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FN Consumer Promotion
Pistols Rifles Shotguns Promotions eStore Find a Dealer FN announces the final 2019 FN Bonus Gear consumer promotion on purchases of new FN Five-seveN pistols. Beginning October 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, customers who purchase new FN … Continue reading
THE NEW FN 509® TACTICAL
The FN 509® Tactical, an extension of the FN 509 family, is based on FN’s submission pistol that the U.S. Army tested for its Modular Handgun Trials, but includes the significant improvements to the design that were implemented in … Continue reading
NEW FN LAW ENFORCEMENT PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW SCAR-SC
FN is pleased to announce the release of the FN SCAR®-SC carbine, available to U.S. federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The 5.56x45mm-caliber FN SCAR-SC builds on the FN SCAR heritage with an extremely compact design that’s ideal for … Continue reading
FN TO HOST BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY AT SHOT SHOW
FN is pleased to announce it will host Black Rifle Coffee Company in its booth (#13662) at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 21 – 25, 2018. STOP BY BOOTH #13662 &HAVE A FREE CUP OF COFFEE … Continue reading
NEW FN SCAR®-SC SUBCOMPACT CARBINE
At Milipol Paris 2017 FN Herstal, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of small arms, unveiled an addition to the FN SCAR® family: The FN SCAR®-SC subcompact carbine. SCAR rifles are currently in use within the SOF community and have … Continue reading
MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL OF ALL FN M249S RIFLES
FN ISSUES MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL OF ALL FN M249S® RIFLES FN America, LLC, announces the mandatory recall of certain FN M249S® semi-automatic, belt-fed rifles in both standard and PARA configurations. A recently identified design issue within the hammer group of … Continue reading
Larry Vickers and FN Training Tips
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
Larry Vickers on the FN Collector Series
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
LARRY VICKERS ON THE FN CAL
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
LARRY VICKERS ON THE FN M249S PARA
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
Larry Vickers On FN Commercial Carbines
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
FN IS NOW MAKING FN 15 PATROL CARBINES IN SBR FORMAT COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
FN America, LLC announced today the release of two FN 15™ Patrol carbines in short barreled configurations, available to commercial customers. These two new carbines are the first time FN has offered short barreled rifles for sale to the … Continue reading
FNH SMALL ARMS OF SOFIC 2016
One of my favorite pistols is the FNX-45 Tactical, a tremendous improvement over the FNP Tactical. It’s low bore axis makes the pistol very easy to control. The grip is nicely textured which when combined with the interchangeable backstarp makes … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2016, Weapon systems
Tagged Ballista, FN, FNH, FNX-45, MK-20, SOFIC, SSR
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Washington Times Says: “Army quits tests after competing rifle outperforms M4A1 carbine”
The M4 complaints are based on two factors. First is lethality. When the Army moved from the M16 to the M4 they reduced barrel length from 18 inches to 14.5 inches. The decrease in barrel length reduced projectile muzzle velocity, … Continue reading
Governor Nikki Haley’s Visit to FN Manufacturing
I sincerely hope that Nikki Haley gives serious consideration to a run at the White House. In this video she discusses her visit with FN Manufacturing in Columbia, South Carolina. She, like Governor Rick Perry of Texas are diligently working … Continue reading
Interesting Sighting In Gaza!
The individual depicted in this picture is affiliated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad al-Quds Brigades operating in Gaza. The weapon he’s holding is a FN2000 assault rifle with its corresponding grenade launcher. It is a highly advance selective fire assault rifle and represents … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged assault, FN, FN2000, Gaza, Israel, jihad, Palestinian, rifle
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FN Herstal’s SmartCore At Eurosatory 2012
What originally started out as a shot counter to help the United States Army solve its maintenance issues with the M4, now offers enhanced functionality in situational awareness. The problem with managing weapon systems, particularly shoulder fired individual soldier systems, … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged Black Box, counter, FN, FNH, maintenance, SHOT, SmartCore
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FN Herstal Will Debut Its FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) At Eurosatory 2012
FN Herstal will debut the new FN SCAR-H TPR at Eurosatory, which kicks off next week in Paris. There are only two distinctions separating the new FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) from its parent, the FN SCAR-H PR (Precision Rifle). The … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged FN, FNH, Herstal, precision, SCAR, SCAR-H, SCAR-H PR, SCAR-H TPR, tactical
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FN Herstal Announces Change To The Venerable FN MAG.
FN Herstal announced that a conversion kit is now available to users who wish to upgrade the FN MAG to a polymer buttstock. The transition requires some modification. FN’s MAG 7.62 x 51 machine gun is considered by many to … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 51, CPMG, FN, Herstal, L7A2, M240, machine gun, MAG58
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FNH Displays Ballista at SOFIC 2011…
FN Herstal (FNH) is part of the FN Group sharing a prominent spot with Browning and Winchester. FNH has been innovating and manufacturing small arms since 1889 and can claim trophies like the ubiquitous FN FAL rifles, the 9 mm HP pistol, … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged Ballista, FN, FNH, SCAR, SOFIC
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FN Herstal Shows off FN Fire Control Unit at IDEX 2011
FN Herstal debuted impressive new technology at IDEX 2011. Among the new offerings is the Fire Control Unit. It turns what used to be an art form into a repeatable and accurate process. Those of you equipped with M203 40mm tube … Continue reading
The M4’s Reliability In Question
The M4 carbine traces it origins back to the M16A2 and some of its variants, Colt Defense developed it and has been in production since 1994, and in service since 1997. The M4 is a gas operated, magazine feed selective fire weapon. Its … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged 416, 417, Colt, FN, HK, IMI, M16, M4, M4A1, PEO Soldier, Tavor
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