The following weapons were used in the film Library Wars, which is a live-action adaptation of the 2008 anime Library War.
Library Defense Forces
All weapons used by the LDF are known to be used/taken from JSDF stockpiles as "donated" by local governments to defend libraries against the Media Betterment Act (MBA).
Minebea P9
The main sidearm of the LDF is the Minebea P9, a licensed copy of the SIG-Sauer P220 manufactured by Minebea and Shin Chuo Kogo KK. Kasahara (Nana Eikura) and Captain Genda (Jun Hashimoto) wield these weapons. Various LDF soldiers are seen with the P9 in their holsters.
Captain Genda (Jun Hashimoto) leads the LDF with his P9.
The P9 is seen in the LDF soldiers' thigh holsters
Dojo hands Kasahara his P9. For some reason, it's only loaded with four rounds
Kasahara (Nana Eikura) fires off the P9. The slide has locked back empty.
Minebea M-9
The primary submachine gun of the LDF is the Minebea M-9, a copy of the Mini Uzi manufactured under license by Minebea.
Minebea M-9 - 9x19mm Parabellum
A row of M-9's in the library's armory. For some reason, they are all missing triggers, and they have been stored with their magazines inserted.
Another angle of the M-9's stored in the library's armory.
LDF soldiers open fire with their M-9's.
Kasahara patrolling with her M-9. She is never gets to fire it, though. Note the distinct flash hider.
A reporter aims her camera at Kasahara and Tezuka, both wielding M-9's.
Komaki and Dojo (center), as well as other LDF soldiers, stand with M-9's.
Closeup of an M-9. Being an open-bolt weapon shows that the M-9's chamber is empty.
An LDF soldier works the charging handle of his M-9. The M-9's front sight and distinct charging handle are both clearly visible.
A Minebea M-9 lays next to a Howa Type 89.
Micro Uzi (Mocked-up as Minebea M-9)
For some reason, not enough Minebea M-9s were available for the LDF extras during production. The Micro Uzi was used as a stand in for the Minebea M-9 for some scenes. The folding stock appears to have been removed
IMI Micro Uzi with folding stock - 9x19mm
A Micro Uzi is seen behind a Minebea M-9. Note the 2 ribs on the receiver and the shape of the rear of the weapon. There is also a gap where the folding stock used to be.
An LDF soldier is firing a Micro Uzi mocked-up as a Minebea M-9. Note the shape of the rear of the weapon, and the crude front grip. The longer barrel is missing the holes for the flash hider, indicating that this is a rubber stunt weapon.
Howa Type 64
The Howa Type 64 is used as a training rifle for all recruits prior to indoctrination into the LDF, most noticeably Tezuka (Sota Fukushi) and Kasahara
Howa Type 64 assault rifle.
Tezuka (Sota Fukushi) and Kasahara running laps with the Type 64. For some reason, they are drilling with magazines inserted.
Tezuka doing PT with a Type 64.
LDF soldiers running in formation with Type 64 rifles.
Kasahara after firing three rounds at a target with her Type 64. The bolt has locked back empty.
Behind The Scenes
Nana Eikura firing an actual Type 64 loaded with live ammunition at JGSDF Camp Iruma during the filming of this scene. The JGSDF had loaned parts of the camp and vehicles for filming, as well as advisers and extras on the set
Howa Type 89
The Howa Type 89 is the main assault rifle of the LDF.
Kasahara crawling under barbed wire with a Type 89.
Dojo swaps his Minebea M-9 for a wounded LDF soldier's Type 89. Oddly enough, none of the LDF soldiers on the ground were seen using Type 89 rifles against the MBC.
An LDF door gunner firing his Type 89 at advancing MBC forces below from a UH-60J Blackhawk (which was borrowed from the JGSDF during production). Note the brass being ejected.
Closeup of the LDF door gunner's Type 89. The muzzle flash and brass being ejected appear to be genuine, and not post-production CGI typical of Japanese films. It is possible that the door gunner was played by an actual JGSDF member.
Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System
The M24 Sniper Weapon System is the LDF's standard sniper rifle, and is equipped with a Harris bipod. It's possible that these weapons are airsoft replicas, since none are seen ejecting brass, and the muzzle flashes appear to be post-production CGI
M24 sniper rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO
An LDF sniper team takes position on a rooftop. The soldier in the center is carrying binoculars on a folded-up tripod, not a shotgun.
Tezuka and other LDF snipers firing warning shots down below. The sniper on the left has lifted his M24 its perch after firing, instead of letting the bipod and his shoulder absorb all the recoil.
Closeup of Tezuka taking aim with his M24
View inside the scope. It appears that Tezuka hasn't properly adjusted his scope, since he has to aim off to the left to hit an MBC trooper in the leg (who is standing still!)
Tezuka operating the bolt on his M24. Although the sound of a spent cartridge hitting the floor is heard, nothing is seen coming out.
M84 Stun Grenade
Dojo throws an M84 stun grenade into a room during a hostage rescue. It's surprising that the LDF never employ stun grenades during their battles with the MBC, despite their fighting doctrine and less-than-lethal nature.
M84 stun grenade slides across the floor before going off.
Media Betterment Committee
Heckler & Koch MP5A4
One of two submachine guns of the MBC is the Heckler & Koch MP5A4. The MP5A4 supplements the more common MP5A5 fielded by the MBC. These weapons are occasionally seen outfitted with Surefire 628 forearms and, at least one is equipped with a tri-rail forend, though it doesn't have any attachments mounted to it.
Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm
Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm
operators carrying a mix of MP5-J's and MP5A4's standing behind their commander. The operators on his right are carrying MP5A4's.]]
MBC operators ready their their MP5A4's.
An MP5A4 next to a Tokyo Marui MP5-J.
The MBC operator in the center has a tri-rail forend on his MP5A4.
MBC operators volley fire with MP5A4's. The same MBC operator in the center has a tri-rail forend equipped.
Tokyo Marui MP5-J
The most common weapon seen in the hands of the MBC. Many are equipped with the Surefire 628 forearms and flashlights, and some have receiver-mounted rails. The Tokyo Marui MP5-J is the airsoft version of the Heckler & Koch MP5A5. It could be differentiated from a genuine MP5A5 by the shape of its unique flash hider, supposedly developed for Japanese law enforcement.
A Tokyo Marui MP5-J airsoft gun. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to a genuine MP5A5.
Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm. Virtually identical to the MP5A4-J with the exception of the flash hider. Same as the MP5A4 but with a telescoping stock. Both the A4 & A5 variants have the additional option for '3 round burst' on the selector.
Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm
MBC operators with MP5-J's equipped with AimPoint Comp M2 reflex sights from archival footage during a lecture. They are never seen using optics again.
MBC operators line up in formation with their MP5J's. Note that the four-position "Navy" trigger group set to three-round burst.
The MBC operator on the left has a receiver-mounted rail equipped.
A closeup of the Surefire 628 dedicated forend with a flashlight equipped.
A formation of MBC operators with MP5-J's.
MBC operators carrying a mix of MP5-J's and MP5A4's standing behind their commander.
An MBC operator readies his Tokyo Marui MP5-J. Note the shape of the flash hider compared to the MP5A4 in front of it, which a real MP5A5 shares in common with the A4.
Bakushukai Militants
Norinco Type 56
At least one Bakushukai Militant is seen wielding a Norinco Type 56 in the film's intro.
Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm
A Bakushukai Militant raises his Type 56. Note the distinct hooded sight and bayonet lug
M2 Flamethrower
One of the Bakushukai Militants uses an M2 Flamethrower to burn down the Hino Library.
The Bakushukai Militant readies his M2 Flamethower.
Close up of the Bakushukai Militant's M2 Flamethower.
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