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The Armoury:Light Arms:Guns/Fire arms are generally classified according to use, size, calibre, and tradition. This varies among the varius military services around the world. The basic distinction is between small arms (light arms) and artillery. Any gun below a 20-millimeter bore size is generally classified as a small arm (light arm). Although light support weapons of individual character - such as shoulder fired recoiless rifles and under barrel grenade launchers - could be placed under the light arms category. An alternative term gaining increasing currency is "light arms," to include both individual and light support weapons. The soldier's individual weapons consist in most countries of an assault rifle. Light support weapons consist of machine guns, single shot grenade launchers, automatic grenade launchers, shoulder fired recoilless rifles and rocket systems. AccessoriesAccessories to light arms are such items that are not a common/general part of the basic/standard weapon or weaponsystem. Example of such items are: optical sightes & scopes, gun slings, rails, forward grips, etc. Manufacturers such as Heckler & Koch has series of accessories that are cross-compatible with their main products. Edged Weapons:Amongst edged weapons are such items as: knives, bayonetts, swords, spears, etc. Systems & Platforms
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