Freedom Defender Edition (FDE)
Built for Uncompromised PerformanceStep into readiness with the FDE Freedom Defender Edition, a premium, battle-ready AR-15 package that includes the Daniel Defense reliability with tactical Flat Dark Earth styling. This complete package is engineered for professionals, serious enthusiasts, and home defenders who demand mil-spec toughness without compromise.
Rifle-DANIEL DEFENSE M4A1 Carbine SOCOM FDE 5.56mm NATO 14.5"
- LOWER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well and Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
- UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
- BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 14.5" M4 Profile, Chrome Lined, Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated, and HP/MPI Tested
- GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 Hardened Steel with Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Carbine Length, Direct Impingement
- MUZZLE DEVICE: Pinned and Welded Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, Extended, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished
- BOLT CARRIER GROUP: M16 Profile, Mil-Spec MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Properly Staked Gas Key
- BUFFER: H Buffer
- HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense M4A1 Rail Interface System (RIS) II, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum
- CHARGING HANDLE: GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, Body CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Handles & Latch CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Roll Pins, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
- RECEIVER EXTENSION: 6 Position Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum
- BUTTSTOCK: Daniel Defense Buttstock, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding
- PISTOL GRIP: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding
- RAIL PANELS: Daniel Defense Rail Panels made from Santoprene, heat resistant to 300° F.
- Made in the USA!
Optic-EOTech HWS EXPS3 FDE
- Magnification: 1
- Reticle: 68 MOA Ring w/Single 1 MOA Dot
- Adjustment: 1/2 MOA 40 Elv ,40 Win
- Coating: FOGRESISTANT
- Night Vision Compatible: Yes
- Features: QD Lever/ Side Buttons, Night Vision Compatible
Case-Condition1 42" Flat Dark Earth
Includes 3 Daniel Defense 32 round mags and a pair of Mechanix Original Covert Coyote Brown Gloves

This is a firearm and, per federal law, must be shipped to a licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer of the buyer's choice when purchased online. The buyer is responsible for coordinating with the FFL for transfer and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.