M249 LMG

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The M249 light machine gun, formerly known as the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), is an American-made firearm based on the Belgian FN Minimi. Manufactured by FN Manufacturing LLC in South Carolina, this versatile weapon is widely used within the U.S. Armed Forces. Initially introduced in 1984, the M249 was selected for its exceptional performance among a range of candidate weapons designed to address the need for automatic firepower in smaller units. With its high rate of fire and impressive accuracy, the M249 provides infantry squads with a portable yet powerful machine gun that rivals the precision of a standard rifle.