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The old office building at the corner of Winchester Avenue and Munson Street in New Haven, Conn., is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It has been the home of Winchester firearms almost since there have been Winchester firearms.
An old wooden building that used to be across the street was the Winchester factory of the late 1800s. Oliver F. Winchester himself built rifles and shotguns there on the leather-belt-driven machines. Although that building was a veritable museum, years ago the oil-soaked plank floors and the building itself went to a hazardous waste dump before it went up in a blaze to rival the Chicago fire.
This was the challenge facing those who formed the U.S. Repeating Arms Company -- to continue manufacturing the venerable Winchester guns. While the oldest building had been razed, the company still had a manufacturing facility dating back to the turn of the century. The rambling interconnected three- and four-story buildings pre-dated efficiency in operation.
Updating USRAC
Let's shift the scene to France: the time is mid-1989. The French government pulled its firearms and ammo manufacturing out of the military and formed a private company, GIAT. A profit-and-loss environment would be more cost effective, and make it easier to export their products.
January 1991, GIAT acquired Fabrique Nationale (FN), the parent company of Browning. At the time FN owned 40 percent of USRAC/Winchester, so GIAT bought the remainder.
Two of the strongest brand names in the world, Browning and Winchester, being complementary and compatible, made GIAT the world leader in guns. Consolidating these separate companies under combined management cut overhead and realized economies. Because the European ammo market had declined, GIAT also bought the OLIN/Winchester ammunition plant in Anagani, Italy, in December 1991.
Shift the scene back to New Haven. Don Gobel had joined Winchester in 1965. He was the financial officer of Winchester-Western, then vice president for firearms, and from there to vice president of Browning. He spent 13 years with Winchester from 1965 to 1978. He's now vice president of sales and marketing for Browning.
This puts Gobel in a unique position. He knows the traditions of the gun business and the challenges that long faced the companies operating in that New Haven factory.
"Efforts by USRAC to restore gun designs to their traditional quality were right," Gobel said. "The company simply did not have the financial resources to carry it through. When GIAT offered me the job of heading Winchester and Browning U.S. operations I made it conditional that GIAT recognize major long term investments were needed. They wouldn't pay off for a while. They'd even make matters worse in the short term, but there would be no future without them. I needed to build a long-term position rather than trying to optimize operations for the short term.
"Second, this would be possible only with a new modern one-story plant and investment in new equipment."
Gobel signed agreements to build a new plant across the street from the historic building. He signed orders for several million dollars worth of new equipment. GIAT committed to an investment of $18 million, not counting construction of the new building.
For some time there were a lot of rumors in the industry regarding the future of USRAC. In February 1992, Gobel decided to economize by moving to a vacant building in Wallingford, Conn., but Science park and the City of New Haven developed an alternative plan, convincing Gobel that demolition and reconstruction would be possible in timely fashion. In addition, they offered financial incentives too good to turn down.
Gobel went back to France and resold the plan to keep manufacturing in New Haven. On June 16, city and state officials, along with representatives from Yale University and Science Park Corporation, joined Gobel for the ground-breaking ceremony. The start-up construction began in August. The first building will be 150,000 square feet, and is expected to be completed in one year. If that goes well, a second 200,000-square-foot building will be added.
Modernizing And Upgrading
The move across street will be done in stages. There have been modest investments in new machines in recent years, but starting now there will be major investments. The plan is to start up new production before shutting down the old factory to maintain a stable product flow. Many existing machines are being refurnished before moving to the new plant.
World Class Manufacturing is the modern manufacturing concept in factory redesign currently being explored at Colt. Although it's being called "JIT" (Just In Time) manufacturing at Winchester, this "cellular" design puts people working together in small teams.
"Management is too used to telling people what to do and not listening," Gobel explained. "JIT requires teamwork. We've already started it in a small parts machining cell of 45 employees. It is demonstrating the concept. It brings back pride. The factory worker feels a part of it all."
At one time, the Model 70 bolt traveled some 7.5 miles to get through production. Under the JIT cell concept, it travels perhaps 1,000 feet.
Recently, Gobel held a series of employee meetings to explain his redevelopment plan. Union president Craig Gouthier was with Gobel to explain the union's commitment to the program. "It would be impossible to rebuild Winchester without the know-how of the people in the plant," Gobel added.
Over the A-Gate arch Gobel installed the old sign that says, "Under this arch pass the world's greatest craftsmen who make the world famous Winchester firearms."
The New Plan
There are two keys to Gobel's plan: new products and JIT manufacturing. "This is a market-driven industry. We must have the products the consumer wants," he said.
The Model 70, considered the finest bolt-action rifle ever, lost its reputation for excellence after 1964. More recently USRAC started redesigning it back to the original, restoring its original quality. Some gun writers now say the current Model 70 is the best in history. The Model 70 offers stainless steel and box magazine versions. Dealers will soon see a European model as well.
Shotguns really will see changes. The pump gun is a strong product which has greatly improved over the past few years, with turkey, deer, slug, and stainless steel marine versions now available. The semi-auto is number one for product development; the 1400 is a good gun but it doesn't have a good reputation.
The company plans to come back with an over/under like the old 101 -- called the 1001. It will be made at Browning's Moroko factory in Japan.
The SHOT SHOW gun of the year in 1994 will be the Centennial Model 94. The company will do other limited editions. Not just embellishments, but recreating some of the old John Browning-design Winchesters produced in limited quantities. Reproductions will be made at Moroko, where small quantity production is feasible. Moroko now makes Browning's bolt action rifles, over/under, pump shotgun, Auto 5, BLR, and .22 rifles. Moroko is a captive supplier to Browning.
The Winchester custom shop is being run as a separate profit center. It is doing quite well now with custom Model 70s.
A Bright Future
Gobel is optimistic about the future of the gun industry. He is vice chairman of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and is also on the boards of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute and Wildlife Management Institute.
"The target (shooting) market has shown some growth in recent years, trap-shooting has grown," Gobel said. "Sporting Clays is exploding as fast as they can build new facilities. Sportsmen's Team Challenge is helping to renew interest.
"The women's market has shown growth. Some products have been designed for (women) with shorter stocks and lighter weight, to better fit the female physique. In Sporting Clays, particularly, women are taking a strong position. Browning sponsors the Women's Sporting Clays Championship in Houston."

He credits sportsmen who have paid for habitat improvement, conservation, and increasing game populations. He points to the "Unendangered Species" films and "What They Say About Hunting" with correcting wrong impressions youngsters have been taught about hunting.
"Winchester and Browning are committed to the long-term success of hunting and shooting," Gobel concludes. "We intend to take a leadership position worldwide.'
That's the commitment of both Don Gobel, GIAT, and Winchester.
A New Plant In Science Park
Groundbreaking for the new Winchester/USRAC factory in Science Park was held June 16, 1992, as the old buildings were beginning to be razed, but construction is not starting quite as quickly as the company had hoped.
In October the site still held concrete rubble and two buildings slated for demolition nearest to Winchester Avenue. The basement of next to the street was literally a huge swimming pool -- it must be pumped dry before demolition can start. These buildings were built during World War I, and they were made to withstand potential shelling from the harbor. They aren't going to come down easily.
The new facility will be 250,000 square feet. Certain departments will remain as single units. Barrel blanks manufacturing support and wood shop are at the input side and will serve everyone.
There will also be four independent manufacturing units for the 9422. Model 94, Model 70, and shotguns. Between the rifle and shotgun lines will be one unit with processes common to all: heat treating and metal finishing.
The State of Connecticut is investing $1 million in public improvements, including street lights, sidewalks and landscaping, as well as providing $2 million to demolish the old buildings.
The move across the street will be done in stages. There have been modest investments in new machines in recent years. There will now be major investments. The plan is to start up new production before shutting down the old factory to maintain a stable product flow. Many existing machines are being refurbished before moving to the new plant.

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Voie de Liège 33
B-4040 Herstal
Belgium

Telephone: (32) 4 240 81 11
Fax: (32) 4 240 88 99

Website: www.herstalgroup.com

Private Company
Incorporated: 1889
Employees: 3,000
Sales: $584.8 million (2001)
NAIC: 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing; 332993 Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufac- turing; 332994 Small Arms Manufacturing; 332995 Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing; 339920 Sporting and Athletic Good Manufacturing

Company Perspectives:

Herstal is committed to be a reliable source for small arms for the military and Law Enforcement markets. We are committed to maintaining operational excellence through continuous improvement and the pursuit of world class manufacturing.

Key Dates:

1886:

An association of Liège-based arms manufacturers, Les Fabricants d'Armes Réunis (FAR), is founded.

1888:

FAR sets up Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre in order to produce 150,000 Mauser rifles for the Belgian military; following completion of that order, Mauser takes over the company.

1918:

FAR is taken over by Société Générale de Belgique after World War I.

1899:

Production of John Moses Browning-designed automatic pistol begins.

1936:

Production of anti-aircraft cannons begins.

1977:

Browning company is acquired.

1987:

US Repeating Arms Co. and the Winchester brand are acquired.

1990:

Société Générale sells company to GIAT for $100 million.

1997:

The Walloon government buys the company from GIAT and renames it Groupe Herstal.

2002:

Herstal develops a "smart gun" prototype.

Company History:

Groupe Herstal S.A. is one of the world's leading makers of small-caliber firearms, ammunition, and accessories for the military, law enforcement, marksmanship, hunting, and sports markets. Based in the village of Herstal, Belgium, near Liège, the company operates through two primary subsidiaries: Fabrique Nationale Herstal--which produces side arms, rifles, mounted weapon systems, training systems, and military engineering for the defense and law-enforcement sectors--and Browning/US Repeating Arms Co., which produces sporting rifles and hand guns under the famous Browning and Winchester names. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe, as well as in the United States and Japan. Herstal has been owned by the regional Walloon government since the mid-1990s; however, the government has been seeking to sell off the company, most likely to a group of private investors. In 2001, the latest year for which figures are available, Herstal posted revenues of nearly $585 million.
Forging Firearms History in the 1880s
Weapons manufacturing in the Belgian city of Liège began as early as the 16th century. By the second half of the nineteenth century, the city featured a number of prominent arms manufacturers. In 1886, a group of manufacturers, including Ancion, Dumoulin Frères, Dresse-Laloux & Cie., J. Hanssen, and Pirlot-Frésart joined together to form an association, Les Fabricants d'Armes Réunis (United Arms Manufacturers).
An order from the Belgian Army in 1887 for 150,000 repeating rifles encouraged Les Fabricants d'Armes Réunis to begin planning a new, large scale factory, and in 1888 the group created a new company, Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre. The new factory was built in Herstal, and in 1889 the company launched production of the Belgian army order, producing Mauser-designed rifles under license. Mauser, based in Germany, then bought up the company from its founders.
At the completion of that contract, the Belgian army returned to the company, later to become known as FN Herstal, with an order for 30 million rounds for the Mauser rifles. FN Herstal promptly set up a dedicated munitions factory next to its rifle production site in 1891.
FN Herstal soon expanded its production to include civilian arms, especially hunting rifles. By the mid-1890s, the company began seeking other production areas, and in 1896 the company launched production of its own line of bicycles, including its own "acatene," or chainless, shaft-driven bicycle designs. The company would remain a popular producer of bicycles for some 30 years.
From bicycles, FN Herstal entered the young automotive market, producing its first car in 1900 and its first motorcycle two years later. While the company stopped producing cars in 1937, it continued to build motorcycles into the 1960s. In addition, FN Herstal became a prominent truck manufacturer, with production running from 1930 to 1966, and also built trolleys between 1932 and 1955. Closer to its core weapons production was the manufacturing of military vehicles, and activity in this area continued until the early 1980s. Its diversified product line notwithstanding, FN Herstal achieved its greatest renown as a maker of small arms.
It was during the late 1890s that the company came into contact with one of the most important personalities in gun manufacturing history: John Moses Browning. Browning, the son of a gunsmith, built his first rifle when just a boy. By the age of 23, he had already received his first patent, for a single-shot rifle. Browning and brother Matt decided to set up their own workshop to produce the rifle in 1880. Browning's invention quickly caught the attention of Winchester, another famous name in U.S. rifles, which bought out the patent.
Browning proved to be a prolific inventor, introducing in 1884 a lever-action repeating rifle, which became famous as the Winchester Model 86. The New York-based company remained a steady customer for Browning, buying up some 20 of his patents before the end of that decade. In the meantime, Browning had begun work on a new, groundbreaking design--the automatic machine gun, patented in 1890.
By then, the relationship with Winchester had begun to sour, and Browning had begun to seek other manufacturers for future patents. In 1894, Browning turned his attention to adapting his automatic firing system to handguns. By 1896, Browning had perfected the mechanism for the world's first automatic pistol.
The following year brought Browning into contact with FN Herstal, when a representative of the Belgian company, traveling in the United States in search of new bicycle designs, came across the Browning automatic. FN Herstal agreed to begin producing the design and by 1899 had launched the world's first commercially available automatic handgun. The new side arm became a huge success for the Belgian company.
Browning now turned his attention to developing an automatic repeating function for shotguns. By 1900, Browning had perfected the new design, a five-shot fully automatic shotgun. However, U.S. manufacturers were unwilling to produce the new weapon, believing it to be too far ahead of its time. In 1902, Browning traveled to Belgium, where he found ready acceptance for the shotgun from FN Herstal.
Browning and FN Herstal now began to work closely together, with FN Herstal producing an initial order of 10,000 shotguns. These were sold by Browning within a year, leading Remington to pick up on the design as well. Nevertheless, Browning's closest ties where with FN Herstal, and by 1907 Browning had agreed to allow the Belgian company to manufacture arms using his name. Among the arms produced by the FN Herstal-Browning team in this period were a 9mm military semi-automatic pistol in 1903; a pocket-sized .25 caliber semi-automatic in 1905, and a semi-automatic .22 caliber rifle in 1914. In that year, Browning received the Order of the Knighthood from the Belgian throne in recognition of his contribution to the Belgian company's growing worldwide reputation. The company received more dubious distinction as the maker of the automatic handgun used in the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, setting off World War I.
FN Herstal shut down its operations during the German wartime occupation of Belgium; some of the company's staff fled to France, setting up a new company, Manufacture d'Armes de Paris. Following the war, FN Herstal resumed operations. The company was now stripped from Mauser and taken over by Sociéteé Générale de Belgique.
Browning had continued developing weapons during the war years, including .30 caliber and .50 machine guns and the famed Browning Automatic Rifle, or BAR, the world's first light machine gun. Browning brought these new designs to FN Herstal following the war, and by 1920 Herstal had begun production of the BAR. While Browning himself returned to the United States, his son Val Browning remained at FN Herstal, further strengthening the family's close association with the manufacturer. Browning continued to make frequent visits to FN Herstal, where he had his own office, and ultimately died in Liège in 1926.
The following year, the Browning family founded its own manufacturing works, the Browning Arms Company, in Odgen, Utah. That company, which focused on producing hunting and sports rifles and shotguns, later parlayed the famed Browning name into a variety of sporting goods items.
Diversification Disaster in the 1980s
Following the war, FN Herstal's business had been boosted by the adoption of its 9mm pistol design as standard issue by police forces across Europe--and later around the world. FN Herstal had also continued to diversify its manufacturing basis, as already noted. In 1928, the company began construction of a new factory for its automobile production. Two years later, FN Herstal added a new production site, in Bruges, transferring its munitions production there.
By 1936, FN Herstal had begun to produce 40mm anti-aircraft cannons. Two years later, the company was once again taken over by German occupying forces, which used the arms manufacturer's production to support its own war effort. FN Herstal escaped bombing by the Allies; however, after the liberation of Belgium in 1944, the company's factories became the target of Nazi bombing raids.
Following the war, FN Herstal began a new expansion of its defense manufacturing operations. In 1948, the company launched production of jet airplane engines, using the Gloster Meteor design. Over the next decades, FN Herstal was involved in the production of a number of important aircraft designs, such as the Hunter, the F104-G, the MirageV, and the Boeing Airbus. At the same time, as it wound down its automotive and motorcycle operations, FN Herstal turned instead to producing agricultural machinery.
The 1970s marked a new period of growth for the company, as the intensification of the Cold War and tensions in the Middle East brought about a sharp increase in worldwide defense spending. Yet even as defense manufacture took on a major role in FN Herstal's revenues, the company sought to extend its civilian-based businesses.
In 1977, the company acquired long-time partner Browning. Browning's presence in the sporting goods market encouraged Herstal to step up its own operations in that sector. In 1979, Herstal acquired France's Lerc, a maker of fishing equipment, as well as that company's distributor. It also began producing such diverse sporting goods equipment as tennis rackets and surfboards. Meanwhile, the company had formed a manufacturing agreement with Japan's Miroku, which in turn took a 25 percent stake in Herstal. By 1980, the company employed more than 10,000 workers.
FN Herstal stumbled in the 1980s amid a slumping defense market. In addition, the company had invested heavily in building up its aircraft motors and sporting goods wings, which failed to take off and left Herstal overburdened by debt. By the middle of the 1980s, the company's interest payments accounted for some 10 percent of its sales.
Despite the fact that the company had succeeded in reducing its reliance on defense contracts, FN Herstal was forced to abandon its diversification strategy. The company began shedding most of its non-core operations, shutting down most of its sporting goods businesses, except for its hunting rifles and fishing equipment lines. In 1988, FN Herstal sold off its aircraft motors subsidiary--renamed as Techspace Aero. Nonetheless, FN Herstal had not completely given up on external growth. In 1987, it acquired US Repeating Arms Co. which had been formed in 1981 to take over the manufacture of Winchester guns.
Meanwhile, Société Générale's attempts to restructure the company proved fruitless, and, after pumping a further $400 million into the company in mid-1990, finally sold FN Herstal to French defense giant GIAT for about $100 million. The government-controlled company acquired 92 percent of FN Herstal, soon to be renamed Herstal SA, while the Belgian government retained 8 percent and an important veto right.
New Owners in a New Century?
Under GIAT, Herstal restructured again, reducing its focus back to a core production, on the one hand, of light arms and munitions for the military and sporting guns and sporting goods under the Browning name, and, on the other, of anti-aircraft cannons and armament systems for helicopters and other aircraft. The restructuring of the company cut deeply into its workforce, which shrunk back to just 1,300 employees by 1992.
GIAT itself began bleeding badly in the 1990s as the worldwide defense market collapsed with the end of the Cold War. As its own fortunes dwindled, GIAT finally was unable to continue to invest in keeping Herstal afloat, and by 1996 had announced its willingness to sell the Belgian company.
GIAT appeared to have found a buyer in Colt Manufacturing, the U.S.-based company and Herstal's chief rival in the worldwide small arms market. Colt and GIAT began negotiations in 1997 and were close to reaching an agreement when the Walloon regional government vetoed a potential deal. Fearful that Colt sought to buy Herstal only to shut it down, and thereby increase its own share of the market, the Walloon government itself decided to buy Herstal.
The company now became Groupe Herstal S.A., with FN Herstal and Browning/US Repeating placed as its primary subsidiaries. Groupe Herstal's restructuring continued, including the loss of more than 500 new jobs. This time, however, the company's efforts paid off, and by 1999 Groupe Herstal was once again posting profits.
The Walloon government announced its intention to sell off Groupe Herstal again in 2000. In the meantime, Herstal fortunes began to rise again in the new century as it released a number of new products, including a polymer frame handgun in the United States, and, under a contract with the U.S. government, a prototype "smart gun" designed to be fired only by its owner. Herstal's military sales received another boost in 2003 when the British government choose to supply its armed forces with the company's newest Minimi series of light machine guns. As the Walloon government continued to search for new owners for the company, the Groupe Herstal was poised to continue making small arms history into the next century.
Principal Subsidiaries: Browning International; Browning North America; Fabrique Nationale Herstal S.A; FNH USA, Inc.; FN Manufacturing USA; US Repeating Arms Co.; Herstal Group.
Principal Competitors: Pentair Inc.; MKEK-Makine ve Kimya Endustrisi Kurumu Genel Mudurlugu; Rheinmetall DeTec AG; Tula Ammunition Plant Joint Stock Company; Olin Corporation; SNPE; Poongsan Corporation; CIC International Ltd.; RUAG Holding; Denel Proprietory Ltd.; Blount International Inc.; Israel Military Industries Ltd.

Further Reading:

• "Britain To Buy FN Herstal Light Machine Guns For $12.3 Million," Defense Daily International, May 30, 2003.
• Chamberlain, W.H.J., and A.W.F. Taylerson, "An FN Centenary: the First 50 Years," American Rifleman, December 1989, p. 36.
• ------, "An FN Centenary: the Second 50 Years," American Rifleman, February 1990, p. 34.
• "France's GIAT to sell FN Herstal to Local Belgian Government," Defense Daily, October 24, 1997, p. 2.
• "Smart Gun Developed in Belgium," Xinhua News Agency, June 4, 2002.
• Thurman, Ross, "FN Herstal Refocuses US Efforts," Shooting Industry, August 2002, p. 38.
• Tran, Pierre, "Belgium Guns Down Colt's Bid for Herstal," Reuters, October 8, 1997.

Source: International Directory of Company Histories, Vol. 58. St. James Press, 2004.

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France's GIAT Industries plans to sell its 92 percent stake in the ailing gun-maker FN Herstal to Belgium's Wallonia regional government, returning the company to Belgian ownership.
GIAT acquired FN--founded in 1889 and based in Walloon--in the early 1990s to expand into the global small arms market. According to a Reuters wire report, GIAT bought FN for about $100 million and over the years invested an additional $200 million in the military and civil gun maker without realizing a profit.
A GIAT spokeswoman yesterday told Defense Daily that the value of the deal would be disclosed only after the transaction is completed.
"We are now in negotiations with the …

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A: The frequency of service required depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of use, range firing conditions, storage conditions, etc. Please refer to your owner’s manual for more detailed suggestions on proper service intervals.

8 Q: What is the life expectancy of my FNH USA firearm?
A: With careful use, regular cleaning and proper maintenance, your FN firearm should provide you with years of trouble-free service.

9 Q: What is my FNH USA firearm worth today?
A: The value of any FNH USA firearm, like all consumer products, is dependent on many factors such as its age, condition, scarcity, current market demand, etc. To find out the approximate value of your FNH USA firearm, you may consult a reliable reference book like the current edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values www.bluebookinc.com. You may also consult one or more of the major firearms periodicals like Shotgun News or Gun List, or you can visit one of the numerous used firearm sales websites online. You may also have your FNH USA firearm appraised by your local FNH USA dealer or by a reputable firearms appraiser. They are often listed in your local telephone directory.

10 Q: Why does my FNH USA owner’s manual recommend that I do not use reloaded ammunition?
A: FNH USA cannot guarantee that the reloaded ammunition you want to use meets industry specifications established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association (SAAMI) or the Permanent International Commission for Firearms Testing (CIP). Because of this, using reloaded ammunition will void the warranty on your FNH USA firearm.

11 Q: I purchased an FNH USA firearm for a specific use, and now I think I bought the wrong model. Can I exchange it with FNH USA for a different model?
A: Because FNH USA does not sell direct to consumers, FNH USA cannot offer exchanges on firearms. Consult with the retail dealer where you purchased the firearm regarding their exchange/return policy.

12 Q: How do I register my FNH USA firearm for warranty?
A: No warranty registration for your FNH USA firearm is required.

13 Q: How can I locate an FNH USA firearm dealer near me?
A: Use the FNH USA Stocking Dealer locator. Enter your zip code and you’ll get a list of the FNH USA dealers closest to you.

14 Q: Does FNH USA offer gun safety or shooting classes for civilians?
A: A: FNH USA does not offer civilian firearms training at this time. We suggest that you contact a reputable training organization like the National Rifle Association www.nra.org or the National Shooting Sports Foundation (www.nssf.org). Your local FNH USA retailer may also help you locate other reputable firearms safety training resources available in your area.

15 Q: Where can I find a holster to fit my FNH USA firearm?
A: Many of the major holster manufacturers produce high-quality products suitable for FNH USA firearms. Visit their websites or review their catalogs to find a holster that is suitable for your needs.

16 Q: I am a Law Enforcement Officer, and I have questions about my duty/off-duty firearm. Whom should I contact?
A: Contact the FNH USA Customer Support Department at 703-288-1292, ext. 104 or 122.

HANDGUNS
FNX-9 Series Handguns
1. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-9 model page.
2. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-9 model page.
3. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNX-9?
A. FNX-9 handguns are chambered for the 9mm cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. 9mm ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNX-40 Series Handguns
4. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-40 model page.
5. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-40 model page.
6. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNX-40?
A. FNX-40 handguns are chambered for the 40 S&W cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .40 S&W ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP
FNP-45 Tactical Handgun
7. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
Q. What is the thread pattern of the extended barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
8. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
9. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-45 Tactical?
A. FNP-45 Tactical handguns are chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .45 ACP ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP-45 Series Handguns
10. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 model page.
11. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 model page.
12. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-45?
A. FNP-45 handguns are chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .45 ACP ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP-9 Series Handguns
13. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-9 model page.
14. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-9 model page.
15. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-9?
A. FNP-9 handguns are chambered for the 9mm cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. 9mm ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the Handgun.

FNP-40 Series Handguns
16. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-40 model page.
17. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-40 model page.
18. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-40?
A. FNP-40 handguns are chambered for the .40 S&W cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads, loaded in brass, aluminum cases. .40 S&W ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the Handgun.

FN Five-seveN® Series Handguns
19. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific Five-seveN® model page.
20. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific Five-seveN® model page.

FN SELF-LOADING SHOTGUNS
SLP
21. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP model page.
22. Q. What is the tightest choke I can use with rifled slugs?
A. Modified (MOD)
23. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
24. Q. What type of choke is used on the SLP?
A. The invector choke system is used on the SLP 18”.
25. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” rifled, 22” smoothbore with cantilever mount (SLP MKI), 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
26. Q. Can I buy spare chokes for my SLP?
A. Yes you can purchase spare choke tubes for all of our barrels. The 18” SLP barrel use the invector choke system.

SLP MKI
27. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP MarkI model page.
28. Q. What is the tightest choke do I use with rifled slugs?
A. Modified (MOD)
29. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
30. Q. What type of choke is used on the MKI?
A. The invector choke system is used on the 22” SLP MKI.
31. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP MKI?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” rifled, 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
32. Q. Can I buy spare chokes for my SLP MKI?
A. Yes you can purchase spare choke tubes for all of our barrels. The 22” SLP MKI uses the invector choke system.

SLP MKI Rifled
33. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP MarkI Rifled model page.
34. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
35. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP MKI Rifled?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” smoothbore with cantilever mount (SLP MKI), 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
36. Q. Should I use rifled slugs with my SLP MKI rifled shotgun?
A. No, you should use a sabot slug for the best results in accuracy and repeatability.
FN’s bolt-action rifles

SPECIAL POLICE RIFLE [SPR] SERIES
SPR A1, A1a, A3G, A5 and A5M
37. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SPR model page.
38. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SPR model page.
39. Q. What is the recommended torque setting for the actions screws?
A. 65in lbs.
40. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the SPR series?
A. SPR A3G .5 MOA, SPR 1 MOA with match grade ammo.
41. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SPR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SPR.

TSR XP Rifles
42. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific TSR model page.
43. Q. What is the recommended torque setting for the actions screws?
A. 65in lbs.
44. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the TSR?
A. 1.5 MOA with match grade ammo.
45. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific TSR model page.
46. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my TSR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your TSR.

FN SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINES
SCAR™ 16S
47. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 16S model page.
48. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 16S model page.
49. Q. What is the tread size on the end of the barrel?
A. ½”x 28 RH
50. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SCAR™ Semi-auto 16S?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SCAR 16S.

SCAR™ Semi-auto 17S
51. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 17S model page.
52. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 17S model page.
53. Q. What is the tread size on the end of the barrel?
A. 5/8” x 24 RH
54. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SCAR™ Semi-auto 17S?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SCAR 17S

PS90 (USG, TR, Standard)
55. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific PS90 model page.
56. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific PS90 model page.
57. Q. Is the muzzle break removable?
A. No it is permanently attached.
58. Q. What sight options do I have for the PS90 Series?
A. PS90 TR, you can use any weaver style or 1913 Mil-STD mounting system to attach your preferred optic.
PS90 USG, You can replace your USG standard sight with our new PS90 Green Dot fiber optic sight, the PS90 Micro Red Dot electronic sight or use the 1913 Mil-STD replacement rail and mount your preferred sight.
PS90 Standard, you can mount your preferred sights directly to the provided 1913 Mil-STD rail or replace the rail with a PS90 USG sight, PS90 Greed Dot Fiber Optic sight or a PS90 Micro Red Dot electronic sight.

FS2000 (Tactical / Standard)
59. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FS2000 model page.
60. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FS2000 model page.
61. Q. Is the muzzle break removable?
A. No, the muzzle break is permanently attached.
62. Q. Can I use standard M16/AR15 magazines in my FS2000.
A. Yes, you can use all US GI 30 round magazines that are metal or aluminum. Plastic or polymer magazines should not be used.
63. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my FS2000?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your FS2000.
64. Q. Can I replace the sight on my FS2000 Standard.
A. No, The internal mounting system is specifically designed for use with the FS2000 optical system.

FNAR
65. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNAR model page.
66. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNAR model page.
67. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the FNAR?
A. 1 MOA with match ammo
68. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my FNAR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your FNAR.

FN 5.7x28mm Ammunition
69. Q. What is the velocity of the 5.7 ammunition?
A. Five-seveN – 4.75” barrel
Muzzle Velocity (ft/s)
SS195LF 1950
SS197SR 1700
A. PS90 16.04” barrel
Muzzle Velocity (ft/s)
SS195LF 2400
SS197SR 2280
70. Q. Where can I purchase 5.7x28mm ammunition?
A. You can purchase 5.7x28mm through your local firearms retailer or an FNH USA stocking dealer.
71. Q. How do I find out the status of my service claim?
A. If you have received your postcard from our service department, you may check the status of your firearm here by entering your service number and password. If you want to speak to someone in the service department for your service claim please dial 800-635-1321 and follow the prompts.

Firearms E-Book � Military-Today.com 2010 All Rights

Firearms E-Book � Military-Today.com 2010 All Rights

 

The P90 submachine gun was developed in the late1980s by the Belgian Fabrique Nationale (FN) ofHerstal. It was intended as a personal defenseweapon for non-frontline troops, vehicle drivers, tankand artillery crews. The FN P90 appeared in the early1990s. At the time of it's introduction it wasconsidered as a new generation weapon. It was thefirst personal defense weapon and took intermediateposition between SMGs and assault rifles. About 20000 of these submachine guns were sold for militaryoperators and law enforcement forces worldwide.Currently it is in service with Belgium and about 25export operators

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FN P90

 

Submachine Gun

 

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he FN P90 SMG is a clean sheetdesign. It is a blowback operated,selective fire weapon with bullpup layout,which fires from closed bolt. This PDW ischambered for a newly-developed 5.7 x 28mm low-impulse and high-velocityammunition with sharp nose bullets. Thisround has enhanced penetrationcomparing with 9 x 19 mm pistol roundand is effective against body armor atranges of 100 m and beyond. It resemblesa scaled-down standard NATO 5.56 x 45mm round. This weapon penetrates astandard US Army helmet at a range of150 m.

 

Caliber

 

5.7 x 28 mm

 

Weight (empty)

 

2.54 kg

 

Length

 

500 mm

 

Length (with folded stock)

 

-

 

Barrel length

 

263 mm

 

Muzzle velocity

 

850 m/s

 

Cyclic rate of fire

 

900 rpm

 

Practical rate of fire

 

50 - 150 rpm

 

Magazine capacity

 

50 rounds

 

Sighting range

 

150 m

 

Range of effective fire

 

200 m

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