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A '''Sidearm''' is a weapon, usually a pistol, which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a rifle or carbine. | {{SeeWikipedia|Side arm}} | ||
A '''Sidearm''' is a ''personal defense weapon'', usually a [[pistol]] (or other melee weapon), which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a [[rifle]] or [[carbine]]. | |||
==List of Sidearms== | ==List of Sidearms== | ||
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*[[Type-52 Pistol]] | *[[Type-52 Pistol]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:24, July 13, 2012
A Sidearm is a personal defense weapon, usually a pistol (or other melee weapon), which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. Usually, uniformed personnel wear their weapons openly, while personnel in civilian attire have their weapon concealed under their clothes. A sidearm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a rifle or carbine.
List of Sidearms
Human
- Misriah M6
- M7/Caseless Submachine Gun (When used as a personal defense weapon)
- Pocket pistol
