Act of Valor

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 are seen in the film Act of Valor:

Handguns

Mark 24 Mod 0 (SIG-Sauer P226)

A Mark 24 Mod 0 is used by Chief Dave in the film's climax.

SIG-Sauer P226 Navy, this is the version used by the Navy SEALs, designation Mark 24 Mod 0 - 9x19mm

Chief Dave fires his SIG.

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. Mexican Special Forces operators, specifically Commander Pedros (Gonzalo Menendez), carry the MP5A2 during the climactic gunbattle.

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 a SEAL sniper.

Another guard moves with his MP5A2 at the ready.

Commander Pedros aims his MP5A2.

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 are the SEALs.

Assault Rifles

AK Rifle

AK-series rifles of unknown types are carried by most enemy gunman.

Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm

A guard drops his AK rifle as the door is blown open.

A Ukrainian guard with an AK as he greets Shabal.

A Mexican guard fires an AK at the SEALs.

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

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

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

Shabal with an AK during the milk factory battle.

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

Heckler & Koch HK91

During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, one of the enemy soldiers fires at the SEALS with a Heckler & Koch HK91.

HK91-A2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

An enemy soldier fires through the wall at the SEALs.

The enemy soldier on the left is seen with what appears to be a Heckler & Koch HK91 rifle.

M4A1 Carbine

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 weaponlight.

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

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

Weimy fires his M4 fitted with an Elcan SpectreDR.

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 dive for cover while carrying their M4A1s.

M14 Rifle

During the funeral at the end of the film, sailors are seen using M14 Rifles for a 3-volley salute.

M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

Sailors hold their M14s at the ready.

Sailors hold their M14s at the ready.

Sniper Rifles

DPMS TAC20

During the rescue mission in Costa Rica, Weimy is seen firing a scoped and suppressed DPMS TAC20.

DPMS TAC20 - 7.62x51mm NATO

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

A close up on the trigger group.

Weimy looks down the sight.

Machine Guns

FN M240G

M240G machine guns can be seen in deck mounts on the SEALs' SOC-R (Special Operations Craft - Riverine), as well as on the SEAL's Mark V Special Operations Craft, fitted with the M145 Machine Gun Optic .

M240G - USMC style with no heat shield - 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.

A SEAL mans an M240 during the yacht takedown.

FN M249 Para

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

M249 Paratrooper - a real blank adapted movie gun with bipod folded and a Picatinny rail on the top of the feed tray cover - 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.

General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Brass goes flying as the GAU-17/A is fired.

M60D

A possible M60D mounted machine gun can be seen in the door of a Sea Hawk helicopter.

M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

The door gunner of a US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter opens fire with (what appears to be) an M60D machine gun

Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun

A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on a Somalian technical and on the SEALs' Mark V SOC during the yacht takedown.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

A SEAL aims his M2 at the yacht.

Launchers

M72 LAW

Weimy is seen taking out an enemy vehicle with an M72 LAW during the mission in Costa Rica.

M72A2 LAW - 66mm

Weimy about to take out an enemy vehicle with an M72 LAW.

Type 69 RPG

Type 69 RPGs are carried by several enemy soldiers.

Chinese Type 69 RPG - 40mm

The enemy soldier ahead of the HK91 can be seen holding the Type 69. Firing it would surely suck for our friend with the HK.

A Mexican soldier attempts to shoot down one of the Blackhawks with an RPG.

A terrorist prepares to fire the RPG at the SEALs.

A terrorist prepares to fire the RPG at the SEALs.

Grenades

M67 hand grenade

M67 hand grenades are used by the SEALs.

M67 fragmentation grenade

F-1 hand grenade

A Soviet F-1 hand grenade is used by a Coyote (Mexican people smugglers) against the SEALs in Mexico.

F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

The Coyote prepares to throw the grenade.

The grenade lies on the ground.