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The following guns were used in the film The Running Man

The Running Man (1987)

Steyr AUG

The Steyr AUG is used by the Bakersfield Police officers, the ICS security guards and the guerrillas.

Steyr AUG - 5.56mm

Richards brandishing a Steyr AUG before the final assault

M134 Minigun

The M134 is seen mounted on the side of the UH-1 Iroquois gunship in the Bakersfield Massacre scene.

Trivia: The scene where the M134 Minigun was fired was taken from the 1976 remake of King Kong when US Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopters attacked Kong at the World Trade Centre with Miniguns mounted on the helicopter's M21 Armament Subsystem.

Video: lol!

Dillon Aero M134 with flash suppressor, 7.62x51mm

The M134 firing on civilians during the Bakersfield Massacre scene

Mossberg Bullpup

This weapon is seen in the hands of the guerillas in the end scene.

One of the guerrillas holding the Mossberg Bullpup

Colt Commando

The Colt Commando is used by Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and a number of prisoners during the escape from the Wilshire Detention Zone as well as in the hands of the prison guards at the beginning of the film and in the hands of the Guerrillas towards the end of the film.

Colt Commando - 5.56mm

One of the guards at the detention center brandishing the Commando

Richards brandishing the Commando during the escape

Chico firing the Commando during the escape

Laughlin (Yaphet Kotto) firing the Commando during the escape

Calico M100 rifle

Calico M100 rifles were seen in the hands of the prison guards at the Wilshire Dentention Zone at the beginning of the film and in the hands of the ICS security guards.

Calico M100 Rifle = .22LR

A security guard with the Calico M100

H&K 94

This gun is used by Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) during the final assault. It is either full-auto converted or just uses an MP5 TMH.

Heckler and Koch 94 carbine with front pistol grip & barrel jacket

Richards brandishing the H&K 94

Richards firing the H&K 94

Richards brandishing the H&K 94

In reality, This weapon is a semi-automatic version of the MP5 with an extended barrel. It was also used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Raw Deal.

Micro UZI

Used by Amber Mendez(Maria Conchita Alonso) during the Guerrilla seige on the ICS Building. It has some parts chrome plated indicating this exact same weapon was seen in Total Recall. It is fitted with a 15-round magazine, barrel extension, and scope.

Micro Uzi with 32 rd magazine - 9mm

Amber brandishing the Micro Uzi

The Micro Uzi on the ground during the struggle with Dynamo

Kelton Flamethrower

The Flamethrower used by Fireball is unknown. But at the end credits, Various products are mentioned in the quote below:

*The Running Man* has been brought to you by: Breakaway Paramilitary Uniforms, Ortopure Procreation Pill, and Cadre Cola; it hits the spot! Promotional considerations paid for by: Kelton Flame Throwers, Wainwright Electrical Launchers, and Hammond & Gage Chainsaws. Damon Killian's wardrobe by Chez Antoinne: 19th-Century craftsmanship for the 21st-Century man. Cadre Trooper and studio-guard side arms provided by Colchester: the pistol of patriots. Remember: Tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available for Class-A citizens in good standing. If you'd like to be a contestant on THE RUNNING MAN, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable! I'm Phil Hilton! Good night, and take care!

Fireball displaying his flamethrower

Hammond & Gage Chainsaw

The Chainsaw used by Buzzsaw is unknown. But at the end credits, it is mentioned amongst various products as a "Hammond & Gage Chainsaw".

The chainsaw used by Buzzsaw

The chainsaw during the struggle with Richards.It does not end well for Buzzsaw

Wainwright Electrical Launcher

The "Cordless Taser" type weapon mentioned as a Wainwright Electrical Launcher is used by Dynamo throughout the movie. It accidently kills Dynamo himself during a fight with Amber Mendez when she shoots the Water Sprinklers therefore electricuting him.

Dynamo firing the Wainwright

Dynamo giving a little shock to Amber in order to make her faint

Franchi SPAS-12

Seen in the hands of the Bakersfield Police officers at the beginning of the film.

Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed- .12 ga

A Spas-12 can be seen in on the left side of the screenshot

Beretta 92FS

Seen in the hands of Lt. Saunders when he tried to detain Richards after Richards refused to open fire on the food rioters.

Beretta 92FS - 9mm

Lt. Saunders trying to detain Richards holding the Beretta92

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 == M134 Minigun ==
-The [[GE_M134|M134]] is seen mounted on the side of the UH-1 Iroquis gunship in the Bakersfield Massacre scene.
+The [[GE_M134|M134]] is seen mounted on the side of the UH-1 Iroquois gunship in the Bakersfield Massacre scene.
-Trivia: The scene where the M134 Minigun was fired was taken from the 1976 remake of ''King Kong'' when US Army UH-1 Iroquis helicopters attacked Kong at the World Trade Centre with Miniguns mounted on the helicopter's [http://tri.army.mil/LC/CS/Csa/m21m158.jpg M21 Armament Subsystem].
+Trivia: The scene where the M134 Minigun was fired was taken from the 1976 remake of ''King Kong'' when US Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopters attacked Kong at the World Trade Centre with Miniguns mounted on the helicopter's [http://tri.army.mil/LC/CS/Csa/m21m158.jpg M21 Armament Subsystem].
 Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUjldHxiXo lol!]
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 == [[H&K 94]] ==
 This gun is used by Richards ([[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]) during the final assault. It is either full-auto converted or just uses an MP5 TMH.
-[[Image:H&K 94.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler Und Koch 94 carbine with front pstol grip & barrel jacket]]
+[[Image:H&K 94.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Heckler and Koch 94 carbine with front pistol grip & barrel jacket]]
 [[Image:TRM20.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Richards brandishing the H&K 94]]
 [[Image:TRM22.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Richards firing the H&K 94]]
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 == Micro UZI ==
-Used by Amber Mendez([[Maria Conchita Alonso]]) during the Guerila seige on the ICS Building. It has some parts chrome plated indicating this exact same weapon was seen in ''[[Total Recall]]''. It is fitted with a 15-round magazine, barrel extension, and scope.
+Used by Amber Mendez([[Maria Conchita Alonso]]) during the Guerrilla seige on the ICS Building. It has some parts chrome plated indicating this exact same weapon was seen in ''[[Total Recall]]''. It is fitted with a 15-round magazine, barrel extension, and scope.
 [[Image:MicroUziPistol02.jpg|thumb|none|275px|Micro Uzi with 32 rd magazine - 9mm]]
 [[Image:TRM23.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Amber brandishing the Micro Uzi]]
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 == Wainwright Electrical Launcher ==
-The "Cordless Taser" type weapon mentioned as a Wainwright Electrical Launcher is used by Dynamo throughout the movie. It acidently kills Dynamo himself during a fight with Amber Mendez when she shoots the Water Sprinklers therefore electricuting him.
+The "Cordless Taser" type weapon mentioned as a Wainwright Electrical Launcher is used by Dynamo throughout the movie. It accidently kills Dynamo himself during a fight with Amber Mendez when she shoots the Water Sprinklers therefore electricuting him.
 [[Image:TRM15.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Dynamo firing the Wainwright]]
-[[Image:TRM14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Dynamo giving a little shock to Amber in order to let her faint]]
+[[Image:TRM14.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Dynamo giving a little shock to Amber in order to make her faint]]
 ==[[Franchi SPAS-12]]==