thwrhrt/GunsAndWeapons

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license: bsd-2-clause
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# Weapons Dataset (Comprehensive Structured Data)

A large-scale structured dataset covering a wide variety of weapons across history, including firearms, air weapons, less-lethal systems, and specialized tools.

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## 📦 Dataset Overview

This dataset contains detailed metadata for hundreds of weapons from different eras, countries, and use cases.

It spans from:

- 🏹 Historical weapons (e.g. muskets, early rifles)
- 🔫 Modern firearms (pistols, rifles, SMGs)
- 💥 Military systems (LMGs, battle rifles)
- 🎯 Civilian & sport weapons
- ⚡ Less-lethal weapons (tasers, stun guns)
- 🌊 Specialized gear (spearguns, flare guns)

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## Data Structure

Each entry includes:

- 🆔 `id` — Unique identifier
- 🔫 `weapon_name` — Weapon name
- 📅 `year_introduced` — Year of introduction
- 🌍 `country_of_origin` — Country
- 🧩 `weapon_type` — Category (e.g. Rifle, Pistol, LMG)
- 💣 `caliber_round` — Ammunition type
- ⚙️ `action_type` — Firing mode (Semi, Full-auto, etc.)
- 🔧 `operating_mechanism` — Mechanism (Gas, Blowback, etc.)
- 📦 `magazine_capacity` — Capacity
- 📏 `overall_length_mm` — Length
- ⚖️ `weight_empty_kg` — Weight
- 🎯 `primary_use` — Usage (Military, Civilian, Hunting, etc.)

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## Example Entry

```json
{
"weapon_name": "IWI X95-L",
"year_introduced": 2016,
"country_of_origin": "Israel",
"weapon_type": "Assault Rifle",
"caliber_round": "5.56x45mm NATO",
"action_type": "Semi/Full-auto",
"operating_mechanism": "Gas-operated",
"magazine_capacity": 30,
"overall_length_mm": 670,
"weight_empty_kg": 3.1,
"primary_use": "Military",
"id": 960
}