tired of this crap from Russia. i personally believe we should end this sanction crap and do something directly, what that is I'm not sure..