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** Sten gained its notoriety which causes accidental discharging if the operator dropped the gun and became dangerous when loaded. It should be noted where Canadian Soldier during the war was injured or the worse, killed even before entering the battlefield although the report of operator death because of accidental discharging on Sten is questionable.<ref>[http://www.canuck.freehosting.net/sten.htm The Sten Gun on Canuck Freehosting]</ref>
** The magazine of Sten itself was rather fragile; the magazine lip could easily bent which prevent proper feeding on the ammo. Seasoned operator would fill the magazine with 28-30 rounds instead of maximum 32 round for its reliability.<ref>[https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=87480 Heydrich Assassination on axishistory forum]</ref>
** Sten is ill-suited for operation during winter, as the component itself is very sensitive due the effect of manufacturing cost which causes could lead to freezing on bolt or the triggerand malfunction.
* Sten Mk. II also used by Jozef Gabčík, the leader of Czechoslovakian partisan during the attempt of Reinhard Heydrich Assassination. Which unfortunately, missed on mark even in point blank range. Therefore, Jan Kubiš proceed to toss the grenade at Heydrich Car, severely injured him which pronounced dead several day later. Both Gabčík and Kubiš was captured and later executed.
** Her skill, hand grenade was a tribute for Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš action during the war.
