Some Russian-made Kalachnikov AK130 rifles arriving in Venezuela will be apportioned among 15,000 youngsters members of pro-government Francisco de Miranda front, President Hugo Chávez announced Thursday night, as quoted by AFP.

"We are distributing the first lot of these rifles among combat units, particularly the Army and the Navy, in addition to the National Guard and some units of the air forces. But as soon as we finish, the first Kalachnikov rifles that arrive subsequently will go to Francisco de Miranda front," the ruler said during the commemoration of the front third anniversary.

Chávez, who claims that Venezuela is heading for a new socialist model based on dramatic economic reforms, did not clarify when or how many weapons will be delivered to the front, Reuters reported.

The announcement runs counter to other plans formerly announced to try to disarm civilians and minimize thousand deaths due to crime.