The Guns of Civil War (2024): Every Weapon Identified

Alex Garland’s Civil War is a deliberately apolitical, boots-on-the-ground look at a near-future American conflict, and its guns reflect that realism: no exotic hardware, just the everyday rifles and pistols that would actually be carried. Here are the guns of Civil War (2024), and where to buy the real versions.

The AR-15 / M4

The workhorse of the film, in the hands of soldiers, militias, and that unforgettable red-sunglasses gunman, is the AR-15 / M4-pattern carbine. It is the most common rifle in America, which is exactly why Garland leaned on it: a realistic modern conflict would be fought with the rifles people already own. Flat-top uppers, red dots, and quad rails abound. Start with our best AR-15 for the money guide.

The Glock

Sidearms in the film are overwhelmingly Glocks, the polymer striker pistol that arms most American police and a huge share of civilians. In a grinding conflict, the gun that is everywhere and just works is the gun you see, and that is the Glock. See our best concealed carry handguns guide.

The H&K MP5

Among the special-unit and security forces, the Heckler & Koch MP5 makes appearances, the compact 9mm submachine gun that defined close-protection and tactical teams for decades. Civilians can buy the semi-auto version, the HK SP5, and clones are everywhere for pistol-caliber carbine fans.

Realism Over Spectacle

You will also spot AK variants in militia hands and a spread of ordinary shotguns and hunting rifles, which is the whole point. Civil War deliberately avoids futuristic weaponry; every gun is one you could buy today. That grounded choice is what makes the film so unsettling. If it got you thinking about the real hardware, our AR-15 and handgun guides are where to start.