I've been getting bombarded with the news that Mikhail Kalashnikov died today. I'm not a bit torn. I will not curse him but I will not mourn him either.
I've served and have had relatives that have served this nation since WW2.
The weapon he designed was aimed squarely at me and mine.
I know he made a switch to free market capitalism and gained fame in the gun community but I don't forget that easily. Just like many ignore the fact that China is a communist nation that subjugates its people, yet have no problem in buying goods or trading with that country, many forget that Mikhail designed a weapon that directly affected them or their loved ones.
I won't forget that and neither should you.
