As the economic crisis deepens and fears of crime spread, not only are more Russians buying guns of various kinds — including pistols and gas guns — but many of them are buying more than one, trends that are prompting some Duma deputies to consider repealing existing restrictions on the purchase of hunting rifles for self-defense. But as could be expected on the basis of the experience of other countries, many of these guns are not used for self-defense but rather... (GunPolicy.org)