The FAMAS (French: Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, lit. 'Assault rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory') is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978. It is known by French troops as Le Clairon (The Bugle) due to its distinctive shape. [4][5]

Dec 11, 2024 · We’ve got a special guest reviewer, Michael, with us today to take a look at the iconic FAMAS F1. This rifle has been a staple in various video games and has been adopted by the French military. But, is it as good as it seems? The FAMAS has a unique trigger design that’s a bit of an issue.

Dec 19, 2019 · The FAMAS is a select-fire, assault rifle that allows the shooter to select between 3 round burst or full automatic fire. Background – Lucky to Get One in the US. In 1978, the French FAMAS was one of the first bullpups adopted to become the …

Dec 1, 2007 · The FAMAS is shorter than most of the modern 5.56mm assault rifles. From top to bottom: FAMAS, M4, Steyr AUG, SA80. (Jean Huon)

Mar 26, 2014 · FAMAS F1 compared to the G1 assault rifle. Firearms engineer Paul Tellie led the Saint-Etienne team and proved himself quite forward thinking, even by today’s standards. …

Apr 13, 2021 · The FAMAS rifle is a bullpup design. The bolt and chamber are alongside the firer’s face and the trigger ahead of the magazine; this permits a long barrel in a short rifle since the otherwise wasted length of a naked butt is avoided.

Jul 13, 2021 · The Fusil d’Assaut de la Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Étienne, or FAMAS assault rifle replaced antiquated rifles and submachine guns in French service with a fully modern weapon.

Dec 14, 2024 · I’m Ian McCollum, and today we’re taking a look at a FAMAS G2, courtesy of the French Ministry of the Interior. This is the last version of the FAMAS to be produced and issued by the French military, specifically made for the French Navy.

The FAMAS remains one of the most distinctive bullpup rifles ever designed, blending French engineering with battlefield practicality. While not without flaws, its high firepower, compact size, and historical significance make it an enduring symbol of French military innovation.

Join us in this exciting video as we take an in-depth look at France's iconic service rifle, the FAMAS. We'll test its capabilities and discuss its history, design, and performance.