Provisional Irish Republican Army arms importation in forms of both firearms and explosives began in the early 1970s during the Troubles. With these weapons it conducted an armed campaign against the British state in Northern Ireland .

The following is a list of weapons used by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Troubles. During the initial phase of the Troubles (1969-1972), the Provisional IRA was poorly equipped and primarily used weapons from World War II.

Nov 24, 2021 · The AR-18 rifle was found to be very well suited to the IRA fighters’ purposes as its small size and folding stock meant that it was easy to conceal. Moreover, it was capable of rapid-fire and fired a high-velocity round which provided great “stopping power”.

During the period of conflict in Ireland known as 'The Troubles' the Armalite rifle became synonymous with Irish Republicanism.

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Armalite refers to the AR-15 and AR-18 ArmaLite rifles. The Armalite corporation initially manufactured both; later Colt did so. The IRA smuggled significant quantities of these rifles into Northern Ireland during the early 1970s, and the "Armalite" became a …

Mar 17, 2016 · When you mention the AR18 across the pond, you should know that it was (almost) the most iconic rifle of “The Troubles" in Northern Ireland during the last part of the 20th century.

Nov 6, 2008 · I read some books recently about "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland recently, and I happened to learn about the Armalite AR 18/180 (18 is a machine gun, 180 is the SA version). Seems like it saw some action with the provisional IRA.

May 5, 2023 · The Armalite AR-18 rifle became such a symbol of IRA resistance during the Troubles that Sinn Fein once talked of taking power "with a ballot paper in one hand and the Armalite in the other". Learn more about the Troubles …

May 8, 2015 · Women were an active part of both Republican and Loyalist groups during the Northern Ireland conflict commonly known as 'The Troubles'. She is armed with a US-obtained ArmaLite AR-18 rifle, which were often used by the IRA and held important symbolic status.