Fabrique Nationale, by way of its U.S. counterpart, FN America, has earned its reputation as one of the finest builders of battle-tested and proven rifles for our military. The FN SCAR series of rifles remains a favorite among many military and police operators.

After years of providing replacement parts and rifles for military M16s and M4s, FN finally stepped into the civilian market with its AR-platform FN 15 series of rifles. Built to military specifications, FN 15s are simple and reliable rifles that today’s law enforcement officers need.

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FN America’s FN 15 is built using high-quality forgings to the same standards required by the U.S. military. The flattop upper receiver includes the standard carry handle along with A2-style sights and a flash suppressor.

At the heart of the rifle is a button-rifled, chrome-lined, 1-in-7-inch-twist barrel. Built to withstand the rigors of fully automatic fire, the barrel is accurate and easy to clean.

The new FN 15 Patrol Carbine variant adds a Samson flip-up rear sight and a Midwest Industries quad-rail handguard. Designed as police patrol rifle, it is simple and reliable while providing the minimum of accessories necessary for proper street use.

I recently got to test this new rifle using some of my favorite accessories to see how it would perform as a patrol carbine. I used a Trijicon SRS along with my EOTech EXPS2-2 and EliteIron’s .30-caliber BattleDog suppressor.

Check out the video and keep your eyes peeled for a full review in an upcoming issue of GUNS & WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. To subscribe, visit Tactical-life.com/subscribe.

For more information on the FN 15, please visit FNHusa.com.

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