Mtrdefense

MTR Defense (Middle Tennessee Rifle) is a veteran-owned and operated firearms retailer specializing in custom AR platform builds and a wide selection of firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear. Based in Tennessee, the company operates as an online retailer with fast shipping and a solid reputation for quality builds.

MTR Defense manufactures its own line of rifles built on precision 7075-T6 aluminum lowers with Type III Class 2 hard coat anodizing. Current production models include:

• •DR1 "Patrol" - Entry-level AR-15 with ambidextrous controls (right/left bolt release and safety selector)
• •DR2 "Raptor" - FDE Cerakote finish by Hillbilly223
• •DR9 "Little Bird" - AR-9 platform, available in California-compliant configuration
• •DR10 "Hunter" - 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10 with precision broached magazine well
• •DR10 "Patriot" - OD Green AR-10 in both DPMS high and standard configurations
• •DR300 - 300 Blackout folder for compact carry and storage

All builds feature ambidextrous controls as standard, precision-machined lowers, and detailed specifications published on the website.

• •Handguns feature trusted brands:
• •Glock (all generations and variants)
• •Ruger (PCC folding carbines, semi-auto pistols)
• •Sig Sauer
• •Smith & Wesson (SD9 2.0 and others)
• •Springfield Armory
• •Bond Arms (including the new lightweight Stinger 9mm)
• •Shadow Systems Corporation
• •Tisas
• •Colt (used inventory)
• •Kimber (used inventory)

• •Long Guns include:
• •Henry (Big Boy lever-actions, Long Ranger hunting rifles)
• •Marlin (336SBL stainless steel lever-action)
• •Winchester (Model 70 Extreme Weather, bolt-action)
• •Shotguns (G-Force bullpup in FDE)
• •AK-47 platform
• •Muzzleloaders
• •MTR Defense 50 BMG

Extensive inventory of AR components: - Complete upper and lower receivers for AR-15, AR-10, and AR-9 - Barrels, bolt carrier groups, buffer tubes - Charging handles and hand guards - Complete builder kits - Muzzle devices and suppressors - Optics and mounting systems

• •Optics from premium manufacturers:
• •Holosun (HS510C reflex sights, DRS-NV night vision fusion sights)
• •Leupold (cross-slot mounting systems, scope rings)

• •Rex Silentium MG7 K (458 Gen 9, 358/9mm Gen 9)

Competitive ammo pricing on popular calibers: - .223 / 5.56 (Winchester USA 62gr FMJ) - .308 / 7.62x51 - .40 S&W - 12 Gauge - 30-06 - 300 Blackout (Remington UMC 220gr) - 300 Win Mag - 45 ACP (Remington UMC 230gr) - 9mm Luger (Boro Bullets 115gr FMJ, Remington UMC) - Specialty rounds (CCI Varmint, Federal Power-Shok, Sierra GameChanger)

• •Holsters and IWB carry solutions
• •Plate carriers
• •Hearing protection
• •Flashlights
• •EDC kits (example: Glock 19 Gen5 1776 Edition kit with holster, knife, flashlight)
• •Tactical knives (assisted opening, fixed blade, multi-tools)
• •Eyewear (Heat Wave Visual, Wiley X, Islaure)
• •Law enforcement essentials (LEO knives, Miranda cards)
• •Apparel and branded merchandise

Founded as Middle Tennessee Rifle and now operating as MTR Defense, the company emphasizes veteran ownership and quality manufacturing. The company actively blogs about builds and business operations, and maintains an active social media presence (@mtrdefense on Instagram).