The concept of the FERFRANS Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) is to equip the police patrol officer or the inner-perimeter tactical officer with a rifle that can be rapidly deployed, fast handling, and deliver quick and accurate shots.

The FERFRANS DMR was designed to fill the void for a multiple-role rifle in the Philippines. The police patrol officer and the inner-perimeter tactical SWAT officer have similar requirements when it comes to rifle selection. In situa-tions where a deranged gunman or a drug crazed addict threatening hos-tages, considering their unpredictability, waiting for a SWAT team to be estab-lished might be too late. Therefore the patrol officer must have a tactical rifle capable of making an accurate shot to incapacitate the correct target in close proximity to hostages and bystanders. At the same time, in situations where SWAT is deployed in a hostage rescue situation, sniper initiated entry, covert entry, counter sniping, etc., a rifle is needed to deliver quick accurate shots at moderate ranges, fast handling, allow multiple-target or follow-up shots, and can be stowed even in confined spaces of patrol cars.

FERFRANS MUZZLE BRAKE SUPPRESSOR Model 15

OPTIONAL

The practically maintenance free Model 15 was initially designed for the new Special Project Receiver (SPR) that is currently under development for very elite U.S. Military Groups. The Patented Model 15 MBS is adaptable to all FERFRANS weapon systems. It is a quick connect type and is using a single port that is designed to eliminate recoil, muzzle climb and will divert the muzzle gases slightly forward away from the shooter. The design eliminates up-ward and downward blast. The Muzzle Brake (MB) threads onto the barrel, and is threaded on the outside with a 22mm X 1mm thread that will accept the suppressor.

The 15th Model for FERFRANS MBS is a very compact design that threads onto the muzzle brake and contacts the rifle barrel at a point approximately 2 3/4” to the rear of the gun muzzle. The Suppressor is 1 1/2” in diameter and is designed to fasten to the securely attached muzzle brake (MB).

When the Suppressor is removed from the weapon, the MB is still firmly attached to the barrel and is a basic part of the weapon capable of firing with very minimal recoil and muzzle rise. The weight of the Muzzle Brake (MB) is 2.3 ounces. The length of the Suppressor is 6 7/8”. The length in front of the muzzle is 4 5/8”.

Each 15th Model for FERFRANS MBS has an included muzzle brake and a barrel fitting designed to fit on the barrel at the rear of the MBS and to provide a shoulder for the MBS to the center on. The sound attenuation of the 15th Model for FERFRANS MBS is 40 dB at 96 feet in front of the weapon. This approximates many actual measurements made of combat distances. This very compact device attenuates the sound to a degree that when the weapon is fired in confined areas the hearing capability of the shooter is not shut down. In the field environment it will eliminate sound signature thereby concealing the location of the shooter. Hearing protection is also eliminated.  The device reduce the felt recoil considerably and brought muzzle flash suppression nearly 100%.

The FERFRANS DMR is a semi-automatic, with a choice of carry handle or flat-top AR-15 rifle with a free-float, heavy profile, match grade mil-spec chrome lined barrel that consistently deliver match grade accuracy. Barrel lengths are available in 16”, 18”, 20”, or 24”. The 2-stage competition trigger of the DMR can be adjusted to a feel of 2-3lbs. For accuracy and consistency. The consistent positive engagement of the barrel extension and the bolt lugs is due to the FERFRANS rate reduction system adapted by the FERFRANS DMR for accuracy and reliability.

The FERFRANS DMR is equipped with a tactical scope that has an illuminated reticle for low light shooting capability, fog proof, water proof, operational in any weather condition, range finding capability, T3 lens coating system that will eliminate glare and maximize light transmission. A bi-pod is standard to the DMR for stability in situations where the SWAT operator will be deployed for hours during hostage negotiations.