Saturday, June 18, 2011

Libyan Improvised weapons

Every Rebels best friend, the handy molotov cocktail.
While it has long been know the rebels in libya are strapped for weapons, it's intersting to see tinkers and what they've strapped together over there. The Atlantic has posted a wonderful set showing some of these weapons. While we see the usual weapons, a few things in the images that show possible evidence of the use of high tier mercenary's, or "contractor", the more politically correct word for hired killers. Think Black water, only working for the bad guys (the high bidder).




FN2000 with 40mm grenade attachment, this weapon was captured by rebels.


Any fan of CoD or any other "modern" shooter will recognize the space gun to our left *ahem*. It is the Belgium made FN2000, and yes, it costs as much as it looks like. No army in the area uses these rifles, and Qaddafi's wasn't know to have them. They have never been adopted or purchased on a large scale.




Libyan Arm-chair commando


Many Libyans can be seen using the much older and more widely adopted FAL, this weapon has been a staple of this conflict and many others in the past. It is know for it's hard hitting power and reliability. It's nice to see the rebels haven't lost all comforts in there efforts to fight Qaddfi. His buddy appears to have your standard AK, which can be found all across the world. How the rebels ended up with so many nice shiny FAL's that make me jealous? Who knows, maybe a gift from nato, the guys that almost all used them in the past or currently.







This Rebellion Should show people the world over that with the right tools and a little ingenuity, the underdog can have a fighting chance. It is also a great study in what happens when people are disarmed by there government, one of the first moves of any tyrant since the invention firearms. I leave you with this image, one of a man who looks much happier having the re-tooled helicopter rocket pod behind him on his side. 
I will admit, it is not very practical for hunting needs
Libyan Bob Marley?

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24 comments:

  1. happyhackerJune 18, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Hehehe, any guess-work on how much it would cost USD for an FN2000, assuming they make a civilian model?

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  2. JimJune 18, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Without any accessories they start around $2000 USD, not exactly "standard issue" material

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  3. CharlesJune 18, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Ahh the molotov cocktail, so simple, so effective.

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  4. ChainJune 18, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Wheres the crowbar from Half-life? followed

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  5. D3N00B1F13D™June 18, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    @Charles
    Agreed. A Riot isn't a riot if no molotovs.

    :)

    Great post!

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  6. Miguel SanchezJune 18, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Molotovs <3

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  7. Dan Elliot TretoJune 18, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Haha definitely following after this post.

    It's interesting to see what things in libaya are like.
    I mean, personally, I still would pick "almost readily available" (the molotov) rather than pick up a gun, but hell, I wouldn't last a minute in a shoot out, but a riot I would stand some chance.

    Nice post.

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  8. Dan Elliot TretoJune 18, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    xD Aww.. I don't think my post was posted... ,but I'm definitely going to starting following simply because of this post.

    Things in other countries, or "smaller countries" is always something worth of interest to me, but the thing that automatically caught my eye were those molotovs.

    I mean, they are probably the best item to use in a riot or to clear out a room, but to go to a shoot out, is rather far from intelligent, haha..

    Nice post.

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  9. The Onion GypsyJune 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    libyan bob marley haha, informative post sir :)

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  10. JackJune 18, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I bet you could ruin someone's entire day with one of those molotov cocktails.

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  11. Michael ArsenaultJune 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    $2000 USD damn... ill just molotov thanks!

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  12. Hadders93June 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Fingers crossed that the libyan rebels make some genuine progress now!

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  13. Gentle SkeletonJune 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I would like a molotov cocktail please!

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  14. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Improvised weapons are really cool. There's just something about slapping a bunch of stuff together and maguyvering a gun or bomb out of it that's interesting.

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  15. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Seen the FN2000 in CoD, it's a beauty!

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  16. MikkoJune 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    ah how I love the art of warfare.. Killing is terrible though :)

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  17. Miguel SanchezJune 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I wonder how they got all them shiny FALs too? well hope the rebels can keep fighting against the government because they have a chance.
    -Libyan Bob Marley? lol

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  18. DIYgamingJune 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Really cool blog!

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  19. Some GuyJune 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Molotov's is all you need in a war haha, fire > all

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  20. trawler666June 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Very interesting. I guess it's true, necessity is the mother of invention!

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  21. zephyrJune 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Those thicker soda bottles for the MC's are sometimes hard to break... even after a long throw. But hey, ya use watchya got.

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  22. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    There's quite a mix of expensive and inexpensive weapons. Pretty cool!

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  23. Brofessor NeekoJune 18, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    At least they're not like the Egyptians-using salad bar items as armor(guy with bread sticks as a helmet and another with salad tongs)

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  24. Internet Catch Of The DayJune 23, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I feel for the Libyans, I only hope that the war does not last long, and that the rebels get the freedom they so justly deserve!

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