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The United States of America is one of the most armed states in the world.

And in this case, we are talking not only about the well-equipped armed forces: for 315 million Americans, there are almost 270 million firearms.

Thus, in terms of their number and popularity, weapons are far ahead of even cars, because almost 90 out of a hundred people own them.

Initially, it should be noted that weapons have always been one of the most important elements of the American economy. This fact was once again confirmed at the beginning of this year, when it was determined that the government had allocated almost $50 million for the development of weapons.

While the sale of firearms is regulated in the United States, control varies in severity and is specific to each state. By and large, every American citizen who has reached the age of majority, has no criminal record, problems with the law and mental illness, can quite freely acquire a weapon.

There is also a so-called special category in the country, which includes automatic weapons. However, in order to purchase it, you must additionally obtain a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, pay a tax of $ 200 and be fingerprinted.

But there is one “but”: you can buy only those samples of automatic weapons that were produced before 1986. Pistols and revolvers are in the greatest demand among Americans. Almost 58 percent of the population owns this type of weapon.

At the same time, it is very difficult to name an obvious leader among short-barreled weapons, since several models are in great demand and popularity at once, including the Ruger LCP, Colt M1911, Glock and Smith & Wesson.

The most modern among these models is the Ruger LCP, a lightweight, super-compact nine-millimeter pistol, which appeared in mass production in 2008. This model has a number of advantages: polymers are used in its design, which significantly affects the weight (the gun weighs only 270 grams). The length of the model is only 13 centimeters.

Despite such a modest size, the gun is quite powerful due to the high muzzle velocity. In addition, it can easily be placed in a handbag or leg holster. The store is designed for 6 rounds. The Ruger LCP pistol surpasses even the famous Colt in popularity.

The Colt M1911 pistol was created in 1911 in America. Before its appearance in the country, self-loading pistols were already very popular, but they were not very powerful. The army continued to use revolvers, which did not differ in high rate of fire and accuracy of fire. Therefore, a competition was announced for the creation of a new self-loading pistol, in which two companies took part - Savage and Colt.

After lengthy testing, the American armed forces adopted a pistol designed by John Browning - Colt M1911. Starting in 1913, this model began to be supplied to the marines and the navy. Soon the design of the pistol became a classic and was used in many models.

By the way, Colt M1911 pistols were also used in Tsarist Russia, in the gendarme corps and the police. They entered the country through the UK, having the marking "English order" on the left side of the frame. Currently, Colt M1911 pistols are the standard weapon of the US military. In addition, they are still used by law enforcement agencies, in particular, the police and the FBI. The total number of produced pistols of this model is approximately 2.7 million barrels.

Glock pistols are recognized as one of the best in the world, which quickly gained popularity in the American market. In 1988, specifically for the civilian market, as well as for various kinds of special services, a compact version of the Glock 17 model, the Glock 19, was released, which gained no less popularity not only among the police, but also among the civilian population, who planned to use it for concealed carry and self-defense. or sports shooting.

This model differs from its predecessor by a shortened barrel, equal to 10 centimeters, and a handle that can accommodate a 15-round magazine. Despite its small size, the pistol has high combat and operational characteristics: firepower, reliability, ease of carrying, ease of use.

To date, the Glock 19 pistol is in service with the police, special forces and armies of many countries of the world, in particular, the Hong Kong police, the French gendarmerie rapid response team, and the Israeli general security service. However, this model has received the widest distribution in the civilian market, since this particular pistol is recognized by many experts as the best weapon for self-defense.

The oldest of all the most popular models of handguns is the Smith & Wesson revolver. Its production began in 1899. Despite this, it is produced in various modifications to this day. This revolver is one of the most numerous, and the number of released models is currently reaching almost 9 million samples.

The revolver itself is one of the most accurate and reliable in shooting. This model has always been in great demand in the civilian market and among sports shooters. The revolver has a classic design with a folding drum for six rounds, made of gun-grade steel with a burnished finish.

In 1941, the Smith-Weson Company began manufacturing revolvers for the police. This model was named "Military and Police Model". Such revolvers were supplied to the armed forces. When in 1957-1958 the company began to use numbers instead of verbal designations, this model was called the Smith & Wesson Model 10, which is still being produced today. For a long period of time, this model was in service with the American police.

Its further development was the appearance of models 14 and 15. Model 10 is most suitable for concealed carry, since it does not have a protruding rear sight. In the ranking of the most popular types of American short-barreled weapons, the Smith & Wesson revolver ranks second after the Colt 1911 pistol. hunting.

Shotguns have the greatest stopping power of all weapons available to the American population. Among such weapons, the Remington 870 smoothbore gun, which was introduced in 1950, is recognized as the undisputed leader. This is a pump-action shotgun that was originally produced as a general purpose hunting shotgun. This shotgun was produced and is still being produced in various modifications.

In the 1970s, the army modification of the gun was adopted by the American army. This model had a magazine for seven rounds, a handguard and a special protective matte finish. In addition, the shotgun is in great demand among the police. A model was developed for them that allows them to fire bullets and buckshot, as well as special ammunition, in particular, traumatic rubber bullets and gas grenades.

Depending on the caliber and model of the gun, the magazine capacity can be from three to eight rounds. Since its inception to the present day, Remington has sold more than ten million shotguns. In 2009, the Remington 870 pump shotgun was recognized as the most successful model in the history of the company.

For those who are fond of hunting, pump-action shotguns are not enough. They need high slaughter at a great distance. Thompson/Center Arms Encore 209x.50 Magnum shotguns are very popular among hunters. They are loaded from the breech. The barrel length is only 66 centimeters, while the muzzle velocity is 671 meters per second.

The advantage of this model is the ability to equip it with optical sighting devices, as well as a fairly high lethal range, which is 180 meters. But it should be noted that such a gun is quite expensive.

Very interesting is the fact that the most popular long gun in the United States last year, according to sales results, is the Mosin 1891/30 rifle. It appeared in 1891 in Russia. It was a three-line rifle, for which a 7.62 mm caliber cartridge was also developed.

In those years, three options were adopted for service, which, in other matters, differed little from each other: infantry, dragoon and Cossack. Serial production was started in 1893-1894 in Izhevsk and Tula. However, during the First World War, in view of the fact that the Russian industry could not cope with production, rifles had to be ordered in America.

After 1917, a large number of rifles remained in the United States. They were sold on the civilian market or used by the army to train soldiers in shooting. The American models differed from the Russian ones, except for the markings also in the material of the stock - instead of birch, a walnut stock was used. The Mosin rifle has been repeatedly upgraded. In addition, a model of a sniper rifle was created, which was used during the Second World War.

Despite the fact that this weapon model was far from ideal, it coped well with the functions assigned to it: it was very simple and accessible to use even by poorly trained soldiers, cheap to manufacture, distinguished by reliability and durability, and had good ballistic qualities. Its firing range is about two kilometers. Currently, despite the fact that the Mosin rifle was discontinued back in 1965, it is quite easy and simple to buy it on the Internet for a small amount.

In addition to pistols and rifles, semi-automatic rifles and carbines are also in great demand in America. Such a weapon is very ambiguous. By and large, it differs from automatic versions only in the volume of the magazine and the rate of fire.

In the mid-90s, some US states banned the sale of semi-automatic rifles equipped with magazines with more than 10 rounds. Despite this, with a strong desire, it is possible to purchase, and quite legally, a larger capacity magazine if it was produced before the ban was introduced.

Carbines and assault rifles have a long range and lethality, so they are better than other types of weapons for shooting ranges or for hunting, but not for self-defense, because they have a low stopping power.

AR-15

Among all the assault weapons on the American gun market, this is a self-loading rifle that has been in production since 1963. It goes on sale as a civilian weapon for self-defense. In addition, it is the standard weapon of the police departments. The rifle is developed by ArmaLite.

Initially, it was assumed that it would become a promising assault rifle for the American army. However, in 1959, due to financial difficulties, the company sold the right to the design to Colt. As a result, in the early 60s, the AR15 rifle entered service with the army under the name M16. Under the AR15 brand, a semi-automatic model is presented, which is produced for the civilian market.

Currently, several companies are involved in the production of the rifle at once, including ArmaLite, Bushmaster and Colt. The rifle is chambered for a standard 5.56 mm NATO cartridge, the effective range is about half a kilometer, and the muzzle velocity is 975 meters per second.

The second position in the popularity rating of semi-automatic assault weapons among the American population is occupied by all kinds of copies of the Kalashnikov assault rifle. Many countries are engaged in their production, in particular, Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, China, Poland, Romania, North Korea, Yugoslavia, Israel, Finland, Czech Republic, Sweden, India, and, of course, the United States of America.

By the way, the original - the Kalashnikov assault rifle - has long become the most popular assault rifle in the world, and also the most common. The total number of Kalashnikov assault rifles and copies sold worldwide is about 100 million barrels.

However, soon the love of Americans for various kinds of weapons may meet great obstacles from the law. After repeated tragedies that increasingly began to occur in American schools, the government is seriously thinking about how to tighten the rules for the circulation of firearms in the country.

In particular, we are talking about the introduction of additional checks when purchasing pistols, rifles and shotguns, as well as a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. All these measures are contained in the presidential program, which consists of 19 points.

Obama himself is confident that his program will cause fierce opposition from Congress, because the right to bear arms is enshrined in the Constitution. If this happens, the president will be forced to fight violence in America with direct decrees.

There is also the danger that the bans will not work simply because citizens are not willing to voluntarily hand over their weapons, and any attempt to force them to do so could spark a real riot.

In addition, the Americans, expecting an imminent tightening of legislation, Thus, now the civilian population has even more weapons than before.

It is impossible to imagine America without weapons.

The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his address to the Federal Assembly caused a wide resonance in the world.

Although Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted that the “other side” has weapons that Russia cannot defend against, General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, still called Moscow “the greatest threat” to Europe.

Another high-ranking military officer, the chairman of the US Strategic Command, General John Guyten, said that in order to destroy Russia, they would have enough submarines. 42. TUT.BY looked at what is the most destructive in the arsenal of the US military.

Submarine missile carriers

Of course, submarines armed with nuclear missiles are one of the most destructive and deadly weapons in the hands of the US military. Eighteen U.S. third-generation Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines have colossal power. Each of them is equipped with 24 missile silos, which is still an unsurpassed world record.

It is very difficult to detect and destroy these boats - not only do they have a low noise level, but even during combat patrols, the exact position of SSBNs is unknown even to the helmsmen, only a few senior officers of the submarine know the coordinates.

The main armament of the boat are Trident II D-5 missiles, which can be equipped with either 14 W76 warheads with a capacity of 100 kt, or 8 W88 warheads (475 kt). The warheads are equipped with a new "super fuse", which allows you to make adjustments to the point of detonation, taking into account a miss.

By comparison, the Little Boy bomb dropped on Hiroshima had the equivalent of about 13 kilotons. It turns out that the power of one Ohio rocket is almost 107 Hiroshima, and in fact 24 rockets can be placed on board.

Thus, having fired the entire ammunition load, only one Ohio is capable of bringing down up to 336 warheads on the enemy. The missile firing range reaches 11,300 kilometers, and the accuracy coefficient is 0.95. Now the Americans have 16 Ohio-class submarines armed with nuclear missiles, more such submarines have been converted into SSGNs (nuclear cruise missile submarine).

ballistic nuclear missiles

By far, this is so far the most identified weapon with the apocalypse and one of the most terrible ever created by man. The Americans have an impressive arsenal of Minuteman-3 intercontinental ballistic missiles, which are located in silos 26-27 m deep and 4 m in diameter.

The mines are removed from the control post at a distance of 8 to 24 km, and the readiness for launch is 30 seconds. Each post is connected by several types of communication (telephone, teletype, low-frequency, high-frequency, satellite, etc.) with the headquarters of the command of the US strategic nuclear forces.

The missile has a launch range of 13-15 thousand km and is capable of carrying up to three nuclear warheads. In terms of accuracy and range, the Minuteman-3 is superior to the Russian Topol-M. Recent upgrades have made it possible to bring the circular probable deviation to 180-200 m. In total, the Americans have 450 missiles, on which 550 nuclear warheads are installed. These weapons are deployed at three bases in Wyoming, North Dakota and Montana.

climate weapon

It is not yet possible to confirm or deny the existence of such weapons, but the fact that the military is looking for a way to control the weather is a fact. The most innocuous thing is to neutralize the rain clouds before the parade, but the weather is capable of more, such as devastating storms and tsunamis, which the military would definitely not refuse to control.

In the United States, the HAARP complex in Alaska was built to study the weather, around which there are many rumors. It was built by the US Navy and Air Force, as well as the famous DARPA (Pentagon Advanced Research Department).

The Americans claim that HAARP is an exclusively peaceful project aimed at studying the ionosphere and auroras. Nevertheless, for a long time the complex was under the control of the military, the laboratories of astrophysics, geophysics and weapons of destruction of the Center for Space Technology of the US Air Force were subordinate to it.

HAARP is a huge 13-hectare field containing antennas, an incoherent radiation radar with a twenty-meter diameter antenna, laser radars, magnetometers, computers for signal processing and antenna field control.

Conspiracy theorists believe that HAARP is a colossal microwave oven, whose radiation can be focused anywhere in the world, causing cataclysms and man-made disasters. Be that as it may, in mid-August 2015, the HAARP equipment was transferred to the University of Alaska.

Biological weapons

Probably the scariest weapon on the list. An artificially induced pandemic can easily wipe out a large number of people until a vaccine is synthesized, if this, of course, is possible. The Russian Foreign Ministry has more than once expressed concern about the deployment of US biological laboratories near its borders, as, for example, it was done in the village of Alekseevka in Georgia. A US Army Medical Research Administration laboratory was built there.

A former member of the UN Commission on Biological and Chemical Weapons, expert Igor Nikulin noted that over the past ten years, Americans have created about 400 biological laboratories around the world.

According to Nikulin, they employ exclusively US military microbiologists and virologists. All countries first of all sign a non-disclosure document. That is, the principle of extraterritoriality is maintained there, like with embassies, no local sanitary and epidemiological services can enter there.

The customer for the creation of such unique medical centers in all countries is the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) - the Threat Reduction Agency, which is one of the structures of the US Department of Defense. Until 1998, this structure was called the Defense Special Weapons Agency - Special Weapons Agency.

MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti, Andrey Kots."The latest military developments", weapons "that no one can imagine", "brilliant submarines" - this is how Donald Trump described the latest achievements of the American defense industry to journalists last week. He did not give details, but expressed the hope that all this would not have to be used in the case. About the five most ambitious projects of weapons of the future - in the material of RIA Novosti.

Invisible "raider"

In September, the Americans began assembling the first prototype of the latest B-21 Raider strategic bomber. The Northrop Grumman concern is engaged in these heavy "invisibles", the start of operation is scheduled for 2025.

Outwardly, the machine resembles the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber: both projects are based on the concept of a subsonic stealth aircraft built according to the "flying wing" scheme and capable of carrying missile or bomb weapons in the internal compartments. One of the main tasks of the bomber is a covert exit to the area where missiles are launched or bombs are dropped to destroy enemy air defense facilities. By defeating the air defense lines, the B-21 will allow tactical aircraft to operate in relative safety.

Most of the performance characteristics of the aircraft are kept secret. It is known that the combat radius will be about 3800 kilometers without refueling and more than nine thousand kilometers with refueling. The machine will be able to lift up to 12.5 tons of weapons and additional equipment into the air. The cost per unit is estimated at $500-600 million - a significant improvement over the B-2, which cost the treasury a billion apiece. From 80 to 180 of these aircraft are to be put into service with the US Air Force.

However, things are not going smoothly with the armament of American strategic aviation. The only air-launched cruise missile with a nuclear warhead in the entire US arsenal is the AGM-86B, created back in the 1980s, with a 200-kiloton warhead and a flight range of about 2,500 kilometers. It is seriously inferior to modern Russian ammunition of this type - the winged X-102, which was put into service in 2013. Their range exceeds three thousand kilometers, and the power of the warhead varies from 250 to 500 kilotons.

Quiet Columbia

By "brilliant submarines," Trump most likely meant the project of promising strategic nuclear submarines "Columbia". The construction of the lead nuclear submarine is scheduled to begin in 2021. Over time, the Colombians should replace the Ohio submarines in the US Navy, which will begin to be decommissioned from 2027 - one per year. In terms of dimensions, the new boats differ little from their predecessors. The length of the Columbia is about 170 meters, the hull diameter is 13 meters, and the underwater displacement is 20,800 tons. Armament - 16 Trident II D5 ballistic missiles (Ohio has 24).

The new generation submarine will receive X-shaped stern rudders, as well as horizontal depth rudders installed on the wheelhouse. Instead of a screw - a jet propulsion. The know-how of the ship is a fully electric permanent magnet propulsion system, powered by turbogenerators of a nuclear plant. This design will make the nuclear submarine much quieter than the Ohio.

A total of 12 submarines are going to be built. The service life is about 42 years, and the reactors are designed to operate without refueling during the entire period of operation. The construction of the lead submarine will cost the US budget $6.2 billion.

Replaced "Apache"

In early October, the American Bell Corporation presented the Bell 360 Invictus combat helicopter project, which will take part in the US Army competition under the FARA (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft) program.

We are talking about replacing a huge fleet of rotary-winged "veterans" AH-64 Apache. So far, Invictus exists only on paper, so the journalists were shown not a working sample, but a 3D render. The new helicopter will be built on the basis of the civilian transport Bell 525 Relentless, which is due to its outstanding speed characteristics: during tests, the car was accelerated to 306 kilometers per hour.

The car will be compact. The engine was developed by General Electric engineers under the Turbine engine program - GE T901. The architecture of the T700 used on the Apaches will remain, but the power will increase by 50 percent. Another feature of the Invictus is a pair of wings, which at certain speeds will provide up to half the lift. The armament of the helicopter will be hidden in the fuselage, which will improve the aerodynamic characteristics and reduce the radar visibility of the vehicle. In addition to the novelty from Bell, three more projects are participating in the competition. The two "semi-finalists" will be announced in April 2020. They must submit flight samples of their projects by 2023.

light tank

Since 2015, the United States has been developing a promising tracked armored vehicle with artillery weapons MPF (Mobile Protected Firepower). The goal of the program is to create a light tank for the expeditionary forces. As practice has shown, heavy "Abrams" in urban conditions are too bulky and clumsy. To support the infantry, a more compact and mobile platform is needed.

At the end of September, General Dynamics Corporation demonstrated the first model under the MPF program - the Griffin II light tank. Depending on the protection configuration and other features, the combat weight of the vehicle will be 35-38 tons. The Griffin will be armed with a 120-mm smoothbore cannon and two machine guns, and equipped with a modern fire control system. The body of the new chassis will be protected from small-caliber projectiles. The tower of the original design is planned to be covered with hinged modular armor.

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Many things that seem obvious to us in familiar designs actually go through many years of study in calculations, prototypes and tests. The amount of work going to the dump is many times greater than the output of the finished solution. Often the very wording of the task before the developer is vague and carries a large amount of uncertainty that needs to be eliminated in order to make it clear - what do we want? Poplin works are a classic example of such a situation.
The need to create a belt-fed machine gun or with the possibility of a combined one, as an element of increasing overall efficiency, had to be checked in conjunction with the main issue - determining the tactical niche of such a model in the general weapons system.

The task on the topic was set as an increase in combat effectiveness by 1.5 times in relation to the RPK-74. I already wrote about what a coefficient of 1.5 is and why it cannot be 1.4

The creation of a machine gun with combined power was only one of the three solutions to the task. The other two were modifications of the RPK-74 itself. This was the development of high-capacity magazines like drum magazines for RPK and disk magazines for DA, and a transition device like an adapter for RP-46. The design of the machine gun in the process of working on it evolved from the layout with the location of the receiver on the left side and the store at the bottom (PU, PU-1) to the layout with the upper location of the receiver and the store on the left (PU-2, PU-21), along with the concept from " magazine-fed machine gun with the ability to use the tape" to "tape-fed machine gun, in which if necessary, you can use the store". By the way, the Belgians came to the same opinion. The M249 SAW instruction manual says:

« As an emergency measure in SAW can be used 20 and 30 rounds the shops...»

At a meeting on the results of the "Poplin" topic, Major General Smolin, head of the GRAU Small Arms Department, said that "the GRAU sees no point in returning to large-capacity magazines." Obviously, there were claims to them regarding the experience of operating the RPK in terms of reliability. After all, it was not in vain that it was equipped with two magazines for 75 and eight box magazines for 40 rounds. And the weight and size characteristics were not in favor of the drums. Compare the weight of the RPK with an equipped drum magazine 6.8 kg, with a box magazine - 5.6 kg. The difference is 1.2 kg for 35 rounds. Or the weight of ammunition for 300 rounds in four drums - 6 kg and 4.2 kg for 320 rounds in eight box magazines. As for the tape, its use in a light machine gun has its drawbacks. It takes longer to change the belt than it does to change the magazine. The value of this resource especially increases in the conditions of combat operations with increased dynamics, for which, in theory, an “assault” machine gun is being created. Replacing the tape requires more manipulation, which means more opportunity to make a mistake. In any case, not a word was said about the tape at the aforementioned meeting. Apparently, the customer saw the modernization of the RPK in the final work. The machine gun was tested at TsNIITochmash, which issued a conclusion on the possibility of bringing its reliability to the level of technical requirements based on the latest modifications. At the Rzhev training ground, in addition to the tactical and technical characteristics, it was necessary to determine the tactical niche for launchers, but not a word was said about this in the conclusion of the training ground.

R&D on the topic "Poplin" ended with a negative result. But with what a wonderful negative result! I will mention one fact that the vast majority of readers will leave indifferent. One of the indicators of an automatic weapon that characterizes its reliability is the stability of the speed of the bolt frame in the rear position. Since with tape power, part of the energy of the shutter frame is spent on pulling the tape, ensuring equality of speeds for both types of power without using a gas regulator is a task of great complexity, and only specialists who know a lot about solving engineering problems can truly appreciate its solution. In the PU-21 machine gun, the speed difference between the bolt frame for the belt and the magazine was only 0.2-0.4 m / s, which ensured the same power reliability for both types. And this is how the phrase from the instruction for the American machine gun sounds completely:

As an emergency measure in SAW can be used 20 and 30 rounds stores, but this increases the likelihood of delays in firing.

The results of experiments on optimization of automation parameters formed the basis of the Ph.D. thesis, which M.E. Dragunov defended in 1984. As part of the theme, high-capacity drum and disk magazines were developed. I think that the 96-round magazine with which the new Izhevsk machine gun is equipped did not arise from scratch, but I have no doubt that it will be less reliable than the standard 45-round one. on the topic "Poplin" on behalf of one of the developers - M.E. Dragunov is described in the Master Gun magazine, No. 84, 2004 in an article. Gourmets of engineering romance are highly recommended to read.

Thus, the appearance of the FN Minimi was not exclusively a Western innovation. The thoughts of our and Belgian engineers developed in the same direction. This was expressed not only in the concept of a machine gun, in which the stores played an auxiliary function, but also in a similar layout. As Mikhail Evgenievich recalls, our designers even had the idea of ​​patenting the layout of the PU-21 even before they became aware of the existence of the same in the FN Minimi.

The further fate of the two machine guns developed differently. The Soviet development, despite the possibility of bringing its reliability to the required requirements, remained unclaimed by the customer. The Belgian went into the series, but its low reliability and poor functionality did not win the machine gun loud glory.

Ending to be...

In the last month of summer, Americans set another gun record and bought 1,853,815 pistols and rifles for self-defense (6% more than in August 2015). Interestingly, people are increasingly giving preference to proven brands and models, ignoring most of the new products. Buyers focus on the reliability, durability and ease of use of weapons. Maxim Bondar analyzed the ten most popular types of weapons today.

The Mighty Barrett .50 BMG

Sniper rifle from Barrett Firearms Manufacturing (Tennessee). Despite its large size and heavy weight, this weapon is made to last forever and instills the fear of all the villains in the world.
It was with the help of The Mighty Barrett .50 BMG that thousands of terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq were eliminated. In one case, a Canadian sniper shot one of the Taliban commanders in the head from a distance of 1.5 miles (2.5 km) and the bullet entered the terrorist right between the eyes.
Many states have banned The Mighty Barrett .50 BMG because its possibilities are endless. A good view allows the sniper to wage war against a large group of criminals. The cost of the rifle varies depending on the modification. The base model can be taken for $3,000. Equipped with the latest generation optical sight - for $ 10 - 13 thousand. Experienced gunsmiths say The Mighty Barrett .50 BMG is a great investment. When they are finally banned, the cost of weapons could soar to $20,000.

S.K.S Rifle

The modernized Simonov carbine, which was in service with the Soviet army in 1949.
Used in a variety of military conflicts. Often sold together with a large number of anti-corrosion cartridges. This combination, in fact, makes the weapon eternal. It is passed down from generation to generation and never fails.
SKS Rifle is famous for its buttstock, which can be used as a strike weapon if necessary.
Almost all American gun enthusiasts have the SKS Rifle. It is often stored separately as an "emergency supply" in case of an emergency. The price of a carbine is around $400.

Bolt-Action.308

At the same time, a very simple and stylish sniper rifle, which is produced by several weapons companies at once. Low recoil, relative lightness, the ability to use cartridges of different calibers and accuracy made the Bolt-Action .308 an absolute hit in the world of hunters and survival experts.
By the way, hunters often use a rifle for shooting big game.
Bolt-Action .308 does not smash the bird to smithereens, as, for example, can be done with The Mighty Barrett .50 BMG, but leaves a small through hole in the carcass. The price range of the rifle is from $200 to $1,000. In some states, it can be ordered online and delivered directly to your home.

Springfield M1A

This rifle has been a signature product of the Springfield Armory since 1974. It greatly expanded the capabilities of the US military during special operations in different parts of the world and became an example of a quality product made in the United States. The Springfield M1A magazine varies in terms of the number of cartridges it can hold - from 5 to 20 pieces.
The main disadvantage of the rifle is the high cost. Springfield Armory has been able to sell weapons for more than comparable models in the North American arms market for four decades in a row. Today, a new rifle will cost at least $1,300. Any professional gun connoisseur will immediately approve of your choice.

1911 .45 ACP

The absolute bestseller in the pistol market. A stylish and elegant weapon that first appeared in stores as much as 105 years ago. The total number of copies sold exceeded 3 million in the United States alone. Despite the limited capacity (8 rounds in the magazine and one in the barrel), the pistol is very easy to handle. It is made from the highest quality steel and often adorned with precious stones and gold.
The highest quality 1911 .45 ACP today sells for as low as $800. Experts consider this weapon to be optimal for achieving accuracy in shooting and accelerating the reaction when it is removed from the holster. One of the best manufacturers is Kimber America.

A classic American shotgun that has been used for many years by Southern sheriffs, as well as by hunters and sports shooters. The possibilities of the Remington 870 are truly endless. They can stop a moving car and eliminate a criminal who is driving, catch 6-8 ducks with one shot, and stop several robbers.
Americans love to stick a shotgun under the bed and aim it at the door. As the intruder makes his way into the bedroom, the armed homeowner crawls under the bed and pulls the trigger just as the thug walks through the door.

Remington 870

Incredibly powerful weapon with a bunch of different accessories. In particular, the shotgun can be purchased with a pistol grip (pistol grip - see photo), which will greatly facilitate the loading process.

One of the most reliable machine guns in the history of weapons production. In America, it is sold in various modifications and costs, as a rule, from $700 to $1,600. Today, Kalashnikovs are produced in various countries of the world, including China, so many gunsmiths do not trust a product that does not have the Made In USA inscription.
The Kalashnikov USA company sells machines under the slogan “Russian heritage. American Innovation". From the classic model, only the appearance remained. All other characteristics have been significantly improved.

Compact 9mm Handgun

The 9mm weapon is the most sought after among the civilian population of the United States. In most of the shootings resulting from the robbery of a private house, both the hijacker and the homeowner use the Compact 9mm Handgun. The list of manufacturers of such pistols consists of hundreds of different brands. One of the most popular is Smith & Wesson. His famous M&P series consists of dozens of 9mm pistols.

Ruger 10/22 Rifle

A cult rifle that shoots small shot. With its help, you can hunt chipmunks and crows or cause severe pain to a person.
In the history of military conflicts, there is one fact of the effective use of air rifles - during the two Chechen wars, many militants did not have access to firearms and fired at government troops from pneumatics. This tactic proved surprisingly effective against infantry. The shot stuck deep in the body and caused terrible pain. Moreover, the militants often put plastic bottles on their rifles and made them completely silent.

The famous American assault rifle, which is now produced by dozens of companies.

This weapon is the main "enemy" of the opponents of the Second Amendment of the Constitution. It is the AR-15 in the hands of ordinary civilians that guarantees Americans constitutional rights. If a dictator comes to power, then the people armed to the teeth will be able to overthrow him without any problems.

Each state has its own rules for the storage, purchase and handling of a rifle. Only in New York City is it completely banned.
In neighboring Pennsylvania or New Jersey, it can be purchased for self-defense or shooting sports.

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