Metralhadora Leve M249 SAW
O que é a M249 SAW?
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
750–1.000 tiros/min
Effective Range
1.000 metros
Weight
22 lbs (carregada)
Feed System
Fita ou carregador de 30 cartuchos
Service Years
1984–presente
Manufacturer
FN Herstal (Bélgica)
Da Bélgica a Bagdá: Uma Breve História
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.
Teve seu primeiro grande desdobramento em combate durante a invasão do Panamá em 1989 e provou seu valor imediatamente. Mas a M249 SAW realmente conquistou sua reputação lendária nos desertos do Iraque e nas montanhas do Afeganistão. Durante a Operação Anaconda em 2002, os artilheiros da M249 forneceram fogo de supressão crítico contra posições entrincheiradas do Talibã no Vale Shah-i-Kot. Em Fallujah, Ramadi e inúmeros outros confrontos, a SAW tornou-se a arma na qual cada equipe de tiro confiava quando precisava disparar rapidamente e manter as cabeças do inimigo abaixadas.
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.
No Adrenaline Mountain, você disparará a M249 SAW a partir de uma posição montada em bipé com uma fita de 20 cartuchos de munição real em nosso estande ao ar livre com controle de temperatura, guiado por nossos especialistas Range Safety Officers. Faça um upgrade no local para 40 ou 60 cartuchos para uma dose ainda maior de adrenalina.
Como é a sensação de disparar a M249 SAW
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.
Por que a M249 SAW é a favorita dos fãs em Las Vegas
A M249 entrega o rugido e o ritmo inconfundíveis de fogo automático sustentado em um pacote mais leve e mais controlável do que armas de apoio de infantaria:
- Entusiastas militares que querem disparar a mesma arma usada por esquadrões de infantaria dos EUA no Iraque e no Afeganistão
- Despedidas de solteiro(a) em busca de uma atividade em grupo inesquecível em um estande de tiro ao ar livre no deserto
- Fãs de filmes de ação que viram a M249 SAW em Black Hawk Down, Transformers e Call of Duty
- Atiradores de primeira viagem que desejam uma experiência totalmente automática, controlável e emocionante em Las Vegas
- Grupos e famílias em busca da melhor aventura ao ar livre em Las Vegas, além da Strip
Por que o Adrenaline Mountain é o lugar para disparar
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
- Linha de tiro coberta com controle climático e ventilação ao ar livre para conforto o ano todo
- Free roundtrip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels, 40 minutes from the Strip
- Combine com mais de 90 outras armas de fogo, incluindo a Barrett .50 cal, M60, M1919 e M2 Browning
Add-On Experiences, Build Your Arsenal
A M249 SAW combina perfeitamente com outras armas do nosso estande de tiro ao ar livre com mais de 90 opções. Combinações populares incluem a Barrett .50 Cal sniper rifle, o M60 "The Hog", o M1919 Browning, e o devastador Metralhadora pesada M2 .50 cal.
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
Quanto custa disparar a M249 SAW em Las Vegas?+
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.
Preciso de experiência para disparar a M249 SAW?+
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.
Posso combinar a M249 com outras metralhadoras?+
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.
A M249 SAW está disponível em estandes de tiro fechados?+
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.
Pronto para disparar a M249 SAW?
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.
