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The United States Marine Corp
The United States Marine Corp by Anonymous August 5, 2003
sub-machine gun
A class of firearms generally defined as being relatively compact with selective fire ability to switch from semi to full automatic. Usually fires standard handgun cartridges, though several exceptions exist (e.g. FN P90, H&K MP7) The sub-machine gun is most commonly used by special police/SWAT forces, paramilitary organizations, special op forces, and non-combatant military personel as a Personal Defense Weapon.
See also; SMG
See also; SMG
sub-machine gun by Anonymous August 5, 2003
bullet
The projectile that is fired from firearms of various families, usually composed of a lead or otherwise metal core, and wrapped in a copper or zinc jacket. Propelled by the exploding powder charge stored in the casing on which most bullets are attached to. Usually achieves muzzle velocities upwards of 900 feet/second, reaching as high as 3500 feet/second and ranges between 5 mm to 20 mm in diameter (for small arms)