MAC-10
Compact automatic firearm
The MAC-10 is a compact, blowback-operated submachine gun designed for close-quarters combat.
Developed in the 1960s, it became associated with criminal use due to its small size, high rate of fire, and ease of concealment.
The weapon appears frequently in action films and video games: He pulled a MAC-10 from under his coat.
Compact automatic pistol-caliber firearm
- compactTightly packed together
- automaticOperating without intervention
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
firearm · 9mm · magazine · bolt · muzzle · trigger · barrel · receiver
Stunt-driven movie category
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- propSupport or stage item
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- Miami ViceEighties Florida police drama
video game · shooter · Call of Duty · GTA · rap lyrics · hip-hop · music video · cinema
Organized criminal group
- drug tradeCommerce in illegal substances
- cartelPrice-fixing coalition
- drive-byAttack from passing vehicle
- street crimePublic-area criminal activity
trafficking · hitman · organized crime · underworld · violence · illegal · black market · smuggling
Elite unconventional warfare troops
- covertIntentionally concealed
- close quartersRestricted space, minimal distance
- tacticalStrategically planned
- paramilitaryUnofficial armed organization
mercenary · operator · commando · engagement · suppressed · concealment · combat · infiltration
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- designPurposeful creative planning
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
export · embargo · proliferation · Cold War · innovation
submachine gun
Compact automatic pistol-caliber firearm
- compactTightly packed together
- automaticOperating without intervention
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
blowback · firearm · 9mm · magazine · bolt · muzzle · trigger · barrel · receiver · stock
action film
Stunt-driven movie category
Miami Vice · video game · shooter · Call of Duty · GTA · rap lyrics · hip-hop · music video · cinema · iconic
gang
Organized criminal group
- drug tradeCommerce in illegal substances
- cartelPrice-fixing coalition
- drive-byAttack from passing vehicle
street crime · trafficking · hitman · organized crime · underworld · violence · illegal · black market · smuggling · robbery
special forces
Elite unconventional warfare troops
- covertIntentionally concealed
- close quartersRestricted space, minimal distance
- tacticalStrategically planned
paramilitary · mercenary · operator · commando · engagement · suppressed · concealment · combat · infiltration · assault
1970s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- designPurposeful creative planning
manufacturing · export · embargo · proliferation · Cold War · innovation
MAC-10sniper rifle
Scoped firearm for distant targets
long rifle · precision rifle · bolt-action rifle · hunting rifle · rifle
MAC-10olive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
white flag · peace symbol · medical kit · first aid kit · defibrillator