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. In 2013, it was reported that the Russian organization, Right to Bear Arms, had only 1,000 members. It was founded by Maria Butina . . .
Now we learn that Russian law has been changed to allow the civil population to carry lethal weapons for self defense.
From rt.com:
Until now Russian gun enthusiasts were only permitted to carry firearms for hunting or target shooting after obtaining a license through the Interior Ministry. Russian gun licenses are to be renewed every five years, and applicants face strict background checks and are required to take gun safety courses.
The addendum to the law now lists self-defense as a legally acceptable reason for carrying a weapon.
It is not clear who exactly will be able to qualify to own pistols, for example. It’s not impossible to obtain a license to own a shotgun in Russia, but a person has to be a shotgun owner for several years before they may purchase a rifle.
