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Mystro · September 13, 2012, 07:32 PM

Are you kidding??? Do you have any idea what the military is even using??
How about the SCAR, MK20SSR, M249, P90, etc..to start with. The better question is what doesn't the military use that isn't a FNH. FNH is military arms. They have so much military arms history I thought it was common knowledge. FYI... John Browning and FNH
http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/military/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Herstal

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0CDMaPxNjI0

THE FN AMERICAN HERITAGE

1897-1926

FN’s unique transatlantic relationship begins in 1897 through its long-standing partnership with John M. Browning, who made 121 trips (61 round-trips) between the U.S. and Europe (Herstal) prior to his death in Belgium in 1926. Through Browning’s collaboration with FN, the company produces legendary products, such as the 7.65 Auto Pistol (1897), the Auto-5 autoloading shotgun (1902), the .30-caliber machine gun (1919), the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR, 1921), and the Hi Power™ auto pistol (1923).

1944-1946

Post World War II:*Once Belgium was liberated from German occupation, FN rebuilds more than two million U.S. small arms from the European Theater of Operation, and resumes manufacturing.

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1953-1976

FN produces the GP 35, (an updated edition of the Browning Hi Power™), FAL, FNC and M2HB QCB for the Western world and soon earns the reputation as the “right arm of the free world.” The GP 35 remains the benchmark against which all other 9mm autoloading service pistols are measured. Through this same period, FN also develops the 7.62x51mm cartridge that was approved by NATO in 1957.

1977-1980s

1977:*FN acquires Browning Arms.

1977-1982:*The U.S. military adopts both the FN MINIMI Squad Automatic Weapon (M249) and the FN MAG 58 General Purpose Machine Gun (M240). FN opens FN Manufacturing, LLC, (FNM) in Columbia, SC to build small arms for the U.S. military.

1982:*FN’s SS109, 5.56x45mm caliber cartridge becomes the NATO standard.

1989:*FN becomes The Herstal Group.

1990s

1990:*FN's 5.7x28mm caliber P90® submachine gun is introduced to the military, elite law enforcement and security forces around the globe.

1998: The Herstal Group establishes FNH USA, LLC, to manage U.S. government relations as well as military new business development, marketing, sales and service for law enforcement and commercial markets of FN firearms in the U.S.

2001

The FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher is introduced as the premier less lethal system for law enforcement and is adopted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2008). In addition, the 303 is put into use by the U.S. Army in multiple units through the fielding of the Rapid Equipping Force (REF).

2003

The FN SPR A3G precision bolt-action rifle becomes available to U.S. law enforcement. It is one of two rifles that were selected by the FBI for its precision tactical rifle program. FN also expands upon the success of the Browning M2 and M3AN with the GAU-21 (M3M) which fires from the open bolt with twice the rate of fire of the M2 and offers the ability to fire at extreme angles.

2004-2008

2004:*The FN Five-seveN® pistol begins service with elite law enforcement and security services around the world.

2007-2008:*FN introduces the large caliber FNP-45 polymer-framed autoloading pistol and the selective-fire FN SCAR® 16 and SCAR® 17 to the U.S. law enforcement market.

2008-2010

2008-2010:*FN develops a family of remotely operated weapon stations capable of providing protective fire when mounted on tactical vehicles and deployed on stationary positions. The FN deFNder™ Light is developed in 2008 and is optimized to handle 7.62x51mm and 5.56x45mm belt-fed machine guns. The FN deFNder™ Medium is developed in 2010 and is designed to mount .50-caliber machine guns and 40mm grenade launchers for deployment on tactical vehicles.

2010:*The FN SCAR®—designated as the MK 16 and MK 17—is operationally deployed around the globe to U.S. special operators and other agencies, along with the MK 13 Grenade Launcher.

TODAY

2011-2012:*FN launches the FNS, a new polymer, striker-fired pistol developed for law enforcement and available to both military and commercial markets. The company also launches the 303P Less Lethal Pistol for military, law enforcement, corrections, and security duty. Additionally, the SCAR® PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) and HAMR (Heat Adaptive Modular Rifle) were developed for the U.S. military.

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September 13, 2012, 07:32 PM	#14
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	Are you kidding??? Do you have any idea what the military is even using?? How about the SCAR, MK20SSR, M249, P90, etc..to start with. The better question is what doesn't the military use that isn't a FNH. FNH is military arms. They have so much military arms history I thought it was common knowledge. FYI... John Browning and FNH http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/military/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Herstal http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0CDMaPxNjI0 THE FN AMERICAN HERITAGE 1897-1926 FN’s unique transatlantic relationship begins in 1897 through its long-standing partnership with John M. Browning, who made 121 trips (61 round-trips) between the U.S. and Europe (Herstal) prior to his death in Belgium in 1926. Through Browning’s collaboration with FN, the company produces legendary products, such as the 7.65 Auto Pistol (1897), the Auto-5 autoloading shotgun (1902), the .30-caliber machine gun (1919), the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR, 1921), and the Hi Power™ auto pistol (1923). 1944-1946 Post World War II:Once Belgium was liberated from German occupation, FN rebuilds more than two million U.S. small arms from the European Theater of Operation, and resumes manufacturing. 1953-1976 FN produces the GP 35, (an updated edition of the Browning Hi Power™), FAL, FNC and M2HB QCB for the Western world and soon earns the reputation as the “right arm of the free world.” The GP 35 remains the benchmark against which all other 9mm autoloading service pistols are measured. Through this same period, FN also develops the 7.62x51mm cartridge that was approved by NATO in 1957. 1977-1980s 1977:FN acquires Browning Arms. 1977-1982:The U.S. military adopts both the FN MINIMI Squad Automatic Weapon (M249) and the FN MAG 58 General Purpose Machine Gun (M240). FN opens FN Manufacturing, LLC, (FNM) in Columbia, SC to build small arms for the U.S. military. 1982:FN’s SS109, 5.56x45mm caliber cartridge becomes the NATO standard. 1989:FN becomes The Herstal Group. 1990s 1990:FN's 5.7x28mm caliber P90® submachine gun is introduced to the military, elite law enforcement and security forces around the globe. 1998: The Herstal Group establishes FNH USA, LLC, to manage U.S. government relations as well as military new business development, marketing, sales and service for law enforcement and commercial markets of FN firearms in the U.S. 2001 The FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher is introduced as the premier less lethal system for law enforcement and is adopted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2008). In addition, the 303 is put into use by the U.S. Army in multiple units through the fielding of the Rapid Equipping Force (REF). 2003 The FN SPR A3G precision bolt-action rifle becomes available to U.S. law enforcement. It is one of two rifles that were selected by the FBI for its precision tactical rifle program. FN also expands upon the success of the Browning M2 and M3AN with the GAU-21 (M3M) which fires from the open bolt with twice the rate of fire of the M2 and offers the ability to fire at extreme angles. 2004-2008 2004:The FN Five-seveN® pistol begins service with elite law enforcement and security services around the world. 2007-2008:FN introduces the large caliber FNP-45 polymer-framed autoloading pistol and the selective-fire FN SCAR® 16 and SCAR® 17 to the U.S. law enforcement market. 2008-2010 2008-2010:FN develops a family of remotely operated weapon stations capable of providing protective fire when mounted on tactical vehicles and deployed on stationary positions. The FN deFNder™ Light is developed in 2008 and is optimized to handle 7.62x51mm and 5.56x45mm belt-fed machine guns. The FN deFNder™ Medium is developed in 2010 and is designed to mount .50-caliber machine guns and 40mm grenade launchers for deployment on tactical vehicles. 2010:The FN SCAR®—designated as the MK 16 and MK 17—is operationally deployed around the globe to U.S. special operators and other agencies, along with the MK 13 Grenade Launcher. TODAY 2011-2012:FN launches the FNS, a new polymer, striker-fired pistol developed for law enforcement and available to both military and commercial markets. The company also launches the 303P Less Lethal Pistol for military, law enforcement, corrections, and security duty. Additionally, the SCAR® PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) and HAMR (Heat Adaptive Modular Rifle) were developed for the U.S. military. * * Last edited by Mystro; September 13, 2012 at 08:06 PM.