MFW Kalashnikov found a way around Obama's executive order

Lemy the Lizerd · January 23, 2015, 10:29:00 AM

http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2015/01/20/breaking-kalashnikov-usa-open-american-factory-2015/

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Kalashnikov enthusiasts, rejoice. The official importer of Russian-made AKs, RWC Group, announced at SHOT Show today that they would be opening an AK factory in the United States later this year.

The new US manufacturer is called Kalashnikov USA. Jim Kelly, production manager with Kalashnikov USA, said that at least three states are currently in the running for hosting the company’s production facilities.

Kelly said that after choosing a host state they hope to have production lines up and running shortly, and ideally the first Kalashnikov USA guns will be available in the second quarter of 2015.

According to Kelly, Kalashnikov USA plans to manufacture roughly “80 percent” of the firearms currently produced by the factory in Russia. That could include shotguns, conventional rifles, and even, according to AK Operators Union, a 9x19mm carbine.
A Saiga shotgun customized for 3-gunning on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth.

A Saiga shotgun customized for 3-gunning on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth.

A number of heavily customized Russian-made AKs were on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth, including several Saiga shotguns specifically designed for 3-gunning and modernized, tactical rifles. Kelly indicated that he was gauging reactions to the firearms at the booth for potential inclusion in future production runs.

The announcement of an American Kalashnikov factory comes as welcome news to Kalashnikov enthusiasts in the United States. Import of Russian-made AK rifles was cut off by President Barack Obama in 2014, part of sanctions introduced against Russian individuals and companies in the wake of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
A Russian-made rifle on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth.

A Russian-made rifle on display at the Kalashnikov USA booth.

True Russian-made AKs are considered by many to be the highest-quality Kalashnikovs available in the world. Obama’s import ban caused the prices of the Russian-made AKs that remain in the United States to increase significantly.

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Mr. Psychologist · January 23, 2015, 11:41:07 AM

To humour the thread <.<

Doesn't letting Kalashnikov sidestep the import ban set a poor precedent for economic sanctions?

Statefarm · January 23, 2015, 11:45:47 AM

More AKs for everyone!

PSU · January 23, 2015, 11:53:23 AM

Wish I coulda have went to shot show to see my boy Dave Canterbury

challengerX · January 23, 2015, 11:56:17 AM

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Lemy the Lizerd · January 23, 2015, 12:01:43 PM

Quote from: Mr Psychologist on January 23, 2015, 11:41:07 AM

To humour the thread <.<

Doesn't letting Kalashnikov sidestep the import ban set a poor precedent for economic sanctions?

I'm not exactly sure how involved Kalashnikov Concern really is. This may just be the importer doing their own thing with Kalash's blessing, or it could be done on Kalash machines and tooling. Only time will tell if these match Russian-made rifles for quality, but if they do that will be great.

Of course I'm not a believer in economic sanctions. I don't think the people should be punished for government actions.

This particular sanction didn't mean shit anyway. The US is not exactly Russia's biggest arms customer.

More Than Mortal · January 23, 2015, 12:01:46 PM

That's what Obama gets for being a fucking idiot.

Lemy the Lizerd · January 23, 2015, 12:03:32 PM

Quote from: challengerX on January 23, 2015, 11:56:17 AM

Too bad the AR-15 is better.

That really depends on what you're doing. They're different tools for different jobs.

I like to think of the AR as a scalpel and the AK as a knife.

challengerX · January 23, 2015, 12:08:03 PM

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Kinder Graham · January 23, 2015, 12:27:05 PM

LOL EXECUTIVE ORDER OVERRIDE BITCHES

Spoiler

Lemy the Lizerd · January 23, 2015, 12:28:34 PM

Quote from: challengerX on January 23, 2015, 12:08:03 PM

Quote from: Lemy the Lizerd on January 23, 2015, 12:03:32 PM
Quote from: challengerX on January 23, 2015, 11:56:17 AM
Too bad the AR-15 is better.
That really depends on what you're doing. They're different tools for different jobs.

I like to think of the AR as a scalpel and the AK as a knife.
Looks like somebody isn't a patriot.

>implying a gun designed in commiefornia and used in statist wars to kill brown people is patriotic

challengerX · January 23, 2015, 12:31:15 PM

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CND AAA Beef · January 24, 2015, 10:51:34 AM

YouTube

lol

Though I'd rather grab that new MSBS.

YouTube

Forgewolf · January 24, 2015, 11:01:10 AM

Quote from: Statefarm on January 23, 2015, 11:45:47 AM

More AKs for everyone!

Yes please! Every gun owner should have one!

Flee · January 24, 2015, 11:09:16 AM

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BrenMan 94 · January 24, 2015, 11:45:06 AM

Quote from: Mr Psychologist on January 23, 2015, 11:41:07 AM

Doesn't letting Kalashnikov sidestep the import ban set a poor precedent for economic sanctions?

Yes

CND AAA Beef · January 24, 2015, 12:03:16 PM

They probably would have set up a US subsidiary eventually. Isn't that what most companies do to bypass the US' import parts rules?

But given the geopolitical circumstances, this is rubbing salt in a wound.

Mattie G Indahouse · January 24, 2015, 02:16:13 PM

TheOneTrueDesticle · January 24, 2015, 11:52:19 PM

Россия стронк!

CND AAA Beef · January 25, 2015, 07:21:44 PM

Bit of an update I saw about this.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/01/22/firm-set-to-manufacture-russian-ak47-kalashnikov-rifles-in-us.html

Kalashnikov USA is NOT a subsidiary of Kalashnikov Concern. The US distributor of Kalashnikov rifles, RWC, has not been in contact with KC as per the sanctions, but evidently has the rights to the Kalashnikov name as well as manufacturing rights.

As long as they do not do business with KC, they can manufacture all the rifles they want Stateside.

Mattie G Indahouse · January 26, 2015, 05:12:04 AM

What's funny is that the 7.62x39 ammo is made in Russia and it can be bought at stores in the US.

DisturbedMind883 · January 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM

I still don't know why anyone needs a gun......

ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΤΗΣ · January 26, 2015, 08:59:53 AM

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ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΤΗΣ · January 26, 2015, 09:14:17 AM

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More Than Mortal · January 26, 2015, 09:45:34 AM

Quote from: DisturbedMind883 on January 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM

I still don't know why anyone needs a gun......

I still don't know why you need an account here. . .

Or a computer for that matter. So let's just take them away.

You see why this is a stupid way of thinking right?

DisturbedMind883 · January 26, 2015, 09:53:47 AM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on January 26, 2015, 09:45:34 AM

Quote from: DisturbedMind883 on January 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM
I still don't know why anyone needs a gun......
I still don't know why you need an account here. . .

Or a computer for that matter. So let's just take them away.

You see why this is a stupid way of thinking right?

a computer and a gun are two very different things.

remember different functions = different needs

DisturbedMind883 · January 26, 2015, 09:55:18 AM

Quote from: TrussingDoor on January 26, 2015, 09:14:17 AM

Quote from: DisturbedMind883 on January 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM
I still don't know why anyone needs a gun......
it's the bill of rights brah not the bill of needs

LOL

DisturbedMind883 · January 26, 2015, 09:55:44 AM

Quote from: challengerX on January 26, 2015, 09:01:33 AM

Quote from: DisturbedMind883 on January 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM
I still don't know why anyone needs a gun......
To kill another person. Pretty fucking self explanatory if you ask me.

we shouldn't kill other people..

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