2007-04-17 13:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by Crazy Dean 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
SPC Matt
an AK-47 is not a single shot rifle
2007-04-17 14:01:15 · update #1
The Kalashnikov Rifle ( AK 47) is a machine gun. Not a semi -auto rifle. An AKS is a civilian version of the AK47 machine-gun. It is semi-auto. Under current Illinois law, rifles and shotguns can be owner by an18 year old. This has alot to do with farming and hunting heritage in Illinois whether a person agrees with the age issue or not. Handguns aren't typically used for hunting although that is changing some.
If you are aware of someone selling AK 47 machine guns, to anyone in Illinois without requisite tax stamps for machine guns, please call the Police ASAP irregardless of the age of the buyer.
2007-04-17 16:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the AK-47 is a single shot rifle.
You can't buy a real AK-47 without an extensive background check that equals out to be the same as a Top Secret Security clearance in the US Military.
2007-04-17 13:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Because normally people conceal pistols easier than an AK-47
2007-04-17 13:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because a real pistol is more expensive than the AK-47 and you need the extra three years to save up the money?
2007-04-17 13:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by Black Jacque Chirac 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pistol may be purchased at age 18 in Illinois with parental consent. Look up 'Illinois firearms laws" on Yahoo. NRA-ILA is a good source.
2007-04-17 14:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
much low-priced...you get junk! there are a number of AK pistols accessible...geared up from kits with many new areas right here interior america of a. those hand geared up weapons will run one thousand.00 or extra for a milled one. in case you pick a trash AK...you may get them for 500+....pistols in crap sort is slightly extra. Your crap AK will carry % up and rattle...set off slap..mags will not extra healthful.and so on...and so on... in case you pick a powerful one Arsenal would desire to be solid or have one hand geared up with all new areas.
2016-12-16 08:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long guns (rifles and shotguns) have less strict rules that pistols (which are more easily concealed) for reasons that should be all too obvious after yesterday. Had the guy been armed with a long gun, they would have seen him walking across campus after the first shooting.
2007-04-17 13:49:24 · answer #7 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are asking for a reason behind two different laws. That implies laws are passed for logical reasons. Many laws are passed simply so politicians can take credit for passing them. The less the voters know about the actual impact of the law the better.
2007-04-17 15:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pistol is considered concealable.
2007-04-17 13:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
handguns are 21 under federal law..rifles and shotguns are 18 under the same law...Illinois doesnt enter into it
2007-04-17 13:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋