- The FN M249S®, A Semi-Automatic Version Of The M249 Saw Light Machine Gun, Was Originally Developed By FN Herstal As The FN Minimi® And Adopted By The U.S. Military In 1988.
- The Rifle Features The Signature 18.5-Inch FN Cold Hammer-Forged, Chrome-Lined Barrel And Operates From A Closed-Bolt Position. Chambered In 5.56X45mm NATO, The Rifle Will Accept Both Magazine And Linked Ammunition Belt.