And it wasn't even an AK-47. It was a Vepr Rifle. semi auto from the factory, a civilian firearm, never meant for military service. True it is based on the action developed for the AK-47. But it is a sporting rifle. That would be like calling a Ruger mini-14 a M1 Garand. Sure its a similar action, but its was never meant for military service.
I'm so sick and tired of these law makers and media who know nothing about guns telling me how guns need to be governed.