FNH M249S where to buy linked 5.56 ammo

[patrick21x]

Hey Guys,

I was not sure where to post this so I thought I would try here. I just bought one of those FNH M249S and would love to get some linked ammo. I am fully aware they would only come in 10 round sections per CA compliancy. Does anyone know who sells such ammo. I would like to get the wolf FMJ ammo so I can shoot at local range. I am hoping there is a company selling belted ammo willing to break it up into 10 round sections. Please post links or PM me info on where to order from.

Thanks

[Nguyen]

you're rich

[TheSierraDrifter]

Maybe a dumb question, but did you ask the dealer that sold you the gun?

I did find this link where you can buy the links, not sure if they come assembled already or not but it appears not... https://www.ammo2u.com/belt-fed/belt...-100-pack.html

[Heythatsneat]

The problem with a 10 round link is that once you shoot it, it will disintegrate. This will then generate a "Rebuild Kit" as the individual links can be built into a high capacity ammunition feeding device. I don't think I need to explain that this would be illegal.

Your best bet with the 249 is to run it featureless (Grip Wrap and a thread protector/muzzle brake) and run your pre-ban 30 rounders out the side.. Or... move to a real state.

[MMXX]

I vaugely remember a vendor breaking down the belts into 10 round belts around '12 - '13 from mil surplus during a run on ammo. They charged a fee for this, however I don't remember the name.
Would be best to buy the links for the M249 and ammo separately and put them together. Otherwise you would need to call the person/company you're buying the ammo from and see what they say.

[Heythatsneat]

I vaugely remember a vendor breaking down the belts into 10 round belts around '12 - '13 from mil surplus during a run on ammo. THE LAWS HAVE CHANGED AND YOU CAN NO LONGER PURCHASE, IMPORT, SELL, OBTAIN, GIFT, OR RECEIVE HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE REBUILD KITS OR PARTS They charged a fee for this, however I don't remember the name.
Would be best to buy the links for the M249 and ammo separately and put them together. WHAT WOULD STOP YOU FROM BUILDING AN 11 ROUND LINK? Otherwise you would need to call the person/company you're buying the ammo from and see what they say.

OP:
To reiterate you cannot purchase links legally in CA unless you are a specific type of LEO.

16740. As used in this part, "large-capacity magazine" means any
ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10
rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it
cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action
firearm.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=16001-17000&file=16100-17360

Please explain how you would get away with links after reading this.

[MMXX]

1) "THE LAWS HAVE CHANGED AND YOU CAN NO LONGER PURCHASE, IMPORT, SELL, OBTAIN, GIFT, OR RECEIVE HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE REBUILD KITS OR PARTS"

I believe that you would still be able to buy parts as long as its not in a "combination of parts" that construct a high capacity magazine. Ordering 100 followers would be legal.

2) WHAT WOULD STOP YOU FROM BUILDING AN 11 ROUND LINK?
The same thing that would deter said someone from committing any other crime. Fear from repercussions by breaking the law.

Quote:
16740. As used in this part, "large-capacity magazine" means any
ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10
rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it
cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action
firearm.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/di...le=16100-17360

One link can not accept more than 10 rounds. Assembling a link (holds 1 cartridge, thus not a high capacity magazine) with 10 more links would be constructing a large capacity magazine per CA definition.
The consensus is if pre-ban links that held +10 links prior to 2000 had been broken down to less than 11 rounds these could no longer have additional links added. Thus the advice given to put dummy rounds on the 12,13, or even 15th round so the "high-capacity magazine" was not destroyed, keeping it in pre-ban condition.

California does not have constructive possession? Not sure anymore.

This is one source where I am basing most my information from.

http://thegunwiki.com/Gunwiki/LegalCaliforniaMagazines

Fear from repercussions by breaking the law is a decent deterrent.

[benjitsaur]

OP are you in NorCal?? I would pay you money to be able to shoot that thing!!! I want one so bad!!!

[PyroFox79]

If you google Midwest gun work sells 500 links for 59 bucks. I don't think they sell belted ammo. Personally I'd just buy the links and have at it. But that's up to you.

[skyscraper]

The problem with a 10 round link is that once you shoot it, it will disintegrate. This will then generate a "Rebuild Kit" as the individual links can be built into a high capacity ammunition feeding device. I don't think I need to explain that this would be illegal.

Your best bet with the 249 is to run it featureless (Grip Wrap and a thread protector/muzzle brake) and run your pre-ban 30 rounders out the side.. Or... move to a real state.

If it was featureless and he owned legal standard capacity prebans, why would he need to take it out of state to shoot?

[kyle.]

If it was featureless and he owned legal standard capacity prebans, why would he need to take it out of state to shoot?

I think you may have misread that.

OP-It will not be easy trying to find a dealer within the state of CA that will sell you links. Plain and simple, if you only had 10rd micro-belts, all you have to do is take one cartridge and literally link them together. That, by definition, is construction of a high capacity magazine.

If the dealer sells you 10 links and cuts off one end of the link so you can't add more to the end, then you remove the last link, and relink the belt, that is still construction of a high capacity magazine.

The links, in and of themselves, are part of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Whether your interpretation of the words used in the penal code, as well as your interpretation of the "spirit of law" coincides with one of the 58(?forgot how many) District Attorneys is irrelevant. Or the arresting Officer, for that matter.

[Gryff]

The problem with a 10 round link is that once you shoot it, it will disintegrate. This will then generate a "Rebuild Kit" as the individual links can be built into a high capacity ammunition feeding device. I don't think I need to explain that this would be illegal.

I didn't think possession of "rebuild kits" was illegal. Only purchase or importation (same rules as +10-round mags).

[j-shot]

you're rich

Less than barrett's little darling M107A1

Think of it like this. Look at the money you can save getting the FN

[kyle.]

I didn't think possession of "rebuild kits" was illegal. Only purchase or importation (same rules as +10-round mags).

You are right, possession is not illegal. However, sales, manufacturing, causing to sell or manufacture, importation or causing to import, lending, causing to lend, etc. is illegal as of January 1 2014 (I think...it might have been 2013).

That being said, the kits are not limited to complete kits, but include parts. Links can be construed as parts. Links will most likely be construed as parts.

[jujubeez]

Damn sounds like you got a paperweight for now. Just buy 300 acres and do what you want or move to a free state like mentions before.