That doesn't surprise me. Those crazy-ass Russians, they think of everything, christ.
Not sure what the U.S. astronauts might be or have been carrying, if anything. If they are or were, they're not saying much about it.
But remember these guys also developed an underwater carbine for use by underwater Spetsnaz demolition teams. I believe it fired specialized flechette ammunition. Not sure if it was on your site or not, I'd have to look.
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