Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC)

The AAC Honey Badger is a compact, integrally suppressed rifle built on an AR‑15 platform and chambered primarily for the .300 AAC Blackout (7.62×35 mm) cartridge. Designed by Advanced Armament Corporation to meet the U.S. Special Operations Command’s demand for a short‑barreled, low‑signature weapon, the Honey Badger combines a 10.5‑inch (267 mm) barrel with a proprietary short‑stroke gas piston system and a built‑in suppressor that reduces overall length to roughly 16.5 in (420 mm) with the stock collapsed. Its lightweight polymer handguard, collapsible stock, and ambidextrous controls make it suitable for close‑quarters battle, tactical law‑enforcement operations, and civilian NFA‑compliant use. The rifle’s ability to fire both subsonic and supersonic loads from the same platform, while maintaining reliable cycling and minimal recoil, has earned it a reputation for versatility and stealth. Unique features include the integral suppressor that can be detached without tools, a quick‑change barrel system, and a mil‑spec trigger that can be upgraded to a two‑stage unit. The Honey Badger’s blend of compactness, suppressed performance, and AR‑15 ergonomics has made it a benchmark for modern personal defense weapons.