
M249 SAW 軽機関銃
M249 SAWとは?
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is the U.S. military's go-to light machine gun. Based on the Belgian FN Minimi, this gas-operated, air-cooled beast fires 5.56×45mm NATO rounds from a disintegrating belt at up to 1,000 rounds per minute. It's been the backbone of infantry squad firepower since 1984, and now you can fire the M249 SAW at Adrenaline Mountain's outdoor desert range in the Mojave Desert, just 40 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip with a free hotel shuttle.
Designation
M249 SAW
Caliber
5.56×45mm NATO
Rate of Fire
毎分750~1,000発
Effective Range
1,000メートル
Weight
22ポンド(装弾時)
Feed System
ベルト給弾または30連マガジン
Service Years
1984年~現在
Manufacturer
FNハースタル社(ベルギー)
ベルギーからバグダッドへ:その歴史
The M249 traces its roots to the FN Minimi, developed by the Belgian arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale in the 1970s. The U.S. Army adopted it in 1982 as the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon to fill a critical gap, infantry squads needed a portable, belt-fed machine gun that one soldier could carry and operate, providing sustained suppressive fire without the weight of a crew-served weapon like the M60.
1989年のパナマ侵攻で初の実戦投入を果たし、その価値を即座に証明しました。しかし、M249 SAWが伝説的な名声を真に確立したのは、イラクの砂漠やアフガニスタンの山岳地帯においてです。2002年のアナコンダ作戦では、M249の射手がシャー・イ・コット渓谷に立てこもるタリバン勢力に対し、極めて重要な制圧射撃を提供しました。ファルージャやラマディ、その他数え切れないほどの戦闘において、SAWは敵を釘付けにし、迅速に弾幕を浴びせる必要がある際に、すべてのファイアチームが頼りにする武器となりました。
The M249 also saw extensive action in Somalia, the events depicted in Black Hawk Down showed the SAW's critical role in urban combat. Delta Force operators and Army Rangers used M249s to fight through the streets of Mogadishu during the Battle of the Black Sea, and the weapon's reliability under extreme conditions cemented its reputation.
Adrenaline Mountainでは、専門のレンジセーフティオフィサーの指導のもと、空調完備の屋外射撃場にてバイポッドを装着したM249 SAWで20発の実弾射撃をお楽しみいただけます。現地で40発または60発にアップグレードすれば、さらに強烈なアドレナリン体験が待っています。
M249 SAWを撃つという体験
The M249 delivers the authentic belt-fed machine gun experience in a package that's accessible to almost anyone. When you squeeze the trigger, the first thing you notice is the rhythm, a rapid, mechanical cadence as the belt feeds through the receiver and spent brass cascades to the ground beside you. The bipod absorbs much of the recoil, keeping the weapon surprisingly stable as you walk rounds across steel targets downrange.
The sound is different from any rifle you've ever fired. It's not a single crack, it's a sustained roar, a continuous percussion that you feel in your ribcage as much as you hear it. Out here on the open Mojave Desert range, the sound rolls across the desert floor and echoes off the surrounding hills. No indoor range can replicate that sensation.
After your last round, the bolt locks back and the desert goes quiet. That contrast (from controlled chaos to sudden silence) is what makes the M249 experience unforgettable.
ラスベガスでM249 SAWが絶大な人気を誇る理由
M249は、重火器よりも軽量で扱いやすく、それでいて持続的な自動射撃の圧倒的な轟音とリズムを体感できます:
- イラクやアフガニスタンで米歩兵分隊が使用したのと同じ武器を撃ってみたいミリタリーファンの方へ
- 砂漠のアウトドア射撃場で忘れられないグループ体験を求めるバチェラーパーティーやバチェロレッテパーティーに
- 『ブラックホーク・ダウン』、『トランスフォーマー』、『Call of Duty』でM249 SAWを目にしたアクション映画ファンの方へ
- ラスベガスで、扱いやすくもスリル満点のフルオート射撃を体験したい初心者の方に最適
- ラスベガスのストリップ地区を超えた、究極のアウトドア・アドベンチャーを求めるグループやご家族へ
Adrenaline Mountainで射撃を楽しむべき理由
Indoor ranges don't offer belt-fed machine guns, and for good reason. The M249 SAW demands open space, proper ventilation, and expert supervision. Here's what sets our outdoor gun range apart:
- Real outdoor desert range in the Mojave Desert, no cramped indoor lanes, no artificial lighting
- Belt-fed, bipod-mounted, just like it's used in the field by U.S. infantry squads
- Expert Range Safety Officers guide you through every step on our climate-controlled outdoor range
- 空調完備の屋根付き射撃ラインで、一年中快適に射撃を楽しめます。
- Free roundtrip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels, 40 minutes from the Strip
- Barrett .50 cal、M60、M1919、M2 Browningを含む90種類以上の銃器と組み合わせて楽しもう
Add-On Experiences, Build Your Arsenal
M249 SAWは、90種類以上の銃器を揃えた当施設の屋外射撃場にある他の武器との相性も抜群です。人気の組み合わせは以下の通りです: Barrett .50 Cal sniper rifle、その M60 "The Hog"、その M1919 Browning、そして圧倒的な破壊力を持つ M2 .50 cal 重機関銃.
After your shooting session, explore our other Mojave Desert experiences, off-road UTV tours, monster truck driving, and flamethrowers, all on the same 400-acre property.
M249 SAW, Frequently Asked Questions
ラスベガスでM249 SAWを撃つにはいくらかかりますか?+
The M249 SAW is a $100 add-on to any shooting package, starting with a 20-round belt. Upgrade on-site to 40 or 60 rounds for an even longer experience. Shooting packages start at $160 for 3 guns.
M249 SAWを撃つのに経験は必要ですか?+
No experience needed. The M249 fires from a bipod-mounted position, which makes it surprisingly controllable even for first-time shooters. Your dedicated Range Safety Officer guides you through everything, from loading to firing technique.
M249を他のマシンガンと組み合わせることはできますか?+
Yes! Many guests combine the M249 SAW with the M60, M1919 Browning, or M2 .50 cal for the ultimate belt-fed machine gun experience. The Big Guns Package ($750) includes 7 of our most powerful weapons.
M249 SAWは屋内射撃場で撃てますか?+
Most indoor ranges in Las Vegas don't offer belt-fed machine guns. The M249 demands open space and proper ventilation, which is why Adrenaline Mountain's outdoor climate-controlled range is the only place near the Strip to fire it safely.
M249 SAWを撃つ準備はいいか?
Add it to any shooting package for just $100. Book your outdoor shooting experience direct, no booking fees. Free Las Vegas Strip hotel shuttle included.



