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[[Image:Law & Order - Special Victims Unit.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (1999-Present)]]
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'''''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''''' is the first television spin-off of the series ''[[Law & Order]]''.  The series (sometimes referred to as ''Law & Order: SVU'') revolves around the cases investigated by the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, which primarily handles sexually-based offenses.  The series premiered in 1999 on NBC and currently airs on the network.
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|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
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|channel =  NBC
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|genre = Police Procedural / Legal Drama
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|dates = 1999-
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|seasons = 23+
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|episodes = 516+
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'''''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''''' is the first television spin-off of the series ''[[Law & Order]]''. The series (sometimes referred to as ''Law & Order: SVU'') focuses on the detectives working in the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, who investigate primarily sexually-based offenses. For the first 12 seasons, the primary detectives on the series were Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]) and Elliot Stabler ([[Christopher Meloni]]).  Also joining the regular cast were [[Dann Florek]], reprising his role as Captain Don Cragen from the first three seasons of ''[[Law & Order]]'', and [[Richard Belzer]] as Detective John Munch, a character he had portrayed for seven seasons on the series ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'' and in a crossover episode of the original ''[[Law & Order - Season 8|Law & Order]]''.  Beginning in ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 2|Season 2]]'', [[Ice-T]] (who had portrayed a different character in the ''[[Law & Order]]'' television film ''[[Exiled: A Law & Order Movie]]'') joined the cast as Det. Fin Tutuola. In ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20|Season 20]]'', [[Philip Winchester]] from ''[[Chicago Justice]]'' joined the cast portraying Peter Stone, the son of original ''[[Law & Order]]'' EADA Ben Stone ([[Michael Moriarty]]). After an absence of nearly ten years, Meloni would return as Stabler in the 2021 series ''[[Law & Order: Organized Crime]]''. ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' premiered in 1999 in the US on NBC and launched its [[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 21|21st season]] in September of 2019, breaking the record for the longest-running live-action primetime series in US television history, surpassing the 20 seasons of ''Gunsmoke'' as well as the 20 plus seasons of the original ''[[Law & Order]]''. The series also has had crossover episodes with ''[[Chicago P.D.]]'' and ''[[Chicago Fire]]'', which are also being executive produced by ''[[Law & Order]]'' creator Dick Wolf.
  
  
=Handguns=
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'''The following lists the seasons of the television series ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'':'''
==Glock 19==
 
2nd and 3rd Generation [[Glock#Glock_19|Glock 19s]] are used by the majority of NYPD detectives in the Special Victims Unit including Detective Elliot Stabler ([[Christopher Meloni]]), Detective Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]), Detective (later Sergeant) John Munch ([[Richard Belzer]]), Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola ([[Ice-T]]), Detective Brian Cassidy ([[Dean Winters]]), Detective Chester Lake ([[Adam Beach]]), Detective Nick Amaro ([[Danny Pino]]), and Detective Amanda Rollins ([[Kelli Giddish]]). Captain Donald Cragen ([[Dann Florek]]) is sometimes seen carrying one in some episodes. Uniformed NYPD Officers and FBI Agents, including Special Agents Dean Porter ([[Vincent Spano]]) and Dana Lewis ([[Marcia Gay Harden]]) are seen using Glock 19s as well.  Like many television shows and films, every time a Glock is seen being drawn, the sound effect of a hammer cocking is heard (despite the fact that Glocks are hammerless).
 
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Glock19pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 008.jpg|600px|thumb|none|In "Fault" (S7E19), Detective Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]) pulls her Glock on a suspect.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 215.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Elliot Stabler ([[Christopher Meloni]]) draws his Glock during a bank robbery in "Blast" (S7E13).]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Lauren Cooper's Glock and her badge are seen in "Signature" (S9E12).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS11E22 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola ([[Ice-T]]) holds a [[Glock 19]] in "Ace" (S11E22).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS11E22 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Donald Cragen ([[Dann Florek]]) holds a [[Glock 19]] in "Ace" (S11E22).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS14E04_11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Nick Amaro ([[Danny Pino]]) draws his Glock in "Acceptable Loss" (S14E04).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS14E04_14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]) draws her Glock in "Acceptable Loss" (S14E04).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS14E04_05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Amanda Rollins ([[Kelli Giddish]]) draws her Glock in "Acceptable Loss" (S14E04).]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS14E04_13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Alexandra Eames ([[Kathryn Erbe]]) also carries a Glock in "Acceptable Loss" (S14E04).]]
 
  
==Glock Non Gun==
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In some scenes, a [[Non Gun]] Glock is used.
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[[File:Glocknon-gun.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
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File:LOSVUS1.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 1|Season 1]]''<br> (1999-2000)
[[Image:LOSVU 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Raw" (S7E06), Detective Elliot Stabler ([[Christopher Meloni]]) engages an active shooter, Kyle Ackerman, with his Glock when he opens fire in the courtroom. All the guns fired in this episode are non-guns, as evidenced by the lingering cloud of flashpaper smoke and the fact that they do not cycle spent casings.]]
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File:LOSVUS2.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 2|Season 2]]''<br> (2000-2001)
[[Image:LOSVU 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''Drop it!''" In "Raw" (S7E06), Detective John Munch ([[Richard Belzer]]) also draws his Glock when Ackerman opens fire in the courtroom. This is a non-gun.]]
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File:LOSVUS3.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 3|Season 3]]''<br> (2001-2002)
[[Image:LOSVU 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Raw" (S7E06), FBI Special Agent Dana Lewis ([[Marcia Gay Harden]]) fires off a round from her Glock during the same gunfight, while undercover. Also a non-gun.]]
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File:LOSVUS4.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 4|Season 4]]''<br> (2002-2003)
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File:LOSVUS5.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 5|Season 5]]''<br> (2003-2004)
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File:LOSVUS6.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 6|Season 6]]''<br> (2004-2005)
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File:LOSVUS7.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 7|Season 7]]''<br> (2005-2006)
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File:LOSVUS08.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 8|Season 8]]''<br> (2006-2007)
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File:LOSVUS09.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 9|Season 9]]''<br> (2007-2008)
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File:LOSVUS10.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 10|Season 10]]''<br> (2008-2009)
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File:LOSVUS11.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 11|Season 11]]''<br> (2009-2010)
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File:LOSVUS12.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 12|Season 12]]''<br> (2010-2011)
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File:LOSVUS13.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 13|Season 13]]''<br> (2011-2012)
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File:LOSVUS14.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 14|Season 14]]''<br> (2012-2013)
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File:LOSVUS15.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 15|Season 15]]''<br> (2013-2014)
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File:LOSVUS16.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 16|Season 16]]''<br> (2014-2015)  
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File:LOSVUS17.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 17|Season 17]]''<br> (2015-2016)  
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File:LOSVUS18.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 18|Season 18]]''<br> (2016-2017)
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File:LOSVUS19.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19|Season 19]]''<br> (2017-2018)
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File:LOSVUS20.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20|Season 20]]''<br> (2018-2019)
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File:LOSVUS21.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 21|Season 21]]''<br> (2019-2020)  
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File:LOSVUS22.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22|Season 22]]''<br> (2020-2021)
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File:LOSVUS23.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 23|Season 23]]''<br> (2021-2022)  
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File:SVU.jpg|''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 24|Season 24]]''<br> (2022-2023)
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== Glock 23 ==
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In Season 8's premiere "Informed" (S8E01), FBI Special Agent Dana Lewis ([[Marcia Gay Harden]]) is seen drawing her [[Glock 23]].  She specifically states that her Glock is a ".40".  Agent Lewis also is seen drawing her sidearm in "Penetration" (S12E08).  The .40 Glock is the standard sidearm of the FBI.
 
[[Image:2ndglock23.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 23 .40 S&W]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS8E01_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Season 8's premiere "Informed" (S8E01), FBI Special Agent Dana Lewis ([[Marcia Gay Harden]]) is seen drawing her [[Glock 23]].  She specifically states that her Glock is a ".40".]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS12E08_08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Lewis also is seen drawing her Glock in "Penetration" (S12E08).]]
 
 
 
==Browning Hi-Power==
 
In Season 9's "Inconceivable", a [[Browning Hi-Power]] appears to be used by a man named Scott Ryland (Kevin Kane Jr.) to shoot James Grall ([[Mark Moses]]). It's later discovered at Ryland's apartment and identified as a "9mm Browning" by Det. Stabler.
 
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm. These Hi-Powers feature elongated bushings different from Hi-Powers Made before 1973 and after the MK II Series.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 204.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Season 9's "Inconceivable", a handgun is discovered at Ryland's apartment and identified as a "9mm Browning" by Det. Stabler.]]
 
 
 
==SIG-Sauer P232==
 
In "Justice" (S3E19), a [[SIG-Sauer P230|SIG-Sauer P232]] is used by Tony Degalio (Michael Luggio)  to shoot Judge Thornburg.  Identified as a .380 semiautomatic, Det. Benson picks it up with a pen as evidence out of an abandoned van.
 
[[Image:SigP232.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P232 - Stainless Steel finish -  .380 acp/9mm kurz.  Built between 1996-Present.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 203.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Justice" (S3E19), a [[SIG-Sauer P230|SIG-Sauer P232]] is picked up by Det. Benson as evidence out of an abandoned van.]]
 
 
 
==SIG-Sauer P220==
 
Keith Gerard (Joe Murphy) is seen with a [[SIG-Sauer P220]] in  "Risk" (S4E12). In "Signature" (S9E12), a [[SIG-Sauer P220]] appears to be pulled by FBI Special Agent Lauren Cooper (Erika Christensen).
 
[[Image:SigP220Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P220 Black - .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|FBI Special Agent Lauren Cooper (Erika Christensen) puts the SIG-Sauer P220 to her head in "Signature" (S9E12).]]
 
 
 
==SIG Sauer P228==
 
A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is carried by Detective Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]) in Season 10's "PTSD".
 
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm.  This is a really well worn movie blank adapted gun]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 200.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is drawn by Detective Olivia Benson ([[Mariska Hargitay]]) in Season 10's "PTSD".]]
 
 
 
==Heckler & Koch P7M8==
 
In Season 4's premiere "Chameleon" (S4E01), Maggie Peterson (Sharon Lawrence) uses a [[Heckler & Koch P7 pistol series|Heckler & Koch P7M8]].
 
[[Image:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|H&K P7M8 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 202.jpg|thumb|none|400px|In Season 4's premiere "Chameleon" (S4E01), Maggie Peterson (Sharon Lawrence) uses a [[Heckler & Koch P7 pistol series|Heckler & Koch P7M8]].]]
 
 
 
== Kahr K9 ==
 
In "Ripped" (S7E04), Det. Stabler carries a [[Kahr K9]] as his off-duty weapon. In "Florida" (S8E19), the pistol is carried by Capt. Julia Milfield ([[Kim Delaney]]), but is taken and held on her by Simon Marsden ([[Michael Weston]]). The Kahr K9 was an authorized offduty NYPD weapon until it was withdrawn in December 2011 by NYPD Command.
 
[[Image:Kahr.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Kahr K9 9x19mm with stainless steel finish]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 224.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Ripped" (S7E04), "Ripped", Det. Stabler pulls the [[Kahr K9]] that he carries as his off-duty weapon. ]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 272.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Florida" (S8E19), Simon Marsden ([[Michael Weston]]) holds the Kahr.]]
 
 
 
== Ruger KP94 ==
 
In "Tangled" (S3E05), a [[Ruger P94|Ruger KP94]] is held by Lara Todd ([[Liza Weil]]).  Stabler identifies the pistol as a "Ruger P94" in the episode.
 
[[Image:RugerP94.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger KP94DC (Stainless, Decocker) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:LOSVUS3E05_09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Tangled" (S3E05), a [[Ruger P94|Ruger KP94]] is held by Lara Todd ([[Liza Weil]]).]]
 
 
 
==Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"==
 
A [[Smith & Wesson 3913 "Ladysmith"]] appears in the episode "Bound" (S05E23), and another appears in the episode "PTSD" (S10E09).
 
[[Image:S&W Model 3913.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 3913 LS "Ladysmith" - 9x19mm.]]
 
 
 
==Smith & Wesson 5946==
 
Ray Bevins ([[Joe Morton]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson 5946]] in "Grief" (S4E23).  In "Escape" (S5E11), Michael Baxter ([[Stephen Lang]]) pulls the S&W.
 
[[Image:S&W5946.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson 5946 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ray Bevins ([[Joe Morton]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson 5946]] in "Grief" (S4E23). ]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 604.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Escape" (S5E11), Michael Baxter ([[Stephen Lang]]) pulls the S&W.]]
 
 
 
=Revolvers=
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
 
Capt. Donald Cragen ([[Dann Florek]]) is seen with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] as his sidearm in some episodes. One appears in the episode "Noncompliance" (S2E06). In "Grief" (S4E23), the revolver is used by a victim to commit suicide with, and is identified as a "Smith & Wesson Model 36" by CSU.  In "Blast" (S7E13), the revolver is seen as Stabler's backup and is given to Dr. Melinda Warner ([[Tamara Tunie]]) to use in the episode.
 
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot.  First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 207.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Grief" (S4E23), Sgt. Munch ([[Richard Belzer]]) holds up the revolver used by a victim to commit suicide.  The handgun in the episode is identified as a "Smith & Wesson Model 36" by CSU.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 218.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Blast" (S7E13), Stabler gives his backup revolver to Dr. Melinda Warner ([[Tamara Tunie]]).]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 222.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Blast" (S7E13), Dr. Melinda Warner ([[Tamara Tunie]]) fires the revolver.]]
 
 
 
==Colt Python (snub)==
 
In "Redemption" (S3E06), Det. John "Hawk" Hawkins ([[David Keith]]) carries a [[Colt Python]] snub nose revolver as his sidearm.
 
[[Image:Nickelpython.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Nickel plated [[Colt Python]] with 2.5 inch barrel - .357 magnum]]
 
[[File:LOSVU 632.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Redemption" (S3E06), Det. John "Hawk" Hawkins ([[David Keith]])  carries a nickel [[Colt Python]] snubbie as his sidearm.]]
 
 
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
 
The NYPD ESU Officers throughout the series use [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]]s as one of their main weapons. They are fitted with various attachments, such as scopes or tactical flashlights.
 
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 219.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Blast" (S7E13), the ESU officer in the middle is armed with the MP5A3.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Signature" (S9E12), the ESU officer in the middle carries the MP5A3.]]
 
 
 
==MAC-10==
 
A [[MAC-10]] is used by Daniel Hunter (Shawn Reaves) in Season 7's "Blast" (S7E13).
 
[[File:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|none|200px]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 216.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daniel Hunter (Shawn Reaves) brandishes a [[MAC-10]] in Season 7's "Blast" (S7E13).]]
 
 
 
=Rifles=
 
==Colt M4A1 Carbine==
 
The [[M4A1 Carbine]] is a frequent weapon carried by members of the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) throughout the series. They are fitted with various optics including EOTech sights and M68 Aimpoint scopes.
 
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M4A1 rifles are seen in "Signature" (S9E12).]]
 
 
 
==M16A2==
 
[[M16A2]] rifles are seen in a store display in "Raw" (S7E06).
 
[[File:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A2]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 213.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Raw" (S7E06), Detective Eliot Stabler ([[Christopher Meloni]]) looks at several weapons including M16A2 rifles.  One of the rifles appears to be an MGC replica.]]
 
  
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==Remington 700PSS==
 
The NYPD ESU snipers are seen using [[Remington 700]]s throughout the series.  In "Escape" (S5E11), Jersey State snipers are seen with the rifles.
 
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod, in .300 Win Mag]]
 
[[Image:Svu-snipers2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Escape" (S5E11), Jersey State snipers are seen with the rifles.]]
 
 
 
=Shotguns=
 
==Ithaca 37==
 
The [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is another weapon frequently carried by NYPD ESU and other SWAT officers in the series.  An ESU Team Leader  is seen carrying an [[Ithaca 37]] in  "Signature" (S9E12).
 
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The NYPD ESU Team Leader is seen carrying an [[Ithaca 37]]  in "Signature" (S9E12).]]
 
 
 
== Ithaca 37 Stakeout ==
 
In "Fault" (S7E19), a customized [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 Stakeout]] shotgun with a shortened barrel and magazine tube, a ventilated barrel shroud and a folding vertical grip is used by Victor Paul Gitano ([[Lou Diamond Phillips]]) while holding Det. Stabler hostage. 
 
[[Image:Custom37.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Customized Ithaca 37 Stakeout used in Miami Vice.]]
 
[[Image:LOSVU 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Fault" (S7E19), a customized [[Ithaca 37|Ithaca 37 Stakeout]] is used by Victor Paul Gitano ([[Lou Diamond Phillips]]) while holding Det. Stabler hostage. ]]
 
 
 
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
Channel NBC
Genre Police Procedural / Legal Drama
Broadcast 1999-
No. of Seasons 23+
No. of Episodes 516+



Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is the first television spin-off of the series Law & Order. The series (sometimes referred to as Law & Order: SVU) focuses on the detectives working in the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, who investigate primarily sexually-based offenses. For the first 12 seasons, the primary detectives on the series were Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). Also joining the regular cast were Dann Florek, reprising his role as Captain Don Cragen from the first three seasons of Law & Order, and Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch, a character he had portrayed for seven seasons on the series Homicide: Life on the Street and in a crossover episode of the original Law & Order. Beginning in Season 2, Ice-T (who had portrayed a different character in the Law & Order television film Exiled: A Law & Order Movie) joined the cast as Det. Fin Tutuola. In Season 20, Philip Winchester from Chicago Justice joined the cast portraying Peter Stone, the son of original Law & Order EADA Ben Stone (Michael Moriarty). After an absence of nearly ten years, Meloni would return as Stabler in the 2021 series Law & Order: Organized Crime. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered in 1999 in the US on NBC and launched its 21st season in September of 2019, breaking the record for the longest-running live-action primetime series in US television history, surpassing the 20 seasons of Gunsmoke as well as the 20 plus seasons of the original Law & Order. The series also has had crossover episodes with Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire, which are also being executive produced by Law & Order creator Dick Wolf.


The following lists the seasons of the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit:


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