Small Arms Film Collection

This collection contains 4 movies and is over 1 hour of video.

Title Description
Duration
The Browning Automatic Rifle

This training film covers the workings of the Browning automatic rifle. Starting with the firing process and the ejection of spent cartridges. The film then moves on to the hammer and trigger assembly. Moving on to the function of the powder gas for the operation of the slide. To close out the film we see some of the common operations for the weapon.
Silent, B&W

11:32
Close Combat Firing

Film quality varies is light due to changes in contrast.

Training film on the technique of firing without aiming, that could save your life. Covers a crouching techniques with the .45 calibor pistol, tommy gun, the rifle, and the light machine gun.
Sound, B&W

9:32
M1 Firing Positions Training film on the best firing positions for the M1 rifle. Covers Prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions. In depth demonstrations of the correct arm, and leg positions, and the adjustment of the carrying strap.
Sound, B&W
26:52
Small Arms Firing vs. Aviation Attack

Training film covering the best methods of firing a rifle and light machine gun at attacking aircraft. Covers the leading of the target, and the use of cover, and distributed fire.
Sound, B&W

16:17