It doesnt stand for anything. Its just the name of the semi-automatic assualt rifle. However, there are fully automatic FAL's in the world
FN FAL stands for Fabrique Nationale Fusil Automatique Léger (French for light automatic rifle). It is a Belgian battle rifle developed during the Cold War.
The FAL assault rifle was created and designed in Belgium.
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An FN FAL, manufactured under license in Argentina.
L1A1 Self Loading Rifle. It's a variation of the FN FAL.
Development began in 1947. It's genesis was the STG-44
There are several places one can buy an FN Fal Rifle. These sites include Atlantic Fire Arms and Gun Broker. Before purchasing a fire arm, one must possess the proper gun license.
A stand to support a rifle.
The FAL isn't an assault rifle - it's a battle rifle. For an actual full auto, transferable, NFA rifle, be prepared to part with about $15,000 or more. For a pre-ban semi auto LAR (which is what the semi auto civilian version was called), expect to shell out $3500 - $4000. For a post ban, 922r compliant "Frankengun", $700 - $1300, depending on manufacturer.
A remanufactured FN-FAL semi-auto rifle using an IMBEL(Brazilian) receiver and Israeli military surplus parts. A very well made & quality rifle.
In the US, rarely. The FAL is a selective fire rifle- in other words, a machine gun. If a FAL was registered with the BATFE prior to May 1986, it can be transferred to a civilian. No additional full auto weapons can be registered after that date. There IS another version of the FAL, known as the FSL, that is semi-auto only, and was intended for the civilian market. Laws in other countries will vary.