XXX: State of the Union

xXx: State of the Union Country United States Directed by Lee Tamahori Release Date 2005 Studio Revolution Studios Distributor Sony Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Darius Stone Ice Cube Augustus Gibbons Samuel L. Jackson General Deckart Willem Dafoe

xXx: State of the Union is the 2005 sequel to the 2002 Vin Diesel-starring action film xXx. The film was directed by Lee Tamahori (Die Another Day) and Ice Cube takes over as the "new" xXx agent. The film was released internationally under the title xXx 2: The Next Level. Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Roof reprised their roles from the first film and the cast also included Scott Speedman, Sunny Mabrey, and Willem Dafoe. Vin Diesel would reprise his role as Xander in the 2017 sequel xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

The following weapons were used in the film xXx: State of the Union:

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 (Customized)

The modified Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center used by Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) in the first XXX makes a return appearance in the sequel. Agent Toby Lee Shavers (Michael Roof) can be seen with it during the raid on the NSA compound before he and Gibbons make their escape using the GTO from the previous film. Darius Stone (Ice Cube) also uses the revolver when he breaks into the xXx headquarters.

The highly customized Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 revolver used in both XXX movies - .44 Magnum

The opposite side of the highly customized Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 revolver used in both XXX movies - .44 Magnum

Shavers (Michael Roof) holds the xXx custom Smith & Wesson Model 629.

Darius Stone and August Gibbons discuss the plan while the Model 629 lies on the table nearby.

Darius Stone wields the Model 629 during the break into the xXx headquarters.

Ruger GP100

Zeke (Xzibit) can briefly be seen holding a stainless Ruger GP100 revolver when he and Stone jack the government gun truck.

A Ruger GP100, Stainless Version - .357 Magnum

Zeke walks past the screen with the revolver.

Pistols

Colt XSE M1911

Agent Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) keeps two customized Colt XSE pistols as his sidearms, and most notably wields them during the beginning shootout. Unfortunately, he loses the guns during the firefight, and they are later used to frame Darius Stone (Ice Cube) of a murder.

One of the screen used Colt XSE M1911 Pistols, wielded, carried (and lost) by August Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) in the film. The pistols have a customized slide with the initials "A G" etched (for "Augustus Gibbons") and also has the logo for SEAL TEAM 4 in the center - .45 ACP

Gibbons grabs his Colts during the beginning shootout.

Gibbons fires his Colt XSEs in defense of the xXx headquarters.

One of Gibbons' customized Colt XSEs is found lying on the floor of the Mayweather mansion.

Stone holds one of Gibbons' lost Colt XSEs as he searches the Mayweather mansion.

Stone holds the Colt on Kyle Steele.

Beretta 92FS Vertec 1A

Darius Stone (Ice Cube) carries a Beretta 92FS Vertec 1A as his sidearm in the film. The Vertec 1A has an Elite II slide, but a perfectly vertical grip and front of trigger guard of vertec Series. Augustus Gibbons also briefly uses Darius' Beretta inside the Capitol building.

Beretta 92G Elite II - 9x19mm

Darius loads his Beretta before Gibbons' funeral.

Darius holds the Beretta on Charlie.

Stone with his Beretta 92FS Vertec 1A, clearly distinguishable from the Elite by the flat front part of the trigger guard.

Darius decocks the Vertec after pulling it on Kyle Steele.

Stone's Beretta in a thigh holster, a moment before Gibbons grabs it.

Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) fires Stone's Vertec.

Heckler & Koch USP Compact Tactical

Most of General Deckart's (Willem Dafoe) troops use the Heckler & Koch USP Compact Tactical as their sidearms, including Deckart's right-hand man, Alabama Cobb (John G. Connolly). Charlie Mayweather (Sunny Mabrey) also uses one as her sidearm during the attack on the Capitol. General Deckart (Willem Dafoe) uses Cobb's USP Compact Tactical on the Presidential Bullet Train.

Heckler & Koch USP Compact Tactical - .45 ACP

Cobb holds his USP on Gibbons. An interesting goof to point out is that Cobb is referred to as a 'Sergeant' and 'Lieutenant Colonel'. However because of his background as a US Navy SEAL, Cobb would not be able to have either ranks - The USN equivalent to Sergeant is Petty Officer Second Class and USN equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel is Commander.

Cobb racks the slide of his USP aboard the USS Independence.

Charlie holds her USP on Gibbons during the attack on the Capitol.

Deckart holds the President hostage with his USP Compact Tactical.

The USP Compact Tactical lying on the floor of the Bullet Train after being dropped by Deckart.

"I've been waiting for this for ten years!"

M1911

After Augustus Gibbons loses his customized Colt XSE 1911s, he uses a WWI dated M1911 pistol that he loses (yet, again) after Deckart frames his death.

Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP

Gibbons' M1911 lies on the table as he, Stone and Shavers discuss a plan.

Gibbons goes through some of his old files in his basement. His M1911 is visible under his hand.

Gibbons holds his M1911 as he searches his house.

Para-Ordnance P-10

When Gibbons sneaks into his basement, he opens a stash that contains some files and a stainless Para-Ordnance P-10. He never uses it, though, as he hears noises from upstairs and hides the files and the P-10.

Para-Ordnance P-10 - .45 ACP

Gibbons' P-10 lies on the table.

Gibbons hides the files and the P-10.

SIG-Sauer P226R

Kyle Steele (Scott Speedman) and the rest of the NSA agents carry SIG-Sauer P226Rs as their sidearms in the film. Most of them can be seen fitted with rail-mounted weaponlights. The cops trying to stop Toby at the bridge after Stone's attack on the NSA base also use regular SIG-Sauer P226s. A SWAT team member also uses one during the raid on Pettibone's mansion. Shavers (Michael Roof) also uses one during the attack on the Capitol. A couple of US Secret Service agents also try to pull SIG-Sauer P226s during the attack on the capitol.

SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm, updated P226 with accessory rails, now the standard production version for the P226 (IMFDB still refers to this model as the "P226R" to distinguish between newer and older models).

Kyle Steele (Scott Speedman) and another NSA agent, both armed with SIG-Sauer P226R's

Steele runs after Stone, understandably angry due to Stone blowing their shit up.

Steele fires the SIG. This is a goof since Steele doesn't even have his finger on the trigger, and the muzzle flashes are all CGI and the slide doesn't move.

One of the Virginian state troopers holds his P226 after Stone lands a boat onto his patrol car(!).

A SWAT officer wields a P226 during the raid on the Mayweather mansion.

a couple of USSS agents pull their P226s (circled in red).

SIG-Sauer P228

An NSA Agent is briefly seen armed with a SIG-Sauer P228 during Stone's break into the xXx headquarters. A couple of cops at Pettibone's mansion also use SIG-Sauer P228 pistols.

SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm

The NSA Agent on the right is armed with a P228.

Two MPDC officers hold their P228 during the mansion raid.

Glock 17

One of the cops at Pettibone's mansion uses a Glock 17.

Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

The police officer on the right aims a Glock 17.

Glock 26

During the attack on the capitol, Charlie (Sunny Mabrey) has a USP Compact Tactical as her sidearm that she is seen wielding. There is a brief continuity error in the next scene, where her USP turns into a Glock 26.

Glock 26 - 9x19mm

Charlie pulls the Glock.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Some of the NSA agents are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A2 submachine guns during the beginning shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group, used in S.W.A.T. - 9x19mm

An NSA agent grips his MP5 as he gets thrown back by the force of the blast.

One of the NSA agents goes down wielding an MP5 during the beginning shootout.

Another MP5 gets flown through the air as Deckart's troops storm the building.

An MP5A2 flies through the air after Stone's break into the xXx headquarters.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

A couple of SWAT officers wield Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns after the attack on the Capitol building.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and safe-semi-two round burst trigger group - 9x19mm

SWAT team member with MP5 (fitted with tactical flashlight) storming the Capitol building.

Heckler & Koch MP5K

Some US Secret Service agents wield Heckler & Koch MP5Ks when Deckart's (Willem Dafoe) troops kidnap the president.

Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm

One of the USSS agents pulls his MP5K.

Heckler & Koch UMP

One of Zeke's (Xzibit) thugs carries a Heckler & Koch UMP fitted with a vertical foregrip during the attack on the Capitol building.

Heckler & Koch UMP - .45 ACP

One of Zeke's thugs holds a UMP (circled in red).

Rifles / Carbines

(Fake) Heckler & Koch XM8

All of the men under the command of Secretary of Defense George Deckart (Willem Dafoe), including Alabama Cobb (John G. Connolly), use Heckler & Koch XM8 rifles as their primary firearms throughout the film. These rifles are actually heavily modified Heckler & Koch G36Cs. Some of the men also have M203 grenade launchers fitted onto their rifles. During the attack on Capitol, Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) picks up one of these rifles, but exchanges it for Stone's (Ice Cube) Mk 46 Mod 0, which he uses for the rest of the scene.

Heckler & Koch XM8 - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

General Deckart's soldiers fire their XM8s during the opening shootout in the xXx headquarters.

One of Deckart's men loads his XM8 before the attack on the capitol.

One of Deckart's soldiers fires his XM8 at Stone and Steele inside the Capitol. Notice how his XM8 is not fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.

Gibbons picks up one of the XM8s. Notice how the receiver clearly says 'G36C', which confirms these are visually modified G36Cs.

Cobb holds his XM8 on the President.

Stone fires an XM8 at the Presidential Bullet Train, easily breaking the glass at the back of the train(!).

An XM8 lying on the floor of the Bullet Train. Note the hinge in the stock allowing it to fold; this is one of the telltale signs that the XM8 is actually a visually modified Heckler & Koch G36C. Also clearly visible in this shot is one piece receiver with separate magazine well of the G36, as opposed to the two piece upper/lower receiver of the XM8.

Colt M16A2

The M16A2 assault rifle can be seen in the hands of the US Army soldiers and marines throughout the movie. One of Zeke's (Xzibit) thugs also also has one slung over his shoulder during the attack on the US Capitol.

M16A2 - 5.56x45mm

Marine gets knocked out by Stone aboard USS Independence.

Marines fire M16A2s at Darius Stone.

Several M16A2s can also be seen in the government arms truck.

Several marines hold their M16 rifles near the Capitol building.

Marine fires his M16A2 at Zeke's SUV during the attack on the Capitol.

One of Zeke's thugs with an M16A2 slung over his shoulder.

Colt M4A1 Carbine

Some of the NSA agents and some NSA security forces at the xXx headquarters are armed with Colt M4A1 carbines throughout the film. Most of the carbines are fitted with Surefire M500AB forearm weaponlights. A couple of SWAT officers are also armed with M4A1s fitted with C-More red dot sights during the raid on the mansion. Kyle Steele (Scott Speedman) also uses one during the attack on the Capitol, fitted with the aforementioned weaponlight and a Leupold CQ/T scope.

Colt M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint scope and RIS foregrip - 5.56x45mm

An NSA security officer holds his M4A1 before being knocked out by Darius Stone.

An NSA agent holds an M4A1 after Stone's infiltration into the xXx headquarters.

A SWAT officer wields his M4A1 during the mansion raid.

Steele rests against a car with holding his M4A1 during the attack on the capitol.

Steele shoulders his M4A1.

Kyle Steele (Scott Speedman) fires an M4A1.

Colt M4A1 (with M26 MASS)

Zeke (Xzibit) carries a Colt M4A1 fitted with a M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System aka M26 MASS under the barrel. His M4 is also fitted with an AN/PEQ-2 designator. He most notably wields the setup when he, Stone and Steel jack a tank(!) during the attack on the Capitol.

M26 MASS - 12 Gauge; mounted on M4A1 carbine with C-More red dot sight - 5.56x45mm

Zeke takes cover with his M4A1.

Zeke holds the combo on top of a tank.

Notice how the setup also has an AN/PEQ-2 designator on the handguard.

"Welcome to the first tank-jacking in history." Steele holds his M4A1, Stone holds his Mk 46 Mod 0, and Zeke holds his M4A1/M26 Mass combo as they jack a tank(!).

M14

The US Navy honor guard carries and fires M14 rifles during the funeral of Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson).

M14 Rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

The sailors fire their M14 rifles.

IMI Galil MAR

One of Zeke's (Xzibit) thugs holds a Galil MAR, aka "Micro Galil" fitted with tactical equipment as Zeke, Stone, Shavers, and Steele come up with their plan for the Capitol.

IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm

The thug on the left with the Micro Galil (circled in red).

SIG SG 552

One of Zeke's thugs is briefly seen holding a SIG SG 552 in Zeke's chop shop.

SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm

The thug holds his 552 (circled in red).

Remington 700PSS

A prison guard fires a Remington 700PSS at Darius Stone (Ice Cube) during the prison escape. A couple of SWAT sharp shooters also briefly carry Remington 700PSS rifles during the raid on the Mayweather mansion.

Remington 700PSS with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod - .300 Win Mag

The prison guard shoulders his 700PSS, only to be interrupted by his superior, noting that there's nowhere for Stone to go. If he only had known better...

The guard fires his Remington at Stone. In this scene the muzzle flashes are all CGI, as the weapon is depicted as a semiautomatic. In real, this would be impossible, since this particular gun is a bolt-action rifle.

A couple of SWAT officers armed with their Remingtons.

Shotguns

FN Tactical Police

One of the NSA agents wields an FN Tactical Police shotgun fitted with a vertical foregrip, tactical flashlight and a C-More red dot sight during the beginning shootout in the xXx headquarters. Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) picks up the shotgun after the agent is killed and his Colt XSEs run empty.

FN Tactical Police Shotgun - 12 Gauge

The agent fires the shotgun.

Gibbons holds the shotgun in the xXx headquarters.

Gibbons fires the FN Tactical Police at Deckart's men.

Mossberg 500

One of Zeke's (Xzibit) men carries a Mossberg 500 during the truck heist.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge

The thug on the left holds the Mossberg.

Remington 870

One of the SWAT officers that storm the Mayweather mansion carries a customized Remington 870 shotgun, fitted with a saddle shell holder and a dedicated forend flashlight.

Remington 870 Police with a Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight - 12 Gauge

The officer holds his shotgun.

Machine Guns

Mk 46 Mod 0

Darius Stone (Ice Cube) uses the SOCOM version of the M249, the Mk 46 Mod 0 as his primary firearm during the attack on the US Capitol building. Stone later trades the Mk 46 Mod 0 for a Heckler & Koch XM8 with an M203, originally picked up by Augustus Gibbons. The Mk 46 Mod 0 is fitted with a C-More red dot sight and tactical light under the barrel.

Mk 46 Mod 0 machine gun - 5.56x45mm

Darius Stone racks the charging handle of the machine gun.

Stone holds the Mk 46 Mod 0.

Stone holds the machine gun in Zeke's chop shop before the attack on the Capitol.

Stone fires the machine gun at Deckart's soldiers.

Stone holds the Mk 46 Mod 0 on Charlie.

Gibbons wreaks havoc with the Mk 46 Mod 0.

M240B

A thug in Zeke's chop shop can briefly be seen pushing a cart with a M240B machine gun on top.

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

The thug walks past the screen.

M249E2

A woman in in Zeke's (Xzibit) chop shop briefly walks past the screen holding a M249-E2 machine gun.

M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm

The woman holds the machine gun.

Browning M2HB

Twin Browning M2HB machine guns are mounted atop the turret of the "stealth tank".

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)

Other

M203PI Grenade Launcher

Some of the Heckler & Koch XM8 rifles wielded by Deckart' (Willem Dafoe) men have M203PI Grenade Launchers attached to their rifles. Most of the M203 have also vertical grips installed, so that one could use it as a stand-alone grenade launcher. Darius Stone (Ice Cube) detaches an M203 from an XM8 he takes during the attack on the Capitol, and uses it on the Presidential bullet train.

RM Equipment M203PI - 40x46mm

Deckart's men load their M203PIs during the beginning shootout at the xXx headquarters.

The soldier fires his M203OI.

Gibbons picks up one of the XM8/M203PI combos. Notice the vertical custom grip.

Stone reloads the M203PI grenade launcher.

Stone holds the M203PI on the bullet train.

M136 AT4

One of the marines aboard USS Independence fires an M136 AT4 at the M2 Bradley commandeered by Darius Stone (Ice Cube).

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank recoilless launcher - 84mm

Marine prepares to fire an AT4.

Custom Rocket Launcher

Agent Toby Shavers (Michael Roof) makes Darius Stone (Ice Cube) a custom rocket launcher supposedly out of various car parts. Stone uses the launcher when he blows up one of the barns as a decoy when he infiltrates the xXx headquarters. The launcher is not a real life rocket launcher, as it was made purely for this film.

Stone launches the rocket. Notice how the launch button says 'Engine start'.

The rocket goes flying out of the tube. Note hoe the body of the launcher is a car muffler.

M242 Bushmaster Chaingun (prop)

While onboard the aircraft carrier, Darius commandeers an mocked-up M2 Bradley armored personnel carrier with a prop M242 Bushmaster chaingun as its primary armament. In real life, the US Marine Corps use LAV-25 amphibious armored personnel carriers instead of Bradleys (which are used by the US Army), but both have similar armament.

M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun - 25x137mm

Darius rams the stealth tank with his commandeered Bradley

Closeup of the Bradley's M242 Bushmaster. Note that the coaxial M240C machine gun is missing

Arms Truck

When Darius and his co-conspirators stop a semi-truck, they uncover a massive weapons cache.

Seen are numerous M16A2s, M4A1s, what appear to be MP5SDs, M2HBs in the background and bottom foreground, and in the center left, an M134 Minigun.

Clearer shot of several M16A2s.

Stealth Tank

The "Stealth Tank" is a prop vehicle resembling a combination of the American M1 Abrams and German Leopard 2 main battle tanks; the armament configuration, with a roof-mounted secondary turret, seems to be based loosely on a T-72 variant fitted with twin AA guns on the sides of the turret. The vehicle was custom built for the production and all weapons on it are fabrications with the exception of the twin Browning M2s on top. The vehicle is apparently a cut-down Freightliner truck chassis fitted with rubber treads from a piece of construction equipment. This tank was modified to become the Decepticon Devastator / Brawl in the film Transformers.

The "Stealth" tank

The tank was later modified to become a Decepticon in Transformers.