The BATFE sure doesn’t care about ballistics and Obama sure doesn’t care about the Second Amendment.
According to John Lott, the 5.45×39 is slightly narrower and a little longer than a .22 magnum. If you want to see the illogic of banning the importation of the 5.45×39 compare it to the .44 magnum or the 38 special.
In inches 5.45 is about .21 inches, so that is less than half the diameter of the .44 inches magnum shell. The 38 special is .359 inches in diameter.
The 39 millimeter length is 1.535 inches, while the .44 magnum is 1.61 inches (41 millimeters). The .38 special is also slightly longer than the 5.45×39 — it is 1.55 inches long.
