The AK-47, also known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova, is one of the most widely used and recognized assault rifles in the world. Designed by Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov in 1947, the rifle became a symbol of both military power and conflict. The weapon's reliability, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness have contributed to its global spread, with estimates suggesting that millions of AK-47s have been produced and used in various conflicts across the globe.

Despite the weapon's widespread use, Kalashnikov expressed regret over its invention later in life. In interviews, he shared that while he did design the rifle, he did not intend for it to be used as a tool of destruction. He believed that the true responsibility lies not in the weapon itself but in the hands of those who choose to use it for harm. According to Kalashnikov, weapons, like any object, do not inherently take lives; rather, it is the mindset and intentions of individuals that lead to violence.

Kalashnikov's reflections on his creation raise important questions about the role of technology in warfare and violence. His regret highlights the complexity of human responsibility when it comes to the use of powerful tools. In the end, it serves as a reminder that while weapons are tools, the real dangers stem from the intentions and choices of those who wield them.

Gotta love a 30 round magazine of 7.62

It is probably one of the finest and most reliable rifles ever built. It is too bad it is a Soviet Block weapon used against the US.

Sure is too bad

what he said is so true

The US had 2 atomic warheads in WW2 and dropped them both on Japan. Now there are thousands of atomic warheads in the world. If atomic warheads were the problem like the left claims guns are the problem, the world would not exist for such stupidity to be spewed. The choice of use is up to humans to make, not the warhead or the gun.

That,,,and the 1911 .45 are probly the two finest weapons ever made.

Two geniuses right there. Never owned an ak or any of its variants but their ruggedness and dependability are legendary.

So the four horseman of death are the rifle, disease, the Bible, and the curan. Other than disease the other three have only killed mass numbers when used by nefarious hands. Actually disease is now being weaponized as well, by nefarious hands.

Osky

Yes!!!

Very interesting.
A similar story is related to Richard Gatling. It sickened him to see where his invention went.

Call me a cynic, but I find these tales of regret kind of hard to believe. Did these guys think weapons like that would be used just for shooting cans and bottles out behind the barn? They knew exactly what would happen.

I think Gatling actually believed that the technological leap of carnage produced by his weapon truly would shed a different light on warfare in general.
But then again, if there was money in it ? ? ? ......... well, MTnBW.

...and Nobel and Oppenheimer.

Who is on left ?

The AK 47 had a very dsitinctive sound when fired. You knew it was not friendly fire coming your way.

Bryce

Caption:
Eugene Stoner & Mikhail Kalishnakov- The designers of the M16 and AK-47 holding each others weapons.

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And, speaking of great inventors, J. Browning should not go unmentioned.
Brilliant work !

No, Who's on first! LOL
Don't forget John Browning!

Big bob made a funny again!!!!! Nice dude
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I knew the alien would save him.