Machine Gun America

The premier adult attraction in Orlando FL, The MGA gun range offers adults a fully automatic shooting gallery to fulfill all your adrenaline needs.

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SHOOT IN SAFETY AND STYLE

https://www.machinegunamerica.com/shoot-in-safety-and-style/

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Looks like great fun… #Orlando #Florida #MachineGunAmerica

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WHAT TO WEAR

Closed toe shoes. Whether you’re shooting zombies or joining the ranks of the gangsters from the 20s, it is important to stay safe during your experience. Wearing closed toe and comfortable shoes is a must during your visit to MGA. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of fun. Going to the Western Shootout? Amp up your outfit by wearing a pair of cowboy boots.

Ear and eyewear protection. Gunshots can be very loud, so wear earplugs at all times to help prevent any hearing damage. Shells, gases, and lead can potentially get into your eyes, so wearing goggles will keep you and your sight safe throughout your shooting experience. These items will be provided to shooters by Machine Gun America.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Loose clothing. Make sure your sleeves are an appropriate length and your clothing has a comfortable fit. You do not want anything to get in your way while shooting, and you don’t want any debris to get caught in your clothes.

Some types of makeup. Avoid wearing foundation if you’re planning on shooting. The gases emitted throughout shooting experiences could irritate your skin, leading to acne and breakouts.

Fine jewelry and accessories. From delicate necklaces to designer sunglasses, it’s best to leave your favorite accessories at home, in the hotel room or in your vehicle when visiting MGA. You don’t want anything to get damaged, and you want to be able to have fun without worrying about your belongings.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, safety and style are imperative to enjoying your time at Machine Gun America. These tips will ensure that you make the most of your shooting experience.

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Did you or your friends/family take some great photos & videos during your MGA experience? We invite you to share them here on our Tumblr ‪#‎MachineGunAmerica‬.

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If you could fire any gun what would it be? Share with us in the comments and hook it up with a reblog.

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Calling all ‪#‎AutomaticDivas‬! Don't leave the ‪#‎MachineGunAmerica‬ fun for just the guys to have a blast; we've got the perfect experience for you, too!

Check it out: https://www.machinegunamerica.com/reservations/

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Shoot em up at MGA Orlando

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1919 A4 — NOW AVAILABLE AT MACHINE GUN AMERICA IN ORLANDO

Developed by engineer John Browning in 1919, this air-cooled, belt-fed medium machine gun has seen its fair share of battles, being used largely in the Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II. It comes with a light tripod that makes it easily transportable, yet boasts a shooting range of 1000 meters. These features and more made this iconic machine gun a U.S. standard during WWII.

Check it out at MGA Orlando

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Now you wanna run around talkin' bout guns like I ain't got none What you think I sold 'em all?

This is our machine gun range armory in Orlando Florida! What do you think?

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HK51k 7.62x51

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The Big Sandy 2013

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Love this Big Sandy Machine Gun Experience!

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Not a bad setup of Machine Guns

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Want to Go Back To The Dirty Thirties?

You have the chance to fire some of the most notable firearms of the 30s and 40s. From classic handguns to options with a little more kick, you’ll shoot legendary guns and join the ranks of infamous gangsters. Coming soon as part of this experience, Thompson Machine Gun and Double Barrel Shotgun! Experience Gangster Land @ http://www.machinegunamerica.com/

It’s by far one of the most fun things to do in Orlando!

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The Sterling Submachine Gun

In 1954 the British Army replaced its aging STEN submachine gun with the Sterling L2A1.  Designed by George Patchett the chief designer at the Sterling Armaments Company (who had produced the Lanchester submachine gun) near the end of World War Two.  It was known at the time as the Patchett submachine gun and was tested by the British Army in 1944.

Sterling L2A3 (source)  

In 1947 a trial of various ‘machine carbines’ was held with various weapons from BSA, Enfield and Sterling being tested against the STEN.  By the early 1950s the Sterling design had been chosen and production began.   This can be seen in the video above.  The short Pathe newsreel shows women test firing the Sterling from a bench before various shots of the production line with women operating lathes and milling machines before the individual parts are assembled. At the end of the video a technician in a white coat stuffed with magazines demonstrates how to operate and fire the weapon from various positions. Instantly recognisable by its raked plastic pistol grip, tubular receiver and curved magazine (although it could fire from older STEN magazines).

Although relatively crude in appearance the design required a large amount of machining as can be seen in the newsreel footage of the production at Sterling’s Dagenham plant.  The Sterling was chambered in 9mm and like the stem it fired from an open bolt using a blowback action. Unlike the STEN the Sterling had a safety and fire-selector switch making the weapon safer than the simper STEN.

Sterling L2A3 (source)  

The Sterling first saw action during the Suez Crisis and later in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and with Commonwealth SAS during the Vietnam War.  Very controllable weapons with little muzzle climb. They were also extremely reliable with fouling grooves cut into the bolt to allow dirt to be moved away from the action as the bolt cycled.

Production at the Sterling factory in Dagenham ended in 1956 when the British Government decided that it would be cheaper for the Royal Small Arms Factories to produced the weapon.  As a result just 16,000 of the initial guns were made by Sterling before a further ~160,000 were made by the government before production ended in the 1960s. Sterling retained the rights to sell and license the weapon overseas with a refined version the Sterling Mk4 being extremely popular.

A field stripped Sterling, note the bolt and its fouling grooves (source)  

For many years it was issued as an auxiliary weapon to vehicle crews, military police and other non-frontline units.   The Sterling was widely exported with Commonwealth countries including Canada and India producing licensed versions. Approximately 400,000 were made and it remained in service right up until 1994 when it was finally withdrawn.

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‘New Sterling Gun (1955), Pathe Newsreel - Source Military Small Arms of the 20th Century, I.V. Hogg & J. Weeks (1985) The Sten Gun, L. Thompson, (2012)

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The Frommer Stop double submachine gun,

In 1917 the Hungarian part of the Austro Hungarian Empire came up with this weird and bizarre World War I weapon.  Called the M.1917 Frommer Stop dual submachine gun, it featured dual Frommer stop pistols mounted upside down on a special tripod.  The Frommer stop pistols used were not the traditional M1912 sidearms, but instead a modified fully automatic machine pistol called the M1917 with special 25 round magazines.  It was chambered in 7.65mm (.32acp).

Supposedly the Frommer submachine gun was inspired by a similar Italian weapon called the Villar Perosa.  I don’t know why the Hungarians would want to emulate the Villar Perosa, certainly a flawed and terrible idea.  Having faced off against the Italians and their Villar Perosa submachine guns, I would think they would not be inspired to copy such a flawed weapon,  but they did.  The Frommer Stop submachine gun had all the same weaknesses as the Villar Perosa.  It had very limited range and accuracy, was under-powered for its purpose, was too small to be a machine gun, yet too unwieldy to be a submachine gun.  The Frommer Stop submachine was later deemed inadequate for military needs, thus they were only produced in limited numbers.

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Have you ever wanted to participate in a Western Shootout?

You're not alone, we created this shooting experience at our automatic range in Orlando. Participants get to shoot the following guns: CIMARRON REVOLVER The Cimarron Revolver is a single action revolver based on the classic 19th Century Colt Model “P” revolvers that tamed the American West. Designed by Samuel Colt in 1873, the revolutionary design changed the face of handguns by using manufactured cartages; eliminating the need to load gunpowder and bullet separately SIDE X SIDE “COACH GUN”

The Wells, Fargo & Co coined the term “Coach gun” in 1858 when they began regular stagecoach service from Tipton, Missouri to San Francisco, California. They issued shotguns to their drivers and guards for defense along the perilous 2,800-mile route. This was the origin or the phrase “riding shotgun.” LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE

Modeled after the Winchester Lever-Action Repeating Rifle, known as “The Gun that Won the West.” Designed in 1873, it was most famous for its rugged construction and lever-action mechanism that allowed the rifleman to fire a number of shots before having to reload: hence the term “repeating rifle”. Read more @ http://www.machinegunamerica.com/experience/western-shootout/

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RED, WHITE & BLUE ‘Murica! 

Make it your mission to take on the ultimate shooting experience. Get up close and personal with military-style firearms and get excitement in your sights. 

From first timers to sharp shooter, this experience offers all the action you’d expect from one of the top adult attractions in Orlando.

Price:

$189.99

M425

MP525

Glock 1720

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