Why is a semi auto AK-47 prohibited, yet other same caliber semi autos are not? I've seen rifles that look identical to an AK and perform the exact same way, yet they are considered non-restricted. Why are some firearms restricted or prohibited based on their look or "scaryness"? What fools came up with these laws? I'm very confused.
Because the laws were written by fearful, ignorant people who wanted to at least give the appearance of making Canada safer, while irritating the fewest voters possible.
