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

Emerging from the U.S. Military’s FN SCAR® program, the MK 17 weapon system uses a common multi-caliber architecture that is highly modular and instantly adaptable to virtually any mission requirement, and is further enhanced by the FN® MK 13 grenade launcher.

Unleash unparalleled firepower with the FN SCAR, now available at Palmetto State Armory. This battle-proven rifle, renowned for its reliability and precision, is the ultimate choice for discerning firearm enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance in every mission or shooting experience.

The FN SCAR® 17 system features three user-interchangeable, free-floating cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrels with chrome-lined bore. Fully ambidextrous operating controls instantly adapt the FN SCAR® 17 to any user.

The FN SCAR® 17S, chambered in the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, is the civilian (Heavy) semi-automatic version of the FN MK NATO battle rifle. This semi-automatic rifle offers superior long-range accuracy, terminal power, versatility and reliability.

Experience the highly modular, lightweight, and instantly adaptable to virtually any mission requirements FN SCAR® MK17 LB. Available for military only.

The MK 17 Mod 0 SCAR-H is a 7.62mm x 51mm carbine / assault / sniper rifle that has been chosen by SOCOM to evenbtually replace a number of existing weapons used by US Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Dec 30, 2024 · The Mk17 Mod 0 SCAR, developed by FN Herstal, is a modular, versatile combat rifle favored by SOCOM for its reliability and long-range performance.

Apr 15, 2021 · Among the entries included the Heckler & Koch HK416 modular system, but in the end, the FN Herstal (FHM) Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle – or SCAR – won out.

Dark Earth FN SCAR Heavy MK17S blends well with railroad tie in the Arizona desert. FN SCAR Heavy MK17S is easy to store and transport because stock not only collapses but also folds. This rifle belonged to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Air & Marine (OAM), a unit I once served with during my career as a U.S. Customs Agent.