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As prolific in video games as it is in real life, this iconic Russian workhorse is a mainstay of virtual firepower.
Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
This term can refer to both a visible shot onscreen in a shooter, or a round that has been fired from or currently loaded into a weapon.
Usually, eyepatches indicate that the wearer has a severe eye disease or has suffered a serious eye injury. Often the implication is that the wearer is habitually involved in dangerous situations. Eyepatches are frequently associated with pirates.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
A compound often used in bullet proof vests and other protective clothing.
A knife is a commonly seen object in video games. Usually used for close quarters combat, or as a cutting tool.
A powerful hallucinogenic drug that became popular for recreational use in the 1960s and '70s. It is illegal in the US and in most other member states of the United Nations, but was notoriously tested by the CIA as a mind-control drug during the MKULTRA research program, sometimes being given to people without their knowledge.
A modified version of the M16A1. This model features a new adjustable rear sight and a 3-round burst setting instead of the fully automatic setting. It's accuracy, lightweight nature, and easy, tool free maintenance makes it extremely popular with military forces, though it was mostly replaced by M16A4 and M4.
An American made general purpose medium machine gun, heavily used in the Vietnam Conflict.
A bolt rifle rifle made as a result of Belgian and Russian collaboration, that saw service in both World Wars and is in use even today.
A pistol is a very basic hand-held side arm, usually used in case of low ammo or tricky situations. They have appeared in many types of games.
A rocket propelled grenade launcher. This weapon's main strength is its shaped charge warhead. It can penetrate up to 19 inches of armor if the warhead is in good condition.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Suppressors deafen the sound of a gunshot. Can be attached to most weapons.
A small Czechoslovakian submachine gun mainly used for personal defense, with a built in folding stock.
The weapon of choice for accuracy at long distances. The sniper rifle's slow rate of fire makes it ineffective for close range combat, but its high calibre round ensures that it inflicts maximum damage against the target.
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