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Hello LWF. I'm glad you're a shooter. (I was unsure of which page to post this)
According to 'pop culture' to quote Acceptable pop culture information should be highly notable, for example: the Walther PPK's use by James Bond. The pop cultural item that the firearm appeared in must represent the firearm realistically, and if named, should use the real name or a highly common nickname
I think this qualifies. Sadly not every Wikipedia reader is a firearms buff, but the reason for the pop culture is a reference to something they have seen in a film that they can find out about the real weapon; it's history, actual use, and limitations. (I used to own a Charter Arms one and from my iron sights experience with the weapon, 007 must have hit the SPECTRE crewman in the shoulder by aiming at his forehead)
Unlike something like a Luger, Winchester 73 on an M-1, there's not that many film appearances of the weapon. The Wikipedia links also refer to other items such as the novel, infrared scopes, (about as realistic as the rebreather in Thunderball) and other items.
I do hope this stays as the accompanying photo is rather attractive and shows a different perspective of the weaponFoofbun (talk) 06:58, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
MORE on the AR-7
Hi LWF,
Thank you for your comments...I just finished writing a reply and my computer went wonky and they vanished.
I am very new to editing Wikipedia and I thank you for your courtesy and patience in explaining some things to me so I shall not make the same errors again. I am one of these people who only learn things by doing things and crashing my head into the wall.
I apologise for using your User page instead of the Talk Page, I was unsure of the difference and appreciate your courtesy. I shall not do that again.
I did not originally notice the "rv per WP:GUNS#Pop culture"; I probably did not know where to look for it.
I take on board your comments on the deletion of the image. I was under the impression (incorrectly) that once an image had been approved for use by Wikipedia it belonged to them and could be used to illustrate another article from a different aspect that would save the trouble of another image being submitted and approved. The reasons I submitted the photo was not only to add reader interest to the article but to show an image of an AR-7 with added attachments, namely the 'infrared' scope and suppressor. They probably were the first attachments ever used on the piece (yes I know I don't have a reference for that)
I strongly feel the article is necessary. Firstly as the majority of readers are probably not familiar with firearms, their first viewing of the weapon would be in a film, especially ones of such long standing popularity that are constantly rerun like the early Bond films.
Many things, whether firearms, or military organisations (Legion Etranger, American Marines, RCMP), foodstuffs (Spam) have a social history as strong as their actual one, though the two may not fit together in accuracy.
Secondly, how has a small caliber weapon gone from being viewed as something an outdoorsman can put place inside its own stock then put in a backpack in case he or she wants some bunny chow to a weapon percieved as a state of the art assassination weapon? Most people with firearms expertise, however limited, may question the use of a .22 as opposed to something more suitable, such as a folding stock .45 cal DeLisle carbine for a mission of retroactive family planning. That the weapon can be mentioned in a Paladin Press book and have such deliberate work put on the weapon (such as the article's theory that the spring was reconfigured to be unable to use subsonic ammunition, and the different threading of the AR-7 Explorer) means that the AR-7 does have the perception that I mentioned. I strongly feel it is from the Bond films. (I am also trying to gather proof that at least two other superspy movies had enemy henchmen using AR-7 recievers with sexy long barrels and stocks)
I have not been able to find detailed information of WHY the AR-7 was chosen for 'From Russia With Love' (as it doesn't appear in the novel) though no doubt once Eon had one in their armoury they reused it for 'Goldfinger'. This is unlike the detailed correspondence of why Ian Fleming chose a Walther PPK (when the real Geoffrey Boothroyd mentioned a list of suitable pistols, Fleming like the SOUND of it and gave the wrong holster as he liked the sound of that as well) or why the film poster Bond uses a Walther LP 53 air pistol (the prop PPK didn't arrive at the photo shoot, you can't photograph James Bond without a pistol as otherwise he looks like a surly waiter, the photographer was an air pistol shooter and had his piece in his car boot, and though the photographer suggested airbrushing out the long barrel as was done in US posters of the film, the original British poster artist loved the sexy phallic image of a long weapon and a leer)
To conclude, I feel that the pop culture reference is necessary for an understanding of the weapon from both the layman (who would be introduced to the acutal history and capability of the weapon) and the shooter (who wonders how the weapon received a reputation to be mentioned in a Paladin Press book or featured as the choice of a rancher revenging himself on the US Army)
I thank your for your help and advice and hope this comes out allright. I apologise for rattling on but I have a strong feeling on this (trivia makes the world go 'round)Foofbun (talk) 03:14, 18 June 2008 (UTC)
Thank you LWF. I didn't know about the 'history' tab.
I'm afraid I couldn't post any footnotes for the statements on the film as they are rather obvious. Though as stated, I would put a reference if I could find one of WHY the AR-7 was chosen, like many things in the film, one of the producers or art directors no doubt saw it and wrote it into the script.
Yes, you heard right on Fleming; what I admire about him is that he actually took the trouble to seek the advice of an actual expert (I've just finished a brief article on the real Mr. Boothroyd that I hope someone will expand) and later reproduced the correspondence. Like a lot of other people in the military he probably only knew what he was trained on. (if a wartime RNR commissioned officer posted in London would ever have had weapons training).
It's rather sad that in the old days an author would invent a fiction private eye, superspy, or supercommando, now people come up with 'true accounts' that their imagination actually had a basis in reality. You can discover after a few paragraphs the total lack of knowledge of the author and I'm glad there isn't a weapons editor correcting them.
I thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Since discovering the internet I have agreed with a friend who has called it the encylopedia of the instantaneous; so many deserving individuals and facts are unknown as they happened before the Internet and those after (this is you Ms. Spears and your ilk) have too much detail. I found the article on the AR-7 (as with many other weapons articles in Wikipedia) very well written Foofbun (talk) 06:37, 18 June 2008 (UTC)
--LWF (talk) 15:38, 18 June 2008 (UTC)As opposed to the original hunting and survival weapon envisioned by its creators, the .22 calibre AR-7 was used as an assassination weapon in several films, such as the James Bond movie From Russia with Love where it is used to assassinate a Soviet agent. This and other films have even led to it being recommended as an assassination weapon in the controversial book, Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors.
I see your point and accept it on the Aston Martin LWF (though it does fill out the paragraph). I would still put the Goldfinger reference in as the weapon was reused, and by a female as well. As I stated about my own experience with the weapon, the film features Tilly Masterson's shot at Mr Goldfinger so far off the mark that it nearly hits Bond. I also would include the brief reference to Rage (I've fond memories of a 'National Lampoon' mock contest seeking readers votes to determine 'Who is Angrier? George C. Scott vs Kirk Douglas' with quotes from their films) The point is that the weapon has gone from a survival weapon, to a precision assassination weapon (with a too highly effective infrared scope and suppressor you can fit in your pocket) to a weapon of choice to a rancher (would a standard lever action rifle appear too cowboy/redneck to Hollywood?) revenging himself on the US Army. There is also Chuckles Bronson in a film I'm not sure of the name of ('Violent City'? my brain cells are voting with their feet) using one to shoot the tyre of someone in his way and he fits the weapon into a picnic basket that I did not mention.
To summarise, please leave in the 'Goldfinger' reference as it is very well known and the 'Rage' reference as it is also known and ridiculous. Thank youFoofbun (talk) 00:16, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
OK. I included the mention of the attachments added to the weapon that is clearly visible in the film and on stills. I didn't want to get into a checklist of every film that featured the weapon (though there are very few; it wouldn't take much space, much like the Reising Gun (that Jack Hawkins calls the REISLING in 'The Planters Wife'/'Outpost in Malaya') I'm unsure what you mean about 'prose about the effects on the firearm from the appearance'. I've mentioned the uses briefly. I mentioned the novel so the reader can see it was purely in the film and the 'walking stick' reference may set off a new article as there have been walking stick weapons since the 19th century.Foofbun (talk) 02:57, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
LWF, I was wondering if you could chime in on the debate regarding the definition of a clip vs. a Magazine. I am looking for other firearms folks. There's an editor taking the position that Clips are Magazines and citing the Dictionary. Thanks for your help. --'''I am Asamuel''' (talk) 22:31, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the reversions to my user page, I had the vandal blocked. Thanks again.--Finalnight (talk) 00:51, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
I'd just like to object to your removal of the trivia section from the M1911 page, done exactly one minute after I had posted that information. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bane II (talk • contribs) 00:15, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
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Hello LWF, for the past several days, Nukes4Tots and I have been having a back and forth over a merged article and no resolution can be agreed upon. Since it seems we've reached a loggerhead, I was hoping some sort of authoritative voice can finally put this discussion to rest. Last week I had begun writing an article on the QBZ-56C (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=QBZ-56C&oldid=235844830), a modified carbine variant of the Type 56 assault rifle after reading the Wikiproject Firearms section on variants, that stated if there had been a significant difference in both the overall design and design history a carbine (such as the M4) could merit a seperate article. The article was quickly merged with the Type 56 article by Nukes4Tots. Soon both Nukes4Tots and I discussed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Firearms#Type_56_assault_rifle) whether the merger was called for, we both aired our concerns but apart from Mike Searson 'leaning toward' a seperate article, no real resolution has been agreed upon, and this matter has been left hanging for several days. So I was hoping for your take on the matter. Semi-Lobster (talk) 02:10, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
It's been about two months LWF, just checking if you've gotten around to a resolution yet, thanks for your time, cheers! Semi-Lobster (talk) 03:22, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
Err you mean the QBZ-56C? Right? lol, well anyway I shall greatly expand the article for the Type 56 when I have the tim so thanks for the help! 64.230.5.186 (talk) 07:11, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
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Thanks for getting the vandalism on my userpage and user talk page! —/Mendaliv/2¢/Δ's/ 19:15, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I edited the Voere last. Thanks for fixing it up the technical problems of the page, haven't really done anything on wiki before except for editing text.
However; The information provided on the Voere VEC-91 is misleading and incorrect. The weapon is NOT a bolt-action type weapon, it is an electronically fired weapon. Hence; its action is not bolt-action, being a shooter yourself I'm sure you're familiar to the mechanics involved with creating and using a specifically BOLT-ACTION weapon and that one that has an action that has NO MOVING PARTS and is fired by TWO FIFTEEN VOLT BATTERIES would certainly not be a BOLT-ACTION RIFLE. I do not mean to sound rude, I just find it frustrating to see such misleading information prevented in an encyclopedia.
Because of my incapability with the technicalities of wikipedia editing, I ask you, could you please change the information on the Voere VEC-91 page so that the type and action reads the proper information?
Cheers, Mud —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.94.135.38 (talk) 03:59, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
I think you may be already, but if not, can you fix up the AK-47 page, my undo's just seem to be getting in the way. thanks. 76.64.140.24 (talk) 02:10, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
Hi LWF, what do I do after adding an image to a page that has a request for an image on the WikiProject Firearms todo list? Do I strike it out or remove the entry? I just added an image to Ruger SR9.
I plan on collecting as many CC licensed images as possible that are requested on the todo list by mobilizing the readers of my gun blog. Steve9x19 (talk) 04:22, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
Remove it from the list. The strike out system really is intended for the other parts which involve more opinion and improvement. Just a word of caution, whoever takes the picture has to release it under the CC license, as they are the ones that hold the copyright.--LWF (talk) 20:27, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
Thanks LWF. I do understand the need to ensure that the photographer releases it under the CC license Steve9x19 (talk) 22:05, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
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Hi LWF, thanks for your welcome. Hopefully I'll contribute in some way to the project. I've practiced shooting long time ago, and I like mainly military firearms; but I don't consider myself an expert in the topic(more an "enthusiast"). Kind regards, DPdH (talk) 06:26, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
No problem. One great way to contribute is to find good reference materials. That's where I get most of my info as do many of us, especially as most people will never get a chance to handle and examine some of the odder specimens out there.--LWF (talk) 14:44, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
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Hi, as the creator of this page, treasurer of the club and founding member never mind being the owners son and been in the club what seems all my life. How can i make this wiki page more notable about the club and its history, any guidance will be helpful and also some sort of rating and discussion on possible improvements to the page would be appreciated. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Weeman com (talk • contribs) 23:37, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
All I can recommend is that you read WP:NOTABILITY, and see what it say makes a subject notable, and from there add material to the article showing the notability of the subject. Although I should mention that generally Wikipedia discourages writing an article about something when you're in a position like yours. From WP:Your First Article: "Do not create pages about yourself, your company, your band or your friends, pages that advertise, personal essays or other articles you would not find in an encyclopedia.".--LWF (talk) 19:26, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for catching the vandalism on my user page. I owe you one! Nburden (T) 06:02, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
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This discussion may be of interest. -- Yaf (talk) 21:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
Yep, knew about Browning. It's kind of funny how many people know about him though, and have no idea about his religion. I've even known people within the LDS Church who knew about him but didn't know he was a member. Although I have to say, it would be very interesting to see what his take would be on the firearms industry of today, and the advances, changes, and innovations and all that.
And thanks for the encouraging comments. They're appreciated.--LWF (talk) 21:03, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
Hello LWF, I would like to know where you got the SKS M4 stock in this link: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/SKS_modified.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.229.97.99 (talk) 19:41, 8 July 2009 (UTC) EMAIL: upser9110 at gmail dot com
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Is the HK416 going to be the new standard weapon for the U.S. Army? Also, is the HK416 also a carbine?--Rollersox (talk) 23:32, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Is there like a private website just for talking about guns? I was watching a movie called Safari and it showed the main protagonist typing in questions to another guy on the international chat. It was called "Gun International Chat" or something like that. If there is, can you give me a browser that leads to it?--Rollersox (talk) 03:55, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
There are lots. A google search will turn up many.--LWF (talk) 04:48, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
I heard some topics about an "AK-86." Have you any idea if there is an AK-86 or not?--Rollersox (talk) 01:53, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
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Hi, I see you're busy with the real world these days. I just wanted to give you a heads up, hopefully I'm not stepping on your toes. I've been trying to keep the firearms project page up-to-date including moving inactive editors, and trying to do a show/hide thing to make the page easier to consume. I think we should do more of that maybe.
Also, I put some time into creating some drafts of essays on dealing with firearms notability as well as for reliable firearms sources with discussion (or lack thereof) at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Firearms#Notability. I'd like to know what you think if you have some time. AliveFreeHappy (talk) 00:06, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
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Can I have someone remove the .45 Winchester Magnum redirect and update the Wikifirearms to do list please. Thanks! DeusImperator (talk) 00:23, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
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On behalf of the Military history WikiProject's Coordinators, we would like to extend an invitation to nominate deserving editors for the 2015 Military historian of the year and Military history newcomer of the year awards. The nomination period will run from 7 December to 23:59 13 December, with the election phase running from 14 December to 23:59 21 December. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 05:05, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
Greetings from the Military history WikiProject! Elections for the Military history WikiProject Coordinators are currently underway, and as a member of the WikiProject you are cordially invited to take part by casting your vote(s) for the candidates on the election page. This year's election will conclude at 23:59 UTC 23 September. For the Coordinators, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:01, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
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Time is running out to voting for the Military Historian and Newcomer of the year! If you have not yet cast a vote, please consider doing so soon. The voting will end on 31 December at 23:59 UTC, with the presentation of the awards to the winners and runners up to occur on 1 January 2017. For the Military history WikiProject Coordinators, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 05:01, 29 December 2016 (UTC)
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G'day all, please be advised that throughout March 2017 the Military history Wikiproject is running its March Madness drive. This is a backlog drive that is focused on several key areas:
As with past Milhist drives, there are points awarded for working on articles in the targeted areas, with barnstars being awarded at the end for different levels of achievement.
The drive is open to all Wikipedians, not just members of the Military history project, although only work on articles that fall (broadly) within the military history scope will be considered eligible. More information can be found here for those that are interested, and members can sign up as participants at that page also.
The drive starts at 00:01 UTC on 1 March and runs until 23:59 UTC on 31 March 2017, so please sign up now.
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Greetings from the Military history WikiProject! Elections for the Military history WikiProject Coordinators are currently underway. As a member of the WikiProject you are cordially invited to take part by casting your vote(s) for the candidates on the election page. This year's election will conclude at 23:59 UTC 29 September. Thank you for your time. For the current tranche of Coordinators, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:39, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
Hello, LWF. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.
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If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
As we approach the end of the year, the Military History project is looking to recognise editors who have made a real difference. Each year we do this by bestowing two awards: the Military Historian of the Year and the Military History Newcomer of the Year. The co-ordinators invite all project members to get involved by nominating any editor they feel merits recognition for their contributions to the project. Nominations for both awards are open between 00:01 on 2 December 2017 and 23:59 on 15 December 2017. After this, a 14-day voting period will follow commencing at 00:01 on 16 December 2017. Nominations and voting will take place on the main project talkpage: here and here. Thank you for your time. For the co-ordinators, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:35, 8 December 2017 (UTC)
Greetings,
"Military history" is one of the most important subjects when speak of sum of all human knowledge. To support contributors interested in the area over various language Wikipedias, we intend to form a user group. It also provides a platform to share the best practices between military historians, and various military related projects on Wikipedias. An initial discussion was has been done between the coordinators and members of WikiProject Military History on English Wikipedia. Now this discussion has been taken to Meta-Wiki. Contributors intrested in the area of military history are requested to share their feedback and give suggestions at Talk:Discussion to incubate a user group for Wikipedia Military Historians.
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 11:29, 21 December 2017 (UTC)
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G'day all, please be advised that throughout April 2018 the Military history Wikiproject is running its annual backlog elimination drive. This will focus on several key areas:
As with past Milhist drives, there are points awarded for working on articles in the targeted areas, with barnstars being awarded at the end for different levels of achievement.
The drive is open to all Wikipedians, not just members of the Military history project, although only work on articles that fall (broadly) within the scope of military history will be considered eligible. This year, the Military history project would like to extend a specific welcome to members of Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red, and we would like to encourage all participants to consider working on helping to improve our coverage of women in the military. This is not the sole focus of the edit-a-thon, though, and there are aspects that hopefully will appeal to pretty much everyone.
The drive starts at 00:01 UTC on 1 April and runs until 23:59 UTC on 30 April 2018. Those interested in participating can sign up here.
For the Milhist co-ordinators, AustralianRupert and MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:53, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Hey y'all, the April 2021 WikiProject Military History Reviewing Drive begins at 00:01 UTC on April 1, 2021 and runs through 23:59 UTC on April 31, 2021. Points can be earned through reviewing articles on the AutoCheck report, reviewing articles listed at WP:MILHIST/ASSESS, reviewing MILHIST-tagged articles at WP:GAN or WP:FAC, and reviewing articles submitted at WP:MILHIST/ACR. Service awards and barnstars are given for set points thresholds, and the top three finishers will receive further awards. To participate, sign up at Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_History/April 2021 Reviewing Drive#Participants and create a worklist at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/April 2021 Reviewing Drive/Worklists (examples are given). Further details can be found at the drive page. Questions can be asked at the drive talk page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:22, 31 March 2021 (UTC)