This short clip shows a Sudanese fighter demonstrating a novel way to handle and fire the SPG-9, a heavy recoilless rifle normally used on technical vehicles and even ships.

The SPG-9, a 73mm recoilless rifle of Soviet origin, is normally tripod-mounted, and even more often in Sudan, affixed to pickup truck technicals. However, this mad bastard has apparently eschewed all of that nonsense and decided that the SPG-9 is meant to be shoulder-mounted. As a related point of interest, the weapon weighs 130 pounds. Although the cameraman and squadmate in the background appear to be ready for it, the backblast absolutely wrecks the room as the gunner demonstrates how to trade your security deposit for VA Disability in one easy step.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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