Act of Valor is a 2012 war film directed by Mike McCoy that focuses on a team of U.S. Navy SEALs who embark on a covert mission to rescue a CIA agent and foil a terrorist plot. The film was made in collaboration with the United States Navy and all of the SEALs that appear in the film were active-duty members. The production has noted that numerous scenes involved live fire conditions, as they were filmed during the SEALs' training exercises.
The following weapons were used in the film Act of Valor:
A SIG-Sauer P226 is used by Chief Dave in the film's climax.
Glock 17
A full size Glock model, most likely a Glock 17, is seen in the holster of a guard being dragged underwater by one of the SEALs.
Glock 19
Lisa Morales (Roselyn Sanchez) is seen using a Glock 19 during the kidnapping in Costa Rica.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, multiple guards are seen holding a Heckler & Koch MP5A2s.
Heckler & Koch MP5A4
Mexican Special Forces operators, specifically Commander Pedros (Gonzalo Menendez), carry the Heckler & Koch MP5A4 during the raid on the cartel's tunnel system.
IMI Uzi
A terrorist on Christo's boat holds a full sized Uzi before being gunned down by a member of SEAL Team 4.
IMI Mini Uzi
A terrorist fleeing the SEALs' assault on the yacht fires a Mini Uzi at his pursuers.
Walther MPL
During the high speed chase in Costa Rica, one of the pursuing terrorists has a Walther MPL submachinegun.
Rifles / Carbines
AKM
AKM rifles are carried by most enemy gunmen, with and without slant compensators.
Colt M4A1
M4A1 carbines in various configurations are carried and used by the U.S. Navy SEALs in the film.
DPMS TAC20
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, Weimy is seen firing a scoped and suppressed DPMS TAC20. The rifle also has a camo paint scheme and camouflage material to conceal Weimy as well as a Parker & Hale bipod.
Heckler & Koch G3
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, one of the enemy fighters fires at the SEALS with a Heckler & Koch G3.
During the funeral at the end of the film, members of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard are seen using M14 Rifles for a 3-volley salute.
Machine Guns
M240
M240G machine guns can be seen in deck mounts on the SWCC's SOC-R (Special Operations Craft - Riverine), as well as on the SWCC's Mark V Special Operations Craft, fitted with the M145 Machine Gun Optic. M240D variants with spade grips are also mounted on Navy Seahawk helos.
M249 LMG SAW Paratrooper
Three M249 Para light machine guns can be seen used by three SEALs to lay down a wall of suppressive fire.
General Dynamics GAU-17/A
Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC) Crewmen aboard a SOC-R boat fire a GAU-17/A Minigun (which would be referred to as a Mk 44 in SOCOM service) during an assault. According to the filmmakers, the miniguns were firing live ammunition throughout several of these scenes.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on a Somalian technical and on the SEALs' Mark V SOC during the yacht takedown.
General Dynamics GAU-12/U
AV-8B Harrier IIs armed with GAU-12/U rotary cannons are seen launching from the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Launchers
M72 LAW
Weimy is seen taking out an enemy vehicle with an M72 LAW during the mission in Costa Rica.
Type 69 RPG
Type 69 RPGs are carried by several enemy soldiers.