There is a classic UK comedy show "Dad's Army" making fun of the "Home Guard Regiment"

This was a military group designed to defend England in 1940 when German invasion was believed to be a serious threat. Because it was typically composed of men who were unfit to be sent to front line combat the Home Guard was taken as a bit of a joke, hence the comedy show later.

They had no budget for equipment such as rifles so had a motley collection of personal weapons. During training they really did run around with broom handles yelling "Bang Bang!"

The "Dad's Army" show is probably on youtube, still very funny although it's now quite old.