No more AKs no more SAIGAs

Cpl Brett Wagner — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:27:49 -0400

Executive Order 13661, now prohibits Russian gun maker Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) from being imported into the United States. This measure to curb further Russian aggression.

This is obviously just a way to further gun control and try to make it look good. Does anyone believe that this order would be rescinded if Putin changes?

Obama Administration Bans Import Of Popular Russian Firearms

This week, theTreasury Departmentused authority delegated to it by the president, underExecutive Order 13661, to sanction Russian gun maker Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash). In the United

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 18 at 2014 6:35 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:35:42 -0400

Meh, there are enough manufacturers here in the US that they could easily make those style of weapons locally. The question is, will there be enough interest in a locally produced (thus more expensive) version to make it a viable business model. When he starts banning ALL firearms importations, I'll start to worry.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 18 at 2014 7:02 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:02:38 -0400

Yeah, that alone should be enough pressure to stop the Ukrainian crisis, not. This actually helps the cause as the black market on this stuff will multiply 2-fold. Another great announcement brought to you from our Whitehouse - the sweetest smelling political residence in the world!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2014 7:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:17:42 -0400

Cpl Brett Wagner There always seem to be an end game involved here. Sad but true.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Sep 17 at 2014 9:14 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:14:17 -0400

Concur with the unstated position that: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

I do not think this falls outside the just scope of powers of the federal government regulating international trade, it is possible it should be properly handled by congress vice the executive.

From a pragmatic aspect: of course it will not impact Russian foreign policy, and the point about black market sales is well made. Heck, the bulk of Russian money comes from gray and black market sales, I seriously doubt the American private market is even a drop in their bucket. As long as we don't need to mass-purchase Russian made arms, parts and ammunition to equip another military (as we did with the Afghans) I don't see this as having much foreign policy impact, which does pose an interesting question (that Cpl Wagner implicitly posed) what is the intended impact?