If every Ukrainan citizen owned an AR-15, would Russia have invaded?

[iceberg]

You make a compelling argument.

I changed my mind. Thanks so much.

wondering how you'd, handle that curve ball of intelligence

 

[Vastator]

PUtin is already targeting civilians---atleast with a weapon they would have a better chance.

Most of the civilian deaths I’ve heard reports of; are from artillery, or missile strikes. Not sure a rifle is much help against that.

 

[Mr Natural]

Pop guns vs missile launchers and tanks.

Who’s going to win?

 

[JWBooth]

Pop guns vs missile launchers and tanks.

Who’s going to win?

Worked for the Taliban and VC

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Would that be the “pocket AK47”?

No idea. All I know is the AK kicked ass when we used it as OP4 against special operations troops.

 

[JLW]

It wouldn't have mattered.

Iraq was one of the most highly armed nations in the world in 2003 and it did not stop Bush.

Iraqi public well-armed and wary

Iraqi civilians are dusting off their firearms, constructing oil-filled trenches and preparing for civil unrest.

www.csmonitor.com