POTD: FAMAS – Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Etienne
Our Photo Of The Day brings some French cuisine to the table. I understand why the manufacturer abbreviated “Fusil d’Assaut de la Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Étienne” the way they did. FAMAS is a lot easier to pronounce and remember. Don’t you agree?
Below: These boots are made for walking.
Always check your back.
To see more pictures of the French standard issue rifles check the following articles: L’opération Sentinelle à Dijon – FAMAS & HK416F and Combat Corps à Corps with Bayonets on HK416Fs. The French Foreign Legion With Heckler & Koch HK416F and Bayonets may also be of interest.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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So, for you knowledgeable people here... how come the rail up top is set off so far from the receiver? Why is is so tall?
Also, what is that giant torque wrench looking thing on the left side?
Gun owners need to be way more concerned about the censorship in the comment section..than any foreign made firearm..