The Navy Seals Use These Highly-Effective Weapons Daily

From the U.S. Air Force to the Navy to the Army, America is known for its superior military strength. No other nation questions America’s ability to defend itself in times of war. Not only does the U.S. protect itself, but it also steps in to back other countries threatened by enemy forces. The U.S. Navy is an integral part of America’s defense strategy. And while the Navy is responsible for transporting materials, it is the Navy SEALs who engage in hand-to-hand combat.

The Navy SEALs is a special operations unit that has been an important part of our military since 1962. Though these men and women are highly trained, the Navy SEALs could never be as effective without the arsenal of weapons they employ, some of which are used on a daily basis.

These firearms are a significant part of the success of the Navy SEALS whose unofficial motto is, “On time, on target, never quit.” However, their effectiveness is ultimately decided by those behind the gun. (U.S. Special Forces such as the SEALs often fight in clandestine operations).

24/7 Wall St. reviewed the online database MilitaryFactory’s catalog of Navy SEALs Weapons to determine the guns used by U.S. Navy SEALs Special Forces. We removed guns that are similar to each other and guns that are believed to no longer be in use by the SEALs. Data on the type of weapon, maximum effective range, and the caliber of ammunition used also came from MilitaryFactory.

Why We Are Talking About This

The majority of battles worldwide take place on land. Afterall, civilizations have always lived and worked almost exclusively on dry land. But when we consider that the world’s oceans cover over 70% of planet Earth, the need for a special group of armed forces dedicated to the seas makes a lot of sense. Naval forces navigate our vast oceans, transporting weapons and machinery to other areas of the globe. Among the men and women in the US. Navy, it is perhaps the Navy SEALs who are most effective.

Here are the 32 weapons that see everyday use in the Navy SEALS:

Barrett M82

• Year entered service: 1982
• Type: anti-material rifle
• Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm

General Electric GAU-17/A Minigun

• Year entered service: 1965
• Type: six-barrel gatling gun
• Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm

Mossberg Model 590

• Year entered service: 1975
• Type: pump-action shotgun
• Maximum effective range: 130 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge

Hawk MM-1 MGL

• Year entered service: 1980
• Type: automatic grenade launcher
• Maximum effective range: 740 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 40x46mm

ST Kinetics Ultimax 100

• Year entered service: 1982
• Type: light machine gun
• Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm

Smith & Wesson Model 686

• Year entered service: 1981
• Type: six-shot revolver
• Maximum effective range: 300 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: .357 Magnum

Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle

• Year entered service: 2002
• Type: designated marksman rifle 
• Maximum effective range: 1,800 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm

M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)

• Year entered service: 1987
• Type: anti-armor rocket launcher
• Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 84mm

M72 LAW

• Year entered service: 1963
• Type: anti-tank rocket launcher
• Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 66mm 

Kalashnikov AKSU-74

• Year entered service: 1983
• Type: Soviet submachine gun
• Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 5.45x39mm 

Accuracy International AW50

• Year entered service: 1999
• Type: anti-materiel rifle
• Maximum effective range: 4,921 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm

Colt M45 MEU

• Year entered service: 1986
• Type: ACP semi-automatic pistol
• Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP

Saco M60E3

• Year entered service: 1986
• Type: light machine gun
• Maximum effective range: 3,600 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm 

FIM-92 Stinger

• Year entered service: 1981
• Type: air defense missile system
• Maximum effective range: 15,750 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 70mm 

Remington M24 SWS

• Year entered service: 1987
• Type: bolt-action sniper rifle
• Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm 

Heckler & Koch HK MP5K

• Year entered service: 1991
• Type: parabellum submachine gun
• Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm

SIG-Sauer P228

• Year entered service: 1988
• Type: parabellum semi-automatic pistol
• Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm 

Beretta M9

• Year entered service: 1990
• Type: parabellum semi-automatic pistol
• Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm 

Colt M16A4

• Year entered service: 1990
• Type: assault rifle
• Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm

Colt M4

• Year entered service: 1994
• Type: assault carbine
• Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm

FGM-148 Javelin

• Year entered service: 1996
• Type: anti-tank guided missile launcher
• Maximum effective range: 8,202 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 127mm

Heckler & Koch HK GMG

• Year entered service: 1996
• Type: automatic grenade launcher
• Maximum effective range: 5,000 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 40x53mm

Heckler & Koch Mk23 Mod 0

• Year entered service: 1996
• Type: ACP semi-automatic pistol
• Maximum effective range: 82 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP

Accuracy International Mk13

• Year entered service: 2017
• Type: .300 Winchester magnum bolt-action sniper rifle
• Maximum effective range: 3,940 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: .300 Winchester magnum

M32 MGL

• Year entered service: 2006
• Type: six-shot grenade launcher
• Maximum effective range: 1,315 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 40x46mm

Benelli M4 Super 90

• Year entered service: 1999
• Type:  semi-automatic shotgun
• Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge

McMillan TAC-50

• Year entered service: 2000
• Type: anti-materiel rifle
• Maximum effective range: 6,561 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm

Fabrique National Mk 48 LWMG

• Year entered service: 2003
• Type: light weight machine gun
• Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm

Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR

• Year entered service: 2004
• Type: designated marksman rifle
• Maximum effective range: 1,500 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm

Barrett M107

• Year entered service: 2008
• Type: anti-personnel sniper rifle
• Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm

M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle

• Year entered service: 2008
• Type: designated marksman rifle
• Maximum effective range: 2,550 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm

AirTronic PSRL-1

• Year entered service: 2009
• Type: anti-personnel shoulder-fired rocket launcher
• Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft.
• Caliber/ammunition: 40mm

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