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''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 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.


== Remington 870 ==
=Pistols & Revolvers=
Seen being used by an ELT member.
[[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 ==
== 1911 variants ==
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 in the film's climax.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]]
[[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_1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Seen in holster.]]
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[[Image:POL 19113.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.
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ELT members take civilians hostage.]]
[[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.]]
[[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 ==
The [[AKS-74U]] is seen in the hands of Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74Us present in those scenes are actually Kbk. wz. 88 Onyks rifles, an improved version of the AKS-74U that included a different muzzle brake design and the addition of the three round burst mode.
 
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL AKSM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
== AR-18 ==
Briefly seen being used by an ELT member during the ambush.
[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]]
[[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== Benelli M2 ==
A [[Beretta 92FS]] is used  by Arturo Fernandez ([[Mario Ernesto Sánchez]]) until it is literally pulled out of his hands by Terry.
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]].
[[Image:BenelliM2Tactical.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge ]]
[[Image:POL BENELLI.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL BENELLI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== Beretta M92FS ==
Used by Mr. Fernandez until it is literally pulled out of his hands by Terry.
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9mm.]]
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9mm.]]
[[Image:POL BERETTA.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL BERETTA.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
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== [[Colt Commander]] ==
== [[Colt Commander]] ==
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.
 
Terry Thorne's ([[Russell Crowe]]) personal sidearm 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, adjustable sights are seen.
 
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:POL CC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry turns the safety off after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.]]
[[Image:POL CC 1911.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry turns the safety off after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.]]
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[[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.]]
[[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 ==
== Glock 17 ==
[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]]
[[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:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry sets up a Claymore...]]
[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...and sets up the clacker.]]
 
== M67 Fragmenation Grenade ==
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
[[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Junaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.]]
[[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A M67 mid-air after Junaco throws it at Terry.]]
 
== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
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.
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm]]
[[Image:POL DSHK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL DSHK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL DSHK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== Heckler & Koch G36K ==
One of Fernandez's cronies uses a [[Glock 17]], but never gets to fire it.  
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]].
[[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg‎|thumb|none|475px|Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm]]
[[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"G36...but it's a British kit."]]
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The G36K is seen far left.]]


== IMI Galil ARM ==
The Israeli-made [[Galil#Galil ARM|Galil ARM]] can be seen being used by ELT members throughout.
[[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|350px|none|IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:POL GALIL.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GALIL2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
== Glock 17 ==
Wielded, but never fired by a Fernandez cronie.
[[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: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 GLOCK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GLOCK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GLOCK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GLOCK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== Smith & Wesson Model 586 ==
== Smith & Wesson Model 686 ==
Also used by a Fernandez cronie.
 
:It's stainless, making it a 686. - [[User:Gunmaster45|Gunmaster45]]
Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]].
 
[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:S&W Mod586.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL SW.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL SW2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== RGD-5 Hand Grenade ==
== Unknown Pistol ==
Seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up.
 
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
An unknown pistol seen in a holster of a crooked police/ELT member.
[[Image:POL GRENADES.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
[[Image:POL UP.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
=Shotguns=
 
== Benelli M2 ==
 
Dino ([[David Caruso]]) scares away the extremely useless K&R guys with his [[Benelli M Series Super 90 Shotguns#Benelli M2|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]].
 
[[Image:BenelliM2Tactical.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge ]]
[[Image:POL BENELLI.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL BENELLI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
== Remington 870 ==
 
An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a [[Remington 870]] shotgun.
 
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]]‎
[[Image:POL 870.JPG|thumb|none|500px|An ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow.]]
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
== IMI Uzi ==
 
An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an [[IMI Uzi]] during the kidnapping scene.
 
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
=Rifles=
 
== AKS-74U ==
 
The [[AKS-74U]] is seen in the hands of Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74Us present in those scenes are actually Kbk. wz. 88 Onyks rifles, an improved version of the AKS-74U that included a more efficient muzzle brake design and the addition of the three round burst mode.  
 
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U 5.45x39mm]]
[[Image:POL AK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL AK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL AKSM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
== Kalashnikov Variants ==
 
Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the [[AKM]] and [[Norinco Type 56]] are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.
 
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:POL AK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|ELT members take civilians hostage.]]
[[Image:POL AK4.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.]]
[[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.]]
 
== AR-18 ==
 
An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an Armalite [[AR-18]] during the kidnapping scene.


[[Image:AR-18.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm]]
[[Image:POL AR18.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== FN FAL ==
== FN FAL ==
Used by several ELT members throughout.
 
[[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:FN FAL 50 00.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL L1A1.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== FN FNC ==
The [[FN FNC]] is 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
== Heckler & Koch G36K ==
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]].
[[Image:H&K-G36K.jpg‎|thumb|none|475px|Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm]]
[[Image:POL G36K.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"G36...but it's a British kit."]]
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px|The G36K is seen far left.]]
== IMI Galil ARM ==
The Israeli-made [[Galil#Galil ARM|Galil ARM]] can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.
[[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|350px|none|IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:POL GALIL.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL GALIL2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
== M4A1 Carbine ==
Used by Uptown 2 during the rescue, then 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 M2032.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"]]


Every member of Terry's team, with the exception of Downtown 3, is armed with a [[M4 carbine]] during the hostage rescue scene.


== M4A1 ==
Used by everyone, except downtown 3 during the rescue.
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm]]
[[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 M4.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
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[[Image:POL M43.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry moves into position with his M4A1.]]
[[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 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.]]
[[Image:POL M45.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]]
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
 
== M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
 
A [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher|M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher]] is 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 M2032.JPG|thumb|none|500px|"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"]]
 
== CAR-15 variants ==
 
Numerous ELT rebels are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 727/Model 733|Colt Carbine variants]].


== 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: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|500px|An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.]]
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[[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Sitting on the table, far left.]]
[[Image:POL M4ISH6.JPG|thumb|none|500px|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|500px]]


== M16A1 ==
== M16A1 ==
[[M16A1]] rifles are used by various ELT rebels.
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[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|500px|A guerilla fighter holds his M16A1.]]
[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL M16A12.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
== M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
A 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]]


== M16A2 ==
== M16A2 ==
Used by a few ELT members. They all have shell deflectors and forward assists, making them 'A2s.
 
[[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: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 M16A2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A Government soldier with his M16A2.]]
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[[Image:POL M16A24.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...yep, him too.]]
[[Image:POL M16A24.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...yep, him too.]]


== M249 SAW Para ==
=Sniper Rifles=
[[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.]]
== Dragunov SVD ==
 
One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction holds a [[Dragunov SVD]].
 
[[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 ==
 
A [[Steyr Scout]] can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.
 
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
=Machine Guns=
 
== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
 
A [[DShK heavy machine gun]] is used by Chechen rebels in the opening credits scene.
 
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm]]
[[Image:POL DSHK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL DSHK2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL DSHK3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher ==
== RPK ==
Seen so briefly, it isnt funny.
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 5.56mm with [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm]]
[[Image:POL M16M203.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


The [[RPK light machine gun]] is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.


== M72A2 L.A.W. ==
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]]
Used by a few ELt members during the rescue.
[[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]]
[[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL M72.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== M249 SAW Para ==


== M733 ==
A [[M249 SAW]] Paratrooper is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.
Again, seen very very very briefly.
[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg‎|thumb|350px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.]]
[[Image:POL M733_G3.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


[[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.]]


== FN Minimi ==
== FN Minimi ==
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[[Image:POL MINIMI7.JPG|thumb|none|500px|He fires, mowing down 10-12 ELT baddies by himself.]]
[[Image:POL MINIMI7.JPG|thumb|none|500px|He fires, mowing down 10-12 ELT baddies by himself.]]


== RPK ==
=Other=
Seen in the hands of a few ELT members.
 
[[Image:RPK lmg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine]]
== M67 Fragmenation Grenade ==
[[Image:POL PKM.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
[[Image:POL RPK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[M67 hand grenade|M67 hand grenades]] are seen on Juanico's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.
 
[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
[[Image:POL M67.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Junaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.]]
[[Image:POL M672.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A M67 mid-air after Junaco throws it at Terry.]]
 
== RGD-5 Hand Grenade ==
 
A [[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|500px]]
 
== M18A1 Claymore ==
 
[[M18A1 Claymore]] mines are planted by Terry while he covers the evacuation of the rescued hostages from the ELT camp.
 
[[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[M18A1 Claymore]] anti-personnel mine]]
[[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:POL CLAYMORE2.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Terry sets up a Claymore...]]
[[Image:POL CLAYMORE3.JPG|thumb|none|500px|...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|500px]]
[[Image:POL M722.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


== RPG-7 ==
== RPG-7 ==
Used by a Chechen rebel in the beginning.
 
A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses a [[RPG-7]] rocket launcher.
 
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]]
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 70mm]]
[[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL RPG.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
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[[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
[[Image:POL RPG4.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]


 
=Trivia=
== Dragunov SVD ==
Being held by a Russian soldier on the tank.
[[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 ==
Seen on the gun rack, far right.
[[Image:POL GUN RACK.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
 
== Unknown Pistol ==
Seen in a holster of a crooked police/ELT member.
[[Image:POL UP.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
== IMI Uzi ==
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:POL UZI.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:POL UZI2.JPG|thumb|none|500px]]
 
== FN FNC ==
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 ==
== Tactical Map ==
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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.
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.


[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Thriller]]

Revision as of 01:35, 11 July 2010

The following weapons appear in the film Proof of Life:

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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.

Pistols & Revolvers

1911 variants

Various 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 in the film's climax.

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World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.
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Seen in holster.
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Seen in holster.
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Seen in holster.

Beretta 92FS

A Beretta 92FS is used by Arturo Fernandez (Mario Ernesto Sánchez) until it is literally pulled out of his hands by Terry.

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Beretta 92FS - 9mm.
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Colt Commander

Terry Thorne's (Russell Crowe) personal sidearm 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, adjustable sights are seen.

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Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP.
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Terry turns the safety off after Peter tries to shoot an ELT member.
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Peter shoots Juanco dead with 5 .45 ACP rounds to the chest.
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Terry pulls his Colt Commander on Mr. Fernandez's cronie.
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Terry loads a single-stack magazine into his Colt Commander.
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The pistol is again seen in a shoulder holster on Terry's vest.
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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.

Glock 17

One of Fernandez's cronies uses a Glock 17, but never gets to fire it.

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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.
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Smith & Wesson Model 686

Another of Fernandez's cronies is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 686.

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Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum
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Unknown Pistol

An unknown pistol seen in a holster of a crooked police/ELT member.

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Shotguns

Benelli M2

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.

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Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration - 12 gauge
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Remington 870

An ELT member guarding the rebel camp during the hostage rescue sequence is armed with a Remington 870 shotgun.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge

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An ELT member searches for his friend, Remington 870 in tow.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

An ELT rebel disguised as a police officer uses an IMI Uzi during the kidnapping scene.

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IMI Uzi 9mm
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Rifles

AKS-74U

The AKS-74U is seen in the hands of Chechen rebels and several ELT members. It should be noted that since the Chechen scenes were filmed in Poland, the AKS-74Us present in those scenes are actually Kbk. wz. 88 Onyks rifles, an improved version of the AKS-74U that included a more efficient muzzle brake design and the addition of the three round burst mode.

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AKS-74U 5.45x39mm
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Kalashnikov Variants

Numerous Kalashnikov rifles, including the AKM and Norinco Type 56 are seen in the hands of ELT rebels.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake 7.62x39mm
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Norinco Type 56 7.62x39mm
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ELT members take civilians hostage.
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Alex returns a signal shot to his approaching comrades.
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Juanco threatens Peter (David Morse) with his AKM.
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A medic looks at Alex's injured foot after Juanco stupidly fires into the ground, hitting Alex's foot.

AR-18

An ELT guerrilla is briefly seen with an Armalite AR-18 during the kidnapping scene.

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Armalite AR-18 with 30 round magazine 5.56mm
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FN FAL

FN-FAL rifles are used by ELT members throughout the film.

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FN FAL 50.00 7.62x51mm NATO
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FN FNC

The FN FNC is used by a few ELT members.

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FN FNC 5.56x45mm
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Not is the FNC. Is the spanish CETME LC

Heckler & Koch G36K

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.

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Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm
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"G36...but it's a British kit."
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The G36K is seen far left.

IMI Galil ARM

The Israeli-made Galil ARM can be seen being used by ELT rebels throughout the film.

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IMI Galil ARM 7.62x51mm NATO
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M4A1 Carbine

Every member of Terry's team, with the exception of Downtown 3, is armed with a M4 carbine during the hostage rescue scene.

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Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock 5.56x45mm
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Dino moves into position with his M4A1 in-tow.
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Terry moves into position with his M4A1.
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Downtown 2 surveys the area with his M4A1.
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M4 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

A M4 carbine with M203 grenade launcher is by Uptown 2 during the rescue, and then by Dino when Downtown 3 is injured and he goes to find him.

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M4A1 carbine 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm
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"Downtown 2, what the fuck was that?"

CAR-15 variants

Numerous ELT rebels are armed with Colt Carbine variants.

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Colt Model 654 - a Model 653 designed for export - 14.5" barrel and no forward Assist - 5.56mm
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An ELT member yells at Peter to get out of his car.
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He runs up just before the above picture.
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Juanco with his CAR-15.
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Juanco throws a M67 under a police vehicle, then flees with his CAR-15.
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The guy in the center is holding a CAR-15. 10 points for holding it correctly.
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Sitting on the table, far left.

Colt Model 733

A Colt Model 733 is briefly seen when Peter is kidnapped by the ELT.

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Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56mm NATO.
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M16A1

M16A1 rifles are used by various ELT rebels.

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M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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A guerilla fighter holds his M16A1.
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M16A1 with M203 underbarrel grenade launcher

A ELT rebel is briefly seen with a M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher.

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M16A1 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm
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M16A2

M16A2 rifles, distinguished by their shell deflectors and forward assists, are used by a few ELT rebels.

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M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).
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A Government soldier with his M16A2.
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ELT guy...
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...this guy too...
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...yep, him too.

Sniper Rifles

Dragunov SVD

One of the Russian soldiers atop a BMP-1 armored personnel carrier in the introduction holds a Dragunov SVD.

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SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R
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Steyr Scout

A Steyr Scout can be seen on the far right in Dino's gun rack.

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Machine Guns

DShK Heavy Machine Gun

A DShK heavy machine gun is used by Chechen rebels in the opening credits scene.

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DShK heavy machine gun 12.7x109mm
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RPK

The RPK light machine gun is seen in the hands of a few ELT members.

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RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 40-round box magazine
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M249 SAW Para

A M249 SAW Paratrooper is briefly seen when the ELT members escorting Peter meet a group of their comrades.

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M249 SAW 5.56mm paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum
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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, 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.

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FN Minimi with 200-round ammo drum 5.56x45mm
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Downtown 3 gets to know the FN Minimi before the mission.
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He also rack the slide to test the springs. Good man.
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Downtown 3 walks into position...
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...then crawls...
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...and finally sets up the weapon.
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We then get a really cool down-the-sights view of the weapon as he looks for targets.
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He fires, mowing down 10-12 ELT baddies by himself.

Other

M67 Fragmenation Grenade

M67 hand grenades are seen on Juanico's vest when he kidnaps Peter in a roadside ambush. Later, he throws a M67 at Terry during the hostage rescue.

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M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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Junaco is seen taking Peter from his car, with two M67 grenades strapped to his web gear.
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A M67 mid-air after Junaco throws it at Terry.

RGD-5 Hand Grenade

A RGD-5 hand grenade is seen on a table at Dino's place when the team was loading up for their mission.

RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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M18A1 Claymore

M18A1 Claymore mines are planted by Terry while he covers the evacuation of the rescued hostages from the ELT camp.

M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine
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A few Claymores and M67 and grenades are seen when the team is loading up at Dino's hideout.
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Terry sets up a Claymore...
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...and sets up the clacker.

M72A2 L.A.W.

M72 LAW rocket launchers are used by ELT rebels during the hostage rescue scene.

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M72A2 LAW 66mm
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RPG-7

A Chechen rebel in the introduction uses a RPG-7 rocket launcher.

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RPG-7 70mm
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Trivia

Tactical Map

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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.