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C8A3

Region
Canada
Category
Law enforcement, small arms and protection
The 5.56mm C8 carbine was developed in parallel with the C7 assault rifle to meet Canadian military requirements. The C8 family includes the C8A1, C8A3, C8 Close Quarter Battle, C8 Special Forces Weapon and C8 Integrated Upper Receiver. The Canadian Army is upgrading its C8A1 carbines to C8A3 configuration with a collapsible four-position buttstock, ambidextrous controls, tri-rail adapter, pistol grip battery compartment and camouflage colouring. An underbarrel 40mm grenade launcher can also be
fitted.