Early 2004, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) issued a solicitation for a family of Special Forces Combat Assault Rifles, the so-called SCAR, designed around two different calibers but featuring high commonality of parts and identical ergonomics.

FN Herstal took part in the full and open competition and released prototypes of a brand new family of weapons within timeframe taking advantage of our long-standing firearms know-how.

From the first pre-selection tests, the SCAR system developed by FN Herstal has remained the first and only choice of USSOCOM.

The SCAR-L STD assault rifle is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO caliber and is fitted with a 16" barrel.

The operator can replace the standard barrel with a short 10" barrel for close quarter combat in less than five minutes. The rifle is then called SCAR-L CQC.

The SCAR assault rifle features a foldable buttstock, an adjustable cheek piece (2 positions) and an adjustable length of pull (6 positions) to adapt to any operators.

The SCAR assault rifle features a reversible charging handle and an ambidextrous safety/firing selector and magazine release. Right- and left-handed operators are at ease with any SCAR assault rifle. (QD Style Muzzle Brake pictured NOT included!)