“When a young man, I read somewhere the following: God the Almighty said, 'All that is too complex is unnecessary, and it is simple that is needed.' So this has been my lifetime motto – I have been creating weapons to defend the borders of my fatherland, to be simple and reliable.” MenHas BeensSaidYoungSimpleNeededCreatingWeaponsLifetimeComplexesFollowingBordersYoung ManAlmightyUnnecessaryMottoFatherlandAk 47Following God Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“It is painful for me to see when criminal elements of all kinds fire from my weapon.” KindFireElementsWeaponsPainfulCriminalsAll KindsAk 47 Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“I've always wanted to improve and expand on the good name of my weapon by doing good things.” WantedNamesWeaponsGood ThingsDoing Good Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“I created a weapon to defend the borders of my motherland. It's not my fault that it's being used where it shouldn't be. The politicians are more to blame for this.” UsedPoliticianWeaponsBlameFaultsBordersMotherlandAk 47 Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“You see, with [designing]weapons, it is like a woman who bears children. For months she carries her baby and thinks about it. A designer does much the same thing with a prototype. I felt like a mother - always proud. It is a special feeling, as if you were awarded with a special award. I shot with it a lot. I still do now. That is why I am hard of hearing.” IfsThinkingChildrenDoeStillsHardFeelingsMotherFeltSpecialDesignBabyMonthsBearsProudWeaponsShotsHearingDesignerCarrieAwardsPrototypeLike A Mother Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
