As one of America’s most elite special forces groups, ensuring that United States Navy SEALs have every weapon necessary to complete their mission is a top priority. This is why this specialized military group has a unique weapon set that can take out targets and individuals anywhere worldwide as long as they have the right tools for the job.
29. FIM-92 Stinger
- Year entered service: 1981
- Type: Air defense missile system
- Maximum effective range: 15,750 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 70mm
28. Mossberg Model 590
- Year entered service: 1975
- Type: Pump-action shotgun
- Maximum effective range: 130 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge
27. Smith & Wesson Model 686
- Year entered service: 1981
- Type: Six-shot revolver
- Maximum effective range: 300 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .357 Magnum
26. Barrett M82
- Year entered service: 1982
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
25. ST Kinetics Ultimax 100
- Year entered service: 1982
- Type: Light machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
24. Kalashnikov AKSU-74
- Year entered service: 1983
- Type: Submachine gun
- Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.45x39mm Soviet
23. Colt M45 MEU
- Year entered service: 1986
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP
22. Saco M60E3
- Year entered service: 1986
- Type: Light machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 3,600 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
21. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)
- Year entered service: 1987
- Type: Anti-armor rocket launcher
- Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 84mm
20. Remington M24 SWS
- Year entered service: 1987
- Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
19. SIG-Sauer P228
- Year entered service: 1988
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
18. Beretta M9
- Year entered service: 1990
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
17. Colt M16A4
- Year entered service: 1990
- Type: Assault rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
16. Heckler & Koch HK MP5K
- Year entered service: 1991
- Type: Submachine gun
- Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
15. Colt M4
- Year entered service: 1994
- Type: Assault carbine
- Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
14. FGM-148 Javelin
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
- Maximum effective range: 8,202 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 127mm
13. Heckler & Koch HK GMG
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Automatic grenade launcher
- Maximum effective range: 5,000 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40x53mm
12. Heckler & Koch Mk23 Mod 0
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 82 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP
11. Accuracy International AW50
- Year entered service: 1999
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 4,921 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm NATO
10. Benelli M4 Super 90
- Year entered service: 1999
- Type: Semi-automatic shotgun
- Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge
9. McMillan TAC-50
- Year entered service: 2000
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 6,561 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm
8. Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle
- Year entered service: 2002
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,800 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
7. Fabrique National Mk 48 LWMG
- Year entered service: 2003
- Type: Light weight machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
6. Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR
- Year entered service: 2004
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,500 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
5. M32 MGL
- Year entered service: 2006
- Type: Six-shot grenade launcher
- Maximum effective range: 1,315 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40x46mm grenade
4. Barrett M107
- Year entered service: 2008
- Type: Anti-personnel sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
3. M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
- Year entered service: 2008
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 2,550 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
2. AirTronic PSRL-1
- Year entered service: 2009
- Type: Anti-personnel shoulder-fired rocket launcher
- Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40mm Rocket
1. Accuracy International Mk13
- Year entered service: 2017
- Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 3,940 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .300 Winchester magnum
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