The gun the Russians carried into space.

[eeyore]

This Is the Gun That Soviet Cosmonauts Took with Them into Space



Unlike their American counterparts, Soviet cosmonauts went into space armed. Specifically, they carried the TP-82, pictured above. It had three barrels, the top two which fired approximately 40 gauge shotgun rounds. The lower barrel was chambered for the 5.45

[Cimarron]

That is a cool find eeyore, thanks for sharing. Do you know if that gun could fire all three rounds with one trigger pull? Just imagine the target...

[Tofu]

Do you know if that gun could fire all three rounds with one trigger pull? Just imagine the target...

Imagine your shoulder...

[Bill Foster]

If it were found that NASA astronauts were taking weapons into space it would be out of business by the end of the week.

[Cimarron]

Imagine your shoulder...

Good point.

I can believe the phrase "kicks like a mule" would apply to this gun if you were able to fire all rounds at one time.