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The South Armagh Sniper is the generic name given to the members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army's (IRA) South Armagh Brigade who conducted a sniping campaign against British security forces from 1990 to 1997. The campaign is notable for the snipers' use of .50 BMG calibre Barrett M82 and M90 long-range rifles in some of the shootings.

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  • The South Armagh Sniper is the generic name given to the members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army's (IRA) South Armagh Brigade who conducted a sniping campaign against British security forces from 1990 to 1997. The campaign is notable for the snipers' use of .50 BMG calibre Barrett M82 and M90 long-range rifles in some of the shootings.
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  • South Armagh sniper campaign (1990–97)
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  • 1 sniper team captured
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  • British Army
  • Royal Ulster Constabulary
  • 22pxProvisional IRA
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  • Another soldier in Belfast and an RUC officer in County Fermanagh were killed by IRA snipers in the same period
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  • Mobility of foot patrols further restricted
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  • 1SASunit
  • 2 sniper teams
  • RUC patrols
  • Several British Armysections
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