Megan Leavey
Theatrical poster
Country
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Directed by
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Release Date
2017
Language
English Spanish Arabic Latin
Studio
LD Entertainment
Distributor
Bleeker Street
Megan Leavey is the 2017 war drama starring 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.
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M16A4
During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an M16A4 rifle while training in a pool.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is seen held by Megan while training. It appears to be a rubber stunt prop in this case.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The rifle is fired by a Marine.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is used by Special Ops, Megan Leavey (Kate Mara ), and other Marines. The one used by Leavey is fitted with a railed gas block and fixed rail-mounted front sight.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The carbine is raised.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Megan Leavey fires the M4A1 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.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing AKM rifles appear to be used by insurgents.
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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 incorrectly carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The SIG is seen in the holster.
Other
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M4A1 carbines.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, flip-up rear sight, and M203A2 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm
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.
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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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing At the right, the real Megan Leavey portrays a drill instructor training Megan (Kate Mara ).