Addendum 2017

The FN M249S PARA it fitted with a shorter barrel assembly that has a welded muzzle device. Its legal barrel length, with

the fixed muzzle device is 16.1 inches. Rifled barrel length is equivalent to 14.7 inches without the muzzle device length

added.

NOTE: The PARA muzzle device is permanently welded in place. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT. Attempting

to do so will cause permanent damage to the barrel assembly, may create an unsafe firearm, may violate federal

regulations and will void you rifle’s warranty.

WARNING

Before manipulating or making any adjustments to the buttstock assembly: clear the rifle, ensuring there is no

ammunition present in the rifle as explained in Section 17 of the Operator’s Manual, place the safety in the safe

position as explained in Section 10 and insert the Manual Bolt Lock Device as explained in Section 12. Always

keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious

injury or death.

Figure 2

3. PARA Buttstock Assembly

The collapsible PARA buttstock assembly is installed on the FN M249S PARA in place of the standard polymer fixed

buttstock assembly. It allows for a collapsed position, making the rifle more compact for more efficient storage and

transport. See Figure 2. When removing or installing the PARA buttstock assembly on the rifle, ensure it is in the

extended or deployed position.

3.1 Operation of the PARA Buttstock Assembly

The PARA buttstock can be collapsed to minimize the overall length of the FN M249S PARA for transport or storage. To

collapse the buttstock, first ensure the rifle is completely cleared of ammunition as explained in Section 17 of the

Operator’s Manual, then:

1. Keeping the rifle pointed in a safe direction, grab the buttstock frame at the buttplate and pull it to the rear about

1/8

inch. While holding it to the rear, rotate the buttstock frame counter-clockwise 90 degrees

(as viewed from behind the rifle). See Figure 3.

2. With the buttstock frame now horizontal, tap the buttplate forward. The buttstock frame will collapse and the frame

rods will slide alongside the sides of the receiver. Continue to push the buttstock frame fully forward to the locked

position. See Figure 4

3. The buttstock assembly will lock in the collapsed position.