And one of former President Medvedev.

 

 

 

Well tyrants always love to pose with weapons most others can't own in their countries.

Well tyrants always love to pose with weapons most others can't own in their countries.

 

Vlad. lol....true but not quite.

 

You can easily get a long gun in Russia. Hand guns are a no go, unless they are kept in a club... so in any case, easier than in the rest of europe.

 

They are actively looking at loosening the restrictions on gun ownership in Russia.

 

I was just there a few months ago, and could of set up my inlaws with a nice SVD and Saiga 12.

So are you saying he's not a giant douchy tyrant who loves to pose for the camera so he can beat off to himself on TV later?

 

(note: the fact there are many other such "leaders" doesn't diminish from his douchiness)

And lets not forget putin harpooning, riding harleys, lets face it, the democrats are riding a rainbow of emasculation.

And lets not forget putin harpooning, riding harleys, lets face it, the democrats are riding a rainbow of emasculation.

 

If we're down to admiring Putin, we're f**ked....

Vlad... He is an extremely strong leader, but far better than what they had before, and overall, has made extremely positive changes in Russia economically. Is he tyrannical in some other ways? Sure... but at the same time, lets not forget that a short 20 years ago, Russia was a socialist state. It will take some time for things to clear up.

 

In any case, I cannot say with the ways things are heading here... that I am not considering expanding to Russia as things are more certain there than they are here.

 

That is a topic for another discussion... the mere point of this thread was to poke fun of Obama and his "shooting" photos. =)

Putin has a more badass appeal then obama in the gun area simply because he believes in guns for whatever his reasons, at heart obama doesnt care for guns but he knows there are alot of gun owners in this country so he has to appeal to us. So his advisers tell him to go hold a gun every once and a while try to look well rounded for the american people.

 

Putin is a dangerous man, not to say he hasn't helped his country but to be at the top in a place like that, you rule more with fear then love.

Maks,

 

What's the handgun in the last photo??

Vlad. lol....true but not quite.

 

You can easily get a long gun in Russia. Hand guns are a no go, unless they are kept in a club... so in any case, easier than in the rest of europe.

 

They are actively looking at loosening the restrictions on gun ownership in Russia.

 

I was just there a few months ago, and could of set up my inlaws with a nice SVD and Saiga 12.

 

What kind of long guns are available there? Can you get full autos?

simply because he believes in guns for whatever his reasons,

 

That might be because he spent most of his youth being a rising star in the KGB during the last stages of the cold war? You don't have to admire the guy but you kinda have to respect him, he seems a lot more competent in manipulating the world then our leadership.

Probably because Putin has actually shot people?

Maks,

 

What's the handgun in the last photo??

 

PP-2000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PP-2000

looks right at home with a weapon in his hands....whereas Mr Obama is unconvincing...

Also keep in mind that Russia is a country that still has conscription, although they are moving to a "Kontractniki" force. It's reasonable to say that almost every man in Russia has served in the Army and fired a gun so there is no doubt in my mind that they are more comfortable handling weapons.

 

Anyone know what the Putz in Chief was shooting?

Looks like a Browning Citori.

Obama has to appeal to White Liberals, else he would never get elected. He still managed to pull some white Union votes this past election, and white liberal gun owners, as evidenced on this board. the picture of Obama firing a single shot from an O/U shotgun at some point last summer, is perhaps a lame attempt to shut up those gun owning voters of his that are now--also evidenced by this board----unhappy with the full on gun control stance of the Democrats nationally and in all the states. Lamesville. Putin has much better int'l tough guy cred. I dunno if he is good or bad for Russia, but I will guarantee he ain't afraid of Bary and will do whatever he wants for himself and Russia in the world. The Chinese will also. Just like the economic chickens are coming one to roost after the lies of the Dems and MSM are no longer sustainable, Barry's weakness in glbal affairs will be too.

FBHO!