But they never met Alvin York, and they by-God never met Alvin York armed with a Barrett.
I had to go to Google to find out about Ronnie Barrett and his arms manufacturing concerns. Quite new to me, still, all power to anyone who can provide a quick entry to whatever paradise the fanatics aspire to.
My only experience was with the British Lee-Enfield on garrison duty only. That sure dates me. (laugh)
Hmmm, well, the Lee-Enfield had such a long service life, esp. among Empire/Commonwealth countries, that it sorta doesn't. You could have been walking post with a 1915 SMLE in the 20's, or pulling the duty with an arsenal-reserve post-WW II Australian example in Papua New Guinea or India or South Africa in the 60's.
When I was 12 or so, I wanted one of the Mark V "jungle carbines" I saw on the Woolworth's war-surplus table for $25 or so, so badly I could taste it. My dad said no, however; he thought I wasn't ready yet for a high-powered rifle (and it was). A .22 was more my speed, back then.