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[[Image:Falling_Down_Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Falling Down'' (1993) ]] | [[Image:Falling_Down_Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Falling Down'' (1993) ]] | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Taurus PT92== | ==Taurus PT92== | ||
A [[Taurus PT92]] is first used by Nick the Neo-Nazi ([[Frederic Forrest]]), owner of the surplus store, to threaten William 'D-Fens' Foster. Foster then takes it and uses it himself. | A [[Taurus PT92]] is first used by Nick the Neo-Nazi ([[Frederic Forrest]]), owner of the surplus store, to threaten William 'D-Fens' Foster ([[Michael Douglas]]). Foster then takes it and uses it himself. | ||
[[Image:TaurusPT92EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:TaurusPT92EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick the Nazi surplus store owner with his PT92 drawn on 'D-Fens'.]] | [[Image:Falling 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick the Nazi surplus store owner with his PT92 drawn on 'D-Fens'.]] | ||
[[Image:FallDown-PT92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the dropped PT92 before 'D-Fens' grabs it.]] | [[Image:FallDown-PT92-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the dropped PT92 before 'D-Fens' grabs it.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' holding the PT92.]] | [[Image:Falling 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' ([[Michael Douglas]]) holding the PT92.]] | ||
==Colt | ==Colt Mk IV Series 70== | ||
A [[ | A [[Colt MK IV Series 70]] is used in the final scenes in which William 'D-Fens' Foster pursues his family and is confronted by Detective Martin Prendergast ([[Robert Duvall]]). The gun was most likely obtained from the "gun bag" of the Latino gang. Notice the two tone Blued finish typical of the Colt MK IV Series 70 pistols. | ||
[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt | [[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Mk IV Series 70 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of William 'D-Fens' Foster picking up a Colt | [[Image:Falling 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Good shot of William 'D-Fens' Foster picking up a Colt Mk IV Series 70 off the ground. By the bore size, this appears to be a 9mm model.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster brandishing his Colt | [[Image:Falling 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster brandishing his Colt Mk IV Series 70.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 19== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose== | ||
A [[ | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose]] is picked up by Detective Martin Prendergrast ([[Robert Duvall]]) from his wounded partner Samantha Torres ([[Rachel Ticotin]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side).]] | [[Image:S&W Model 19.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side) - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the S&W Model 19.]] | [[Image:Falling 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the S&W Model 19.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergrast with the S&W Model 19.]] | [[Image:Falling 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergrast ([[Robert Duvall]]) with the S&W Model 19.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] .38 cal revolver with a 4 inch barrel is the service weapon of Detective Martin Prendergrast ([[Robert Duvall]]). He hands it over to the police clerk at the beginning of the movie due to his impending retirement. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] .38 cal revolver with a 4 inch barrel is the service weapon of Detective Martin Prendergrast ([[Robert Duvall]]). He hands it over to the police clerk at the beginning of the movie due to his impending retirement. | ||
[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special]] | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergast unloads his weapon before handing it over to the police clerk.]] | [[Image:Falling 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prendergast unloads his weapon before handing it over to the police clerk.]] | ||
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[[Image:Falling 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|D-Fens then puts the revolver in the bag with the rest of the guns.]] | [[Image:Falling 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|D-Fens then puts the revolver in the bag with the rest of the guns.]] | ||
[[File:Falling 108.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This also appears to be the revolver pulled by Nick the Neo-Nazi ([[Frederic Forrest]]) during a confrontation with a male couple in his surplus store.]] | [[File:Falling 108.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This also appears to be the revolver pulled by Nick the Neo-Nazi ([[Frederic Forrest]]) during a confrontation with a male couple in his surplus store.]] | ||
==Beretta 92F== | |||
A [[Beretta 92F]] is seen in the holster of an LAPD officer. | |||
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:Falling 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Beretta 92F]] is seen in the holster of an LAPD officer.]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Intratec TEC-9== | ==Intratec TEC-9== | ||
A [[ | A [[Intratec TEC-9]] that has been converted to full auto is seen several times throughout the film. It is first used by a member of the Latino street gang during the drive-by shooting, then used by William 'D-Fens' Foster ([[Michael Douglas]]) in the scene at the Whammyburger restaurant. | ||
[[image:TEC-9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Intratec TEC-9 9x19mm]] | [[image:TEC-9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Intratec TEC-9 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 09a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Latino gang member armed with an Intratec TEC-9.]] | [[Image:Falling 09a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Latino gang member armed with an Intratec TEC-9.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster armed with an Intratec TEC-9 (KG-9 version).]] | [[Image:Falling 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster armed with an Intratec TEC-9 (KG-9 version).]] | ||
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==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
A [[MAC-10]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a phone booth. | A [[MAC-10]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a phone booth. | ||
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC 10 open bolt Submachine gun - | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC 10 open bolt Submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster opening up with the MAC-10 on a telephone booth.]] | [[Image:Falling 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster opening up with the MAC-10 on a telephone booth.]] | ||
==IMI Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
An [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to wound a member of the street gang. There are rubber bands around the grip to keep the grip safety depressed so firing could be done quicker and without a full grip on the firearm. It can also be seen at the hands of one of the gang members before the failed drive-by shooting. | An [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to wound a member of the street gang. There are rubber bands around the grip to keep the grip safety depressed so firing could be done quicker and without a full grip on the firearm. It can also be seen at the hands of one of the gang members before the failed drive-by shooting. | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi 9mm]] | ||
[[File:Falling 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"D-Fens" sees the Uzi on the ground.]] | [[File:Falling 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"D-Fens" sees the Uzi on the ground.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px| "D-Fens" points an Uzi at an injured gang member.]] | [[Image:Falling 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px| "D-Fens" points an Uzi at an injured gang member.]] | ||
= | =Shotguns= | ||
== | ==Remington 870 (sawed-off)== | ||
A cut-down [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a cut down buttstock is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to shoot a golf cart and accidentally threaten the caretaker of a rich doctor's house. | A cut-down [[Remington 870]] shotgun with a cut down buttstock is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to shoot a golf cart and accidentally threaten the caretaker of a rich doctor's house. | ||
[[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SawnoffShotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 with sawed-off barrel and stock - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' holds the Remington 870 while smiling at an obnoxious golfer.]] | [[Image:Falling 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' holds the Remington 870 while smiling at an obnoxious golfer.]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 13.jpg||thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' wields the Remington at an unsuspecting family at a pool.]] | [[Image:Falling 13.jpg||thumb|none|600px|'D-Fens' wields the Remington at an unsuspecting family at a pool.]] | ||
=Heavy Weapons= | |||
==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
An [[M72 LAW]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a large crane. It was obtained from the store of the Neo-Nazi surplus seller. The weapon is inaccurately portrayed as a heat-seeking guided missile, as opposed to an unguided rocket (its real-life role). Strangely, "D-Fens" manages to fire the weapon without turning off the safety or even pressing the trigger. | An [[M72 LAW]] is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a large crane. It was obtained from the store of the Neo-Nazi surplus seller. The weapon is inaccurately portrayed as a heat-seeking guided missile, as opposed to an unguided rocket (its real-life role). Strangely, "D-Fens" manages to fire the weapon without turning off the safety or even pressing the trigger. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72 LAW - 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:Falling 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster aiming an M72 LAW.]] | [[Image:Falling 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|William 'D-Fens' Foster aiming an M72 LAW.]] | ||
==Browning M1919A4== | ==Browning M1919A4== | ||
A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun with portions of the side receiver wall cut away is seen mounted from the ceiling in the surplus store. | A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun with portions of the side receiver wall cut away is seen mounted from the ceiling in the surplus store. | ||
[[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M1919A4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M1919A4 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:Falling 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is seen mounted from the ceiling in the surplus store. ]] | [[File:Falling 106.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun is seen mounted from the ceiling in the surplus store. ]] | ||
==M60== | ==M60== | ||
A [[M60]] | A [[M60 machine gun]] is also seen in the surplus store. | ||
[[File:M60.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[File:Falling 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[M60]] machine gun is also seen in the surplus store. ]] | [[File:Falling 109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[M60]] machine gun is also seen in the surplus store. ]] | ||
=Bag of Guns= | |||
D-Fens picks up a bag of guns after the botched drive-by, and subsequently uses the weapons it contains throughout the film. Interestingly, he never uses the same weapon more than once. | D-Fens picks up a bag of guns after the botched drive-by, and subsequently uses the weapons it contains throughout the film. Interestingly, he never uses the same weapon more than once. | ||
[[File:Falling 100.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:Falling 100.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
[[File:Falling 103.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[File:Falling 103.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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Revision as of 06:39, 27 May 2016
The following weapons were used in the film Falling Down:
Handguns
Taurus PT92
A Taurus PT92 is first used by Nick the Neo-Nazi (Frederic Forrest), owner of the surplus store, to threaten William 'D-Fens' Foster (Michael Douglas). Foster then takes it and uses it himself.
Colt Mk IV Series 70
A Colt MK IV Series 70 is used in the final scenes in which William 'D-Fens' Foster pursues his family and is confronted by Detective Martin Prendergast (Robert Duvall). The gun was most likely obtained from the "gun bag" of the Latino gang. Notice the two tone Blued finish typical of the Colt MK IV Series 70 pistols.
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose
A Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose is picked up by Detective Martin Prendergrast (Robert Duvall) from his wounded partner Samantha Torres (Rachel Ticotin).
Smith & Wesson Model 15
A Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 cal revolver with a 4 inch barrel is the service weapon of Detective Martin Prendergrast (Robert Duvall). He hands it over to the police clerk at the beginning of the movie due to his impending retirement.
Smith & Wesson Model 30
What appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 30 is seen hanging from the door of the crashed car, and is picked up by'D-Fens'. D-Fens then puts the revolver in the bag with the rest of the guns. This also appears to be the revolver pulled by Nick the Neo-Nazi (Frederic Forrest) during a confrontation with a male couple in his surplus store.
Beretta 92F
A Beretta 92F is seen in the holster of an LAPD officer.
Submachine Guns
Intratec TEC-9
A Intratec TEC-9 that has been converted to full auto is seen several times throughout the film. It is first used by a member of the Latino street gang during the drive-by shooting, then used by William 'D-Fens' Foster (Michael Douglas) in the scene at the Whammyburger restaurant.
MAC-10
A MAC-10 is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a phone booth.
IMI Uzi
An Uzi is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to wound a member of the street gang. There are rubber bands around the grip to keep the grip safety depressed so firing could be done quicker and without a full grip on the firearm. It can also be seen at the hands of one of the gang members before the failed drive-by shooting.
Shotguns
Remington 870 (sawed-off)
A cut-down Remington 870 shotgun with a cut down buttstock is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to shoot a golf cart and accidentally threaten the caretaker of a rich doctor's house.
Heavy Weapons
M72 LAW
An M72 LAW is used by William 'D-Fens' Foster to destroy a large crane. It was obtained from the store of the Neo-Nazi surplus seller. The weapon is inaccurately portrayed as a heat-seeking guided missile, as opposed to an unguided rocket (its real-life role). Strangely, "D-Fens" manages to fire the weapon without turning off the safety or even pressing the trigger.
Browning M1919A4
A Browning M1919A4 machine gun with portions of the side receiver wall cut away is seen mounted from the ceiling in the surplus store.
M60
A M60 machine gun is also seen in the surplus store.
Bag of Guns
D-Fens picks up a bag of guns after the botched drive-by, and subsequently uses the weapons it contains throughout the film. Interestingly, he never uses the same weapon more than once.
