Small Arms & Machine Guns: A Global Overview Small arms and machine guns are the foundational tools of modern infantry. They range from personal defense weapons to high-rate-of-fire suppressive systems. 🔫 Core Categories 1. Pistols & Personal Defense
Select-fire weapons using intermediate cartridges (e.g., M4 Carbine, AK-74). Small Arms & Machine Guns
Man-portable, usually belt-fed, operated by one soldier (e.g., M249 SAW). Small Arms & Machine Guns: A Global Overview