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... The earliest shotguns specifically designed for combat were the '''trench guns''' or '''trench shotguns''' issued in World War I. While limited in range, ...n 870]] pump-action combat shotgun used by the United States Air Force for air base/aircraft defense

...ain [[machine gun]]s, especially those firing from a closed bolt, that are air-cooled, and capable of sustained use. When the trigger is released, the wea ==Missiles and Air-Dropped Bombs==

...angerous and had a quick temper. He was known for his habit of wearing two guns and being equally accurate with either hand. He disappeared from the record ...d to wobble and he fell backward, accidentally firing both shells into the air. Stoudenmire quickly pulled out his pistols and fired at Johnson eight time

...n [[American]] importer, manufacturer and distributor of [[firearms]], air guns and various accessories, based in Rockledge, Florida. Founded in 1997, EAA ...AP in [[7.62x39mm]]. Also offered are an array of pistols, revolvers, air guns and accessories<ref>[http://www.eaacorp.com/EAACatalog.pdf EAA 2008 online

...eplace the bolt-action rifle, submachine gun, and light machine gun in the air assault role.<ref name="Senich"/> The proposed weapon would also simplify l ...o GL/C E-6 for additional testing. Almost identical to the LC-6/III, these guns differ from later models by using a smooth sheet metal buttstock and an exp

[[Image:Uruguayan FN FAL.JPEG|right|thumb|A Uruguayan tactical air controller visible here with an Argentinian FAL.]] ...s the field modification of L1A1 and L2A1 rifles by the Australian Special Air Service Regiment SASR for better handling. Nicknamed "The Bitch". These rif

...s an abbreviation for ''Mitrailleuse d`Appui Général''<ref>[http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg06-e.htm World Gun's FN MAG page.] Retrieved on November 21, 2 ...ight|A FN MAG mounted on a Eurocopter EC 725 Cougar MkII at the 2007 Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget airport.]]

...er prior to ignition, and the movement of the bolt and bolt carrier forces air through the chamber and barrel after each shot, ventilating the barrel and ...de ports as seen on the FNC, [[FN CAL|CAL]] and FAL rifles; new production guns have a shorter, cone-shaped slotted flash suppressor.

...ler2001">Miller, David (2001). ''The Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns''. London: Salamander Books Ltd.. ISBN 9781840652451.</ref> The P90's name ...mm]] cartridge. FN's goal was to replace the [[pistol]]-caliber submachine guns which were in use at the time by military and law enforcement personnel, as

...thin SOCOM (Army Special Operations Command, Navy Special Warfare Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, and Marine Corps Forces Special Operation

...ms]], requiring the services of more than one crewman, just like artillery guns. Generally, an automatic firearm designed for a single user is referred to For handguns and long guns, the [[projectile]] is a [[bullet]], or in historical [[cannons]], a [[cann

* Antique and Muzzle-loading black powder guns * Guns of historic interest whose ammunition is no longer available ('Section 7.1

...cticut National Guard had an interest in the company manufacturing Gatling guns, and took a personally-owned Gatling gun to Saskatchewan in 1885 for use ag ... 1972 pp.72</ref> When fighting troops of industrialized nations, Gatling guns could be targeted by artillery they could not reach and their crews could b

...gned for that role. In modern practice, they are air-cooled medium machine guns firing rifle cartridges such as the [[7.62x51mm NATO]]. They are generally ... used as a GPMG traces back to World War I, where aircooled medium machine guns were used in many different roles, typically with larger magazines on aircr

...pleted at 3:30 am, but the team was too exhausted to test it. The next day Air Marshal Curtis pushed the button and nothing happened, but Patterson quickl ...sted that they could solve their problems by firing models out of existing guns in order to gather real-world data. This was Bull's introduction to artille

...er.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-12-07-air-marshals_x.htm Air marshals thrust into spotlight in USA Today]</ref> ...liably cycle a [[semi-automatic pistol]]. Use of these cartridges in hand guns for defense/combat situations is controversial because some argue that a ha

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...led budgetary discussions. The new law, which would allow civilians to own guns, sparked heated scenes in the East Timorese parliament between the parliame ...oting for work purposes, D - long guns for hunting, E - sporting guns, F - guns collecting )

...automatic), [[air rifles]], [[paintball guns]], and [[airsoft|airsoft/soft air rifles]] (depending on State). * '''Category H''': [[handgun]]s including [[air pistol]]s, deactivated handguns and firearms not exceeding 65 cm in total l

...-kasiaseita.aspx]. Permits are not required for muzzle-loaded black powder guns made before 1890 as long as they are not used. War booty from World War 2 a ...them in public places is not permitted. A [[crossbow]] is paralleled to an air rifle in legal matters.