Simple questions for anyone involved. What guns, both rifles and pistols are currently used in the US Military (mainly the Army)? Is there a difference in what the US Army SF / Special Forces carry? What are the differences between the civilian and military versons of these weaponds if any? Thanks in advance
What gun do you get first when you get into the Army?
I was interested in getting one when I saw it on a TV program. I’m not from the USA so I want to know if it is available there. (The XM8 -sniper configuration in particular is what interests me) Any info on its price/ related websites will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hi. I’m interested in possibly pursuing a military career. I’m a talented athlete and I’m clever, but I have no experience with rifles. I’ve lived in "the city" all my life, and I haven’t ever owned any firearms – or even really ever known anyone in particular who owns firearms. Anyway, because of my physical nature and personal interests, I’d like to consider becoming involved in Special Operations. I know I’ve got what it takes in most areas, but I’m totally unsure when it comes to guns. Does it matter that I didn’t grow up on a farm somewhere with lots of shooting and hunting every weekend? Could I practice and work my way up to a high level without having to have grown up as "a shooter"?
SOF operators obviously must be skilled marksmen. I’ve heard they must be 90% accurate at 600m with assault rifles… Is this true? If so, how long would it take a talented athlete to master accurate shooting? Remember, I didn’t grow up in the boonies with a rifle stashed under every pillow.
Thanks in advance!
Also, if you feel particularly helpful, feel free to include any tips for a first-time shooter. What should I begin with? How far away? The basics. I’m brand new to shooting. Thanks.
Just as the title asks, how does a bolt action sniper rifle work? I am mostly focusing on how the trigger hits the bullet even with the cocking stuff in the way. If you could post a link to an article or video that explains it, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
And for anyone thinking it’s illegal to discuss it, it’s not. It is only illegal to actually make a gun without a license to produce and sell firearms.
Hey, i was just wondering if one would need a permit for a semi automatic "assault" rifle for hunting, or if only a clean criminal record is needed (18 years old too, of course). If you do need a permit, how much do they cost? I live in Wisconsin, and i’ve looked, but i can’t find the laws for here on the ‘net anywhere. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I was looking for a collectible (and shoot-able) genuine military issue 1911. I’m more familiar with military rifles and markings and do not know too much about the 1911.
Doing a search on gunsamerica.com, there were TONS of different 1911’s.
What do you look for for a military issue one? Makers? etc..
Not looking for anything prestine or rare. Just looking to own a little piece of military history. And what would a reasonable price for one be?
thanks in advance
I inherited 2 rifles (a single and double barrel) and a hand gun from my father, when he passed away.
The story about them, as I understand it, goes like this:
A friend of his, was diagnosed with Cancer and did not want the rifles around, so he gave them to my father to "hold onto" for him. When he died, my father tried to give the rifles back to his son, who did not want anything to do with them and said keep them. That was almost 2 years ago.
The only documentation I have is some papers from the military that discharges the two rifles to my dad’s friend, years and years ago.
Now, I’ve got them and will be moving from California to Pennsylvania in about two weeks. What should I do with the rifles? Can I sell them? Pawn them?
Now, there is also a handgun that was my father’s. I want to keep that, and take it with me. Is there anything I need to do ahead of time or do I just take it with me when I drive cross-country?
Thanks in advance for any advice!!
hi,
i’d like to get some SM scouts with sniper rifles. i’ve searched the rulebook and i can’t find anything on what "Str X" means.
thanks in advance
In Call of Duty 4, which assault rifle do you prefer using in multiplayer – the M4 or G36c? Could you also explain why you prefer one over the other? Does one have a greater range than the other? Does one have a greater impact than the other? Does one have a greater accuracy than the other? Does one have a greater rate of fire than the other? Thanks, in advance, for all of your answers.
If you were to be in one of the military’s branches and become a military police officer. For example a Air Force Security Forces officer that goes through training. When they get off are they allowed to carry a weapon off duty in society? Or is it just for Police Officers? I think that if you were to be in the military and you are a police officer you should have the same option to carry an off-duty weapon…
Thanks in advance!
I’ve played enough "Call of Duty" and "Medal of Honor" to familiarize myself with a few of the sniper rifles of World War II. But could any of those sniper rifles have been fitted with silencers back then?
I read that the Nazis had silencers for certain types of machine guns. But what about the sniper rifles?
Even if it wasn’t practical to use in combat situations, was it possible? Did silencers for sniper rifles exist in the 40s? Even if it were just for state-side civilian or police use?
Any details would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
What exactly is a "grease gun"? Was that something they would’ve had back in the 1940s?
Hello all! I was just wondering- is it possible for an approved citizen to own a military-grade assault rifle? Through license or permit? Could you buy a rifle directly from a manufacturing company, such as Colt or Heckler and Koch, with a permit or license? Thanks in advance!