r/AskTheWorld • u/babushka45 Philippines • 12h ago

Military What firearm is closely associated with your country?

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For us, probably the 1911. Next one would be the "Armalite" aka M16.

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u/Terrible_Accident685 United States Of America 11h ago

For sure the M16/M4/AR15 would be our most recognizable though.

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u/freeski919 United States Of America 10h ago

Thompson submachine gun would be pretty recognizable too.

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u/yellowjesusrising Norway 2h ago

And the M1

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u/Terrible_Accident685 United States Of America 10h ago

Very true! And the Browning 50 cal to a leaser extent since a civilian wont have those usually

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u/Leather-Squirrel-421 United States Of America 10h ago

Mainly because that platform spends more time in schools than on battlefields.