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Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
Also known as "body armor", ballistic vests are designed to stop various firearm rounds. Commonly worn by soldiers and police. The Nation Institute of Justice rates the protection capability of body from Level I (up to small calibers like .22LR) to Level IV (up to armor-piercing calibers like .30-06 M2)
A shaped explosive device, typically C4, designed for breaching through an obstacle along with downing anyone beyond the door or wall.
The Designated Marksman Rifle is a bridge between the infantry and sniper.
A hand grenade designed to blind and deafen opponents briefly.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
An object and/or gameplay mechanic that allows a laser to assist in aiming a weapon. It is often in the form of a weapon attachment that is used to assist in close quarters combat with the accuracy of guns.
An American hand grenade, made as a replacement for the M61 grenade used during the Vietnam war and the Mk 2 grenades that had been used since WW2.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
A spring loaded box which holds ammunition for a firearm. Often referred to as a "clip" although this is not technically correct.
Night Vision Goggles are used by armed forces and other military personnel to allow the user to see clearly in dark or even pitch-black areas.
A pistol is a very basic hand-held side arm, usually used in case of low ammo or tricky situations. They have appeared in many types of games.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Suppressors deafen the sound of a gunshot. Can be attached to most weapons.
Canister type grenades used to obscure the enemy's view of the advance or retreat of friendly troops; also used to mark objects of interest such as landing zones, mission objectives, navigational landmarks, as well as targets for artillery or air strikes.
A firearm capable of firing pistol ammunition automatically. Favored for shorter distances, or dealing death indoors.
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