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During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an [[M16A4]] rifle while training in a pool. | During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an [[M16A4]] rifle while training in a pool. | ||
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen held by Megan while training.]] | [[File:MLeavey 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen held by Megan while training. It appears to be a rubber stunt prop in this case.]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is fired by a Marine.]] | [[File:MLeavey 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is fired by a Marine.]] | ||
==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M4A1 Carbine]] is used by Special Ops, Megan Leavey ([[Kate Mara]]), and other Marines. The one used by Leavey is fitted with a railed gas block and fixed rail-mounted front sight. | |||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 Carbine]] - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 Carbine]] - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine is raised.]] | [[File:MLeavey 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine is raised.]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan Leavey fires the M4A1 during qualifications.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan Leavey fires the | |||
[[File:MLeavey 502.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan carries the carbine during the mission.]] | [[File:MLeavey 502.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan carries the carbine during the mission.]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P226== | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | ||
Some Marines carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. | Some Marines incorrectly carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. | ||
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SIG is seen in the holster.]] | [[File:MLeavey 506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SIG is seen in the holster.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on | The [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on M4A1 carbines. | ||
[[ | [[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, flip-up rear sight, and M203A2 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine aims the rifle with the launcher.]] | [[File:MLeavey 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine aims the rifle with the launcher.]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the launcher is seen.]] | [[File:MLeavey 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the launcher is seen.]] | ||
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey. | One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey. | ||
[[File:MLeavey 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the right, the real Megan Leavey portrays a drill instructor training Megan ([[Kate Mara]]). | [[File:MLeavey 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the right, the real Megan Leavey portrays a drill instructor training Megan ([[Kate Mara]]).]] | ||
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Megan Leavey is the 2017 war drama starring Kate Mara as the title character, a US Marine corporal serving with her military dog Rex in Explosive Ordnance Disposal when they are subsequently wounded from an IED during a mission. She then must work through the system in order to adopt Rex after he is taken away from his duties due to his injuries. The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and was based on a true story.
The following weapons were used in the film Megan Leavey (2017):
Rifles/Carbines
AR-15A2 Sporter II
One of the Marines is seen with a Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, likely standing in for the M16A2. It is seen with an aftermarket R.I.S. handguard and an ACOG sight mounted on a carry handle rail.
M16A4
During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an M16A4 rifle while training in a pool.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is used by Special Ops, Megan Leavey (Kate Mara), and other Marines. The one used by Leavey is fitted with a railed gas block and fixed rail-mounted front sight.
AKM variants
Insurgents who engage the Marines are armed with several AKM variants.
Machine Guns
M240
M240 GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film.
FN MAG-58
In some scenes, the machine gun mounted on the Marine humvees is an FN MAG 58 instead of an M240B.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS, standing in for the U.S. Military issued M9, seen mainly holstered on belts. Megan is seen loading and carrying the Beretta before a mission.
SIG-Sauer P226
Some Marines incorrectly carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm.
Other
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M4A1 carbines.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 launcher is used by insurgents.
Trivia
One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey.
