THE SCAR IS DEAD -- GLOCK IS NEXT?

Published on October 23, 2025
Duration: 12:32

Brandon Herrera, a prominent firearm manufacturer and industry commentator, discusses FN America's discontinuation of its legacy SCAR rifle line for the US commercial market and the legal pressures forcing Glock to alter its production. He details the implications for collectors and the potential for new FN models, while also explaining Glock's response to lawsuits regarding auto sears.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera reports that FN America is discontinuing US commercial production of the SCAR 16S, 17S, and 20S, potentially replaced by the LICK IWS. Concurrently, Glock faces lawsuits over auto sears ('switches') leading to discontinuation of most models and the planned introduction of 'V Models' with anti-switch modifications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00FN SCAR Discontinuation News
  2. 01:29FN Press Release Details
  3. 02:33Personal Collection and Market Impact
  4. 06:24The Future: FN LICK IWS
  5. 07:27Glock Discontinuation and 'Switches'
  6. 09:56Glock 'V Models'

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FN America discontinuing the SCAR models?

FN America is discontinuing the commercial production of the legacy SCAR 16S, 17S, and 20S models in the USA. While global military production continues, this move impacts the US civilian market, with parts support promised for five years for existing owners.

What are 'Glock switches' and why are they causing legal issues?

'Glock switches' are auto sears that allow Glock pistols to fire automatically, effectively turning them into machine guns. Lawsuits from cities like Seattle and states like California are targeting Glock over the ease of installing these devices, leading to potential production changes.

What is the FN LICK IWS?

The FN LICK IWS (Individual Weapon System) is speculated to be the potential commercial replacement for the discontinued FN SCAR models in the US market. More information is expected to be released closer to SHOT Show 2026.

What changes is Glock making in response to lawsuits?

In response to lawsuits concerning auto sears ('switches'), Glock is reportedly discontinuing most models except the 43, 43X, and 48. They also plan to introduce 'V Models' with internal design modifications to prevent the installation of these automatic conversion devices.

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