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Q: Which shoulder does a soldier carried his rifle on when marching?
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What does bear a gun mean?

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects a right to keep and bear arms.The dictionary defines the term "bear" as a verb that means "to be equipped with" OR "to carry". The term "arms" is another word for a rifle or gun. Some examples are "arms race" is a term that describes the race of nations to build the largest army. "Right shoulder arms" is a command used during military drill that tells the soldier to move his rifle to his right shoulder carrying position.Therefore, the term "to bear arms" refers to someone who is carrying a gun.


What weapons did a soldier carry in World War 2?

That depended on which army they were in. The infantrymen of Britain and Canada mostly carried the Lee-Enfield 0.303 rifle. The American Army mostly carried the the M1903 Springfield 30.06 or the M1 Garand Carbine. The Germans usually carried the Mauser Karabiner 98K. -Other troops of all armies carried more 'role specific' weapons such as sub-machine guns, light machine guns and pistols.This is a huge subject, you will benefit from a visit to the library or just to Google " WW2 weapons".That depended on which army they were in. The infantrymen of Britain and Canada mostly carried the Lee-Enfield 0.303 rifle. The American Army mostly carried the the M1 Springfield 30.06 or the Garand Carbine. The Germans usually carried the Mauser Karabiner 98K. -Other troops of all armies carried more 'role specific' weapons such as sub-machine guns, light machine guns and pistols.This is a huge subject, you will benefit from a visit to the library or just to Google " WW2 weapons".


What did the Germans think of the M1 Garand rifle during World War 2?

I believe from the accounts i have read, they respected the rifle greatly, while the average landser (German foot soldier) was armed with a 5 rd, bolt action rifle, dating back to the trenches of ww1, the American soldier had a 8 round, semi-automatic rifle that could lay down effective suppressive and accurate fire. if you want to see it for yourself, attend a ww2 re-enactment/ public battle. you can see the difference for yourself.


How many pounds of equipment did a typical American Civil War soldier carry?

Generally, not less than 50 pounds, including rifle and ammunition


WHy did National Guardsmen fire on students protesters at Kent State University?

the guardsmen were responding to a report of a sniper rifle. Gradpoint master race

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Does the guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time?

No, it is always carried on the side away from the Tomb.


What is meant by the term carbine rifle?

A carbine is a shorter version of a rifle. Named after a mounted French soldier that carried a shorter rifle- a Carabeiner.


Who was wounded in the Revoulutionary War this president carried a rifle ball in his shoulder throughout his life?

monroe


Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all thetime and if not why not?

Wild guess- but if your question refers to the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington Cemetery- no. As the guard walks his post, stops, and conducts an about face, he changes the shoulder that the rifle is carried upon. For information regarding WHICH shoulder, and why, search for information on the Honor Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Interesting information.


Why is it advisible to press a rifle against one's shoulder when firing a rifle?

Pressed snugly against the shoulder, rifle will push you. Held loosely, rifle will pick upp speed before hitting your shoulder, and kick you painfully.


What is the name of a shoulder gun?

Rifle


What is the first weapon carried on patrol?

Rifle.


What shoulder should rifle rest on when marching in us color guard?

The manual of arms for color guards armed with rifles must be synchronized so that the rifles move (e.g., off of or to the shoulder) at the same time. Since the left rifleman is at left shoulder arms and the right rifleman is at right shoulder arms, moving to and from the right/left shoulder to the order, present or back the shoulder often involves different "counts" in the movement for each rifleman. To get the rifles moving together one or the other of the riflemen will have to do an occasional pause in the manual of arms so the other rifleman may catch up. When executing the rifle manual, both riflemen will wait for the senior color bearer's command of "Ready, CUT" before executing the final count of the movement.


How do you relax shoulder to fire high caliber rifle?

your DON'T relax the shoulder. the butt stock is held close (tight) to the shoulder. In this manner there is less (pain) recoil to the shoulder.


Do IDF troops keep their training rifle after serving?

The answer is no. All the equipment, including the rifle which each IDF soldier receives, belongs to the unit in which he serves in. Therefore when the soldier is done serving, he must return his rifle to the units armory.


What makes a gun a rifle?

Basically they are the same. But a long Barrel and a long shoulder stock make a gun a Rifle.


What type of rifle is carried at the tomb of the unknows?

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