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[[Image:Mercury rising.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Mercury Rising'' (1998)]]
[[Image:Mercury rising.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Mercury Rising'' (1998)]]


Mercury Rising is a 1998 thriller starring [[Bruce Willis]] as an FBI agent who must protect a young autistic boy from being eliminated by government operatives after the boy unintentionally cracks an unbreakable cypher. The film also co-stars [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Chi McBride]].
'''''Mercury Rising''''' is a 1998 thriller starring [[Bruce Willis]] as Art Jeffries, an FBI agent who must protect a young autistic boy from being eliminated by government operatives after the boy unintentionally cracks an unbreakable cypher. The film was directed by Harold Becker (''[[Sea of Love]]'') and also co-stars [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Chi McBride]].


'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Mercury Rising'':'''
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==Smith & Wesson Sigma Subcompact==
=Handguns=
FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) carries as his sidearm throughout the film the Subcompact version of the [[Smith & Wesson Sigma#Smith & Wesson Sigma Subcompact 380|Smith & Wesson Sigma]].
==Smith & Wesson SW9M==
[[Image:SW380.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson SW380 - .380ACP.]]
FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) carries the Smith & Wesson SW9M (the 9mm subcompact version of the [[Smith & Wesson Sigma#Smith & Wesson Sigma Subcompact 9mm|Smith & Wesson Sigma]]) as his sidearm throughout the film. Near the end of the film, Art ([[Bruce Willis]]) tells the FBI SWAT team leader ([[James MacDonald]]) ''"I got a 9mm down on the sidewalk"'', referring to his Sigma. This was previously listed as the 380 version of the Sigma Compact (Smith & Wesson SW380), however the rear serrations, silver barrel, and overall size of the firearm seen in the film, shows that Art carries the SW9M. The [https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/bruce-willis-art-jeffries-smith-and-wesson-sigma-9-compact-pistol-from-mercury-rising/a/997049-2926.s Heritage Auctions website] also shows the screen used SW9M, used in the film.
[[File:Sigma SW9M MR.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson SW9M - 9x19mm. This is the screen used gun [[Bruce Willis]] used throughout the film.]]
[[Image:Merc 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) draws the Subcompact version of the [[Smith & Wesson Sigma]].]]
[[Image:Merc 19.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) draws the Subcompact version of the [[Smith & Wesson Sigma]].]]
[[Image:Merc 21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of Art with his Subcompact.]]
[[Image:Merc 21.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of Art with his Subcompact.]]
[[Image:Mercury_Rising,_Bruce_Willis,_S&W_Sigma_Subcompact_380,_Rear_Draw.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A very good view of the [[Smith & Wesson Sigma]]'s grip as Art ([[Bruce Willis]]) pulls from a small-of-back position during the final scene on the rooftop.]]


==SIG-Sauer P226==
==SIG-Sauer P226==
The [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P226|SIG-Sauer P226]] is used by Shayes ([[Peter Stormare]]) in the confrontation on the train. A SIG is also pulled by Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow ([[Alec Baldwin]]) on the rooftop at the end of the film.  The same gun was later used by Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]).
A [[SIG-Sauer P226]] is the sidearm carried by the majority of the FBI agents seen in the film.  Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) is seen with what appears to be a full-size P226 holstered during a conversation in an FBI office.  Special Agent Tommy B. Jordan ([[Chi McBride]]) also is seen with the handgun.  The SIG also is used by Shayes ([[Peter Stormare]]) in the confrontation on the train. A SIG is also pulled by Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow ([[Alec Baldwin]]) on the rooftop at the end of the film.  The same gun is later used by Art.
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|250px|SIG-Sauer P226 9x19mm]]
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Merc 28.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow ([[Alec Baldwin]]) pulls his SIG.]]
[[Image:MercuryR_76.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) is seen with what appears to be a SIG-Sauer P226 in an IWB holster during a conversation in his superior's office.]]
[[Image:Merc 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SIG lies on the grating.]]
[[File:MercuryR_77.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the SIG pulled by Shayes ([[Peter Stormare]]) in the confrontation on the train.]]
[[Image:Merc 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) holds the SIG.]]
[[Image:Merc 28.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow ([[Alec Baldwin]]) pulls his SIG.]]
 
[[Image:Merc 30.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Beautiful shot of the SIG as it lies on the grating.]]
==M16A1 with A2 style handguards==
[[Image:MercuryR 430.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Special Agent Tommy B. Jordan ([[Chi McBride]]) also is seen with the handgun. ]]
An [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1]] with A2 style handguard is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) to "hold off" the SWAT team at the skyscraper.
[[Image:Merc 33.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) holds the SIG.]]
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:Merc 24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Heckler & Koch P7M8==
==Heckler & Koch P7M8==
A [[Heckler & Koch P7 pistol series#Heckler & Koch P7M8|Heckler & Koch P7M8]] is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]). When a man appears to have used the P7 in a murder-suicide, Art wonders how a non-rich family can afford a $1500 handgun.
A [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) both with and without a suppressor and is left at the murder scene. When examining the crime scene later, Art asks if the father is so broke, how could he afford the $1500 handgun.
[[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P7M8- 9mm]]
[[File:HK P7M8SD right side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch P7M8 with suppressor - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[Image:Merc 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]). When a man appears to have used the P7 in a murder-suicide, Art wonders how a non-rich family can afford a $1500 handgun.]]
[[Image:Merc 14.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) prepares to fire his suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]].]]
[[Image:Mercury_Rising,_HK_P7M8,_Lindsey_Lee_Ginter,_Home_2.jpg‎|thumb|none|601px|Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) removes the suppressor from the [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] and fires it using the hand of Simon's father Martin ([[John Carroll Lynch]]). When examining the crime scene later, Art asks if the father is so broke, how could he afford a $1500 handgun.]]


==Heckler & Koch USP Tactical==
==Heckler & Koch USP==
A [[Heckler & Koch USP#Heckler & Koch USP Tactical|Heckler & Koch Tactical]] is also used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]), notably with a suppressor in an attempt to take out Simon and Art in the hospital.
A [[Heckler & Koch USP]] with a suppressor is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]).
[[Image:Hk-usp45tac.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch USP Tactical- .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:USP9mm.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Merc 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Heckler & Koch USP]] Tactical is also used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]), notably with a suppressor in an attempt to take out Simon and Art in the hospital.]]
[[Image:Merc 16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) chambers a round in his suppressed [[Heckler & Koch USP]] while searching for Simon at the hospital.]]


==Beretta 92FS Inox==
==Beretta 92FS Inox==
Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) is seen carrying a [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92FS Inox|Beretta 92FS Inox]] when working undercover during the opening bank standoff.
Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) is seen carrying a [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] when working undercover during the opening bank standoff.
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS Inox 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Merc 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) with [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] while on an undercover assignment. ]]
[[Image:Merc 05.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Art Jeffries ([[Bruce Willis]]) with [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] while on an undercover assignment. ]]


==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
=Rifles / Carbines=
FBI HRT members use the [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] notably during the bank standoff and during the rooftop shootout.
==M16A1 with A2 style handguards==
[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9mm]]
An [[M16A1]] with [[M16A2|A2-style]] handguards is used by Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) to "hold off" the FBI SWAT team at the skyscraper.
[[Image:Merc 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Merc 31.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Merc 24.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Peter Burrell ([[Lindsey Lee Ginter]]) prepares to fire at the FBI SWAT team with the [[M16A1]].]]
[[Image:MercuryR 440.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Burrell with the rifle. Note A1 receiver.]]


==Colt XM 177 Commando==
==Colt XM177 Commando==
Aude (Thomas F Duffy), one of the militia members, during the bank standoff holds a Colt [[XM177]] Commando.
Audey ([[Thomas F. Duffy]]), one of the militia members, uses a [[XM177|Colt XM177 Commando]] during the bank standoff.
[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt XM177 Commando - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:ColtM177E2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|XM177E2 Carbine aka Colt Model 629 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Merc 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Merc 04.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Audey ([[Thomas F. Duffy]]) aims his [[XM177|Colt XM177 Commando]] at a hostage during the bank standoff.]]


==Winchester 1894==
==Winchester 1894==
The young militia member is seen holding a [[Winchester Model 1894]] during the bank standoff.
The young militia member James ([[Chad Lindberg]]) is seen carrying a [[Winchester Model 1894]] during the bank standoff.
[[Image:WinchesterModel1894.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1894 - .30-30.]]
[[Image:WinchesterModel1894.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1894 - .30-30]]
[[Image:Merc 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|
[[Image:Merc 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|James ([[Chad Lindberg]]) holding the [[Winchester Model 1894]] during the bank standoff.]]
The young militia member is seen holding a [[Winchester Model 1894]] during the bank standoff.]]
[[Image:Merc 11.jpg|thumb|none|601px|James ([[Chad Lindberg]]) continues to hold the rifle after being shot by the FBI SWAT team.]]
[[Image:Merc 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
==Ruger Mini-14==
Edgar Halstrom ([[Richard Riehle]]), the militia leader, uses a stainless [[Ruger Mini-14]] during the opening bank standoff. 
[[File:Ruger Mini-14 stainless left side.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ruger Mini-14 with stainless finish - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:Merc 01.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Edgar Halstrom aims the Mini-14 at the hostages one-handed during the bank standoff.]]
 
=Submachine Guns=
==Heckler & Koch MP5A2==
FBI SWAT agents are seen using the [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]], notably during the bank standoff.
[[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MercuryR 410.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI SWAT agents carry the [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] when storming the bank.]]
[[Image:Merc 10.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI SWAT agent opens fire.]]


==Ruger AC556==
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
Edgar Halstrom ([[Richard Riehle]]), the militia leader, holds a [[Ruger Mini-14|Ruger AC556]] during the opening bank standoff.
FBI SWAT agents are seen using the [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]], notably during the rooftop shootout.
[[Image:RugerAC556.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ruger AC556 - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Merc 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Edgar Halstrom ([[Richard Riehle]]), the militia leader, holds a [[Ruger Mini-14|Ruger AC556]] during the opening bank standoff. ]]
[[Image:Merc 31.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An FBI SWAT agent aims his [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] during the rooftop shootout.]]
[[Image:MercuryR 441.jpg|thumb|none|601px|FBI SWAT agents with MP5A3s.]]


=Shotguns=
==Remington 870==
==Remington 870==
Another militia member holds a [[Remington 870]] during the opening bank standoff.   
Militia member James ([[Hank Harris]]) carries a [[Remington 870]] during the opening bank standoff.   
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Merc 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The militia member on the left holds the Remington.]]
[[Image:Merc 01.jpg|thumb|none|601px|James ([[Hank Harris]]) holds the [[Remington 870]] during the standoff.]]
[[Image:MercuryR_71.jpg|thumb|none|601px|James ([[Hank Harris]]) with the [[Remington 870]] on the left.]]
 


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Mercury Rising (1998)

Mercury Rising is a 1998 thriller starring Bruce Willis as Art Jeffries, an FBI agent who must protect a young autistic boy from being eliminated by government operatives after the boy unintentionally cracks an unbreakable cypher. The film was directed by Harold Becker (Sea of Love) and also co-stars Alec Baldwin and Chi McBride.


The following weapons were used in the film Mercury Rising:


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Handguns

Smith & Wesson SW9M

FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) carries the Smith & Wesson SW9M (the 9mm subcompact version of the Smith & Wesson Sigma) as his sidearm throughout the film. Near the end of the film, Art (Bruce Willis) tells the FBI SWAT team leader (James MacDonald) "I got a 9mm down on the sidewalk", referring to his Sigma. This was previously listed as the 380 version of the Sigma Compact (Smith & Wesson SW380), however the rear serrations, silver barrel, and overall size of the firearm seen in the film, shows that Art carries the SW9M. The Heritage Auctions website also shows the screen used SW9M, used in the film.

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Smith & Wesson SW9M - 9x19mm. This is the screen used gun Bruce Willis used throughout the film.
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FBI Special Agent Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) draws the Subcompact version of the Smith & Wesson Sigma.
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Closeup of Art with his Subcompact.
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A very good view of the Smith & Wesson Sigma's grip as Art (Bruce Willis) pulls from a small-of-back position during the final scene on the rooftop.

SIG-Sauer P226

A SIG-Sauer P226 is the sidearm carried by the majority of the FBI agents seen in the film. Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) is seen with what appears to be a full-size P226 holstered during a conversation in an FBI office. Special Agent Tommy B. Jordan (Chi McBride) also is seen with the handgun. The SIG also is used by Shayes (Peter Stormare) in the confrontation on the train. A SIG is also pulled by Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow (Alec Baldwin) on the rooftop at the end of the film. The same gun is later used by Art.

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SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm
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Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) is seen with what appears to be a SIG-Sauer P226 in an IWB holster during a conversation in his superior's office.
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Closeup of the SIG pulled by Shayes (Peter Stormare) in the confrontation on the train.
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Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow (Alec Baldwin) pulls his SIG.
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Beautiful shot of the SIG as it lies on the grating.
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Special Agent Tommy B. Jordan (Chi McBride) also is seen with the handgun.
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Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) holds the SIG.

Heckler & Koch P7M8

A Heckler & Koch P7M8 is used by Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) both with and without a suppressor and is left at the murder scene. When examining the crime scene later, Art asks if the father is so broke, how could he afford the $1500 handgun.

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Heckler & Koch P7M8 with suppressor - 9x19mm Parabellum
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Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) prepares to fire his suppressed Heckler & Koch P7M8.
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Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) removes the suppressor from the Heckler & Koch P7M8 and fires it using the hand of Simon's father Martin (John Carroll Lynch). When examining the crime scene later, Art asks if the father is so broke, how could he afford a $1500 handgun.

Heckler & Koch USP

A Heckler & Koch USP with a suppressor is used by Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter).

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Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm
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Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) chambers a round in his suppressed Heckler & Koch USP while searching for Simon at the hospital.

Beretta 92FS Inox

Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) is seen carrying a Beretta 92FS Inox when working undercover during the opening bank standoff.

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Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm
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Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis) with Beretta 92FS Inox while on an undercover assignment.

Rifles / Carbines

M16A1 with A2 style handguards

An M16A1 with A2-style handguards is used by Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) to "hold off" the FBI SWAT team at the skyscraper.

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M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm
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Peter Burrell (Lindsey Lee Ginter) prepares to fire at the FBI SWAT team with the M16A1.
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Burrell with the rifle. Note A1 receiver.

Colt XM177 Commando

Audey (Thomas F. Duffy), one of the militia members, uses a Colt XM177 Commando during the bank standoff.

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XM177E2 Carbine aka Colt Model 629 - 5.56x45mm
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Audey (Thomas F. Duffy) aims his Colt XM177 Commando at a hostage during the bank standoff.

Winchester 1894

The young militia member James (Chad Lindberg) is seen carrying a Winchester Model 1894 during the bank standoff.

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Winchester 1894 - .30-30
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James (Chad Lindberg) holding the Winchester Model 1894 during the bank standoff.
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James (Chad Lindberg) continues to hold the rifle after being shot by the FBI SWAT team.

Ruger Mini-14

Edgar Halstrom (Richard Riehle), the militia leader, uses a stainless Ruger Mini-14 during the opening bank standoff.

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Ruger Mini-14 with stainless finish - 5.56x45mm NATO
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Edgar Halstrom aims the Mini-14 at the hostages one-handed during the bank standoff.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

FBI SWAT agents are seen using the Heckler & Koch MP5A2, notably during the bank standoff.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm
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FBI SWAT agents carry the Heckler & Koch MP5A2 when storming the bank.
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FBI SWAT agent opens fire.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

FBI SWAT agents are seen using the Heckler & Koch MP5A3, notably during the rooftop shootout.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm
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An FBI SWAT agent aims his Heckler & Koch MP5A3 during the rooftop shootout.
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FBI SWAT agents with MP5A3s.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Militia member James (Hank Harris) carries a Remington 870 during the opening bank standoff.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge
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James (Hank Harris) holds the Remington 870 during the standoff.
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James (Hank Harris) with the Remington 870 on the left.