Megan Leavey
Theatrical poster
Country
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Directed by
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Release Date
2017
Language
English
Studio
LD Entertainment
Distributor
Bleeker Street
Megan Leavey Kate Mara as the title character, a US Marine corporal serving with her military dog Rex in Explosive Ordnance Disposal when they are subsequently wounded from an IED during a mission. She then must work through the system in order to adopt Rex after he is taken away from his duties due to his injuries. The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and was based on a true story.
The following weapons were used in the film Megan Leavey (2017) :
Rifles/Carbines AR-15A2 Sporter II One of the Marines is seen with a Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II , likely standing in for the M16A2 . It is seen with an aftermarket R.I.S. handguard and an ACOG sight mounted on a carry handle rail.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, late model with A1E1 upper receiver and 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Marine aims his Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II , note the lack of fencing around the magazine release and the standard M16 rear sight. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is seen. M16A4 During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an M16A4 rifle while training in a pool.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is seen held by Megan while training. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is fired by a Marine. M4A1 Carbine Also seen is an M4A1 Carbine used by Special Ops.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mmError creating thumbnail: File missing The carbine is raised. Colt Model 723 What appears to be the Colt Model 723 is carried by Megan Leavey (Kate Mara ) and other Marines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt Model 723 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Megan Leavey fires the carbine during qualifications. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Megan carries the carbine during the mission. AKM variants Insurgents who engage the Marines are armed with several AKM variants.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM rifles appear to be used by insurgents. Error creating thumbnail: File missing . Error creating thumbnail: File missing . Machine Guns M240 M240 GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Marine operates the M240 while in the humvee. Note the heatshield over the barrel. FN MAG-58 In some scenes, the machine gun mounted on the Marine humvees is an FN MAG 58 instead of an M240B .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The FN MAG is seen on the humvee. Note the lack of the M240's heatshield. Handguns Beretta 92FS The Beretta 92FS , standing in for the U.S. Military issued M9, seen mainly holstered on belts. Megan is seen loading and carrying the Beretta before a mission.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup of the Beretta being loaded by Megan. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Marine on the left carries the Beretta in a leg holster. SIG-Sauer P226 Some Marines carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The SIG is seen in the holster. Other M203 Grenade Launcher The M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M16A2 rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Marine aims the rifle with the launcher. Error creating thumbnail: File missing On the left, the launcher is seen. RPG-7 The RPG-7 launcher is used by insurgents.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing RPG-7 - 40mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An insurgent about to use the RPG. Note the lack of a warhead.
Trivia One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey.
[[File:MLeavey 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the right, the real Megan Leavey portrays a drill instructor training Megan (Kate Mara ).
