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'''The following weapons are seen in the film ''The Men Who Stare at Goats'''''
 
 
[[Image:Goats.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Men Who Stare at Goats'' (2009)]]
 
[[Image:Goats.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Men Who Stare at Goats'' (2009)]]
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'''''The Men Who Stare at Goats''''' is the 2009 feature film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jon Ronson.  The film follows a reporter who uncovers a secret US government program that explored the possibility of the use of psychic powers as a weapon.  The film was directed by [[Grant Heslov]] and stars [[George Clooney]], [[Jeff Bridges]], [[Kevin Spacey]], and [[Ewan McGregor]].
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{{Film Title|The Men Who Stare at Goats}}
 
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==M1911A1==
 
==M1911A1==
An [[M1911A1]] is used by the U.S. military soldier when he has a bad acid trip.
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An [[M1911A1]] is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
[[Image:MWSAG 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M1911A1]] is used by the U.S. military soldier when he has a bad acid trip.]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[M1911A1]] is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.]]
  
 
==Tokarev TT-33==
 
==Tokarev TT-33==
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==AK Variant==
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==AKM==
Used by one of the second kidnappers and by the Vietnamese soldier.
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An [[AKM]] is seen used by a Viet Cong fighter.
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[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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==AKMS==
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An [[AKMS]] is used by one of the second kidnappers.
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[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|360px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
  
 
==Beretta 92FS==
 
==Beretta 92FS==
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==M16A1 Rifle==
 
==M16A1 Rifle==
[[M16A1]]'s are used by soldiers in Vietnam including Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]).
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[[M16A1]]s are used by members of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam including Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]).
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|101st Airborne soldiers exit the helicopter with their M16A1's.]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|101st Airborne soldiers exit the helicopter with their M16A1s.]]
[[Image:MWSAG 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers open fire with their M16A1's.]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldiers open fire with their M16A1s.]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]) tries to clear his M16A1.]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 35.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bill Django ([[Jeff Bridges]]) tries to clear his M16A1.]]
  
 
==M60 Machine Gun==
 
==M60 Machine Gun==
An [[M60]] is used by a soldier in Vietnam.
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An [[M60]] is used by a Huey doorgunner as well as a member of Django's platoon in Vietnam.
 
[[Image:M60_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:M60_01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Huey doorgunner provides cover with the M60.]]
[[Image:MWSAG 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US soldier opens fire with the M60.]]
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
 
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
 
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the KROM security company in Iraq.
 
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] is used by the KROM security company in Iraq.
 
[[Image:MP5A3_StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:MP5A3_StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]]
[[Image:MWSAG 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Krom security contractor Phil Driver ([[Terry Serpico]]) is armed with the MP5A3.]]
  
 
==M4A1 Carbine==
 
==M4A1 Carbine==
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==M16A2==
 
==M16A2==
 
Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with [[M16A2]] rifles.
 
Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with [[M16A2]] rifles.
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[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
  
 
==Browning M2HB==
 
==Browning M2HB==
The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on top of an APC that the Army base.
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The [[Browning M2]] is seen mounted on top of an APC (FV 432 standing-in for an M113) at the US Army base.
 
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
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[[Image:MWSAG 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[Image:MWSAG 30.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
  
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 29 July 2023

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

The Men Who Stare at Goats is the 2009 feature film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jon Ronson. The film follows a reporter who uncovers a secret US government program that explored the possibility of the use of psychic powers as a weapon. The film was directed by Grant Heslov and stars George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, and Ewan McGregor.


The following weapons were used in the film The Men Who Stare at Goats:


M1911A1

An M1911A1 is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.

M1911A1 .45 ACP
An M1911A1 is used by the US soldier when he has a bad acid trip.

Tokarev TT-33

A Tokarev TT-33 is used by one of the first kidnappers. It's seen held by Lyn Cassady (George Clooney).

Tokarev TT-33 7.62x25mm Tokarev
A kidnapper holds the Tokarev.
Lyn Cassady (George Clooney) holds the Tokarev on a kidnapper.


AKM

An AKM is seen used by a Viet Cong fighter.

AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
MWSAG 09.jpg

AKMS

An AKMS is used by one of the second kidnappers.

AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm
MWSAG 13.jpg

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is used by Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey).

Beretta 92FS 9x19mm
The Beretta 92FS is used by Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey).


M16A1 Rifle

M16A1s are used by members of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam including Bill Django (Jeff Bridges).

M16A1 5.56x45mm
101st Airborne soldiers exit the helicopter with their M16A1s.
The soldiers open fire with their M16A1s.
Bill Django (Jeff Bridges) tries to clear his M16A1.

M60 Machine Gun

An M60 is used by a Huey doorgunner as well as a member of Django's platoon in Vietnam.

M60 7.62x51mm NATO
The Huey doorgunner provides cover with the M60.
A US soldier opens fire with the M60.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is used by the KROM security company in Iraq.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm
Krom security contractor Phil Driver (Terry Serpico) is armed with the MP5A3.

M4A1 Carbine

M4A1 Carbines are used by both security companies when they open fire upon each other.

M4A1 5.56x45mm with RIS foregrip and M68 Aimpoint red dot scope
MWSAG 17.jpg

M16A2

Army soldiers stationed at the Iraq base are armed with M16A2 rifles.

Colt M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).
MWSAG 27.jpg

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2 is seen mounted on top of an APC (FV 432 standing-in for an M113) at the US Army base.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
MWSAG 29.jpg

Mk 19 grenade launcher

The Mk 19 grenade launcher is seen mounted atop a humvee at the Army base.

Mk 19 grenade launcher 40mm in vehicle mounting
MWSAG 30.jpg

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