FightLite® Industries, a division of ARES Defense Systems® Inc. is proud to announce their Herring 2024 Modern Lever Action has been named Tactical Product Of The Year by the NRA’s American Rifleman. For 23 years the renowned Golden Bullseye Awards have recognized innovation from across the outdoors industry, with strict, peer reviewed qualifications for candidates to meet. Criteria to be considered for each award include reliability, innovation, field testing, and value to members of the shooting community as a whole, among other factors. With these qualifications in mind, the Herring is a striking presence among the abundance of tactical products hitting the market annually. Nonetheless, despite this ever expanding sea of products (and even more specifically tactical lever guns), The Herring is an irrefutable stand out.

The patented Herring features a variety of innovative features for discerning modern/tactical shooting enthusiasts;

• Compatible with any standard Mil-Spec AR-15/M4/M16 upper receivers, bolts, and barrels.
• Convertible to any standard AR-15 caliber by simply swapping uppers, bolts, and barrels (such as 300BLK, 6mm ARC, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, and so forth).
• Compatible with any Mil-Spec AR-15/M4/M16 Magazines.
• Lightweight at just 5.7lbs unloaded for all-day recreation.
• Compatible with optics, lights, lasers, foregrips, and more via the included MLOK® handguard, full length Picatinny top rail, and threaded barrel.
• Excellent sound suppression capability thanks to it’s reliable manual action.
• Spitzer bullet compatible, unlike traditional tube-fed Lever Action designs of old.
• Weather resistant design built for any and all field conditions.

These features are only the beginning, with various calibers and configurations slated to hit the market in the near future. In the meantime, the FightLite team is honored to be recognized for the years of hard work that brought the Herring to life and looks forward to continuing to bring innovative products to shooters everywhere. If you are interested in learning more about the Herring, the FightLite team will be exhibiting at SHOT Show 2025 (January 21-24, 2025) with multiple Herring rifles and pistols to check out, stop by to get hands on with one!

About FightLite® Industries: FightLite® Industries is a division of ARES Defense Systems® Inc., a privately held company that designs and manufactures lightweight and technologically advanced firearms and firearm accessories for Military, Law Enforcement, US civilian shooters and Foreign Governments.

Headquartered on the USA's Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida, FightLite® Industries is equipped with state-of-the-art CNC machining centers, 3-D solid-modeling and manufacturing CAD/CAM systems, a dedicated quality control department and an experienced manufacturing and design team that is committed to developing and manufacturing superior products for its customers. Engineered and manufactured with the highest quality American-made materials, FightLite® products are produced on state-of-the-art CNC machining centers in an ultra-modern facility by a highly skilled workforce.

To make inquiries regarding potential business collaboration, product development or product licensing opportunities with FightLite® Industries, please email sales@FightLite.com

To inquire about employment opportunities with FightLite® Industries, please send your request and resume to: careers@FightLite.com

To learn more about FightLite® Industries visit www.FightLite.com. Follow FightLite® Industries on X @FightLite and on Instagram @FightLite.USA.

Notice: FightLite®, ARES Defense Systems® and Herring® are registered trademarks of ARES Defense Systems® Inc.