Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday expressed strong opposition to proposals of firearms free sales in Russia.

"Free sales of firearms are totally unacceptable here in the way they exist in the United States," Medvedev was quoted by the Itar-Tass news agency as saying.

Based on many reasons, including cultural specificity, the prime minister said he was strongly opposed to expanding the space for the proliferation of firearms.

Meanwhile, he admitted that the right of hunting lovers should also be taken account of in the course of discussing restraints on the sales of firearms.

Earlier, Medvedev spoke out against relaxing gun laws in the wake of a U.S. school shooting that claimed 26 lives.

"A horrifying tragedy. Incredible grief," he said in a comment on his Facebook page. "I completely agree with those who oppose the free circulation of guns. That's my position as a matter of principle."

According to statistics, in Russia, some 4 million people legally own firearms, the use of which is limited to hunting and self-defense on private property.