IMBEL MD97The IMBEL MD97 is a Brazilian assault rifle used by the Brazilian Army, Special Forces, and police forces.HistoryThe MD97 is a selective-fire or semi-automatic assault rifle that has been produced by IMBEL in Brazil since 1997. It is based upon the IMBEL MD2, which is itself based upon the FN FAL.VariantsMD97L- standard full-size, selective-fire version for use with Brazilian Army.MD97LM- MD97L with the addition of MIL-STD-1913 rails for mounting scopes and tactical attachments intended for use by Brazilian Special forces.MD97LC- compact, semi-automatic only version for use with domestic police forces.Users*Brazilian Army*Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State*Military Police of São Paulo State*Military Police of Espírito Santo State*Military Brigade of Rio Grande do Sul*Military Police of Paraná State*National Public Security Force