Kalashnikov, whose AK-4 7 assault rifle has armed Russian forces-out for 70 years and been the preferred weapon of insurgents across continents, has opened a store at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport selling souvenirs including plastic model firearms, the company said. ( Reuters)
Over the past two years a new generation of machine gun wielding lone wolf jihadis have sparked terror across Europes airports and train stations.
But AK-4 7 manufacturers have ignored this and decided to open a store in Moscow airport selling life-size imitation machine guns to passengers.
The opening arrives as airport security get stricter after ISIS terrorists use AK-4 7s and bombs during the course of its November Paris attacks and Brussels bombings.
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A salesperson demonstrates a model AK-4 7 assault rifle at the freshly opened Gunmaker Kalashnikov souvenir store in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport. ( Reuters)
The iconic weapon famed for its durability and reliability during the usually harsh war environment has armed Russian forces-out for 70 years.
The store opened at Moscows Sheremetyevo airport, Russias largest flight hub, which ensure more than 30 million people pass through it last year.
An airport official said the shop, offering novelties including pens, umbrellas, suitcases, hats, camouflage gear and I love AK T-shirts, would be situated in the rail-link segment of the airport complex.
The model guns automatic pistols and rifles are clearlyimitations and would pose no security problems, he added.
The AK-4 7, the first rifle the firm made, was introduced in 1948. It armed the Soviet Union and east Europe during the communist epoch and served largely pro-Soviet rebel forces across Africa and Asia.
Vladimir Dmitriev, head of the companys marketing, said: Kalashnikov is one of the more popular brands that come to mind for most people in the world when they hear about Russia. So, we are pleased to provide the opportunity for everyone to take away from Russia a souvenir with our company brand.
Many, however , noted the absurdity in selling imitation firearms in an airport. Reactions on Twitter differed between outrage and disbelief.
Selling assault rifles at an airport. What are potentially go wrong?
Kalashnikov store opens at #Moscow airport.https :// t.co/ FMpI3spCpr
— Ariana Gic (@ GicAriana) August 23, 2016
One person wrote, “Thank god for that! Kalashnikov have opened a shop at Moscow Airport. Because that's what the world requires right now.”
Another said, “There is now a Kalashnikov booth at the Moscow airport from where you can buy handgun replica. Peak Russia ight there.”
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