The prices of handguns are also astronomical, right?Originally Posted by YVK
The prices of handguns are also astronomical, right?
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The last time I was there, from friends in the know, you could get a Makarov for about 15K R iirc the exchange rate worked out to about $400 US. At the time there were still a large number of people who were making about that much in monthly salary outside of Moscow and the large metropolitan areas. The average monthly salary in Russia is still about $500 USD.
I met some folks outside of Moscow who had some interesting toys. Two brothers, one of whom owned an oil & gas concern and the other a security firm, who among other things provided security for the oil & gas industry.
Last edited by Moz; 10-08-2015 at 01:00 PM.
That's how most people would get them, using connections to register firearms to organizations based on a need, real or perceived.
Lil, I don't remember. Not even sure if I saw a real pistol. The AK type rifles were OK, and imported US stuff like Rem LTR was at least double the price.
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Can you get that in a revolver?
Cody
That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state;
No mention as to whether or not those forearms are bear arms.Currently, Russians own 13 million forearms, in comparison with the 310 million owned in the US.
My understanding was that those with the financial means would set up corporations and the corporations would actually own the centerfire handguns etc. Similar to the use of trusts here in the US for NFA items.
They were allowed to carry a rubber bullet pistol recently, but it is a piece of crap, to say the least, and the "less lethal" advertising was a bit off. The one I saw shot through 3 2x4s leaving a decent wound. Russia has been going through a massive change in firearms interest over the last 15 years and the last 5 years most especially. Some incredible ranges have been built, and the people attending are starting to be more than just the well off.
...and to think today you just have fangs
Rob Engh
BC, Canada
Exactly what I was thinking! I have several friends from Russia and although it's still very much a developing nation it seems like they have some very grounded beliefs as opposed to the trend in the US.
Both links are from November of last year. Any word on how it's working out now?
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Close. Doesn't have to be a purpose-created corporation. Private people couldn't have a handgun but any judicial, or legal, entitie could. Those can range from shooting clubs to security companies to any legit businesses to mob fronts.
Their application has to be found meritorious by the officials.
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