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Machine Guns
GUN CLASS #4 – Machine Guns Weapon Magazine Fire Recoil ROF Range Reloads Reload Ammo Origin Notes capacity Modes Time Morita 99 FA,SA 2 400 Long 6 10 N/A N/A The Morita is the standard issue gaming gun representing a typical light machine gun from Battlefield Sports. The Morita has been in continuous manufacture since 2002. FN Minimi / M249 200 FA 2 M Long 7 6 5.56x45mm Belgium The Minimi light machine gun features a NATO 200 shot belt, fires fully automatic only, has long range, has 7 spare belts of 5.56mm NATO ammunition, and takes 6 seconds reload. The Minimi light machine gun was developed by FN Herstal. Mass production began in 1982 in Belgium. About the same time it was adopted by the US Armed forces as the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The Minimi is used by many western allied countries. The longer reload time reflects time it takes to let the barrel cool down and then change. M60 GPMG 100 FA,SA 2 550 Long 7 8 7.62x51mm USA The M60 general purpose machine gun NATO features a 100 shot belt, fires both fully automatic and semiautomatic, has long range, has 7 spare belts of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and takes 8 seconds to reload. The M60 machine gun was designed in the late 1940's based on the German MG42. The M60 was adopted by the US military in 1950. .The longer reload time reflects the time it takes to let barrel cool down and the awkward barrel change as well as the general poor reliability of the M60. -
For Hard Chrome Plating (FNH1) 52 4.4
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES & SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Public version Legal name of Applicant(s): FN Herstal Manroy Submitted by: FN Herstal Substance: Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) Use title: Use-1 Industrial use of chromium trioxide in the hard chromium coating of military small- and medium-caliber firearms barrel bores and auxiliary parts subject to thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, in order to provide hardness, heat resistance and thermal barrier properties, as well as corrosion resistance, adhesion and low friction properties. Use number: 1 Analysis of Alternatives – Socio-Economic Analysis CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 6 1. SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... 7 2. AIMS AND SCOPE OF THE ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... 9 2.1. Applicants ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.1. FN Herstal ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.2. Manroy ............................................................................................................................................................ -
Behind a Veil of Secrecy:Military Small Arms and Light Weapons
16 Behind a Veil of Secrecy: Military Small Arms and Light Weapons Production in Western Europe By Reinhilde Weidacher An Occasional Paper of the Small Arms Survey Copyright The Small Arms Survey Published in Switzerland by the Small Arms Survey The Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Grad © Small Arms Survey, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva 2005 uate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It is also linked to the Graduate Institute’s Programme for Strategic and International Security First published in November 2005 Studies. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in Established in 1999, the project is supported by the Swiss Federal Depart a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the ment of Foreign Affairs, and by contributions from the Governments of Australia, prior permission in writing of the Small Arms Survey, or as expressly permit Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, ted by law, or under terms agreed with the appropriate reprographics rights Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. It collaborates with research insti organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above tutes and nongovernmental organizations in many countries including Brazil, should be sent to the Publications Manager, Small Arms Survey, at the address Canada, Georgia, Germany, India, Israel, Jordan, Norway, the Russian Federation, below. South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Small Arms Survey The Small Arms Survey occasional paper series presents new and substan Graduate Institute of International Studies tial research findings by project staff and commissioned researchers on data, 47 Avenue Blanc, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland methodological, and conceptual issues related to small arms, or detailed Copyedited by Alex Potter country and regional case studies. -
Dominican Republic Country Report
SALW Guide Global distribution and visual identification Dominican Republic Country report https://salw-guide.bicc.de Weapons Distribution SALW Guide Weapons Distribution The following list shows the weapons which can be found in Dominican Republic and whether there is data on who holds these weapons: AR 15 (M16/M4) U HK MP5 G Browning M 2 G M1919 Browning G Colt M1911 U M203 grenade launcher G FN FAL G M60 G FN Herstal FN MAG G M79 G FN High Power U Mossberg 500 U FN MINIMI G MP UZI G FN P90 G Sterling MP L2A3 G HK G3 G Thompson M1928 G Explanation of symbols Country of origin Licensed production Production without a licence G Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. N Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. U Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it. Note: This application is a living, non-comprehensive database, relying to a great extent on active contributions (provision and/or validation of data and information) by either SALW experts from the military and international renowned think tanks or by national and regional focal points of small arms control entities. -
Simunitions Pricing
2-U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRP Effective April 1st, 2021 (Supersede previous version) ALTHOUGH BEST EFFORTS ARE MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THIS PRICE LIST, GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS-CANADA INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERRORS CONTAINED GENERAL PURCHASING INFORMATION WITHIN. GENERAL PURCHASING INFORMATION ITAR: Certain products in this price list are subject to United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Products controlled by ITAR regulations are denoted by one asterisk (*). GAC: Certain products in this price list are subject to Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Products controlled by GAC Export Controls are denoted by two asterisks (**). ITAR and GAC: Certain products in this price list are subject to both, United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and, Global Affairs Canada (GAC). They are denoted by three asterisks (***). Pricing : Prices are expressed in U.S. Dollars and subject to change without notice. Pricing is only for commercial standard packaging. Excise Tax : In the U.S.A. Simunition products are imported by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Simunition® Operations. An 11 % Federal excise tax will be added, if applicable. Special Labelling Fees : Charges related to special labelling will be of $5.00 per unit label. Terms : Payments are as specified on all invoices, except where otherwise provided in contracts or other special terms. Title of the goods remain in possession of the seller until full payment is received from the customer. Payments for invoices received after the net terms will accrue an interest penalty of 1.5 % per month (18 % annual). If a customer fails to honor his terms, full payment of all receivables will become due. -
Small Arms for Urban Combat
Small Arms for Urban Combat This page intentionally left blank Small Arms for Urban Combat A Review of Modern Handguns, Submachine Guns, Personal Defense Weapons, Carbines, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Anti-Materiel Rifles, Machine Guns, Combat Shotguns, Grenade Launchers and Other Weapons Systems RUSSELL C. TILSTRA McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and London LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGUING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Tilstra, Russell C., ¡968– Small arms for urban combat : a review of modern handguns, submachine guns, personal defense weapons, carbines, assault rifles, sniper rifles, anti-materiel rifles, machine guns, combat shotguns, grenade launchers and other weapons systems / Russell C. Tilstra. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-7864-6523-1 softcover : acid free paper 1. Firearms. 2. Urban warfare—Equipment and supplies. I. Title. UD380.T55 2012 623.4'4—dc23 2011046889 BRITISH LIBRARY CATALOGUING DATA ARE AVAILABLE © 2012 Russell C. Tilstra. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Front cover design by David K. Landis (Shake It Loose Graphics) Manufactured in the United States of America McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Box 611, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640 www.mcfarlandpub.com To my wife and children for their love and support. Thanks for putting up with me. This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations . viii Preface . 1 Introduction . 3 1. Handguns . 9 2. Submachine Guns . 33 3. -
United Arab Emirates Country Report
SALW Guide Global distribution and visual identification United Arab Emirates Country report https://salw-guide.bicc.de Weapons Distribution SALW Guide Weapons Distribution The following list shows the weapons which can be found in United Arab Emirates and whether there is data on who holds these weapons: AK-47 / AKM G Glock 17 G AK-74 U HK 23 G AR 15 (M16/M4) G HK G3 G Browning M 2 G HK MP5 G Carl Gustav recoilless rifle G IGLA (SA-16 / SA-18) G Daewoo K11 G Lee-Enfield SMLE U FAMAS F1 G M203 grenade launcher G FN FAL G MBDA MILAN G FN Herstal FN MAG G Pindad SS G FN High Power U Sterling MP L2A3 U FN MINIMI G Explanation of symbols Country of origin Licensed production Production without a licence G Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. N Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. U Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it. -
Equation Staggering Too Much 2 Interview with New Czech CHOD, LTG Petr Pavel
11/2012/2012 REVIEW NNewew CChiefhief ooff GGeneraleneral SStafftaff CCzechzech AArmedrmed FForcesorces LLieutenant-Generalieutenant-General PPetretr PPavel:avel: EEquationquation SStaggeringtaggering ttoooo mmuchuch 1 Contents An equation staggering too much 2 Interview with new Czech CHOD, LTG Petr Pavel Never step into the same river twice 6 Medics were the fi rst 12 Interactivities green-lit 14 Facing new challenges 17 Czech aid for Afghans 20 Four Czech years in Kabul 22 Cadets attained the jaguar 24 Managing oneself 27 A unique helicoper project 30 Minimi machinegun 32 LLieutenant-Generalieutenant-General PPetretr PPavelavel A school with no teachers 35 Czech MTA Hradiště turning into Logar 38 newly appointed the Chief of General Staff ”Hit!“ 40 Unique institute with mission out of the ordinary 43 of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic Solving the puzzle of death 46 On Friday June 29, 2012, the President of your side,“ general In tune for missions in Afghanistan 48 the Czech Republic Václav Klaus appointed the Picek said to the Pre- new Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces sident. The period of In the kingdoms of the mythic Scheherazadea 52 of the Czech Republic. Replacing General Vlas- time when he served timil Picek, Lieutenant-General Petr Pavel took as the Chief of the Firing at the Artic Circle 54 over as the new CHOD at July 1, 2012. Military Offi ce of the The Czech contribution to NAEW&C 58 The President congratulated both Generals, President gave him an and thanked General Picek for his achievements extensive experience The Balkan crucible 60 in the highest military post. -
A Long-Term Partner for Defence and Security Forces in the UK
A long-term partner for defence and security forces in the UK n 1 July 2014 FN Herstal – the Belgium-based weapon and weapon system specialist – acquired Manroy Engineering in the UK. Since then the company has invested heavily in its new acquisition to O modernise and expand production facilities, as well as to align its products with those of the wider FN Herstal business. To underline its integration into the group the business was renamed as FNH UK in September 2017. “Since the acquisition of our business in 2014 the UK business has gone from strength to strength, and is now able to offer the group’s wide range of defence and security products to the UK market,” reports Glyn Bottomley, CEO of FNH UK. “This is an exciting period for our business and we are also planning for further expansion and continued investment to our business to meet our future strategic plans.” Manroy was originally formed in 1975 as a supplier of weapons and weapon parts to FNH UK’S MISSION FN FCU Mk3 fire control system for 40mm the UK Ministry of Defence, and that business Since its integration with FN Herstal, FNH UK grenade launcher, mounted on FN SCAR-L STD continues. “Our sustained support will has become part of a growing international assault rifle (5.56x45mm NATO cal) remain unchanged,” asserts Bottomley. group with a core mission of the design, “Since its acquisition Manroy, now FNH UK, development and manufacture of has undergone a huge level of transformation innovative solutions based on small-calibre training and sighting systems through the in the areas of manufacturing and capacity, firearms and their ammunition for the FN e-novation range. -
7.62 MM F4 BALL AMMUNITION Consistent Performance in Varying Temperature Conditions
IN THE BATTLE SINCE 1888 7.62 MM F4 BALL AMMUNITION Consistent performance in varying temperature conditions CHARACTERISTICS Length of complete round 71.1 mm (max) Cartridge mass 24.3 g (nominal) Propellant Single base propellant Primer Lead Styphnate base, boxer type Full Metal Jacket (Gilding metal Projectile and lead core construction) Projectile mass 9.4 g (nominal) www.australian-munitions.com.au 7.62 MM F4 BALL AMMUNITION Consistent performance in varying temperature conditions IN THE BATTLE SINCE 1888 Australian Munitions’ 7.62 mm F4 ball ammunition is designed for superior performance with 7.62 mm calibre weapons and is equivalent to the US M80 style cartridge. The projectile of the cartridge consists of an alloyed lead/antimony core encased in a full gilding metal jacket. Australian Munitions’ 7.62 mm F4 ball ammunition is manufactured at our Benalla munitions facility and its performance is optimised for use with: • GPMG MAG 58 - 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun • FN Minimi LMG - 7.62 mm light machine gun. SPECIAL FEATURES Australian Munitions’ 7.62 mm F4 ball ammunition employs a specially designed single base propellant. The propellant is primarily nitrocellulose with added Australian Munitions’ 7.62 mm F4 ball ammunition stabiliser and ballistic moderants. can be supplied in the following standard The propellant has extremely clean burning packaging configurations: characteristics and is an excellent replacement • M19A1 containing 200 cartridges; for those propellants that exhibit weapon fouling. 7.62 mm ball, F4 linked The propellant maintains excellent repeatability over a working temperature range. • M19A1 containing 200 cartridges; 7.62 mm ball, F4/1 tracer F62 FUNCTION mixed link. -
Latvia Country Report
SALW Guide Global distribution and visual identification Latvia Country report https://salw-guide.bicc.de Weapons Distribution SALW Guide Weapons Distribution The following list shows the weapons which can be found in Latvia and whether there is data on who holds these weapons: AGS-17 G HK G3 G AK-74 G HK G36 G Browning M 2 G Makarov PM U Carl Gustav recoilless rifle G PK G FIM-92 Stinger U RPG 7 G FN Herstal FN MAG G RPK G FN MINIMI G Saab AT4 G Glock 17 G Explanation of symbols Country of origin Licensed production Production without a licence G Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. N Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. U Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it. Note: This application is a living, non-comprehensive database, relying to a great extent on active contributions (provision and/or validation of data and information) by either SALW experts from the military and international renowned think tanks or by national and regional focal points of small arms control entities. -
Weapons Table the Game System
Call of Cthulhu base chance, damage base attacks bullets HPs era common or starting skill done range per round in gun resistance $ cost mal in era HAND—TO—HAND WEAPONS Fencing Foil*, sharpened 20 1D6+1+db touch 1 — 10 4/6/70 — all Sword Cane* 20Weapons 1D6+db touch Table 1 — 10 10/25/100 — all Rapier / Heavy Epee* 10 1D6+1+db touch 1 — 15 6/20/150 — all Cavalier Sabre 15 1D8+1+db touch 1 — 20 15/30/75 — all Cavalry Lance* 10 1D8+1+1D6** touch 1 — 15 15/25/150 — all Wood Axe 20 1D8+2+db touch 1 — 15 3/5/10 — all Hatchet / Sickle 20 1D6+1+db touch 1 — 12 2/3/9 — all Fighting Knife* (dirk, etc.) 25 1D4+2+db touch 1 — 15 1/2/15 — all Butcher Knife* 25 1D6+db touch 1 — 12 1/2/7 — all Small Knife* (switchblade, etc.) 25 1D4+db touch 1 — 9 .50/2/6 — all Blackjack (cosh, life-preserver) 40 1D8+db touch 1 — 4 .60/2/15 — all Large Club / Cricket Bat / Poker 25 1D8+db touch 1 — 20 1/3/35 — all Small Club / Nightstick 25 1D6+db touch 1 — 15 1/3/35 — all Garrote 15 strangle*** touch 1 — 1 .20/.50/3 — all Bullwhip 05 1D3 or grapple 10 feet 1 — 4 2/5/50 — 1890s, 1920s War Boomerang Throw % 1D8 see Throw rule 1/2 — 8 1/2/40 — rare Thrown Rock Throw % 1D4 see Throw rule 1 — — — — all Thrown Spear Throw % 1D8+1 see Throw rule 1/2 — 15 1/1/25 — rare Quoit 25 1D6+1+1/2 db Throw% 1 — 15 .05 — all Burning Torch 10+cloth.