Error creating thumbnail: File missing Teaser poster for Act of Valor (2012)
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 are 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 are seen in the film Act of Valor :
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226
A SIG-Sauer P226 is used by Chief Dave in the film's climax.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chief Dave fires his SIG P226.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view down the sights as Chief Dave fires his SIG.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chief Dave struggles to kill the final terrorist with his SIG.
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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Glock is seen in the guard's holster as he is dragged underwater.
Glock 19
Lisa Morales (Roselyn Sanchez ) is seen using a Glock 19 during the kidnapping in Costa Rica.
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Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, multiple guards are seen holding a Heckler & Koch MP5A2s .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard holds his MP5A2 as he scans the river.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The guard holds his MP5A2 seconds before being shot by Weimy.
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Walther MPL
Durring the high speed chase in Costa Rica, one of the pursuing terrorists has a Walther MPL submachinegun.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Terrorist on the middle right is carrying a Walther MPL Submachinegun.
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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Commander Pedros (Gonzalo Menendez ) aims his MP5A4 as delineated by the four position selector switch.
IMI Uzi
A terrorist on Christo's boat has a full sized Uzi in his hands, before being gunned down by a member of SEAL Team 4.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A terrorist is gunned down with his Uzi dropping. Notice the lack of a butt stock on the gun.
Mini Uzi
A terrorist fleeing the SEALs' assault on the yacht fires a Mini Uzi at his pursuers.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A terrorist fires his Mini Uzi are the SEALs.
Assault/Battle Rifles
AKM
AKM rifles are carried by most enemy gunman.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard drops his AKM as the door is blown open.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Ukrainian guard with an AKM as he greets Shabal.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mexican guard fires an AKM at the SEALs.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mexican Cartel member holds an AKM with an folding stock before the SEALs raids the milk factory.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mexican Cartel member patrols with an AKM fitted with a slanted muzzle break.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mexican Cartel member sprints with an AKM with black furniture.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shabal with an AKM during the milk factory battle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another shot of one of the AKM variants used in the movie.
Heckler & Koch G3
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, one of the enemy fighters fires at the SEALS with a Heckler & Koch G3 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing An enemy fighter uses the HK G3 to fire through the wall at the SEALs. The fighter seen here is portrayed by the film's producer Scott Waugh. Note the paddle release, as well as three position selector switch differentiating it from the HK91
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The enemy fighter on the left is seen with what appears to be a Heckler & Koch G3 rifle. Again, note the paddle release
Colt M4A1
M4A1 carbines in various configurations are carried and used by the U.S. Navy SEALs in the film.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chief Dave emerges from the water armed with the M4A1 fitted with weaponlight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Chief Dave aims his M4A1 during the mission in Costa Rica.
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Mk 18 Mod 0 CQBR
Several members of SEAL Team 4 carry Mark 18 Mod 0 CQB carbines during the taking of a yacht.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A SEAL is seen boarding a ship with his Mk18.
M14 Rifle
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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Members of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard hold their M14s at the ready.
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Sniper Rifles
DPMS TAC20
During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, Weimy is seen firing a scoped and suppressed DPMS TAC20 .
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Weimy takes aim with the TAC20, with Lt. Rorke acting as his spotter and helping with calculations.
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Machine Guns
M240G
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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A wider shot of the SOC-R. M240Gs can be seen in mounts; one tilted back on the left side of the screen and two in a dual mount in the background.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M240G machine guns can be seen on the left in deck mounts on the SWCC's SOC-R (Special Operations Craft - Riverine).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A SWCC mans an M240 during the yacht takedown.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The door gunner of a US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter opens fire with an M240 machine gun
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M240D is seen as the SEALs land in Mexico.
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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Members of the SEAL team provide overwatch with M249s.
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General Dynamics GAU-17/A
Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC) Crewmen aboard a SOC-R boat fire a GAU-17/A Minigun during an assault. According to the filmmakers, the miniguns were firing live ammunition throughout several of these scenes.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing What appears to be brass from live rounds (not crimp-nosed blanks) goes flying as the GAU-17/A is fired. It should be noted that live ammunition is utilized in numerous parts of this scene.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on a Somalian technical and on the SEALs' Mark V SOC during the yacht takedown.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing A SEAL aims his M2 at the yacht.
Launchers
M72 LAW
Weimy is seen taking out an enemy vehicle with an M72 LAW during the mission in Costa Rica.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Weimy about to take out an enemy vehicle with an M72 LAW .
Type 69 RPG
Type 69 RPGs are carried by several enemy soldiers.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The enemy soldier ahead of the G3 can be seen holding the Type 69. Firing it would surely suck for our friend with the HK.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Mexican soldier attempts to shoot down one of the Blackhawks with an RPG.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A terrorist prepares to fire the RPG at the SEALs.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A terrorist prepares to fire the RPG at the SEALs.
Grenades
M67 hand grenade
M67 hand grenades are used by the SEALs.
M67 fragmentation grenade
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F-1 hand grenade
A Soviet F-1 hand grenade is used by a Coyote (Mexican people smugglers) against the SEALs in Mexico.
F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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