fnh

FNH most commonly refers to Fabrique Nationale d'Armes de Guerre Herstal, a Belgian firearms manufacturer based in Herstal, Liège Province. Founded in 1889 to supply the Belgian Army, the company expanded to become a major international producer of small arms and related equipment. The firm markets pistols, rifles, and machine guns for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Its products have been used around the world and have influenced modern small-arms design through features such as modular platforms and polymer components.

In North America, the Belgian firm operated through a subsidiary that was marketed as FNH USA; in later years this branding was aligned with FN America, reflecting a broader rebranding of the U.S. operations under the FN brand. FNH and its successors have produced systems including assault and battle rifles, submachine guns, and handguns, along with training and support services.

The company remains part of the FN Herstal group, maintaining manufacturing and distribution networks across Europe and internationally. The FNH designation is often encountered in historical catalogs and discussions of the evolution of modern firearms.

Note: FNH can also refer to other organizations or concepts in different contexts; in firearms and defense discourse, it most often denotes Fabrique Nationale Herstal.