Since when is 9mm considered heavy weaponry?
The MP-5's have 30-round clips and a two-round burst capacity, which allows two shots to be fired automatically with one push of the trigger.
I have significant firarms experience, and I have yet to push a trigger.
The MP-5's are outfitted with a noise suppressor units so they'll create less alarm among travelers if they're used.
"It's OK, honey ... I know he is shooting bad guys, but it is quiet, so don't be alarmed."
The guns are also designed for accuracy in indoor environments.
Outdoors they are wildly inaccurate, however ...
Typical media story on firearms ... they have no clue about the mechanics involved, but don't let that stop them
Once while travelling through Frankfurt airport hand-carrying some professional video gear on a flight to Nice, I was escorted to a security room by a uniformed German police officer carrying an automatic weapon. I thought it was pretty cool. Not sure what type weapon is was, but all of the security personnel had them.
I an automatic placed in my ear at the Leonardo DaVinci airport in Rome! I didnt notice what type of weapon it was either but the finger on the trigger got my attention!!