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Proof of Life (2000)

Proof of Life is a 2000 thriller directed by Taylor Hackford (Against All Odds) that stars Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman (David Morse). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife (Meg Ryan).

The following weapons appear in the film Proof of Life:

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

A Beretta 92FS is drawn by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez) until it is stripped out of his hands by Thorne (Russell Crowe). What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT.

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-'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Proof of Life'':'''
+[[Image:ProofLifePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Proof of Life'' (2000)]]
-[[Image:Movie-proof-of-life.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Proof of Life'' (2000)]]
-''Proof of Life'' is a 2000 film about a construction contractor ([[David Morse]]) trying to build a dam in a South American country. He is kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT, after which his wife ([[Meg Ryan]]) hires a private security contractor ([[Russell Crowe]]) to rescue him.
+'''''Proof of Life''''' is a 2000 thriller directed by [[Taylor Hackford]] (''[[Against All Odds]]'') that stars [[Russell Crowe]] as Terry Thorne, a K&R (Kidnapping and Ransom) specialist and former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment who is assigned to negotiate the return of building engineer Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]). While overseeing the construction of a dam in a fictional South American country, Bowman was kidnapped by the country's left-wing insurgency, known as the ELT. In its fictitious political history, operational patterns, and sources of revenue, the ELT is portrayed as extremely similar to the FARC in Colombia. During the course of the negotiations, Thorne unexpectedly finds himself getting emotionally involved with the engineer's wife ([[Meg Ryan]]).
-== Remington 870 ==
+'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Proof of Life'':'''
-Seen being used by an ELT member.
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-[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]]‎
-[[Image:POL 870.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow.]]
-== 1911 variants ==
+=Handguns=
-[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
-[[Image:POL_1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seen in holster.]]
-[[Image:POL 19112.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seen in holster.]]
-[[Image:POL 19113.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seen in holster.]]
-== AK Variants ==
+== Beretta 92FS ==
-Seen in the hands of ELT members. Just about every variant is seen, but i listed the two that are the most common.
+A [[Beretta 92FS]] is drawn by Arturo Fernandez ([[Mario Ernesto Sánchez]]) until it is stripped out of his hands by Thorne ([[Russell Crowe]]). What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT.
-[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
+[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9mm.]]
-[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]]
+[[Image:POL BERETTA.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A [[Beretta 92FS]] is drawn by Arturo Fernandez ([[Mario Ernesto Sánchez]]).]]
-[[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ELT members take civilians hostage.]]
+[[Image:POL BERETTA2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry ([[Russell Crowe]]) is threatened with the Beretta.]]
-[[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.]]
+[[Image:POL UP.JPG|thumb|none|600px|What appears to be a Beretta is seen in the holster of a Tecala police officer who is ambushed by the ELT.]]
-[[Image:POL AK5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Juanco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM.]]
-[[Image:POL AK6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A medic looks at Alex's injured foot after Juanco stupidly fires into the ground, hitting Alex's foot.]]
-== AKS-74U ==
+== Colt Commander ==
-Seen in the hands of Chechen rebels and several ELT members. Exept the Russian Army soldiers, they holding polish submichineguns Kbk. wz. 88 Onyks (Chechen part was filmed in Poland)
+The personal sidearm carried by Terry Thorne ([[Russell Crowe]]) is a [[Colt Commander]]. He pulls it on Arturo Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter Bowman ([[David Morse]]) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, the pistol is fitted with Novak-style sights.
-[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U 5.45x39mm]]
+[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]]
-[[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL WC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry pulls his [[Colt Commander]] on Mr. Fernandez's crony. Note here adjustable sights are visible.]]
-[[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL WC 19112.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry loads a single-stack magazine into his Colt Commander.]]
-[[Image:POL AKSM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL WC 19113.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is again seen in a shoulder holster on Terry's vest.]]
+[[Image:POL WC 19114.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Peter points the pistol at Terry, but he was trying to shoot an ELT member giving chase, but the safety was on, so the gun didn't fire.]]
+[[Image:POL CC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry takes the safety off the pistol after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.]]
+[[Image:POL CC 19112.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Peter unloads 5 .45 ACP rounds to the chest.]]
-== AR-18 ==
+== Glock 17 ==
-Briefly seen being used by an ELT member during the ambush.
+One of Fernandez's cronies uses a [[Glock 17]], but never gets to fire it.
-[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]]
+[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.]]
-[[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL GLOCK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Arturo's associate in the foreground pulls his Glock.]]
+[[Image:POL GLOCK2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The associate holds the Glock on Terry.]]
-== Benelli M2 ==
+== Smith & Wesson Model 681 ==
-Dino ([[David Caruso]]) scares away the extremely useless K&R guys with his Benelli M2 and then walks patrol with it. The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a [[Heckler & Koch G36K]] and a [[Steyr Scout]].
+Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]].
-[[Image:BenelliM2Tactical.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge ]]
+[[Image:S&W681.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 681 - .357 Magnum]]
-[[Image:POL BENELLI.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another of Fernandez's cronies pulls his [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]].]]
-[[Image:POL BENELLI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Alice Bowman ([[Meg Ryan]]) and her sister Janice ([[Pamela Reed]]) are startled when the S&W is pulled.]]
-[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-== Beretta M92FS ==
+== 1911 variants ==
-Used by Mr. Fernandez until it is literally pulled out of his hands by Terry.
+Various [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-type pistols]] are seen throughout the movie in the holsters of ELF rebels. Dino ([[David Caruso]]) also has a M1911 pistol as his sidearm during the hostage rescue at the film's climax.
-[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9mm.]]
+[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
-[[Image:POL BERETTA.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL_1911.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]]
-[[Image:POL BERETTA2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL 19112.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]]
+[[Image:POL 19113.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Seen in holster.]]
-== [[Colt Commander]] ==
+=Shotguns=
-Terry's ([[Russell Crowe]]) personal sidearm is a [[Colt Commander]]. He pulls it on Mr. Fernandez's group and later gives it to Peter ([[David Morse]]) during the rescue. There must have been two different weapons used, because when he first pulls it, adjustable sights are seen.
+== Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry"==
-[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]]
+Dino ([[David Caruso]]) scares away Arturo and his associates with his [[Benelli M Series Super 90 Shotguns#Benelli M1|Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry"]] and then walks patrol with it. The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a [[Heckler & Koch G36K]] and a [[Steyr Scout]].
-[[Image:POL CC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry turns the safety off after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.]]
+[[File:Benellim1entry5hx.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Benelli M1 Super 90 "Entry" in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge]]
-[[Image:POL CC 19112.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Peter shoots Juanco dead with 5 .45 ACP rounds to the chest.]]
+[[Image:POL BENELLI.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dino ([[David Caruso]]) confronts Arturo and his associates with his [[Benelli M Series Super 90 Shotguns#Benelli M2|Benelli M2]].]]
-[[Image:POL WC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry pulls his [[Colt Commander]] on Mr. Fernandez's cronie.]]
+[[Image:POL BENELLI2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Arturo has the Benelli to his face.]]
-[[Image:POL WC 19112.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry loads a single-stack magazine into his Colt Commander.]]
+[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The weapon is later seen at his hideout on a gun rack along with a [[Heckler & Koch G36K]] and a [[Steyr Scout]].]]
-[[Image:POL WC 19113.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The pistol is again seen in a shoulder holster on Terry's vest.]]
-[[Image:POL WC 19114.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Peter points the pistol at Terry, but he was trying to shoot an ELT member giving chase, but the safety was on, so the gun didn't fire.]]
-== M18 Claymore ==
+== Remington 870 ==
-[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]]
+An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a [[Remington 870]] shotgun.
-[[Image:POL CLAYMORE.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A few Claymores and M67 and grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout.]]
+[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]]‎
-[[Image:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry sets up a Claymore...]]
+[[Image:POL 870.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow.]]
-[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...and sets up the clacker.]]
-== M67 Fragmenation Grenade ==
+=Submachine Guns=
-[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
+== IMI Uzi ==
-[[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Junaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.]]
+An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an [[IMI Uzi]] during the kidnapping scene.
-[[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A M67 mid-air after Junaco throws it at Terry.]]
+[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
+[[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
+=Rifles=
-A DShK is seen being used by Chechen rebels in the opening credits scene. It looks like a real DShK and not a M2 mock-up.
+==Skbk wz.89 Onyks==
-[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm]]
+What appears to be the [[AKS-74U]] is seen in the hands of Russian soldiers, Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74U's present in those scenes are actually [[Skbk wz.89 Onyks]] carbines, inspired by AKS-74U but equipped with different muzzle brake and the addition of the three round burst mode.
-[[Image:POL DSHK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:Wz89-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Skbk wz.89 Onyks -  5.45x39mm]]
-[[Image:POL DSHK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|In Chechnya, Russian soldiers armed with the AKS-74U watch Terry check the ransom.]]
-[[Image:POL DSHK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Russian soldier with an AKS-74U.]]
+[[Image:POL AKSM.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== Heckler & Koch G36K ==
+== Kalashnikov Variants ==
-Seen being held by a team member (downtown 2 i think), asking if they should bring it. One is also seen on the gun rack with the [[Benelli M2 Super 90]] and a [[Steyr Scout]].
+Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the [[AKM]] and [[Norinco Type 56]] are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.
-[[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg‎|thumb|none|475px|Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm]]
+[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"G36...but it's a British kit."]]
+[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The G36K is seen far left.]]
+[[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|ELT members take civilians hostage.]]
+[[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.]]
+[[Image:POL AK5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM.]]
+[[Image:POL AK6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A medic looks at Alex's injury after the enraged Huaco, under the influence of narcotics, foolishly fires into the ground and hits his companion Alex in the foot.]]
-== IMI Galil ==
+== AR-18 ==
-Seen being used by ELT members throughout.
+An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an [[Armalite AR-18]] during the kidnapping scene.
-[[Image:Galilarm-05.jpg|thumb|350px|none|The IMI Galil 7.62x51mm Variant.  Note the thicker, straight box magazine]]
+[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]]
-[[Image:POL GALIL.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-[[Image:POL GALIL2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+== FN FAL ==
+[[FN-FAL]] rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film.
+[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== Glock 17 ==
+==CETME Model LC==
-Wielded, but never fired by a Fernandez cronie.
+The [[CETME Model LC]] is used by a few ELT members.
-[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A Generation 2 Glock 17 in 9mm. This model added finger stepping and cuts to the backstrap of the frame to make it easier to hold than the Generation 1 model.]]
+[[ File:CETME-LC-1.jpg |thumb|none|400px|CETME Model LC with round handguard - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:POL GLOCK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT member holding the CETME.]]
-[[Image:POL GLOCK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-== Smith & Wesson Model 586 ==
+== Heckler & Koch G36K ==
-Also used by a Fernandez cronie.
+One of Terry's team members holds a [[G36K]] during the planning scene, asking if they should bring it. A G36K is also seen on Dino's gun rack with the [[Benelli M2 Super 90]] and a [[Steyr Scout]].
-:It's stainless, making it a 686. - [[User:Gunmaster45|Gunmaster45]]
+[[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm]]
-[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum]]
+[[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none|600px|"G36...but it's British kit."]]
-[[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|601px|The G36K is seen far left.]]
-[[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-== RGD-5 Hand Grenade ==
+== IMI Galil ARM ==
-Seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up.
+The Israeli-made [[Galil#Galil ARM|Galil ARM]] can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.
-[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
+[[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:POL GRENADES.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL GALIL.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The Galil ARM is seen in the hands of an ELT member.]]
+[[Image:POL GALIL2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The ELT member signals others to come down.]]
-== FN FAL ==
-Used by several ELT members throughout.
-[[Image:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+== M4A1 Carbine ==
+During the hostage rescue, every member of Terry's team with the exception of "Downtown 3" is armed with a [[M4A1]] carbine.
+[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm]]
+[[Image:POL M4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry ([[Russell Crowe]]) moves into position down the hill armed with the M4A1.]]
+[[Image:POL M42.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dino moves into position with his M4A1 in-tow.]]
+[[Image:POL M43.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry moves into position with his M4A1.]]
+[[Image:POL M44.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Downtown 2 surveys the area with his M4A1. The actor here was actually a member of the Ecuadorian Special Forces.]]
+[[Image:POL M45.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Dino ([[David Caruso]]) with his M4A1 as he extracts his "cargo".]]
 == M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
-Used by Uptown 2 during the rescue, then Dino when Downtown 3 is injured and he goes to find him.
+A [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher|M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher]] is used by "Uptown 2" during the rescue, and then by Dino when "Downtown 3" is injured and he goes to find him.
 [[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]]
-[[Image:POL M4 M203.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL M4 M203.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-[[Image:POL M4 M2032.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"]]
+[[Image:POL M4 M2032.JPG|thumb|none|600px|"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"]]
+== Norinco Model 311 ==
+An ELT rebel is armed with a [[Norinco Model 311]], a Chinese copy of the M16A1.
+[[Image:CQ311.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Model 311 (CQ 5.56) - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Norinco Model 311 on the right. Note design of handguard compared to the M16A1 on the left.]]
-== M4A1 ==
+== CAR-15 variants ==
-Used by everyone, except downtown 3 during the rescue.
+Numerous ELT rebels are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Carbine variants]].
-[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:POL M4.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-[[Image:POL M42.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Dino moves into position with his M4A1 in-tow.]]
-[[Image:POL M43.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry moves into position with his M4A1.]]
-[[Image:POL M44.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Downtown 2 surveys the area with his M4A1.]]
-[[Image:POL M45.JPG|thumb|none|500px|My only complaint...everyone has the "night" sight open, not the smaller rear sight which is used during the day, as it catches the most light.]]
-It is not a "Night" site, it is in fact an 0-2 site.  0-2 standing for 0 to 200 meters and is use to quickly obtain sight alignment in close engagements. -Just your friendly neighborhood Marine
-== CAR-15 varients ==
-Used in bulk by the ELT. Maybe they got a group discount.
 [[Image:ColtM654.jpg‎|thumb|375px|none|Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH.JPG|thumb|none|500px|An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|He runs up just before the above picture.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|He runs up just before the above picture.]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Juanco with his CAR-15.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco with his CAR-15.]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Juanco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Huaco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15.]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The guy in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The man in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly.]]
-[[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sitting on the table, far left.]]
+[[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Sitting on the table, far left.]]
+== Colt Model 733 ==
+A [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Model 733]] is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT.
+[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg‎|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.]]
+[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
 == M16A1 ==
+[[M16A1]] rifles are used by various ELT rebels. At least one has A2 handguards.
 [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:POL M16A1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A guerilla fighter holds his M16A1.]]
+[[Image:POL M16A1.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A guerrilla fighter holds his M16A1.]]
-[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M16A1 with A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm.]]
-== M16A2 ==
+[[Image:POL M16A24.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An ELT rebel with an M16A1 with A2 handguards.]]
-Used by a few ELT members. They all have shell deflectors and forward assists, making them 'A2s.
-[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm.  Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]]
-[[Image:POL M16A2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A Government soldier with his M16A2.]]
-[[Image:POL M16A22.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ELT guy...]]
-[[Image:POL M16A23.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...this guy too...]]
-[[Image:POL M16A24.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...yep, him too.]]
-== M249 SAW Para ==
-[[Image:M249ParaWAmmo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249 SAW 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum]]
-[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The SAW's front sight is seen to the right of Peter's head.]]
 == M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
-Seen so briefly, it isnt funny.
+An ELT rebel is briefly seen with a [[M16 rifle series#M16 with M203 grenade launcher|M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher]].
 [[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]]
-[[Image:POL M16M203.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL M16M203.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+== M16A2 ==
+[[M16A2]] rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels.
+[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]]
+[[Image:POL M16A2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Government soldier with his M16A2.]]
+[[Image:POL M16A22.JPG|thumb|none|600px|ELT guy...]]
+[[Image:POL M16A23.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...this guy too]]
+=Sniper Rifle=
+== Dragunov SVD ==
+One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction is holding a [[SVD Dragunov]].
+[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R]]
+[[Image:POL SVD.JPG|thumb|none|600px|One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction holds a [[SVD Dragunov]].]]
+[[Image:POL SVD2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The rifle with the long barrel is the Dragunov.]]
-== M72A2 L.A.W. ==
+== Steyr Scout ==
-Used by a few ELt members during the rescue.
+A [[Steyr Scout]] can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.
-[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]]
+[[File:Scout.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
-[[Image:POL M72.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A [[Steyr Scout]] can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.]]
-[[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+=Machine Guns=
+== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
+An authentic [[DShK heavy machine gun]] is used by Chechen rebels during the opening credits sequence.
+[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm]]
+[[Image:POL DSHK.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The barrel of the DShK is seen behind the hostage.]]
+[[Image:POL DSHK2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the DShK.]]
+[[Image:POL DSHK3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The DShK being fired during the opening credits. Since this scene was filmed in Poland, the production was able to use authentic Russian hardware.]]
-== M733 ==
+== RPK ==
-Again, seen very very very briefly.
+The [[RPK light machine gun]] is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.
-[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg‎|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.]]
+[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]]
-[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+== FN Minimi Para ==
+A Paratrooper model of the [[FN Minimi]] is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.
+[[File:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum]]
+[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The SAW's front sight is seen to the right of Peter's head.]]
 == FN Minimi ==
+An [[FN Minimi]] is seen used by "Downtown 3", one of Dino's Panama crew. The Minimi is fitted with an M249-style heat shield. The expert handling of the machine gun could be attributed to the fact that the actor was actually one of the security advisers on the production.
-An [[FN Minimi]] is seen used by Downtown 3, fitted with an M249-style heat shield. He uses it so well, i think that Downtown 3 is the military advisor and/or an armorour.
-He was actually part of the security team for the shoot; the director liked his look and put him in the film.
 [[Image:M249 FN MINIMI DA-SC-85-11586 c1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Downtown 3 gets to know the FN Minimi before the mission.]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Downtown 3 gets to know the FN Minimi before the mission.]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|He also rack the slide to test the springs. Good man.]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|He also racks the slide to test the springs. (Good man.)]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Downtown 3 walks into position...]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Downtown 3 walks into position...]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...then crawls...]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...then crawls...]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI5.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...and finally sets up the weapon.]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI5.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...and finally sets up the weapon.]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|We then get a really cool down-the-sights view of the weapon as he looks for targets.]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI6.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A really cool down-the-sights view of the weapon as he looks for targets.]]
-[[Image:POL MINIMI7.JPG|thumb|none|500px|He fires, mowing down 10-12 ELT baddies by himself.]]
+[[Image:POL MINIMI7.JPG|thumb|none|600px|He fires, mowing down ten to twelve ELT guerrillas by himself.]]
-== RPK ==
+=Other=
-Seen in the hands of a few ELT members.
+== M67 Fragmentation Grenade ==
-[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]]
+[[M67 hand grenade|M67 hand grenades]] are seen on Huaco's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.
-[[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
-[[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Juaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.]]
+[[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A M67 mid-air after Juaco throws it at Terry.]]
-== RPG-7 ==
-Used by a Chechen rebel in the beginning.
-[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]]
-[[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-[[Image:POL RPG2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-[[Image:POL RPG3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-[[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+== RGD-5 Hand Grenade ==
+An Eastern bloc [[RGD-5 hand grenade]] is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission.
+[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
+[[Image:POL GRENADES.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== Dragunov SVD ==
+== M18A1 Claymore ==
-Being held by a Russian soldier on the tank.
+Terry "dropkicks" [[M18A1 Claymore]] mines while he covers the hostages being rescued from the ELT camp.
-[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R]]
-[[Image:POL SVD.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-[[Image:POL SVD2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-== Steyr Scout ==
+[[Image:M18A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M18A1 direction Claymore Mine]]
-Seen on the gun rack, far right.
+[[Image:POL CLAYMORE.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A few Claymores and M67 hand grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout.]]
-[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry sets up a Claymore...]]
+[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|...and sets up the clacker.]]
+== M72A2 L.A.W. ==
+[[M72 LAW]] rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene.
+[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]]
+[[Image:POL M72.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== Unknown Pistol ==
+== RPG-7 ==
-Seen in a holster of a crooked police/ELT member.
+A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses an [[RPG-7]] rocket launcher.
-[[Image:POL UP.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]]
+[[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:POL RPG2.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
+[[Image:POL RPG3.JPG|thumb|none|600px]]
-== IMI Uzi ==
+== Type 69 RPG ==
-[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
+In addition to the RPG-7 mentioned above, a [[RPG-7#Type 69 RPG|Norinco Type 69]] clone fitted with a PGO-7 scope can also be spotted in the hands of an ELT member, identifiable by the single pistol grip.
-[[Image:POL UZI.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]]
+[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Norinco Type 69 RPG 40mm]]
-[[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+[[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none|600px|The ELT member on the right is holding a Type 69 RPG]]
-== FN FNC ==
+=Trivia=
-Used by a few ELT members.
-[[Image:Fn-fnc-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN FNC 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
-Not is the FNC. Is the spanish CETME LC
 == Tactical Map ==
-[[Image:POL TM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
+The map seen of the camp is notable due to its attention to detail. It is exactly what a team of Special Operations Forces would use when assaulting a camp.
-I just had to mention this map, because it is so realistic. It is exactly what a team of Special Operations Forces would use when assaulting a camp.
+[[Image:POL TM.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Terry's map detailing positions around the camp.]]
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Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

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Skbk wz.89 Onyks

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AR-18

FN FAL

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M4A1 Carbine

M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

Norinco Model 311

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Colt Model 733

M16A1

M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

M16A2

Sniper Rifle

Dragunov SVD

Steyr Scout

Machine Guns

DShK Heavy Machine Gun

RPK

FN Minimi Para

FN Minimi

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