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Estimates of production of the Kalashnikov AK-47 and derivative weapons may be exaggerated. Various sources quote figures between 35 and 150 million. [ 5 ] In his 2001 book 'The AK-47', Chris McNab claims it is "feasible" that production of the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle – a license-built AK-47 copy – reached 15-20 million.
Developed during the 1980s, the "Personal Defense Weapon" (PDW) concept was created in response to a NATO request as a replacement for 9×19mm Parabellum submachine guns. The PDW is a compact automatic weapon that can defeat enemy body armor and which can be used conveniently by non-combatant and support troops, as well as a close quarters ...
Most non-shotshell loads, such as less lethal ammunition like bean bags, are made only in 12-gauge. However, 20-gauge and .410 shotguns in riot gun configuration are available. Smaller bores are popular for home defense, as the reduced power and recoil make them more suitable for less experienced shooters who may be more recoil-sensitive.
Reporters Zusha Elinson and Cameron McWhirter discuss their fascinating and dispiriting new book, "American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15."
This is an extensive list of small arms—including pistols, revolvers, submachine guns, shotguns, battle rifles, assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, personal defense weapons, carbines, designated marksman rifles, multiple-barrel firearms, grenade launchers, underwater firearms, anti-tank rifles, anti-materiel rifle,Anti air cannon and any other variants.
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Bullpup personal defense weapons (3 P) Pages in category "Personal defense weapons" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
ETVS submachine gun: Établissement Technique de Versailles 7.65×20mm Longue France: 1933-1939 SMG Experimental Model 2 submachine gun: Nambu: 8×22mm Nambu Japan: 1935 SMG F1 submachine gun: Lithgow Small Arms Factory: 9×19mm Parabellum Australia: 1962-1973 SMG FAMAE SAF: FAMAE: 9×19mm Parabellum Chile: 1993-Present SMG FBP submachine gun