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Assault Rifle Used in NY Mall Shooting Reported to be Hesse Model 47



The assault rifle used in Sunday’s mall shooting was reported to be a Hesse Model 47. Hesse is apparently the predecessor to Minnesota-based Vulcan Arms. In May 2004, the Violence Policy Center revealed that Vulcan Arms offers the widest range of assault weapons in America for civilian sale.

"DA: Suspected mall gunman had fascination with Columbine, "Associated Press, February 14, 2004

New Assault Weapon Manufacturer—Vulcan Armament—Brags "The Guns of the Special Forces Are Now on Sale in America!" - Press Release, May 19, 2004

Selected Hesse Arms Graphics

Selected Vulcan Armament Graphics

 

 





















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