shoulder weapon

American

[shohl-der wep-uhn] / ˈʃoʊl dər ˌwɛp ən /

Also shoulder gun

noun

a firearm that is fired while being held in the hands with the butt of the weapon braced against the shoulder.

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Two things stand out as essential in the shoulder weapon for the Marine Corps; one is 'dependability,' and the other 'volume of fire.'

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A shoulder weapon when fired fully automatic is inherently inaccurate.

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