Megan Leavey (2017)

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Megan Leavey Theatrical poster Country United States Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite Release Date 2017 Language English Spanish Arabic Latin Studio LD Entertainment Distributor Bleeker Street Main Cast Character Actor Megan Leavey Kate Mara Gunnery Sergeant Massey Common Jackie Leavey Edie Falco

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.

Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, late model with A1E1 upper receiver and 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm

The Marine aims his Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, note the lack of fencing around the magazine release and the standard M16 rear sight.

The rifle is seen.

M4A1

Megan Leavey (Kate Mara) carries an M4A1 carbine as her main weapon.

M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint scope and RIS foregrip - 5.56x45mm

Machine Guns

M240

M240 GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film.

M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO.

FN MAG-58

In some scenes, the machine gun mounted on the Marine humvees is an FN MAG 58 instead of an M240B.

FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.

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.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

Megan Leavey carries the Beretta in her leg holster.

SIG-Sauer P226

Some Marines carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Other

M203 Grenade Launcher

The M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M16A2 rifles.

M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm

RPG-7

The RPG-7 launcher is used by insurgents.

RPG-7 - 40mm

An insurgent about to use the RPG. Note the lack of a warhead.