The United States soldiers seen during Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Millbarge's (Dan Aykroyd) training are carrying M16A1's, such as those seen running around the base. Also, M16's are one of the many rifles used by the Mujahideen warriors.
Several of the Mujahideen are seen wielding M1 Carbines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingWorld War Two Era M1 Carbine, with Dark Walnut Stock, 'L' peep sight and no bayonet lug - correct for most of WW2, shown with khaki sling and oiler and a period twin magazine pouch for buttstockFile:SpiesLikeUsM1.pngThe two Afghanis on the left are holding M1 Carbines.
AK-47's can be seen in the hands of the Soviet soldiers escorting the SS-50 rocket at the beginning of the film. Oddly enough, they are seen using Chinese Type56's at the end of the film. Also, some of the Mujahideen are carrying AK-47's/Type-56's. For the time period that this film is set in (1985), the Soviet soldiers should be using AK-74's.
The "GLG-20's" Jerry Hadley (Charles McKeown) and Karen Boyer (Donna Dixon) use MAC-10's when Soviet troops discover the spies while infiltrating the Soviet Union. Austin later uses one in his corageous attempt to rescue Emmett from the Soviet border guards.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingIngram MAC 10 submachine gun - .45 ACP.File:SpiesLikeUsMAC10.pngJerry Hadley opens fire on Soviet Border Patrol officers with his MAC-10.File:SpiesLikeUsMAC102.pngKaren Boyer opens fire with her MAC-10.File:SpiesLikeUsMAC10Akimbo.pngAustin, dual-wielding MAC-10's that were not given to him by any known entity, engages in a cavalry charge to save Emmett from the Soviet Border Guards.File:SpiesLikeUsMAC10NoBullets.pngIntelligence agencies care so much about being untraceable, they even invented invisible bullets! Here, Austin is loading a MAC-10 with a magazine full of these innovative inventions.
The Soviet KGB Agents are seen using Tokarev TT-33 pistols after Emmett and Austin discover their contacts' true loyalties while in Pakistan. The agents are also seen using the pistols later at the highway patrol office. They should, however, be using Makarovs.
During Emmett and Austin's training, Colonel Rhombus (Bernie Casey) fires a nickel plated M1911 with ivory grips at their feet to pursuade them to jump into the mud pit.
