Desert Tech is an American munitions manufacturer.[1] The company is financed and owned by members of the Kingston family and primarily produces bullpup rifles.
They are located in West Valley City, Utah.[1] The company is owned by members of the Kingston family, the founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ, a fundamentalist denomination of the Latter Day Saint Movement.[2] Its CEO, Nick Young is a member of the Numbered Men who are privileged within the religious group.[2] As of May 2018 all of their firearms are rifles with a bullpup design.[3] Desert Tech's motto is "Tomorrow's Weapons". They make three different styles of rifle, the SRS, HTI, and MDRx. Desert Tech's claim to fame is that all of their chassis are multi caliber and easily changeable from one caliber to another.[citation needed]
The company has a subsidiary in India named Neco Desert Tech Defence.[2]
Historyedit
Desert Tech was founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms[4] and later re-branded as Desert Tech in 2013.[4]
In July 2019, federal prosecutors gave notice that they intend to seize a building Desert Tech is renting for some of their operations. However, Desert Tech is not the owner of the building, and no official attempt has ever materialized.[5][6]
Donald Trump Jr was shown in a promotion for Desert Tech on July 24, 2020, with the company's founder, Nicholas Young, and firing the company's sniper rifles.[7] A marketing video on YouTube also includes an image of Trump Jr.[2] Former members of the Latter Day Church of Christ criticized Trump for associating with the company.[7]
Productsedit
Desert Tech HTI (Hard Target Interdiction)[8] Available in .375 Cheytac, .408 Cheytac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG
Desert Tech SRS-A2 (Stealth Recon Scout)[9] Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 CM, .6.5 LM, .308 Win., 300 WM, 300WSM, and 338 LM
Desert Tech SRS-A2 Covert a shorter variant of the SRS-A1[10] Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 mm CM, 6.5 mm LM, .308 Win., .300 WM, .300 WSM, and .338 LM
Desert Tech MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle)[11] Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, and .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde
Desert Tech MDRx (Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme)[12] Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK
^ abcdKATES, GRAHAM; KEGU, JESSICA. "Donald Trump Jr. appeared in promotion for gun company run by prominent member of polygamous group". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
^ ab"Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As 'Desert Tech'". AmmoLand.com. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-30). "Feds move to seize homes and businesses from polygamous Kingston Group as fraud defendants plead guilty". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
^Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-29). "Fallout from Washakie fraud could cost polygamous Kingston Group members their businesses and homes". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
^ abCarlisle, Nate. "Donald Trump Jr. shoots guns from Utah company with ties to polygamous sect". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^. The Truth About Guns. 2016-10-06. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^"Gun Review: Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (DTA SRS) Rifle - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
Desert Tech, Utah gunmaker, turns down $15 million deal with Pakistan
February 15, 2024
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Desert Tech is an American munitions manufacturer 1 The company is financed and owned by members of the Kingston family and primarily produces bullpup rifles Desert TechIndustryFirearmsFounded2007 17 years ago 2007 FoundersNick YoungHeadquartersWest Valley City Utah United StatesArea servedworldwideKey peopleNick Young President and CEO ProductsFirearms and ammunitionWebsitedeserttech com Contents 1 Operations 2 History 3 Products 4 References 5 External linksOperations editThey are located in West Valley City Utah 1 The company is owned by members of the Kingston family the founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ a fundamentalist denomination of the Latter Day Saint Movement 2 Its CEO Nick Young is a member of the Numbered Men who are privileged within the religious group 2 As of May 2018 all of their firearms are rifles with a bullpup design 3 Desert Tech s motto is Tomorrow s Weapons They make three different styles of rifle the SRS HTI and MDRx Desert Tech s claim to fame is that all of their chassis are multi caliber and easily changeable from one caliber to another citation needed The company has a subsidiary in India named Neco Desert Tech Defence 2 History editDesert Tech was founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms 4 and later re branded as Desert Tech in 2013 4 In July 2019 federal prosecutors gave notice that they intend to seize a building Desert Tech is renting for some of their operations However Desert Tech is not the owner of the building and no official attempt has ever materialized 5 6 Donald Trump Jr was shown in a promotion for Desert Tech on July 24 2020 with the company s founder Nicholas Young and firing the company s sniper rifles 7 A marketing video on YouTube also includes an image of Trump Jr 2 Former members of the Latter Day Church of Christ criticized Trump for associating with the company 7 Products editDesert Tech HTI Hard Target Interdiction 8 Available in 375 Cheytac 408 Cheytac 416 Barrett and 50 BMG Desert Tech SRS A2 Stealth Recon Scout 9 Available in 260 Rem 6 5 CM 6 5 LM 308 Win 300 WM 300WSM and 338 LM Desert Tech SRS A2 Covert a shorter variant of the SRS A1 10 Available in 260 Rem 6 5 mm CM 6 5 mm LM 308 Win 300 WM 300 WSM and 338 LM Desert Tech MDR Micro Dynamic Rifle 11 Available in 308 Win 7 62 mm and 223 5 56 mm 223 Wylde Desert Tech MDRx Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme 12 Available in 308 Win 7 62 mm 223 5 56 mm 223 Wylde 6 5mm Creedmoor and 300 BLK Desert Tech Trasol 2 0 Trajectory Solution Software 13 Desert Tech Sound Suppressors 14 Available in 338 Win 30 Caliber Desert Tech 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight w MDR Mount 15 Desert Tech Ratchet Compensator 16 Available in 5 56 mm 223 7 62 mm 3 08 and 6 5 mm Creedmoor Desert Tech Premium Match Ammunition 17 Available in 308 Win 338 LM 375 CT 408 CT 50 BMG 6 5 mm Creedmoor Desert Tech WLVRN Available in 308 Win 7 62 mm 223 5 56 mm 223 Wylde 6 5mm Creedmoor and 300 BLK Desert Tech Sabertooth Available in 308 Win 7 62 mm 223 5 56 mm 223 WyldeReferences edit a b Desert Tech LLC Manufacturing Today Retrieved 2018 04 29 a b c d KATES GRAHAM KEGU JESSICA Donald Trump Jr appeared in promotion for gun company run by prominent member of polygamous group www cbsnews com Retrieved 20 August 2020 Visiting Desert Tech amp The MDR Experience RECOIL Recoil 2015 03 16 Retrieved 2018 04 29 a b Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As Desert Tech AmmoLand com 2013 12 17 Retrieved 2018 04 29 Carlisle Nate 2019 07 30 Feds move to seize homes and businesses from polygamous Kingston Group as fraud defendants plead guilty Salt Lake City Tribune Retrieved 2019 09 10 Carlisle Nate 2019 07 29 Fallout from Washakie fraud could cost polygamous Kingston Group members their businesses and homes Salt Lake City Tribune Retrieved 2019 09 10 a b Carlisle Nate Donald Trump Jr shoots guns from Utah company with ties to polygamous sect sltrib com The Salt Lake Tribune Retrieved 22 March 2023 Gun Review Desert Tech HTI The Truth About Guns The Truth About Guns 2016 10 06 Archived from the original on 2016 10 09 Retrieved 2018 04 29 Gun Review Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout DTA SRS Rifle The Truth About Guns The Truth About Guns 2013 07 03 Retrieved 2018 04 29 Desert Tech Covert Shortest 7 62 Sniper Ever Guns amp Ammo 2018 01 04 Retrieved 2018 04 29 Gun Review Desert Tech MDR The Truth About Guns The Truth About Guns 2017 10 13 Retrieved 2018 04 29 Desert Tech MDRX A Do It All Bullpup guns com 2020 03 10 Retrieved 2020 08 03 Trasol 2 0 Suppressors 338 DTSS OPTICS DT 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight MDR Suppressors Ammunition 50 BMG External links editOfficial website Desert Tech Utah gunmaker turns down 15 million deal with Pakistan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Desert Tech amp oldid 1200031964, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
