An AK-47 is a lousy gun to hunt with because of its accuracy with animals at a distance. You are not going to hit any animal far away. It is good against an animal that is charging at you and is up close to you. Canada has some restrictions on these weapons. In a war the AK-47 is a very sturdy weapon to have. You can cover it with mud. You can drop it in water or throw sand and dust on it and it will still fire. A Glock handgun has the same sturdiness. You can put it in a hole and cover it with sand for two years and it will still fire after those two years.