Can You Identify These SWAT Guns?

By: Diana Spasic
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Can You Identify These SWAT Guns?
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About This Quiz

There are many types of SWAT team weapons and equipment, and their use varies from precinct to precinct. A variety of field missions requires standard gun models plus many extra accessories, many of which are designed for specific needs of various SWAT teams. Many of them are very similar (or identical) to military weapons, but many are targeted (pardon the pun) for law enforcement use.

Among SWAT guns, you will see assault rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, semi-automatic pistols and many additional weapons, artillery and equipment. A SWAT team may use halogen tools, ballistic shields, battering rams, stun grenades, Tasers and tear gas, but in this quiz, we are focusing on guns and firearms alone. We have listed the most popular and most used guns – they are all here, from the M870 to the FN Five-seveN, but how many of them can you identify?

How well do you know the different types of guns used by Special Forces in the United States and around the world? Do you think you can name at least 30 out of 40 SWAT guns? Take this quiz to find out just how familiar you are with the most popular and most widely used SWAT team guns! Ready, set, SHOOT!

Colt M4A1 SOPMOD
Wiki Commons by PEO Soldier
What legendary SWAT gun is this?
Stoner 63
Colt M4A1 SOPMOD
FAMAS
M60
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Colt M4A1 SOPMOD is a carbine rifle enhanced with a Special Forces Modification Kit. By adding specialized accessories to the base M4A1, the weapon is taken to a new level.

FN SCAR Mk 16
Wiki Commons by NotLessOrEqual
This advanced weapon is often used by various teams. Do you recognize it?
FN SCAR Mk 16
Beretta AR70/90
AK-9
SIG Sauer SIG516
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Fabrique Nationale (FN) SCAR Mk16 entered limited service in 2009 and had been serving special forces units ever since. It is one of the most advanced and adaptable operational rifles in the world.

CAR-15 Commando
Wiki Commons by JO1 (SS) PETER D. SUNDBERG
Can you name this handy, efficient SWAT gun?
Heckler & Koch G36K
Benelli M4
CAR-15 Commando
Remington 870
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The CAR-15 Commando is an assault carbine/submachine gun. SWAT teams use it as a handier version of the original full-length Colt M16 assault rifle.

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Sig Sauer SG 551
Wiki Commons by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet
Can you identify this sophisticated gun, designed specifically for the special forces?
AK-102
Sig Sauer SG 551
CZ 805 BREN
Heckler & Koch HK33
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sig Sauer SG 551 SWAT carbine is specifically designed for the special forces. It’s equipped with an optical sight mount, coated with a corrosion-resistant finish, and it can accept mission-critical accessories such as a laser pointer, tactical light or a bipod.

Sig Sauer SG 552 Commando
Vickers Tactical via YouTube
How about this mean-looking gun? Can you name it?
Remington GPC
SA80
Sig Sauer SG 552 Commando
Steyr AUG
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sig Sauer SG 552 Commando is a carbine released in July 1998. Its recoil spring is guided in a way that resembles that of the AK-47, and the return mechanism has been moved to the rear of the receiver.

Heckler & Koch HK G36
Wiki Commons by Sgt. Teddy Wad
Does a photo of this SWAT weapon ring a bell?
AN-94
Heckler & Koch HK G36
Barrett REC7
Beretta ARX160
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Heckler & Koch HK G36 is an assault rifle designed specifically to an exacting German Army requirement back in the 1990s. Gas operated and with a rotating bolt, its rate of fire is 750 rounds per minute.

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Mossberg 590
Wiki Commons by Marines from Arlington, VA, United States
Do you know the name of this powerful shotgun?
Colt CM901
FN F2000
Heckler & Koch G11
Mossberg 590
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Mossberg 590 is a pump-action shotgun often used by SWAT teams. It is a militarized version of the popular Mossberg 500 hunting shotgun.

FERFRANS SOAR
Wiki Commons by Rizuan
Which of these answers matches the SWAT firearm from the photo?
LSAT rifle
Norinco CQ
FERFRANS SOAR
Remington GPC
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The assault rifle FERFRANS SOAR is a sophisticated automatic weapons system intended to compete with the iconic M4 Carbine line. It was first made in 2004.

Glock 22
Wiki Commons by Bobbfwed
What is the name of this gun?
Glock 22
Beretta M9
Colt Delta Elite
Heckler & Koch P9
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Delta Force has been known to use the Glock 22. It’s a full-size pistol chambered in .40 S&W. Although Delta has a history of preferring .45s, it’s rumored that some operators switched to Glock 22s because they are more reliable in sandy conditions.

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Stoner 63
Wiki Commons by Atirador
The Navy SEALs used it during the Vietnam War. What is this weapon called?
Stoner 63
Remington GPC
Robinson Armament XCR
SAR-21
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stoner 63 is a universal all-in-one combat weapon designed by Eugene Stoner, who pioneered the modular weapon system. Its best-known use was in the hands of the Navy SEALS during the Vietnam War.

FN P90
Wiki Commons by 5erK
How about this unique-looking weapon? What is it called?
SIG MCX
FN P90
Zastava M21
Heckler & Koch G11
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Fabrique Nationale FN P90 is a personal defense weapon (PDW) designed in Belgium with the auxiliary military unit in mind. One of its most interesting physical characteristics is its translucent 50-round magazine made of polycarbonate.

Beretta 92F
Wiki Commons by Tim Dobbelaere
What do you call fifteen rounds of pure power?
Heckler & Koch P2000
Kel-Tec PMR-30
Remington R51
Beretta 92F
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While many SWAT team members would normally prefer another caliber, it’s very hard to argue with 15 rounds of anything. The F models of the Beretta 92 (“F” is for Federal) have a safety lever that also functions as a de-cocking lever.

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Colt M1911
Wiki Commons by M62
Which legendary SWAT gun is this?
Colt M1911
Ruger P345
SIG P239
Walther PK380
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The design of the Colt M1911 has remained mostly unchanged since the late 1890s. It has served in the U.S. military ever since and is adopted as a standard Army firearm.

Glock 19M
Wiki Commons by U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
One of the most reliable pistols in the world is called ...
Smith & Wesson Model 5906
Ruger P95
Heckler & Koch VP9
Glock 19M
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Glock pistols are considered the AK of the handgun world. They make excellent fighting pistols with one most endearing quality of them all: reliability. Glocks are either loved or hated.

Sig Sauer P226
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This handy pistol has seen its fair share of service. What is it called?
P-96
Sig Sauer P226
Remington 1911 R1
Ruger P345
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although the Sig Sauer P226 failed to net the lucrative U.S. Army pistol contract, it made for itself a global presence elsewhere. In 2015, it was announced that the U.S. Navy SEALs would start replacing the P226 with Glock 19 models.

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Beretta M92
Wiki Commons by U.S. Army
Do you know the name of this iconic SWAT gun?
Heckler & Koch P30
Glock 38
Beretta M92
Colt Mustang
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The famous Italian Beretta 92 has seen a remarkable share of international SWAT team success since it first appeared in 1975. It is a semi-automatic service pistol with a 150-feet range.

M870
Wiki Commons by U.S. Army
How about this versatile shotgun? What is it called?
Heckler & Koch HK33
FN FNC
Beretta ARX160
M870
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The M870 is a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun widely used throughout SWAT teams. It is a military version of the Remington 870 shotgun, and it features a wide range of configurations, including different barrel lengths, manufacturing materials and stocks.

Heckler & Koch UMP
Wiki Commons by Asams10
It appeared in the '90s. Do you recognize the gun in the photo?
Heckler & Koch UMP
CETME Model L
Colt CM901
FN F2000
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The HK UMP represents a series of guns designed by the German firm of Heckler & Koch in the 1990s to replace the praised MP5 series. The production of HK UMP started in 1999, and the weapons are still manufactured today.

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SIG SG 550
Wiki Commons by Rama
Special forces around the globe use this rifle. Do you know its name?
FARA 83
AK-47
SIG SG 550
Heckler & Koch HK33
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

SIG SG 550 is widely used by special forces as well as regular army and security elements across the globe. The series was born in a Swiss Army initiative as a replacement for its 1950s-era SIG SG 510 Battle Rifle.

AR-15
Wiki Commons by Mitch Barrie
What’s the name of this widely used firearm?
AR-15
Beretta ARX160
SIG MCX
Remington GPC
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When it comes to the most favored automatic rifle systems in the world today, the AR-15 is at the very top. It is particularly enjoyed throughout the United States, not just by SWAT teams, but by citizens for private purposes, too.

Sig Sauer P228
Wiki Commons by Rama
Can you guess this SWAT weapon’s name?
Browning BDM
Sig Sauer P228
Beretta 90two
Colt M1911
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sig Sauer P228 is commonly present in the inventories of many armies, and it is known in the U.S. inventory as the M11. The series is nothing more than a compact version of the successful P226 family.

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Remington 1100
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This one is popular among duck hunters, too. What is it called?
Remington 1100
Colt AR-15
Beretta ARX160
AMD-65
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although it was primarily recognized as a leading “duck-hunting” shotgun, the Remington 1100 was adopted by several military and law enforcement agencies including the Mexican Naval Infantry Force and Malaysian special forces.

SIG SG 516
Wiki Commons by Rizuan (talk)
Do you know the name of this powerful rifle?
LR-300
Heckler & Koch G41
FAMAS
SIG SG 516
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The SIG SG 516 is a Swiss assault rifle built upon the strengths of the iconic American AR-15 design and closely related to the classic M16. It is featured in the inventory of the Australian Victoria Police Special Operations Group.

FN SCAR 16 S
Wiki Commons by Mitch Barrie
How about this robust weapon, do you know what it's called?
IWI ACE
Heckler & Koch G41
FN SCAR 16 S
Colt CM901
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a self-loading, gas-operated rifle with a rotating bolt. It was manufactured in Belgium for the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

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Heckler & Koch MP5
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Do you recognize one of the most popular guns of its type ever produced?
Barrett REC7
Heckler & Koch MP5
Beretta Rx4 Storm
AN-94
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Its compact and reliable approach to close-quarters combat has made the German Heckler & Koch HK MP5 Submachine Gun very popular among SWAT teams. In fact, it is one of the most popular submachine guns ever produced.

Remington M700
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What is this powerful firearm called?
Remington M700
SAR-21
SIG Sauer SIG516
IWI Tavor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The civilian Remington M700 rifle comes in two militarized forms: the M24 Sniper Weapon System and the M40 rifle. Remington Arms production began in 1962 and continues to this day.

Heckler & Koch USP
Wiki Commons by JSEldred
How about this famous semi-automatic? Can you identify it?
Colt OHWS
Glock 23
Heckler & Koch USP
Remington 1911 R1
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The HK USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol) is a semi-automatic that entered production in 1993 and still serves today. It sees widespread use at various levels, including law enforcement and special forces.

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Remington M40
Wiki Commons by Mark Pellegrini
Does this deadly shooter look familiar? What is it called?
FN SCAR
Heckler & Koch G36
SIG SG 540
Remington M40
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Remington M40 is in service with the United State Marine Corps. It is a heavy barrel, bolt-action 7.6x51mm sniper rifle that got recognized as the USMC standardized sniper weapon during the Vietnam War.

Heckler & Koch HK 416
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What do you call this impressive rifle?
SAR-21
Heckler & Koch HK 416
Beretta ARX160
AK-101
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Heckler & Koch introduced the HK416 automatic rifle family in 2005 as a possible replacement for the M4 series. The HK416 was a joint effort by the U.S. and Germany to develop a more modern and reliable alternative to the M4.

Benelli M4 Tactical
Wiki Commons by United States Marine Corps
This one is known for its reliability. Do you recognize it?
Benelli M4 Tactical
FN FNC
SIG MCX
Steyr AUG
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Benelli M4 Tactical is an Auto Regulating Gas Operated (ARGO) unique semi-automatic shotgun widely used by the U.S. Marine Corps. It is favorized for its reliability.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP5N
Machine Gun Mike via YouTube
What about this killing machine? What is it called?
Barrett REC7
Heckler & Koch HK MP5N
Ak 5
CZ 805 BREN
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The HK MP5N is a specialized Navy model from the MP5 line developed specifically for the United States Navy. The weapon has since been spread among other operators around the world.

Colt M16A2
Wiki Commons by Lance Corporal Antonio J. Vega, United States Marine Corps
Do you recognize this fierce weapon?
FN F2000
Robinson Armament XCR
SAR-21
Colt M16A2
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Colt M16A2 was developed to a United States Marine Corps request as a major reworking of the original Vietnam War-era M16 Assault Rifle. The USMC was the first US service branch to adopt the improved M16A2 in the 1980s.

FN Five-seveN
Wiki Commons by Bobbfwed
Almost there … What is this unusual SWAT gun called?
FN Five-seveN
Kel-Tec PMR-30
Heckler & Koch VP9
Glock 38
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The unique name of the Fabrique Nationale FN Five-SeveN comes from the caliber of its ammunition – 5.7x28mm. It’s a self-cocking, semi-automatic pistol that has seen a fair share of service in the military.

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Heckler & Koch HK PSG-1
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How about this feisty rifle?
M16
Heckler & Koch HK PSG-1
FN CAL
Beretta AR70/90
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The German Heckler & Koch HK PSG-1 precision sniping rifle is being used in operations worldwide – from Vietnam to Albania. It was introduced in 1972 and primarily marketed toward security forces, military parties and the police.

Springfield M14
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Here is a weapon that's proven its functionality many times. What is it called?
AK-12
Remington GPC
SIG Sauer SIG516
Springfield M14
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The World War 2-era M1 Garand service rifle is the ancestor of the Springfield M14. Given its pedigree, the M14 is built upon a stellar foundation, and it proved itself as a functional semi-automatic rifle.

Glock 17
Wiki Commons by Andrew Linnett/MOD
What is this super-popular SWAT gun called?
Desert Eagle
CZ 99
Glock 17
Colt Officer's ACP
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Austrian Glock 17 is very popular among SWAT teams. It sees use in the military, police and security services around the globe.

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FN SCAR Mk 17
Wiki Commons by Mitch Barrie
Just two more, hang in there – can you name this weapon?
SIG MCX
Heckler & Koch G36
Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle
FN SCAR Mk 17
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR Mk 17 series includes three variants: the SCAR 17 CQC, SCAR 17 Standard and the SCAR 17. The whole series is widely used across SWAT teams around the world.

Heckler & Koch G36C
Wiki Commons by Rizuan
Final question – do you recognize this deadly machine?
Heckler & Koch G36C
AK-102
Colt CM901
SIG SG 540
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Heckler & Koch HK G36 assault rifle is the standard frontline service gun of the Germany Army. Designed and developed to an exacting German Army requirement in the 1990s, it has seen service in many operations worldwide.

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