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'{{Redirect|PS90|the Russian aircraft engine PS-90|Aviadvigatel PS-90}} {{Infobox Weapon |name=P90 |image=[[File:FN-P90.JPG|300px]] |caption=The P90 |origin={{flag|Belgium}} |type=[[Personal Defense Weapon]] <!-- Type selection --> |is_ranged=yes <!-- Service history --> |service=1991–present<ref name="diez2000"/> |used_by=See ''[[FN P90#Users|Users]]'' |wars= <!-- Production history --> |designer= |design_date=1986–1987 |manufacturer=[[Fabrique Nationale de Herstal|FN Herstal]] |unit_cost= |production_date=1990–present<ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/> |number= |variants=See ''[[FN P90#Variants|Variants]]'' <!-- General specifications --> |spec_label= |weight={{convert|2.54|kg|2|abbr=on}} empty<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="miller2001"/><br/> {{convert|2.68|kg|abbr=on}} empty magazine<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><br/>{{convert|3.0|kg|abbr=on}} loaded magazine<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="marchington2004"/> |length={{convert|500|mm|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |part_length={{convert|263|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |width={{convert|55|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="diez2000"/> |height={{convert|210|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="diez2000"/> <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> |cartridge=[[5.7x28mm]]<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |action=[[Blowback (arms)|Straight blowback]], [[closed bolt]]<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |rate=900 rounds/min<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |velocity={{convert|715|m/s|0|lk=on|sp=us|abbr=on}} (SS190)<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="miller2001"/><br /> {{convert|850|m/s|abbr=on|1}} (SS90)<ref name="marchington2004"/> |range=Sights fixed for 150 m |max_range=200 m |feed=50-round detachable box [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]]<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> |sights=[[Tritium]]-illuminated [[Red dot sight|reflex sight]], back-up [[iron sight]]s<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> }} The '''FN P90''' is a [[Belgium|Belgian]]-designed [[personal defense weapon]] (PDW). The weapon's name is an abbreviation of ''Project 90'', which specifies a weapon system of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web | title = On The Edge With the New FN P90 5.7&nbsp;×28&nbsp;mm | first = Al | last = Paulson | url = http://remtek.com/arms/fn/p90/data/concept.htm | month = November | year = 1998 | work = Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement | accessdate = 2009-01-14 }}</ref> The P90 was originally designed as a compact but powerful firearm for vehicle drivers, operators of crew-served weapons, support personnel, special forces and anti-terrorist units.<ref name="miller2001">Miller, David (2001). The Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns. Salamander Books Ltd. ISBN 1-84065-245-4.</ref> Developed between 1986–1987 at [[Fabrique Nationale de Herstal]], the P90 features a compact [[bullpup]] design, [[ambidextrous]] grip and a [[polymer]] and [[alloy]]-based construction. The weapon contains several innovative features including the proprietary [[5.7x28mm]] ammunition, designed for greater penetration of [[body armour]] than conventional pistol ammunition. The P90 and variants were in use by military and police forces in over twenty-five countries worldwide by 2003.<ref name="gourley2003">Gourley, S.; Kemp, I (November 2003). "The Duellists". Jane's Defence Weekly (ISSN: 02653818), Volume 40 Issue 21, pp 26-28.</ref> By 2007, more than 20,000 5.7x28mm systems were in service throughout the world in various police, counter-terrorist or military roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.global-defence.com/2007/Utilities/article.php?id=40 |title=Global Defence Review - In the Line of Fire |author=Oliver, David |year=2007 |publisher=GDR Publications |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> Sport models are popular among civilian shooters. ==Development== The P90 was developed between 1986 and 1987 in [[Herstal, Belgium]]. Its goal was to replace the [[pistol]]-caliber submachine guns which were in use at the time by military and [[Law enforcement agency|law enforcement]] personnel, as it had become evident that such weapons were ineffective against [[Ballistic vest|body armour]].<ref name="marchington2004">Marchington, James (2004). The Encyclopedia of Handheld Weapons. Lewis International, Inc. ISBN 1-930983-14-X.</ref><ref name="docrandom2008">{{cite web |url= http://countryboyartillery.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:an-in-depth-look-at-the-fn-ps90&catid=40:reviews-firearms&Itemid=59 |title=An In-Depth Look at the FN PS90 |author=Doc Random |date=March 16, 2008}}</ref> The gun was designed in conjunction with the new 5.7x28mm cartridge, which has a greater penetrating capability, lethal range and flatter trajectory than most other pistol-caliber ammunition such as the [[NATO]]-standard [[9x19mm Parabellum]] round. Initially the weapon was designed to use a 5.7x28mm cartridge called the SS90. The SS90 propelled a 23 grain plastic-core projectile from the P90 at a speed of about 2800 [[ft/s]].<ref name="marchington2004"/> The first prototype firing this ammunition was completed in October 1986, and over 3,000 submachine guns were produced in this configuration until 1993 in a low-rate trial production mode. The weapon saw its first use in service shortly after its introduction, in the 1991 [[Gulf War]].<ref name="diez2000">Diez, Octavio (2000). Armament and Technology. Lema Publications, S.L. ISBN 84-8463-013-7.</ref> Meanwhile, FN revised the ammunition, with the intention of using it in a planned [[semi-automatic pistol]] of the same caliber — the [[FN Five-seven|Five-seveN]]. The new cartridge, designated the SS190, used a projectile 2.7mm shorter in length than that of the SS90.<ref name="marchington2004"/> This allowed it to be used more conveniently in the Five-Seven pistol also being developed. This projectile also had a heavier and more conventional full metal, plated steel jacket, [[lead]] core and [[steel]]/[[aluminium]] penetrator. Several special types were also developed for the new cartridge, such as the L191 tracer round and a subsonic SB193 bullet for the sound-suppressed P90. A modified version of the P90 adapted to use the new ammunition was introduced in 1993. ==Design details== The P90 is a [[selective fire]] [[Blowback (arms)|straight blowback]]-operated weapon with a [[recoil operation|short recoiling]] barrel and fires from a [[closed bolt]].<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002">Hogg, Ian (2002). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-00-712760-X.</ref><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> The return mechanism consists of two parallel spring guide rods that also guide the bolt carrier assembly. The weapon uses an internal hammer striking mechanism and a trigger mechanism with a three-position rotary dial fire control selector, located centrally beneath the trigger. The fire selector also provides a manual safety against accidental firing. The dial in the "S" position – weapon safe, "1" – semi-automatic fire, "A" – fully automatic fire. When set on "A", the selector provides a two-stage trigger operation. Pulling the trigger back slightly produces semi-automatic fire and pulling the trigger fully to the rear will produce fully automatic fire.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/> The "safe" setting disables the trigger. The weapon's hammer-forged steel barrel is fitted with a ported, diagonally cut [[flash suppressor]] that also acts as a recoil compensator. Early models did not have the cut in the flash hider. The P90 is fully ambidextrous; it can be operated by right or left-handed shooters without making any modifications to the weapon. The charging handle, auxiliary fixed sights and magazine release are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the firearm. The manual fire selector below the trigger can be operated from either side. Spent cartridge casings are ejected downward through a chute located aft of the pistol grip, keeping fired cases out of the shooter's line of sight.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="hogg2002"/><ref name="marchington2004"/> The P90 is designed in the [[bullpup]] configuration which reduces the firearm's overall length while retaining a full-length barrel. The pistol grip with a thumbhole and oversized trigger guard act as the forward grip, and a handstop is incorporated into the weapon's stock to prevent the user from accidentally reaching out in front of the barrel during firing.<ref name="marchington2004"/> The P90 is a modular firearm and consists of 69 parts that disassemble into four main groups: the barrel with integrated sight assembly, receiver with return mechanism, stock body with trigger and firing mechanism and the magazine. The P90 makes extensive use of [[polymer]]s and lightweight [[alloy]]s to reduce both the weight and the cost of the weapon.<ref name="marchington2004"/> ===Feeding=== [[File:US4905394 FN Herstal - Magazin P90.png|thumb|The patented horizontal magazine]] The P90 uses an original horizontally-mounted feeding system that is [[patent]] protected in the [[United States]] ({{US Patent|4905394}} dated March 6 1990), authored by René Predazzer.<ref>{{cite web | title = Top mounted longitudinal magazine | url = http://www.google.com/patents?id=Sn0CAAAAEBAJ | author = Rene Predazzer | work = US Patent | publisher = Google }}</ref> It uses a 50-round box [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]], mounted parallel to the bore axis that locks in place between the charging handles and optical sight, flush with the receiver top cover. The plastic magazine is clear, so the user can see the ammunition remaining.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="miller2001"/> The base of the magazine is located near the muzzle end, the feed lips above the barrel chamber in a circular bulge that contains the feed tray. Cartridges in the magazine body are double stacked to the left side. The magazine features a follower with rollers and a spiral feed ramp that will rotate a cartridge 90° to the right aligning it in a double stack pattern within the magazine.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="marchington2004"/> ===Sights and accessories=== The P90 was equipped with an unmagnified HC-14-62 [[Red dot sight|reflex sight]] from Ring Sights, which enabled quick target acquisition up to {{convert|150|m}} and operation in low-level lighting conditions thanks to a [[tritium]]-illuminated aiming [[reticle]]. Newer guns are fitted with the Ring Sights MC-10-80 sight designed specifically for the P90.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="miller2001"/> It uses a forward-aimed fiber optic collector to illuminate the daytime reticle, which consists of a large circle of about 180 [[Minute of arc]] (MOA), with a 20 MOA circle surrounding a dot in the center. The night reticle consists of an open "T" that is primarily illuminated by a tritium module or moonlight and ambient light drawn in by an upward-facing collector. The sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation and can be used with night vision equipment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ringsights.com/Products/sights/SightsDesc/MC-10-80.htm |publisher=http://ringsights.com - Ring Sights Official Website |title=Ring Sights MC-10-80}}</ref> Auxiliary fixed [[iron sight]]s are provided on both sides of the receiver's cast [[aluminium]] optical sight housing.<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="miller2001"/> It can also be fitted with a laser aiming module integrated into the stock body, beneath the barrel and the SP90 [[suppressor]], made by Gemtech, which has a length of {{convert|184|mm|abbr=on|1}} and weighs {{convert|550|g|abbr=on}}. ==Variants== [[File:PS90 breakdown.jpg|thumb|A disassembled PS90, showing the major component groups: 1. trigger group, 2. barrel and optical sight assembly, 3. butt plate, 4. magazine, 5. bolt carrier and recoil assembly, 6. stock body and trigger. The standard P90 disassembles into similar main components.]] The firearm is produced in several variations. All of these versions are able to mount optional accessories such as tactical [[sling]]s, empty case collector bags, visible and infrared [[Laser applications#Laser sight|laser aiming modules]] (LAM) and tactical flashlights. ===P90 TR=== The '''P90 TR''' features a receiver-mounted triple [[Picatinny rail|MIL-STD-1913]] rail interface system or "Triple Rail" (TR). There is one full-length rail on the top of the base and two rail "stumps" on the sides of the receiver. The side rails serve to mount accessories such as laser aiming devices or flashlights, while the integrated top rail will accept various optics with no tools or additional mounting hardware required. Some components of the P90 TR and standard P90 are not interchangeable as their receiver assembles are different. ===P90 USG=== Another variant is the '''P90 USG''', which is similar to the standard P90 with the exception of the revised optic system and side rail, developed based on input from the [[United States Secret Service]] and other government agencies. The aluminium sight uses a non-magnified black reticle that does not require ambient light. This sight does not suffer from the problems of the regular MC-10-80, since the reticle does not "wash out" against bright backgrounds. ===Laserex Models (P90 LV/P90 LIR)=== The '''P90 LV''' and '''P90 LIR''' add an integrated visible [[Laser applications#laser sight|laser sight]] or [[infrared]] sight respectively.<ref name="diez2000"/> Both units are manufactured by the Australian company Laserex Technologies. The lasers have three internal settings: "off", to prevent accidental activation, "low-intensity", for combat training and extended battery life, and "high-intensity" – for maximum visibility. The laser's power switch is a green button located under the trigger grip. The battery compartment is located below this button. ===Semi-automatic versions=== The '''PS90''' is a [[Semi-automatic firearm|semi-automatic]]-only sport version designed for the civilian market. It has a {{convert|407|mm|abbr=on}} barrel, an olive drab or black synthetic stock body, and an MC-10-80 reflex sight identical to that used on the standard P90. The MC-10-80 can be removed and replaced with a special top rail in order to use third party optics. The barrel has 8 right-hand grooves, a 1:7 [[Twist rate|twist]], a rifled length of 376&nbsp;mm and comes with a fixed "birdcage" type [[flash suppressor]]. The overall length of the PS90 is {{convert|667|mm|in}}. The trigger pull is rated at approximately 7.5 to 8 [[Pound-force|lb_f]] (33 to 36 [[newton (unit)|N]]). The receiver assembly is drilled and tapped to accept accessory [[Picatinny rail]]s on either side. The front swivel sling mount is not included, and installation requires the barrel shroud to be unpinned and removed. It accepts the standard P90 50-round magazines, but is sold only with a 10 or 30-round magazine depending on local and state regulations. The PS90 weighs {{convert|2.9|kg|abbr=on}} empty and {{convert|3.4|kg|abbr=on}} with a fully loaded 50-round magazine.<ref name="docrandom2008"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.policemag.com/Channel/Weapons/Articles/2008/01/FNH-USA-PS90-CARBINE.aspx |title=FNH USA PS90 Carbine |author=Detty, Mike |year=January 01, 2008 |publisher=Police Magazine Online |accessdate=2009-10-14}}</ref> The '''PS90 TR''', or Triple Rail, uses a different receiver assembly that is similar to the P90 TR. The standard back-up iron sights are no longer present, and instead, the top of the receiver is machined to form a Picatinny rail. There is no provision for using back-up fixed sights with the PS90 TR. Two plastic side-rails are included for mounting lasers or tactical flashlights. The PS90 TR is available with either an olive-drab or black polymer stock. Another semi-automatic variant is the '''PS90 USG''', which like the standard P90 USG, replaces the MC-10-80 reflex sight with an unmagnified sight with a black ring aiming reticle. The PS90 USG is also available with either olive-drab or black furniture. ==Users== <!--READ FIRST: This section is for cited entries only. Please do not add entries into this list without a citation from a reliable source. All entries without a citation will be removed. Thank you.--> [[File:P90 Cyprus.jpg|thumb|P90 in the hands of [[Cypriot National Guard]] during a parade in [[Larnaca]].]] * {{flag|Argentina}}: Used by the ''[[Gendarmería Nacional Argentina]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.jus.gov.ar/compras/pl_download.asp?ID=25263 |title=Cartucho Calibre 5,7x28 mm SS190 - Para uso en Pistolas Ametralladoras P90 y Pistola Five-seveN |language=Spanish |year=August 26, 2009 |publisher=Ministerio de Justicia, Seguridad y Derechos Humanos - República Argentina |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref> and the ''[[Buzos Tacticos|Agrupación de Buzos Tácticos]]'' tactical diver group of the [[Argentine Navy]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://defdigital.com.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=282:como-se-hace-un-buzo-tactico&catid=44:defensa&Itemid=112 |title=Cómo se hace un Buzo Táctico |language=Spanish |author=Noro, Lauro |publisher=Def Digital Argentina (Defensa) |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saorbats.com.ar/GaleriaSaorbats/FFAA03/Fuerzas%20Amadas%20Argentinas.html |title=Fotos de las Fuerzas Armadas Argentinas |language=Spanish |author=Villada, Christian |publisher=SAORBATS |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saorbats.com.ar/GaleriaSaorbats/Madryn04/index.htm |title=La ARA de visita en Puerto Madryn |language=Spanish |author=Villada, Christian |publisher=SAORBATS |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Austria}}: A quantity of 140 is in use with the ''[[Jagdkommando]]'' special group of the [[Austrian Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doppeladler.com/oebh/jakdo.htm (Seite 02) |title=Das Jagdkommando (Jakdo) |language=German |accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref><ref name="sunkler2008">Sünkler, Sören. "Elite und Spezialeinheiten Europas" (in German). Motorbuch, 2008. ISBN 978-3613028531.</ref> Also in use with the ''[[Austrian Military Police|Kommando Militärstreife & Militärpolizei]]'''s close protection teams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.heer.at/truppendienst/ausgaben/artikel.php?id=820 |title=Das Close Protection Team: Der Militärische Personenschutz im Kosovo |language=German |author=Meier, Joachim |year=2008 |publisher=Official Website of the Austrian Armed Forces |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mgfa.de/html/einsatzunterstuetzung/downloads/dascloseprotectionteamimkosovo.pdf?PHPSESSID=4c36d3a5d8f4d5cda3ac071a35518afe |title=Das Close Protection Team: Der Militärische Personenschutz im Kosovo |year=June 2008 |language=German |author=Meier, Joachim |publisher=http://mgfa.de - Militärgeschichtliches Forschungsamt (Armed Forces Military History Research Institute) |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.heer.at/truppendienst/ausgaben/artikel.php?id=835 |title=Militärstreife & Militärpolizei im ÖBH 2010 |language=German |author=Baumgartner, Franz |year=2009 |publisher=Official Website of the Austrian Armed Forces |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref> * {{flag|Belgium}}: Used by the [[Federal Police Special Units|DSU]] counter-terrorist group<ref name="steven2002">{{cite web |url=http://www.tijd.be/nieuws/commentaar/P90_is_Belgisch_supergeweer_met_wereldfaam.309619-620.art |title=P90 is Belgisch Supergeweer met Wereldfaam |language=Dutch |author=Samyn, Steven |year=June 09, 2002 |publisher=De Tijd News Online |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref name="dupont2001">{{cite web |url=http://www.dhnet.be/infos/faits-divers/article/28920/cent-p90-l-arme-du-3e-millenaire-dans-la-nature.html |title=Cent P90 (l'Arme du 3e Millénaire) Dans la Nature... |language=French |author=Dupont, Gilbert |year=July 11, 2001 |publisher=DH News Online |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/belgium-special-operations/directorate-of-special-units.html |title=Directorate of Special Units (DSU) |year=January 26, 2009 |publisher=ShadowSpear Special Operations News |accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fortunecity.com/tattooine/leiber/50/DGAAAForeigners.html |title=Foreign Agencies |author=Vortisch, Hans Christian |year=2001 |publisher=FortuneCity |accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleID=GELC2OTB |title=Belgisch 'Copkiller' Maakt Kogelvrije Vest Zinloos |language=Dutch |year=January 29, 2005 |publisher=Het Nieuwsblad Online |accessdate=2009-09-21}}</ref> and the [[Special Forces Group (Belgium)|Special Forces Group]] of the [[Belgian Land Component]], who used them in the [[Gulf War]] in 1991.<ref name="diez2000"/> A quantity of 53 is in use with the ''Détachement d'Agents de Sécurité'' for protection duties.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfg.be/en/das_formation.htm |title=DAS (Détachement d'Agents de Sécurité) Formation |publisher=http://sfg.be - Special Forces Group |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bacquelaine.be/Html/articles.php?id=197 |language=French |year=May 27, 2004 |author=Bacquelaine, Daniel |title=Les fusils FN F2000 |publisher=Daniel Bacquelaine: Député-bourgmestre de Chaudfontaine (Deputy-Mayor of Chaudfontaine Belgium) Official Website |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.senate.be/www/?MIval=/publications/viewTBlok&DATUM='05/27/2004'&TYP=handeen&VOLGNR=2&LANG=fr |year=May 27, 2004 |title=Question Orale de Mme Isabelle Durant au Ministre de la Défense sur l'Appel d'Offres pour de Nouveaux Fusils pour la Défense Nationale (nº 3-328) |language=French |publisher=http://senate.be - Official Website of the Belgian Senate |accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref> It also replaced the [[Uzi]] in service with the local police organization of ''[[Liège]]'' in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.liege.be/comcoll/2004/190204.htm |title=Autorisation d'Utilisation du Pistolet-mitrailleur FN P90 |language=French |year=February 19, 2004 |publisher=http://liege.be - Official Website of the City of Liège |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref name="liegecity2004">{{cite web |url=http://www.liege.be/comcoll/2004/201004.htm |title=Voyage d'étude aux Etats-Unis |language=French |year=October 20, 2004 |publisher=http://liege.be - Official Website of the City of Liège |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.liege.be/ccordrej/2008/260508.pdf |title=Ville de Liège, le 15 mai 2008 - Conseil Communal |language=French |year=May 15, 2008 |publisher=http://liege.be - Official Website of the City of Liège |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Brazil}}: Used by the ''[[Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais]]'' special forces unit of the [[Military Police (Brazil)|Military Police]] of the state of [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>Lasterra, Juan Pablo (2008). "La Police Militaire Brésillienne en état de Guerre" (in Spanish). Police Pro No. 11 (September 2008).</ref> * {{flag|Canada}}: Used by the country's [[Joint Task Force 2]] special group.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espritdecorps.ca/don't%20just%20equipe%20the%20JTF2.htm |title=Don't Just Equip JTF2 |author=Taylor, Scott |year=October 17, 2005 |publisher=Esprit de Corps: Canada's Foremost Defence Publication |accessdate=2009-08-26}}</ref><ref>Pugliese, David (October 8, 2005). "JTF2 Buys New Guns; Regular Troops Make Do". Ottawa Citizen.</ref><ref>Taylor, Scott (February, 2007). "Upping the Ante: Canada's Combat Punch in Kandahar". Esprit de Corps: Canada's Foremost Defence Publication.</ref><ref name="domisiewicz2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.altair.com.pl/czasopisma-artykuly-439 |title=Czarne Diabły ruszyły na wojnę |author=Domisiewicz, Rafał |language=Polish |year=July 2007 |publisher=Raport Magazine Online |accessdate=2009-09-30}}</ref> Also used by police in the [[Halifax Regional Municipality]] in [[Nova Scotia]] and the ''[[Service de police de la Ville de Montréal]]'' SWAT in [[Montreal, Quebec]]. * {{flag|Cyprus}}: The [[Cypriot National Guard]] purchased a quantity of 350 in 2000 for use by their special forces.<ref name="gourley2003"/><ref name="jones2009">Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). ISBN 978-0710628695.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sigmalive.com/news/local/65839 |title=Μεγαλειώδης στρατιωτική παρέλαση (Grand Military Parade) |year=January 10, 2008 |language=Greek |publisher=Sigma Live |accessdate=2009-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sigmalive.com/files/filefield/0/7/4/simerini02102006.pdf |title=Επέτειος Ανεξαρτησίας - Στρατιωτική παρέλαση (Independence Day - Military Parade) |year=October 2, 2006 |language=Greek |publisher=Sigma Live |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sigmalive.com/files/filefield/9/4/6/simerini02102007.pdf |title=Επέτειος Ανεξαρτησίας - Στρατιωτική παρέλαση (Independence Day - Military Parade) |year=October 2, 2007 |language=Greek |publisher=Sigma Live |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/All/781F3AF4E70B2950C22571FB00360474?OpenDocument&print |title=Επέτειος Ανεξαρτησίας - Στρατιωτική παρέλαση (Independence Day - Military Parade) |year=October 2, 2006 |language=Greek |publisher=http://cyprus.gov.gy - Cyprus Press and Information Office |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.typos.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=24140 |title=Η Κύπρος τίμησε την 42η επέτειο της ανεξαρτησίας της με μεγάλη στρατιωτική παρέλαση στη (Cyprus has honored the 42nd anniversary of independence by a large military parade in Nicosia) |year=October 2, 2006 |language=Greek |publisher=http://typos.com.cy - The online newspaper of Cyprus |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref> * {{flag|Czech Republic}}: Used by the ''Útvar Rychlého Nasazení'' of the [[Police of the Czech Republic|Czech National Police]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:loP28my1wiIJ:www.rokovania.sk/appl/material.nsf/0/A80FC769912BE088C12572EA0049AAD5/%24FILE/vlastnymat.rtf+%C3%9Atvar+osobitn%C3%A9ho+ur%C4%8Denia+p90&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us |title=Jednotka Zvláštnych Zahraničných činností (Unit of Foreign Special Operations) |year=January 10, 2008 |language=Czech |publisher=Úrad Vlady Slovenskej Republiky (Cabinet Office of Slovak Republic) Official Website |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://is.muni.cz/th/176198/fsps_b/Bakalarska_prace.txt |title=Speciální Výcvik Zvláštních Policejních Jednotek ÚRN |language=Czech |publisher=Veřejné služby Informačního systému (Public Services Information System) |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Dominican Republic}}: A quantity of 150 was purchased by the country's counter-terrorist group in 2002 to replace their [[Uzi]]s.<ref name="lalibrebelgique">Cf. Raf Sauviller, l.c. (2004). “Le Registre est un nid à Problèmes – Des P90 de la FN ont été Livrésau Surinam et en République Dominicaine: de quoi se Scandaliser?” (in French). La Libre Belgique, 26/8/2002.</ref> Also used in various roles by the [[Military of the Dominican Republic|Dominican Republic Armed Forces]] and ''Cuerpo de Ayudantes Militares del Presidente de la República''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dominicanoshoy.com/articulos/articulo/yerno-del-presidente-tendria-mas-problemas-por-porte-arma-de-guerra |title=Karin en Problemas por Porte Arma de Guerra |year=December 02, 2008 |language=Spanish |publisher=http://dominicanoshoy.com - Dominicanos Hoy (Dominican Today) News Online |accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dominicanoshoy.com/articulos/articulo/advierten-karin-se-escuda-en-vinculos-con-presidente-para-bellaquerias |title=Advierten Karin se Escuda en Vínculos con Presidente |year=December 04, 2008 |language=Spanish |publisher=http://dominicanoshoy.com - Dominicanos Hoy (Dominican Today) News Online |accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dominicanoshoy.com/articulos/articulo/tribunal-conocera-medidas-de-coercion-contra-carim |title=Tribunal Conocerá Medidas de Coerción Contra Carim |year=August 14, 2009 |language=Spanish |publisher=http://dominicanoshoy.com - Dominicanos Hoy (Dominican Today) News Online |accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref> * {{flag|El Salvador}}: The ''[[Comando Especial Anti-Terrorista|Comando Especial Antiterrorista]]'' purchased 350 in 2002 to replace their older [[FNC|FN FNC]] assault rifles.<ref>Montes, Julio (2003). “Unidades de élite en Centroamérica” (in Spanish). Tecnología Militar, 2003. N. 4, pp.16-20.</ref> * {{flag|France}}: Used by the [[GIGN]] counter-terrorism group of the ''[[French Gendarmerie|Gendarmerie Nationale]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://le.cos.free.fr/new-GIGN.htm |title=Nouvelles Tenues et Nouveaux Moyens pour le GIGN |language=French |accessdate=2008-10-27 |work=Les Forces Speciales en Action...}}</ref><ref>Micheletti, Eric. "Le GIGN Aujourd'hui" (in French). Histoire & Collections (September 30, 2004). ISBN 978-2913903944.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aresworldefense.com/ares/pdf/8pdf.html |title=Mas Capacidad para el GIGN Frances |year=March 2008 |language=Spanish |publisher=http://aresworldefense.com - Ares Worldefense Magazine Online |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref> and the [[Recherche Assistance Intervention Dissuasion|RAID]] unit of the ''[[Police Nationale]]''.<ref>Collectif. "Le RAID: Unité d'élite de la Police Nationale" (in French). Crépin-Leblond (September 15, 2005). ISBN 978-2703002642.</ref> Also used by the [[Commandement des Opérations Spéciales|COS]] special operations group<ref name="diez2000"/> and some specialized units within the [[French Army]], such as the ''[[Troupes de marine]]'' naval infantry regiment and ''[[1er Régiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/decouverte/materiels/materiels_specifiques/p90 |title=Terre - P90 |language=French |publisher=Official Website of the French Gendarmerie Nationale |date= |accessdate=2009-03-13}}</ref> * {{flag|Germany}}: Used by the [[Federal Criminal Police Office|BKA]] Sicherungsgruppe for dignitary protection duties.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} * {{flag|Greece}}: [[Hellenic Coast Guard|Coast Guard]] and [[Special Anti-Terrorist Unit|EKAM]] counter-terrorist unit of the [[Hellenic Police]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kalibar.rs/code/navigate.php?Id=74 |title=Trojanski Konj za Teroriste |language=Serbian |author=Milosevic, Milan |year=2005 |publisher=Kalibar |accessdate=2009-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astynomia.gr/images/stories/DOCS/Attachment11480_ENHMEROTIKO_EKAM_ENGL.pdf |title=Greece Ministry of Public Order Press Office: Special Anti-Terrorist Unit |year=July 2004 |publisher=http://astynomia.gr - Official Website of the Hellenic Police |accessdate=2009-09-27}}</ref> * {{flag|Guatemala}}: A quantity of 20 was purchased in 2009 to be used for dignitary protection by the ''[[Secretariats of the Presidency of Guatemala|Secretaría de Asuntos Administrativos de Seguridad de la Presidencia]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elperiodico.com.gt/es/20090429/pais/99201 |title=SAAS Comprará 20 Subametralladoras |author=Ángel Sas, Luis |language=Spanish |publisher=El Periódico de Guatemala |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prensalibre.com/pl/2009/mayo/03/PDFs/nac.pdf |title=Advierten Sobre Compra de Armas |author=Quinto, Ricardo |year=May 03, 2009 |language=Spanish |publisher=Prensa Libre - Edición Electrónica |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prensalibre.com/pl/2009/mayo/07/312633.html |title=Tres Empresas Ofertan Armas para la SAAS |author=Quinto, Ricardo |year=May 07, 2009 |language=Spanish |publisher=Prensa Libre - Edición Electrónica |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prensalibre.com/pl/2009/mayo/12/313689.html |title=Adjudican Compra de Armas para la SAAS |author=Quinto, Ricardo |year=May 12, 2009 |language=Spanish |publisher=Prensa Libre - Edición Electrónica |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> * {{flag|India}}: Used by the [[Special Protection Group]] for dignitary protection since 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&&issueid=68&id=13607&sectionid=3&Itemid=1&page=in&latn=2 |title=If Looks Could Kill |author=Unnithan, Sandeep |year=2008-08-22 |publisher=India Today |accessdate=2009-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040861831000.htm |title=Mumbai Police's Modernisation Programme Built Around Outdated, Inappropriate Weapons |author=Swami, Praveen |year=April 08, 2008 |publisher=The Hindu: Online Edition of India's National Newspaper |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Indonesia}}: Used by the ''[[Kopaska]]'' tactical diver group of the [[Indonesian Navy]] and the ''[[Kopassus]]'' special forces group of the [[Indonesian Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr/hrvatski-vojnik/1612007/ind.asp |title=Kopassus & Kopaska - Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije |language=Indonesian |publisher=Hrvatski Vojnik Magazine |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/indonesia-special-operations/kopassus.html |title=Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) |year=January 28, 2009 |publisher=ShadowSpear Special Operations News |accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> * {{flag|Republic of Ireland}}: In limited use with the [[Irish Army Rangers|Army Ranger Wing]] since 2003.<ref name="di2004">"New ARW Weapons". D&I Magazine (July 2004)</ref> * {{flag|Lebanon}}: Used by the ''[[Internal Security Forces|Forces de Sécurité Intérieure]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tank.nationalreview.com/post/?q=Y2JhNDllZDU3OTkzZWNmOTFlNWQwYzI3ZGNlYTM0M2Q |title=Black-Masked Commandos Training By The Sea |author=Thomas Smith Jr., W. |year=October 10, 2007 |publisher=National Review Online |accessdate=2009-09-18}}</ref> * {{flag|Luxembourg}}: The TR variant is in use with the ''[[Unité Spéciale de la Police]]'' group of the [[Grand Ducal Police]].<ref name="sunkler2008"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usp.lu/armement-assault-fr.php |title=Unité Spéciale de la Police Equipement - Fusils d'Assault |year=2008 |language=French |publisher=http://USP.lu - Unofficial Website of Unité Spéciale, Officially Endorsed |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.police.public.lu/PoliceGrandDucale/mission_organigrame/description/services-centraux/USP/index.html |title=Police Grand-Ducale (Ministère de la Justice): Unité Spéciale de la Police (USP) |year=May 15, 2008 |language=French |publisher=Official Website of the Unité Spéciale de la Police |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usp.lu/media/armas.pdf |title=UPS Unidad Especial de la Policia Luxembourguesa |author=Lasterra, Juan Pablo |year=2004 |language=Spanish |publisher=ARMAS Magazine |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usp.lu/media/raids.pdf |title=L'Unite d'Intervention de la Police Luxembourgeoise |year=March 2006 |language=French |publisher=RAIDS Magazine |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usp.lu/media/Artikel_Caliber_USP_Suenkler.pdf |title=Die Wachter des Herzogs: Unite Speciale Police aus Luxembourg |author=Sünkler, Sören |year=April 2007 |language=Dutch |publisher=Caliber Magazine |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref> * {{flag|Malaysia}}: Used by the [[Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL|PASKAL]] special forces group of the [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] and by similar groups.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/malaysian-special-forces |title=Malaysian Special Forces |author=Thompson, Leroy |year=December 2008 |publisher=Special Weapons |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/malaysia-special-operations/paskal.html |title=Pasukan Khas Laut (PASKAL) |year=January 29, 2009 |publisher=ShadowSpear Special Operations News |accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> * {{flag|Mexico}}: Used by the ''[[Fuerzas Especiales]]'' of the [[Mexican Navy]]<ref name="elporvenir2005">{{cite web |url=http://www.elporvenir.com.mx/notas.asp?nota_id=42147 |title=Adquiere Ejército Sofisticado Armanento |year=December 7, 2005 |language=Spanish |publisher=El Porvenir |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref name="lajornada2005">{{cite web |url=http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2005/12/19/016n1pol.php |title=Adquirió México Armas Cuestionadas por Defensores de los Derechos Humanos |year=December 19, 2005 |language=Spanish |publisher=La Jornada |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/375559.html |title=Desfilará Contingente de 3 mil 269 Militares |author=Medellín, Jorge |year=September 16, 2006 |language=Spanish |publisher=El Universal |accessdate=2009-09-02}}</ref>, the ''[[Estado Mayor Presidencial]]'', and the [[Mexican Special Forces|Mexican Army's Special Forces]].<ref name="elporvenir2005"/><ref name="lajornada2005"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/379466.aumentan-vigilancia-durante-desfile-militar.html |title=Aumentan Vigilancia Durante Desfile Militar |year=October 17, 2008 |language=Spanish |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/mexico_army_military_equipment/mexico_mexican_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_pictures_information_desc.html |title=Mexican Army Military Equipment and Vehicles |publisher=Army Recognition Magazine Online |accessdate=2009-10-07}}</ref> * {{flag|Netherlands}}: Used for counter-terrorist purposes by the ''[[Bijzondere Bijstands Eenheid|Unit Interventie Mariniers]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altair.com.pl/czasopisma-artykuly-972 |title=Holenderskie Jednostki Interwencyjne |author=Chloupek, Ireneusz |year=May 2007 |publisher=Raport Magazine Online |language=Polish |accessdate=2009-09-30}}</ref><ref>Katz, Samuel M. (November 1, 2004). Special Operations Report: "Close Combat Commandos - Inside the Royal Netherlands BBE Counterterrorist Unit". Special Operations Report by GSE Inc (ISBN 978-0974325378), Volume 2.</ref><ref name="aviationweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3A27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3Aefc9fbd5-bbf1-4030-a312-a91e3f04b9a3 |title=Special Forces Spending Fest |author=Janssen Lok, Joris |publisher=Aviation Week, Ares - A Defense Technology Blog |date=July 24, 2007 |accessdate=2009-09-01}}</ref> of the [[Netherlands Marine Corps]] and the ''[[Korps Commandotroepen]]'' unit of the [[Royal Netherlands Army]].<ref name="gourley2003"/><ref name="aviationweek"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.korpscommandotroepen.nl/index.php?l=nl&p=99 |title=De Officiele Website van de Commando Stichting - Korps Commandotroepen |language=Dutch |publisher=Official Website of the Dutch Commando Foundation |accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dutchdefencepress.com/?p=70 |title=SF Operator Worden is een Speciaal vak Apart |publisher=DDP - Dutch Defense Press |date=June 6, 2009 |language=Dutch |accessdate=2009-09-01}}</ref> * {{flag|Pakistan}}: Used by the [[Special Service Group]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.specwarnet.net/world/pakistan_ssg.htm |title= The Special Services Group |publisher=Haider, Shahnam |date=2007 |accessdate=2009-04-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/army/regiments/ssg.html |title=Pakdef.info - Pakistan Military Consortium: Special Service Group |publisher=Saad, S.; Ali, M.; Shabbir, Usman |date=1998 |accessdate=2009-08-15}}</ref> * {{flag|Peru}}: In use with the ''Fuerzas Especiales'' group of the [[Peruvian Armed Forces]]<ref name="jones2009"/><ref>International Institute for Strategic Studies. The Military Balance, 2000-2001. Oxford University Press (October 1, 2000). ISBN 978-0199290031.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.perudefensa.com/?p=149 |title=Los Paracaidistas del Ejército |author=Mejía, Lewis |year=May 19, 2009 |language=Spanish |publisher=Peru Defensa - Portal de Defensa y Actualidad Militar |accessdate=2009-09-02}}</ref>, who used them in the rescue of hostages in the 1997 [[Japanese embassy hostage crisis|Japanese Embassy Hostage Crisis]] known as [[Operation Chavin de Huantar]].<ref name="diez2000"/><ref name="dupont2001"/><ref name="remov2008">Wilk, Remigiusz (August 2008). "Personal Defence Weapon" (in Polish). Raport Magazine.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Peru/Assault.htm|title=Peru's Special Forces: Operation Chavin de Huantar|accessdate=2009-08-15}}</ref><ref name="oldham2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.hendonpub.com/resources/articlearchive/details.aspx?ID=978 |title=Law & Order Magazine - FN PS90 5.7mm Carbine |author=Oldham, Scott |year=January, 2007 |publisher=Hendon Publishing |accessdate=2009-09-30}}</ref> A quantity of 53 is also in specialized use with the [[Peruvian Navy]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dintel-gid.com.ar/galerias/peru3.html |title=Exhibición Campo de Marte. Aniversario 128º de Batalla de Arica |language=Spanish |publisher=Dintel GID - Grupo de Investigacion de Defensa |accessdate=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dintel-gid.com.ar/galerias/desfileperu2007.html |title=Desfile Militar día Nacional del Perú. 27 de Julio de 2007 |language=Spanish |year=July 27, 2007 |publisher=Dintel GID - Grupo de Investigacion de Defensa |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idepe.org/Oban4.doc |title=Mapping South American Small Arms Stockpiles and Surpluses: The Case of Peru |author=Obando, Enrique |publisher=http://idepe.org - Perú Instituto de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (Peru Institute for Political and Strategic Studies) |accessdate=2009-10-15}}</ref> * {{flag|Philippines}}: Used by the [[Naval Special Warfare Group]] and [[Special Action Force]].<ref>Lewis, Jack (2007). The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons. Gun Digest Books; 7 edition (September 26, 2007). ISBN 978-0896894983.</ref> * {{flag|Poland}}: The TR variant is in limited use since 2007 by the special operations formation [[GROM]], primarily for close-protection duties.<ref name="domisiewicz2007"/><ref>{{cite news |first=Remigiusz |last=Wilk (REMOV) |language=Polish |publisher=Raport Magazine Online |date=April 2008 |url=http://www.altair.com.pl/cz-art-1660 |title=Nowe gromy GROM |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://grom.mil.pl/uzbrojenie_pliki/UZBROJENIE.HTM |title=GROM Utility and Equipment |language=Polish |author=Meter, Sebastian |publisher=Gdansk House Publishing |accessdate=2009-08-02}}</ref><ref>Dorschner, Jim (12 May 2008). "Shifting Trends: Special Forces Equipment". Jane's Defence Weekly (ISSN: 02653818).</ref> * {{flag|Portugal}}: In use with the ''[[Grupo de Operações Especiais (Portugal)|Grupo de Operações Especiais]]'' of the ''[[Polícia de Segurança Pública]]'' since 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.correiomanha.pt/noticia.aspx?contentid=00008577-3333-3333-3333-000000008577&channelid=00000010-0000-0000-0000-000000000010 |title=A Arma Revolucionaria |year=September 10, 2002 |author=Varela, Carlos |language=Portuguese |publisher=Correio da Manhã |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.correiomanha.pt/noticia.aspx?channelid=00000091-0000-0000-0000-000000000091&contentid=00203711-3333-3333-3333-000000203711&goComments=11 |title=GOE Reage com Tiros para o ar |year=June 2, 2006 |language=Portuguese |author=Curado, Miguel |publisher=Correio da Manhã |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Romania}}: Used by the ''[[Detaşamentul de Intervenţie Rapidă]]'' special operations group of the [[Military of Romania|Romanian Military]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.presamil.ro/OM/2004/20/pag%2014.htm |title=Menirea Interventiei Rapide |language=Romanian |publisher=Presa Militara Romana (Romanian Military Press) |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref> * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}: The [[Special Emergency Force]] is one of the earliest users of the P90, adopting it shortly after its introduction.<ref name="marchington2004"/><ref name="jones2009"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.international.gc.ca/arms-armes/isrop-prisi/research-recherche/nonproliferation/declerq1999/section13.aspx?lang=eng |title=Trends in Small Arms and Light Weapons Development: Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Dimensions |author=DeClerq, David |year=October 1999 |publisher=Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada |accessdate=2009-09-28}}</ref> * {{flag|Singapore}}: Used by the [[Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation]] since 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/pdf/20090715/artnorthstar2.pdf |title=When Terror Strikes |year=2009 |publisher=The Straits Times |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dsta.gov.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2487&Itemid=401 |title=New SAF Systems to be Unveiled |author=Boey, David |year=September 9, 2002 |publisher=Defence Science & Technology Agency |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/singapore-special-operations/singapore-commando-formation.html |title=Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation (CDO FN) |year=January 29, 2009 |publisher=ShadowSpear Special Operations News |accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> * {{flag|Spain}}: Used by the [[Grupo Especial de Operaciones|GEO]] counter-terrorism unit of the ''[[Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Spain)|Cuerpo Nacional de Policía]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.policia.es/geo/material.htm?reload_coolmenus |title=Web Del Grupo Especial De Operaciones (GEO) |publisher=Official Website of the Spanish National Police Corps |accessdate=2009-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lawebdelgeo.es/especial-30-aniversario-geo.pdf |title=Grupo Especial de Operaciones 30 Aniversario |year=April 2008 |Publisher=La Web Del GEO |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref> and by specialized units of the [[Spanish Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lopegran.net/aviacion/aire06/estatica.html |title=Aire 06 - Exposición Sabado 3 de Junio |language=Spanish |publisher=lopegran.net |date=June 03, 2006 |accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref> * {{flag|Suriname}}: Acquired by the [[Military of Suriname|Suriname Armed Forces]] in 2001 and 2002. A combined total of roughly 1000 copies was purchased, making this one of the largest sales to date.<ref name="lalibrebelgique"/> * {{flag|Turkey}}: Used by close protection teams assigned to the [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan|Prime Minister]]<ref name="meyr1999">{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/security/law_enforcement/news/ipi/ipi0312.shtml |title=Special Weapons for Counter-terrorist Units |author=Meyr, Eitan |year=January 06, 1999 |publisher=Jane's - Law Enforcement |accessdate=2009-09-26}}</ref><ref name="vatan2007">{{cite web |url=http://w9.gazetevatan.com/haberdetay.asp?detay=0&tarih=29.09.2009&Newsid=109996&Categoryid=1 |title=Erdoğan Zırh Delen Silahlarla Korunuyor |year=February 23, 2007 |language=Turkish |publisher=Vatan News Online |accessdate=2009-09-28}}</ref> and by the ''[[Özel tim-Özel Harekat Timi (Special Team)|Jandarma Özel tim-Özel Harekat Timi]]'' counter-terrorism group.<ref name="vatan2007"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radikal.com.tr/Radikal.aspx?aType=RadikalHaberDetay&ArticleID=943931&Date=07.07.2009&CategoryID=97 |title=Hayata Dönüs ilk kez Gün Isigina çikti |year=July 7, 2009 |language=Turkish |publisher=Radikal |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.istanbulhaber.com.tr/haber/formula-pistini-ozel-tim-koruyacak-6213.htm |title=Formula Pistini özel tim Koruyacak |year=June 03, 2009 |language=Turkish |publisher=Istanbul Haber News Agency |accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://w9.gazetevatan.com/haberdetay.asp?detay=0&tarih=29.09.2009&Newsid=81899&Categoryid=1 |title=Türkiye BTC'ye Kilitlendi |year=July 12, 2006 |language=Turkish |publisher=Vatan News Online |accessdate=2009-09-28}}</ref> * {{flag|United States}}: Used by the [[United States Navy SEALs|Navy SEALs]] group of the [[United States Navy]].<ref name="meyr1999"/> Also used by several federal agencies including the [[United States Secret Service]] since the late [[1990s]]<ref name="steven2002"/><ref name="jones2009"/><ref name="remov2008"/><ref name="oldham2007"/><ref name="collier2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/northdallas/stories/DN-ndfocus_14met.ART.West.Edition1.373fa87.html |title=Addison Police Pack Powerful, Futuristic Rifle |year=December 16, 2007 |author=Collier, Alicia M. |publisher=Dallas News Online |accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref name="miller2007">{{cite web |url=http://startelegram.typepad.com/crime_time/2007/11/cops-get-futuri.html |title=Addison Cops Get Futuristic Firepower to Match Bad Guys |year=November 19, 2007 |author=Miller, Bill |publisher=Star Telegram News Online |accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2009/RAND_MG819.pdf |title=A Stability Police Force for the United States: Justification and Options for Creating U.S. Capabilities |year=2009 |publisher=http://rand.org - RAND Research Corporation |accessdate=2009-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/combat-handguns/covert-big-guns |title=Covert Big Guns |year=June 2007 |publisher=Combat Handguns |accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref><ref>Grevillius, Nils (October 2006). "One Hot Number". Guns & Ammo, Volume 50 Number 10, pp 48-53.</ref><ref>Thompson, Leroy (2007). "FNH USA PS90 5.7&nbsp;x&nbsp;28mm". Special Weapons, pp 46-51.</ref>, the former [[Immigration and Naturalization Service]]<ref name="jones2009"/>, and the [[United States Federal Protective Service|Federal Protective Service]] branch of the [[Immigration & Customs Enforcement|ICE]] since 2001.<ref name="liegecity2004"/><ref name="remov2008"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/1047/on_the_streets_of_new_york_security |title=On the Streets of New York: Security |year=September 3, 2004 |author=Allen, Terry J. |publisher=In These Times |accessdate=2009-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fbo.gov/index?print_preview=1&s=opportunity&mode=form&id=62c8eeddbdcda0cf5644995690744cf4&tab=core&tabmode=list |title=Immigration & Customs Enforcement - Ammunition Solicitation Number |year=September 10, 2005 |publisher=http://fbo.gov - Federal Business Opportunities |accessdate=2009-09-30}}</ref> On the local level it is also used by a large number of law enforcement agencies in the United States, mostly for SWAT or similar groups. The first local law enforcement agency in the country to adopt the weapon was the [[Richland County Sheriff's Department]] in [[South Carolina]] in 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcsd.net |title=Richland County Sheriff's Department |publisher=http://Rcsd.net - Official Website of the Richland County Sheriff's Department |date=2009-02-19 |accessdate=2009-03-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcsd.net/dept/specops-tactical.htm |title=Richland County Sheriff's Department — Special Response Team |publisher=http://Rcsd.net - Official Website of the Richland County Sheriff's Department |date= |accessdate=2009-03-13}}</ref> followed shortly by [[Houston Police Department]] in that same year.<ref name="oldham2007"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20050310072413/http://www.trmagonline.com/Spring2003TR/spring2003experienceswiththefnp90.htm |title=Spring 2003 Experiences with the FN P90 (Houston Police Department) |author=Wall, Sandy |publisher=Hendon Publishing Co. |date=2002 |accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> In [[Texas]] the P90 is also used by [[Bryan, TX|Bryan]] police department<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bryantx.gov/fetch.html?name=GenOrd0106.pdf |title=Bryan Police Department Operations Manual |year=2003 |publisher=http://bryantx.gov - Official Website of the City of Bryan, Texas |accessdate=2009-09-26}}</ref> and the PS90 variant is issued by [[Addison, Texas|Addison]] police department to officers in patrol cars since 2007, making it the first police department in the country to use it in this role.<ref name="collier2007"/><ref name="miller2007"/> In [[California]] it is used by [[San Francisco Police Department]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2002/09/20/BA226409.DTL%20 |title=Cops go ga-ga over latest gadgets |publisher=http://Sfgate.com |date=2002-09-20 |accessdate=2009-03-13}}</ref>, and in [[New Jersey]] it is used by [[Passaic County, New Jersey|Passaic County]] Sheriff's Department since 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/tactical-weapons/radical-tactical-firepower |title=Radical Tactical Firepower |author=Humphries, Michael O. |year=May 2008 |publisher=Tactical Weapons|accessdate=2009-08-12}}</ref> In [[Kansas]] it is used by [[Olathe, Kansas|Olathe]] police department since 2001<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hkpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:midwest-2001-swatsmg-championships-results&catid=4:special-topics&Itemid=5 |title=Midwest 2001 SWAT/SMG Championships Results |year=2001 |publisher=HKPRO |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> and in [[South Dakota]] it is used by [[Sioux Falls Police Department (South Dakota)|Sioux Falls Police Department]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdjudicial.com/index.asp?category=opinions&nav=53&year=2002&month=7&record=989 |title=State v. Chavez 2002 SD 84 - Opinion Filed On Wednesday July 17, 2002 |year=July 17, 2002 |publisher=South Dakota Unified Judicial System Online |accessdate=2009-08-31}}</ref> In [[Alabama]] it is used by [[Birmingham Police Department (Alabama)|Birmingham Police Department]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/11/man_holding_woman_at_gunpoint.html |title=Standoff Continues Outside Apartment |author=Robinson, Carol |year=November 14, 2008 |publisher=http://al.com, Everything Alabama - Affiliate of The Birmingham News |accessdate=2009-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/07/mayor_larry_langford_escorted.html |title=Update: As he Predicted, Langford's Secret's out |author=Bryant, Joseph D |year=July 23, 2008 |publisher=http://al.com, Everything Alabama - Affiliate of The Birmingham News |accessdate=2009-09-01}}</ref> and in [[Alaska]] it is used by the [[Alaska State Troopers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.state.ak.us/omb/03_OMB/budget/PublicSafety/proj32261.pdf |title=Alaska Office of Management & Budget - Trooper Law Enforcement Equipment |year=2003 |publisher=http://gov.state.ak.us - Official Website of the State of Alaska |accessdate=2009-09-27}}</ref> In [[Missouri]] it is used by [[Creve Coeur, Missouri|Creve Coeur]] police department.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.creve-coeur.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=464 |title=2008 Annual Report from the City Administrator to City Council of Creve Coeur |year=2008 |publisher=http://creve-coeur.org - Official Website of the City of Creve Coeur |accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref> * {{flag|Venezuela}}: Used in various roles by the [[Venezuelan Army]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mexicodiplomatico.org/noticias/venezuela_army.pdf |title=Defense of Venezuela - Equipments |language=Spanish |year=December 2007 |publisher=armada.mil.ve - Sitio oficial de la Armada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela |accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com/2007/11/27/614490.if |title=Investigan a 19 Funcionarios Porque se Presume Complicidad Interna |author=Nunez, Sailu Urribarri |year=November 27, 2007 |language=Spanish |publisher=El Universal Caracas News Online |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref> and [[police]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://internacional.eluniversal.com/2008/09/28/sucgc_art_los-plateados-resurg_1062413.shtml |title=Los Plateados Resurgen de la Sangre |author=Rodríguez, Gustavo |year=September 28, 2008 |language=Spanish |publisher=El Universal Caracas News Online |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref>, the COPEMI unit of the [[Bolivarian Armada of Venezuela]], and the CSAR unit of the [[Venezuelan Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fav-club.com/articulos/foe/comandosev.htm |title=Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales Venezuela |author=Lopez, Delso |year=2003 |language=Spanish |publisher=Fav-Club: Unofficial Website Dedicated to the Venezuelan Armed Forces and Air Force|accessdate=2009-08-29}}</ref> ==See also== * [[Heckler & Koch MP7]] * [[VBR-Belgium PDW]] * [[Knight's Armament Company PDW]] ==References== {{refs|2}} ==External links== {{commons|FN P90}} * [http://www.fnherstal.com/index.php?id=268&backPID=262&productID=63&pid_product=294&pidList=262&categorySelector=4&detail= FN Herstal official page] * [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF012&gid=FNG007 FNH USA] * [http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg13-e.htm Modern Firearms] * [http://www.ringsights.com/Products/sights/SightsDesc/PDF/MC-10-80.pdf Ring Sights - reflex sight specifications] {{DEFAULTSORT:Fn P90}} [[Category:Bullpup firearms]] [[Category:Fabrique Nationale de Herstal firearms|P90]] [[Category:Submachine guns]] [[cs:FN P90]] [[de:FN P90]] [[es:FN P90]] [[fr:FN P90]] [[ko:FN P90]] [[it:FN P90]] [[hu:FN P90]] [[nl:FN P90]] [[ja:FN P90]] [[no:FN P90]] [[pl:Pistolet maszynowy FN P90]] [[pt:FN P90]] [[ru:FN P90]] [[sk:FN P90]] [[sl:FN P90]] [[fi:FN P90]] [[sv:FN P90]] [[th:เอฟเอ็น พี90]] [[tr:FN P90]] [[zh:FN P90]]'