Guns, guns, guns !
There were a lot of individual weapon systems on display at LF24.
All the big names in commercial, military and law enforcement firearms were there, including the Force Ordance team with their new Quick Take Down (QTD) series 2 rifle system.
I continue to be hugely impressed by the design and engineering innovation in the Australian small arms sector.
We do really, really good work.
Everyone from the specialist manufacturers (making custom AR based rifles) to NIOA / Barret and Thales (who supply systems to the ADF) were exhibiting.
I had the opportunity to have a good play with the QTD2.
It’s an example of the kinds of features we are starting to see in next generation systems.
Fast take down, multi-calibre, flexible chassis options and variable optics mounting choices.
I thought we were going to live in a 6.8mm world but I guess no one wants to get caught mid-calibre transition if there is going to be some unpleasantness.
It looks like 5.56mm and 7.62mm will be with us for a bit longer :)
The rereleased small arms requirements under the revised lethality system program, are going to see some interesting offerings.