This is my rifle. There are many such rifles, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. She is my life. I must learn to own it just as I own my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I'm useless. I must shoot my rifle accurately. I must shoot more accurately than the enemy who is trying to kill me. I have to shoot him before he shoots me. May it be so…
I and my rifle know what counts in this war - not on the number of cartridges we shot, not at the rumble of our shots and not on the powder smoke. We know that the account will only be conducted against the dead. And we will kill.
My rifle is a man the same as me, because this is my rifle. I must treat her like my brother, I must study her weaknesses and her strength, her parts and accessories, her sight and her trunk. I must keep it from ruinous weather and damage, just as I keep my legs and hands from all harm, my eyes and my heart. I must keep my rifle clean and ready. We will be part of each other. May it be so.
Before my Lord, I repeat this symbol of my faith. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are not afraid of our enemies. We are the protectors of my life.
May it be so until America conquers and there are no more enemies and peace will not be established on Earth!