Here's a video of Private security forces on a freighter, repelling somali pirates. LiveLeak.com - Private security guards shoot Somali pirates
Nice! So what's the scoop with commercial vessels carrying small arms into foreign ports? Does it depend on the port/country or is it basically a "no no"? I'm sure it's a paperwork nightmare, but that's a small price to pay for losing a ship and cargo.... Also, I'm guessing these guys are only using small arms to avoid being classified as "warships" (by mounting mini-guns, .50cals, RPG's or small cannons) or am I off base here?
Great way to greet pirates, fire "warning shots" I bet that ship did not have any further problems I bet the sharks ate good that day.
Obviously the M4's were sufficient to do the job. Also if you pay attention to the video, the guy is taking aimed shots and not just doing full auto runs with it......
I can only hope the sharks ate well that day. I love seeing people or companies using the inalienable rights to defend themselves and their property, when it is apparent that the government of whatever country they belong to fails miserably at it.
one for the good guys ... but you are right, it will probably be a logistical and bureaucratic nightmare ...
I'm pretty sure those were semi-automatic AR-15 "M4geries" with 16" barrels. M4s have a 14.5" barrel. Still a very nasty weapon even without the burst fire mode. Kind of like this one, but without the holographic sight: