Small arms

A small arm is a gun that is small enough to be carried and used by one person. This includes pistols, shotguns, and rifles. Artillery means larger guns that can need more than one person to operate.

Small Arms Media

Comparison of the M16 and AK-47 assault rifles. Created in Photoshop CS.
The Mosin–Nagant, a rifle chambered in 7.62×54mmR
The Mossberg 500, a shotgun chambered in 12-gauge
The AKS-74U (bottom), the carbine variant of the AK-74 (top), both chambered in 5.45×39mm
The Type 56-1, an assault rifle chambered in 7.62×39mm
The FN FAL, a battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO
The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare, a sniper rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO and .308 Winchester
Italian Cei-Rigotti, one of the early automatic rifles.
The M60, a machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO
The Heckler & Koch MP5, a submachine gun chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum

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