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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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gptkb:bombs
gptkb:optics
suppressor
bipod
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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20 inches
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:steel
chrome-lined
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gptkbp:caliber
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5.56×45mm NATO
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gptkbp:combat_history
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:design
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yes
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gptkbp:design_date
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1970s
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gptkbp:designed_by
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Colt Canada
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gptkbp:feed_system
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30-round STANAG magazine
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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semi-automatic, automatic
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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C8 rifle
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gptkbp:length
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1,000 mm
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gptkbp:maintenance
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low maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Colt_Canada_Corporation
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gptkbp:material
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collapsible stock
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gptkbp:military_service
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still in service
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gptkbp:military_technology
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C8 rifle is not available for civilian use.
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gptkbp:model
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gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkb:FN_SCAR
gptkb:HK416
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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900 m/s
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Mounted_Police
gptkb:Canadian_Special_Operations_Forces
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gptkbp:operational_range
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600 m
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gptkbp:performance
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high accuracy
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1978
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gptkbp:range
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400 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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700–950 rounds/min
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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C7 rifle in some roles
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gptkbp:safety
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
optical sights available
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:C7_rifle
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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two-stage trigger
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Canadian_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:variant
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C8 SFW
C8 A1
C8 A2
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gptkbp:weight
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3.2 kg
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1980
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:C7_rifle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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