Not true. I've seen people openly carrying AK's. In some places the local rulers (mafia) run toll gates on the raodways. They let the military convoys through, of course, since a SAW or .50 cal trump an AK any day of the week. Got to admit I get a little puckered when I see guys walking on the road w/ AK's as I drive by. Bottom line is that Browne has sunk below pathetic in his need for some sort of attention.