Madison, N.C. -The United States Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded Remington Defense a contract to provide up to 2,000 modular stocks, spares, and magazines in support of the Marine's M40 Sniper Rifle Modular Stock program. This award is the result of full and open competition.

"We were excited to compete for and win this critical Marine Corps program," said Greg Baradat, Director of U.S. Military Sales for Remington Defense. "The Marine Corps tested each bidder's product to high standards, and we are proud to have exceeded their performance criteria."

Over the past five years, Remington Defense invested in its ability to compete in the government small arms space by modernizing production facilities, focusing research and development on end-user requirements, and ensuring consistent and repeatable quality in a high-volume, high- mix manufacturing environment.

About Remington Outdoor Company
ROC, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs products for the hunting, shooting, self-defense, military, and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816, ROC is the nation's oldest gun maker and one of the largest domestic producers of firearms and ammunition. ROC employs over 3,500 people and distributes its products throughout the U.S. and over 55 countries. ROC includes globally recognized brands such as Remington®, Remington 1816®, Bushmaster®, DPMS®, Marlin®, H&R®, Mountain Khakis®, Advanced Armament Corp.®, Dakota® Nesika®, Storm Lake® and Barnes® Bullets.

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