Recent content by Anarchy16

Of course, going through this entire process is far from free. Ironically, in a country where healthcare is officially supposed to be free, getting the mandatory medical clearances for weapons is entirely out of pocket. To put these financial costs into perspective based on local purchasing...

To give you a clear picture of the bureaucratic gauntlet, here is the exact 10-step process required in Russia to purchase a high-power hunting air rifle from start to finish: 1. Get a Hunting Ticket (State License): First, you apply online, pass a remote exam covering state hunting regulations...

To give you a better visual context regarding the game we have here: I know that you don't have our specific Hazel Grouse (рябчик) in North America.While you have the Ruffed Grouse, which is quite large, our local Hazel Grouse is a very small bird from the grouse family. In terms of size, it is...

To answer your questions, Danmarc: yes, I used to use springers (like my tuned Hatsan Striker Edge) for pest control in the past. Springers are great for their independent, standalone nature, but when you decide to go 100% legal in Russia, you hit a massive roadblock.Due to international supply...

As a funny but very real loophole explanation of how our "grey zone" works:Manufacturers know these laws perfectly well. Because of this, almost the entire product line of brands like Hatsan—including their massive 9mm (.357) Big Bore models—is imported into Russia officially certified as...

Thank you for the warm welcome! Regarding your question, the airgun regulations in Russia are quite strict and are governed by two main federal laws: the Law on Weapons and the Law on Hunting. According to the Law on Weapons, airguns are strictly divided into three major categories based on...

Hello from Russia! 10 years of airgun hunting experience.Hi everyone!My name is Vitaly (username Anarchy16), and I’m glad to finally join the Hard Air Magazine community. I’ve been reading the forum for a while, and now it’s time to introduce myself.I’ve been deeply into airgun hunting for over...