Teaser poster for Act of Valor (2012)

Act of Valor is a 2012 war film directed by Mike McCoy that focuses on a team of U.S. Navy SEALs who embark on a covert mission to rescue a CIA agent and foil a terrorist plot. The film was made in collaboration with the United States Navy and all of the SEALs that appear in the film are active-duty members. The production has noted that numerous scenes involved live fire conditions, as they were filmed during the SEALs' training exercises.

The following weapons were used in the film Act of Valor:

Handguns

SIG-Sauer P226

A SIG-Sauer P226 is used by Chief Dave in the film's climax.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Chief Dave fires his SIG P226.

A view down the sights as Chief Dave fires his SIG.

Chief Dave struggles to kill the final terrorist with his SIG.

Glock 17

A full size Glock model, most likely a Glock 17, is seen in the holster of a guard being dragged underwater by one of the SEALs.

2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.

The Glock is seen in the guard's holster as he is dragged underwater.

Glock 19

Lisa Morales (Roselyn Sanchez) is seen using a Glock 19 during the kidnapping in Costa Rica.

Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm

Morales's Glock sits on the table.

Morales grabs the Glock off of the table.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, multiple guards are seen holding a Heckler & Koch MP5A2s.

Heckler & Koch MP5-N an A2 model with a Navy Trigger Group - 9x19mm

A guard holds his MP5A2 as he scans the river.

The guard holds his MP5A2 seconds before being shot by Weimy.

Another guard moves with his MP5A2 at the ready.

Walther MPL

Durring the high speed chase in Costa Rica, one of the pursuing terrorists has a Walther MPL submachinegun.

Walther MPL with stock folded - 9x19mm

Terrorist on the middle right is carrying a Walther MPL Submachinegun.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4

Mexican Special Forces operators, specifically Commander Pedros (Gonzalo Menendez), carry the Heckler & Koch MP5A4 during the raid on the cartel's tunnel system.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm

Commander Pedros (Gonzalo Menendez) aims his MP5A4 as delineated by the four position selector switch.

IMI Uzi

A terrorist on Christo's boat holds a full sized Uzi before being gunned down by a member of SEAL Team 4.

IMI Uzi with stock removed - 9x19mm

A terrorist is gunned down and drops his Uzi. Notice the lack of a buttstock on the gun.

Mini Uzi

A terrorist fleeing the SEALs' assault on the yacht fires a Mini Uzi at his pursuers.

IMI Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm

A terrorist fires his Mini Uzi at the SEALs.

Rifles / Carbines

AKM

AKM rifles are carried by most enemy gunmen, with and without slant compensators.

AKM - 7.62x39mm

AKM with black synthetic furniture - 7.62x39mm

A guard drops his AKM as the door is blown open.

A Ukrainian guard with an AKM as he greets Shabal.

A Mexican guard fires an AKM at the SEALs.

A Mexican Cartel member holds an AKM with an folding stock before the SEALs raids the milk factory.

A Mexican Cartel member patrols with an AKM fitted with a slanted muzzle break.

A Mexican Cartel member sprints with an AKM with black furniture.

Shabal with an AKM during the milk factory battle.

Another shot of one of the AKM variants used in the movie.

Heckler & Koch G3

During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, one of the enemy fighters fires at the SEALS with a Heckler & Koch G3.

HK G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO

An enemy fighter uses the HK G3 to fire through the wall at the SEALs. The fighter seen here is portrayed by the film's producer Scott Waugh. Note the paddle release, as well as three position selector switch differentiating it from the HK91

The enemy fighter on the left is seen with what appears to be a Heckler & Koch G3 rifle. Again, note the paddle release

Colt M4A1

M4A1 carbines in various configurations are carried and used by the U.S. Navy SEALs in the film.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

Chief Dave emerges from the water armed with the M4A1 fitted with an Aimpoint M68 and Surefire 6P weaponlight.

Chief Dave aims his M4A1 during the mission in Costa Rica.

Lt. Rorke (Rorke Denver) with his M4A1 during the car chase in Costa Rica.

Lt. Rorke firing his M4A1 fitted with an EOTech 552, Troy VFG, and SureFire 6P weaponlight.

Weimy fires his M4 fitted with an Elcan SpectreDR, TangoDown VFG, AN/PEQ-15, and (unseen in this shot) M3X weaponlight.

Lt. Rorke holding an M4A1 carbine that's fitted with an EOTech 553 sight and AN/PEQ-15 laser module.

Chief Dave and Lt. Rorke (Rorke Denver) dive for cover while carrying their M4A1s.

Mk 18 Mod 0 CQBR

Several members of SEAL Team 4 carry Mark 18 Mod 0 CQB carbines during the taking of a yacht.

Mk. 18 Mod 0 with 4-position stock and RIS handguard - 5.56x45mm

A SEAL is seen boarding a ship with his Mk18.

M14

During the funeral at the end of the film, members of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard are seen using M14 Rifles for a 3-volley salute.

M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Members of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard hold their M14s at the ready.

Members of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard chamber their M14s in preparation for the rifle volley.

DPMS TAC20

During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, Weimy is seen firing a scoped and suppressed DPMS TAC20. The rifle also has a camo paint scheme and camouflage material to conceal Weimy as well as a Parker & Hale bipod.

DPMS TAC20 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Weimy takes aim with the TAC20, with Lt. Rorke (Rorke Denver) acting as his spotter and helping with calculations.

A close up on the trigger group.

Weimy looks down the sight.

Machine Guns

M240

M240G machine guns can be seen in deck mounts on the SWCC's SOC-R (Special Operations Craft - Riverine), as well as on the SWCC's Mark V Special Operations Craft, fitted with the M145 Machine Gun Optic. M240D variants with spade grips are also mounted on Navy Seahawk helos.

M240G - USMC style with no heat shield - 7.62x51mm NATO.

M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO.

Dual FN M240 general purpose machine guns mounted on the SOC-R.

A wider shot of the SOC-R. M240Gs can be seen in mounts; one tilted back on the left side of the screen and two in a dual mount in the background.

M240G machine guns can be seen on the left in deck mounts on the SWCC's SOC-R (Special Operations Craft - Riverine).

A SWCC mans an M240 during the yacht takedown.

The door gunner of a US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter opens fire with an M240 machine gun

Sea Hawks with the M240 door guns.

The M240D is seen as the SEALs land in Mexico.

M249 LMG SAW Paratrooper

Three M249 Para light machine guns can be seen used by three SEALs to lay down a wall of suppressive fire.

M249 Paratrooper - 5.56x45mm

Members of the SEAL team provide overwatch with M249s.

Members of the SEAL team open fire with their M249s.

General Dynamics GAU-17/A

Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC) Crewmen aboard a SOC-R boat fire a GAU-17/A Minigun during an assault. According to the filmmakers, the miniguns were firing live ammunition throughout several of these scenes.

General Dynamics GAU-17/A - 7.62x51mm NATO

What appears to be brass from live rounds (not crimp-nosed blanks) goes flying as the GAU-17/A is fired. It should be noted that live ammunition is utilized in numerous parts of this scene.