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Defiance is a science fiction television set on Earth some time after a war with a group of aliens known as the Votans. After a ceasefire is declared after many years of fighting, the majority of organized government on both sides has been destroyed leading to many new factions and militias being created who pursue their own interests. The story focuses on a town known as "Defiance" which stands in the ruins of St. Louis, in which both human and Votan survivors live together.
The series is the first of its kind, in that it is being produced in concert with a massively multiplayer online game by Trion Worlds. Events that occur in one will effect the other, and characters will transfer back and forth between the game and television series.
The following weapons were used in the television series Defiance:
A custom futuristic pistol is used by the main character of the series, Joshua Nolan (Grant Bowler). The weapon appears to be based on an actual firearm, with cases being ejected when it is fired and the back portion of the weapon moving back and forth due to a slide moving underneath. It also appears to have two barrels, but the purpose of this is unknown. As the whole weapon is covered with a futuristic shell, it is not possible to identify what the real world weapon underneath is. Also of note is that in-universe, it's listed as an example of Po'Tech, "old Earth technology that’s been cobbled together or jury rigged," making it a homebrew weapon.
Beretta 92FS
Sukar (Noah Danby), leader of the Irathient Spirit Riders, uses a Beretta 92FS whilst robbing Nolan and Irisa in the pilot episode (S01E01).
Glock 17
During the confrontation in the Need/Want in the pilot episode (S01E01) one of McCawley's men draws a Glock 17.
SIG-Sauer P226R
During the confrontation in the Need/Want in the pilot episode (S01E01) Rafe McCawley (Graham Greene) has a SIG-Sauer P226R.
Rafe McCawley (Graham Greene) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 686 with a 4 inch barrel in the "Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go" (S01E02) and continues to use it for the rest of the season.
An unidentifed (possibly custom) M1911 with vertical slide serrations, skeleton hammer, three hole trigger and an ambidextrous safety appears in several episodes.
SIG-Sauer P230
Olfin Tennety (Jane McLean) carries a SIG-Sauer P230 with some kind of after-market silver finish in "The Serpent's Egg" (S01E05). Datak Tarr (Tony Curran) also uses a P230 in "Brothers in Arms" (S01E06).
Webley Mk 1 Air Pistol
A Webley Mk 1 Air Pistol (which is portrayed as a tranquilliser pistol) is used by the bounty hunter Eddie Braddock (Rob Stewart) in "Brothers in Arms" (S01E06).
SIG-Sauer P226
The bounty hunter Eddie Braddock (Rob Stewart) carries a pair of unrailed SIG-Sauer P226s in "Brothers in Arms" (S01E06). Tommy (Dewshane Williams) can also be seen with a P226 as his sidearm.
Glock 26
The bounty hunter Eddie Braddock (Rob Stewart) carries a Glock 26 as his back up gun in "Brothers in Arms" (S01E06), which he relinquishes to Joshua Nolan (Grant Bowler) to comply with Defiance law.
Walther P99
An unidentified Walther P99 variant is procured by Eddie Braddock (Rob Stewart) after his own weapons are confiscated in "Brothers in Arms" (S01E06) and is used for the rest of the episode. The weapon appears to combine a pre-2004 model .40 S&W titanium coated slide with a post-2004 model frame (early model with short magazine release).
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1200
One of the Lawkeeper's deputies that rescues Nolan and Irisa outside the shield is armed with what appears to be a Winchester Model 1200 with a long barrel.
Several of the Irathient Spirit Riders in the pilot episode (S01E01) carry Heckler & Koch MP5A3. Several Defiance residents also carry MP5A3s during the Volge attack.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Several Defiance residents use Heckler & Koch MP5Ks during the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01).
IMI Micro Uzi
One of the Defiance residents can be seen with a Micro Uzi during the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01). One of the Irathient Spirit Riders can also briefly be seen brandishing a Micro Uzi.
Rifles
Remington 7400
One of the Lawkeeper's deputies that rescues Nolan and Irisa outside the shield is armed with a Remington 7400.
Colt M4A1
Colt M4A1s are used by several Defiance residents, with or without M203 grenade launchers and RIS systems.
Colt M16A4
M16A4s are used by Defiance residents in the pilot episode (S01E01).
Galil ACE 21
Datak Tarr (Tony Curran) uses a Galil ACE 21 during the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01).
Heckler & Koch G36C
Joshua Nolan (Grant Bowler) uses a Heckler & Koch G36C during the Volge attack in the pilot (S01E01). It is fitted with a non standard carry handle which has integral folding iron sights. These are the source of many a continuity error in the episode with the position of the site switching back and forth between shots.
SIG SG 552
Several Defiance residents can be seen with SIG SG 552s during the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01).
Unidentified Bolt Action Rifle
Christie McCawley (Nicole Muñoz) uses a bolt action rifle during the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01).
Machine Guns
PKM SOPMOD
During the Volge attack in the pilot episode (S01E01) a Sensoth can be seen with a PKM SOPMOD.
Launchers
M203
M203 grenade launcher appear mounted under M4A1 carbines.