What is famas?

The FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, or Assault Rifle from the Saint-Étienne Arms Factory) is a French bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured by MAS in Saint-Étienne. It is a selective fire weapon firing the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge.

Here's a breakdown:

• Origin: Designed and manufactured in France by MAS.

• Type: Bullpup Assault Rifle. The bullpup design places the magazine and action behind the trigger, allowing for a shorter overall weapon length without sacrificing barrel length.

• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO. This is a standard intermediate rifle cartridge used by many NATO countries.

• Features: Selective fire capability (can fire in semi-automatic, burst, or fully automatic modes).

• Notable Versions: Various versions exist, including the FAMAS F1 (the original), FAMAS G2 (improved version adapted to use standard NATO magazines), and the FAMAS Valorise.

• Service History: The FAMAS was the standard issue rifle of the French Armed Forces from 1979 until it was replaced by the Heckler & Koch HK416F.