Without question the AK-47 was a remarkable invention, and not just because it works so well, or because it changed how wars are fought, or because it proved to be one of the most important products of the 20th century. — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
Certainly the automatic Kalashnikov's ease of use and durability make it desirable for all sorts of people up to no good. But rifles are… — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
Actually, in a lot of circumstances, the Kalashnikov is poorly used by people who are not especially good shots, or who are outright bad… — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
Everywhere I went on my job covering conflict, the Kalashnikov was the predominant arm. — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
The automatic Kalashnikov is a tool, an implement designed for ordinary men, without much training or undue complications, to kill other men, and to… — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
Without question the AK-47 was a remarkable invention, and not just because it works so well, or because it changed how wars are fought,… — C. J. Chivers Copy Share Image
