A truck dealership in the US (where else?) has started giving away a free AK-47 machine gun with every purchase.

Max Motors in Kansas say anyone who buys a pick-up truck from them will get a free gun - like those favored by drug dealers and movie villains.

But buyers won't be able to drive off in their new vehicle toting their new $450 weapon, they will get a voucher which can be redeemed at a licensed gun store.

A spokesperson for Max Motors said: "In this community there is a tremendous crime problem. Last year we gave away a free handgun with every vehicle." Hmm, anyone else see a connection there.