by Shooting Illustrated Staff posted on January 30, 2011 Guns Support NRA Shooting Illustrated DONATE Nope, civilians can't own an M249 SAW. But here are some closer looks at the machine gun that's been used by the U.S. Military since 1986 and currently serving on the front line of freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this article FNH, FNH-USA Related Stories OMB GUNS Partners With Sevigny to Promote FNH Pistol FNH-USA Viper X-11 and Striker-6 Tactical Flashlights FNH-USA M249S Video FNH USA Announces Grand Opening of Pro Shop Factory Store FNH-USA FNX-45 Handgun Most Popular Review: Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame SHOT Show 2025 Range Day Roundup AR Lower-Receiver Build: Trigger Group Installation Updating The "Pie Chart" Target First Look: Kel-Tec PR57 Pistol First Look: Staccato HD Pistols