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[[File:First Poster For God Bless America.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''God Bless America'' (2011)]]
[[File:First Poster For God Bless America.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''God Bless America'' (2011)]]
[[God Bless America]] is a dark satire about a jobless man, Frank  ([[Joel Murray]]) who decides he has nothing to lose, so he takes his gun and embarks on a mission to kill scum, lowlifes and sadists he sees around him.  He finds an unlikely ally in the form of 16 year old Roxy ([[Tara Lynne Barr]]) who also shares his anger and alienation from society. 


'''The following weapons were used in the film ''God Bless America'':'''
'''''God Bless America''''' is an American black comedy written and directed by [[Bobcat Goldthwait]] and stars [[Joel Murray]] as Frank Murdoch, a disillusioned insurance salesman who embarks on a quest to rid America of rude and mean people by killing them. He is joined by Roxy ([[Tara Lynne Barr]]), a classmate of his daughter who agrees with his view of the world.


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=Handguns=
=Handguns=
==Colt M1911A1 pistol==
==M1911A1==
Frank primarily uses a Colt M1911A1 pistol throughout the film, both when shooting the rude and inconsiderate and when contemplating suicide.
Frank Murdoch ([[Joel Murray]]) uses a [[M1911A1]] for part of the film.  
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:M1911a1 god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank ([[Joel Murray]]) loads his [[M1911A1]].  By the look of the barrel, this appears to be an airsoft gun.]]
[[Image:M1911a1 god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Frank ([[Joel Murray]]) loads his [[M1911A1]].  By the look of the barrel, this appears to be a .22LR model of the M1911 style pistol, like the Colt ACE, or possibly an airsoft copy.]]
[[Image:M1911a1 god bless america 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank holds Chloe at gunpoint.  In this shot, the gun appears to be a normal pistol.]]
[[Image:M1911a1 god bless america 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Frank holds reality TV star Chloe at gunpoint.  In this shot, the gun appears to be a normal pistol.]]
[[Image:GBA_M1911_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roxy ([[Tara Lynne Barr]]) examines Frank's M1911A1.]]
[[Image:GBA_M1911_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank ready to kill himself.]]
 
==Auto-Ordnance M1911A1==
Frank's M1911A1 switches to an [[Auto Ordnance M1911A1]] for scenes when the gun actually has to fire.
[[File:GodBlessAmericaM1911A1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Screen Used Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP.  This is a screen used hero gun held and fired by [[Joel Murray]] as Frank. ]]
[[Image:GBA_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Instead of blowing up the car, Frank ends up just shooting Chloe after his plans go awry with the Auto-Ordnance. Note the slanted slide serrations.]]
[[Image:GBA_AOM1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank confronts Chloe's parents with the pistol.]]
[[Image:GBA_AOM1911_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank shoots some rude movie patrons with the M1911.]]
[[Image:GBA_AOM1911_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank opens fire at some Tea Partiers with the sidearm.]]
 
==Browning Hi-Power Mk.III==
Roxy primarily uses a [[Browning Hi-Power]] Mk.III 9mm pistol throughout the film. Frank takes it after he leaves Roxy.
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[Image:GBA_BHP_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank teaches Roxy how to shoot. ]]
[[Image:GBA_BHP_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the Browning in Roxy's hands.]]
[[Image:GBA_BHP_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roxy stands over Michael Fuller with the Browning.]]
[[Image:Hi power god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roxy does a drive-by on a Westboro-like church group.]]
[[Image:GBA_BHP_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank with the Hi-Power in his left hand as he and Roxy go down with guns blazing.]]
 
==Rossi Model 851==
Frank fantasizes about killing some coworkers with a [[Rossi Model 851]].
[[Image:RossiModel851.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Rossi Model 851 (Stainless Version) - .38 Special]]
[[Image:Revolver god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Frank shoots his coworkers.]]
 
==Taurus PT92AFS==
Political pundit Michael Fuller ([[Regan Burns]]) draws a [[Taurus PT92AFS]] after he's wounded by Frank and Roxy.
[[File:TaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GBA_T92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:GBA_T92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Browning Hi-Power Mk.III pistol==
==Beretta 92FS==
Roxy primarily uses a Browning Hi-power Mk.III 9mm pistol throughout the film, presumably owned by Frank along with the M1911A1 pistol and given to her by him.
LAPD officers and security guards are armed with [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols.
[[Image:HiPowerMk3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm parabellum]]
[[File:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Hi power god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roxy ([[Tara Lynne Barr]]) fires her [[Hi-Power]].]]
[[Image:GBA_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:God-bless-america-movie-image-03-BHP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Publicity still of Frank teaching Roxy to shoot.]]
[[Image:GBA_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Unidentified revolver==
==Rossi Cyclops==
Frank uses this revolver in his imagination to shoot some co-workers, the same gun also appears in the case of the illegal gun dealer along with other handguns and an AK-47, where the dealer comments that it's a ".357 magnum, nickle finish, six shot, 8 inch barrel". (The revolver that the gun dealer shows him is a Rossi Cyclops. The one in the office looks like a S&W or possibly another Rossi based on the cylinder release.)
One of the guns the gun dealer (played by armorer [[Mike Tristano]]) brings is a [[Rossi Cyclops]]. It's described as a ".357 Magnum, nickel finish, six shot, 8 inch barrel".
[[Image:Revolver god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank holds this in an office.]]
[[File:RossiCyclops.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Rossi Cyclops - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:God-bless-america-movie-image-01-revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Publicity still of the same scene.]]
[[Image:GBA_guns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:GBA_Cyclops_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Walther P-38 pistol==
==Walther P38==
One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a Walther P-38 pistol.
One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a [[Walther P38]] with black Bakelite grips.
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P-38 pistol - 9x19mm parabellum]]
[[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol with black Bakelite grips - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GBA_guns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:GBA_P38_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Desert Eagle pistol==
==Desert Eagle Mark VII==
One of the handguns the appears in the gun dealers case is a matte stainless Desert Eagle pistol.
One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a [[Desert Eagle Mark VII]].
[[Image:DesertEagleMarkIstainless.jpg|thumb|none|390px|A matte stainless Desert Eagle MK I - .357 Magnum. The weapon pictured here is an actual movie gun (from the inventory of Weapons Specialists, Ltd. in New York) and has appeared in several motion pictures.]]
[[Image:DesertEagleMarkVIInickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Desert Eagle MK VII with nickel finish - .44 Magnum]]
[[Image:GBA_guns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


==Glock 19 pistol==
==Glock 17==
Another of the handguns in the dealers case is a 4th generation Glock 19 pistol.
One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a [[Glock 17]].
[[Image:Glock19pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (3rd Generation) pistol - 9x19mm parabellum. Note that the Glock that appears in the film is a Gen.4 while this is a Gen.3.]]
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:GBA_guns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


=Rifles=
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
==AK-47 rifle==
One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] with what appear to be white ivory grips.
[[Image:AK47WeWereSoldiersHeroGun.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Authentic AK-47 built from US Receiver.  This is an '''Actual Screen used AK-47''' from the film [[We Were Soldiers]] (built by Cinema Weaponry) - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]]
[[Image:AK47 god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[AK-47]] in a case as presented to Frank by the illegal gun dealer.  It appears to have some kind of custom stock.]]
[[Image:GBA_guns_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]


=Shotguns=
=Shotguns=
==Mossberg 500A Mariner shotgun==
==Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser==
Frank imagines himself massacring his loud, rude and inconsiderate neighbours with a Mossberg 500A mariner shotgun with an 18.5” barrel.
Frank fantasizes about killing his obnoxious neighbors with a [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser|Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser]].
[[Image:Mossberg500AMarinerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mossberg 500A Mariner shotgun (18.5" barrel) with the proprietary Marinecote™ Finish and Synthetic Stock - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:MossbergMarGrip.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Shotgun god bless america 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank holds the [[Mossberg 500]].]]
[[Image:Shotgun god bless america 2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
[[Image:GBA_M500MC_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[Image:GBA_M500MC_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
 
=Rifles=
==Modified MAK-90==
The gun dealer sells Frank a Chinese [[Norinco MAK-90]] Kalashnikov variant with a stamped receiver that was apparently converted to fire in fully automatic mode, as the MAK-90 was a semi-automatic civilian sporting rifle. The thumbhole stock was replaced by an aftermarket pistol grip (of the original AK-pattern) and to the rear tang was attached a wooden block (with ring for gun belt). One can still see the 'ground down' bottom of the front sight, which was mandated by ATF when it approved the MAK-90 for import. Frank and Roxy use this during the finale. It is worth noting that, it seems, two different rifles in the same configuration were used, since they are slightly different from each other.
[[Image:MAK90.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Norinco MAK-90 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|For comparision: Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AK47 god bless america 1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|MAK-90 in a case with three 30-round magazines.]]
[[Image:GBA_AK_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gun dealer quotes a [[Jackie_Brown#AKM|great man]], "AK-47, when you absolutely, positively have to waste every single muthafucka in the room, accept no substitutes."]]
[[Image:GBA_AK_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This appears to be an another rifle - note that the rear block is a more short black plastic (or has been painted black), and the more scratched foregrip.]]
[[Image:GBA_AK_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank shoots one of the "American Superstarz" judges. He holds the rifle in an interesting fashion.]]
[[Image:GBA_AK_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank addresses the audience.]]
[[Image:GBA_AK_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roxy opens up with the MAK-90.]]


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God Bless America (2011)

God Bless America is an American black comedy written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and stars Joel Murray as Frank Murdoch, a disillusioned insurance salesman who embarks on a quest to rid America of rude and mean people by killing them. He is joined by Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr), a classmate of his daughter who agrees with his view of the world.


The following weapons were used in the film God Bless America (2011):


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Handguns

M1911A1

Frank Murdoch (Joel Murray) uses a M1911A1 for part of the film.

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World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Frank (Joel Murray) loads his M1911A1. By the look of the barrel, this appears to be a .22LR model of the M1911 style pistol, like the Colt ACE, or possibly an airsoft copy.
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Frank holds reality TV star Chloe at gunpoint. In this shot, the gun appears to be a normal pistol.
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Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr) examines Frank's M1911A1.
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Frank ready to kill himself.

Auto-Ordnance M1911A1

Frank's M1911A1 switches to an Auto Ordnance M1911A1 for scenes when the gun actually has to fire.

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Screen Used Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This is a screen used hero gun held and fired by Joel Murray as Frank.
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Instead of blowing up the car, Frank ends up just shooting Chloe after his plans go awry with the Auto-Ordnance. Note the slanted slide serrations.
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Frank confronts Chloe's parents with the pistol.
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Frank shoots some rude movie patrons with the M1911.
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Frank opens fire at some Tea Partiers with the sidearm.

Browning Hi-Power Mk.III

Roxy primarily uses a Browning Hi-Power Mk.III 9mm pistol throughout the film. Frank takes it after he leaves Roxy.

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Commercial Browning Hi-Power Mark III - 9x19mm Parabellum
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Frank teaches Roxy how to shoot.
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A closeup of the Browning in Roxy's hands.
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Roxy stands over Michael Fuller with the Browning.
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Roxy does a drive-by on a Westboro-like church group.
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Frank with the Hi-Power in his left hand as he and Roxy go down with guns blazing.

Rossi Model 851

Frank fantasizes about killing some coworkers with a Rossi Model 851.

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Rossi Model 851 (Stainless Version) - .38 Special
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Frank shoots his coworkers.

Taurus PT92AFS

Political pundit Michael Fuller (Regan Burns) draws a Taurus PT92AFS after he's wounded by Frank and Roxy.

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Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) - 9x19mm
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Beretta 92FS

LAPD officers and security guards are armed with Beretta 92FS pistols.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Rossi Cyclops

One of the guns the gun dealer (played by armorer Mike Tristano) brings is a Rossi Cyclops. It's described as a ".357 Magnum, nickel finish, six shot, 8 inch barrel".

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Rossi Cyclops - .357 Magnum
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Walther P38

One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a Walther P38 with black Bakelite grips.

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Walther P38 pistol with black Bakelite grips - 9x19mm
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Desert Eagle Mark VII

One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a Desert Eagle Mark VII.

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Desert Eagle MK VII with nickel finish - .44 Magnum
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Glock 17

One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a Glock 17.

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3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Smith & Wesson Model 36

One of the handguns offered to Frank by the illegal gun dealer is a Smith & Wesson Model 36 with what appear to be white ivory grips.

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Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special
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Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser

Frank fantasizes about killing his obnoxious neighbors with a Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser.

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Mossberg 500 Mariner Cruiser - 12 Gauge
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Rifles

Modified MAK-90

The gun dealer sells Frank a Chinese Norinco MAK-90 Kalashnikov variant with a stamped receiver that was apparently converted to fire in fully automatic mode, as the MAK-90 was a semi-automatic civilian sporting rifle. The thumbhole stock was replaced by an aftermarket pistol grip (of the original AK-pattern) and to the rear tang was attached a wooden block (with ring for gun belt). One can still see the 'ground down' bottom of the front sight, which was mandated by ATF when it approved the MAK-90 for import. Frank and Roxy use this during the finale. It is worth noting that, it seems, two different rifles in the same configuration were used, since they are slightly different from each other.

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Norinco MAK-90 - 7.62x39mm
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For comparision: Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm
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MAK-90 in a case with three 30-round magazines.
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The gun dealer quotes a great man, "AK-47, when you absolutely, positively have to waste every single muthafucka in the room, accept no substitutes."
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This appears to be an another rifle - note that the rear block is a more short black plastic (or has been painted black), and the more scratched foregrip.
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Frank shoots one of the "American Superstarz" judges. He holds the rifle in an interesting fashion.
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Frank addresses the audience.
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Roxy opens up with the MAK-90.