LMT Defense

LMT Defense, founded in 1980 by Karl R. Lewis as Lewis Machine & Tool Company, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of modular weapon platforms. Its portfolio includes the fully ambidextrous Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System (MARS), the Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP), M203 grenade launchers, and suppressors.

The company’s systems are fielded worldwide, including by the UK Armed Forces, Switzerland, New Zealand, Estonia, and the United States. Notable features include quick-change barrels, rugged rail construction, and ambidextrous controls for optimal ergonomics. LMT is defined by durable, combat-proven weapon systems with the guiding principle that failure is not an option.