Barrett has done it again, folks. On display at SHOT Show 2025, the 30mm Support Rifle System (SSRS) is the stuff of tactical dreams.
Built for modern combat, this beast of a rifle tackles drones, defilade positions, and dismounted threats with ease. Unfortunately, it’s not available to the public—but admit it, we all wish it was.
Barrett + MARS: A Sci-Fi Dream Team
The SSRS is the lovechild of Barrett Firearms and MARS Inc., a tech start-up that’s making waves in the U.S. Army’s xTechSoldier Lethality competition.
Together, they’ve created a rifle that’s as cutting-edge as it gets, designed specifically for the Army’s Precision Grenadier System (PGS) program.
A 30mm Wrecking Ball
Let’s talk firepower. The SSRS is chambered in 30mm, which means this rifle is throwing rounds the size of Red Bulls downrange. Despite its monstrous caliber, it’s compact—just 33.9 inches long with a 12-inch barrel—and weighs 13.9 pounds, making it surprisingly maneuverable.
The deep rifling cuts in the barrel ensure those hefty 30mm rounds stay on target. Whether you’re neutralizing threats behind cover, knocking drones out of the sky, or addressing dismounted enemy forces, this rifle does it all.
Specs That Command Attention
Here’s the lowdown on the SSRS:
- Caliber: 30mm
- Operation: Semi-Automatic
- Barrel Length: 12 inches
- Overall Length: 33.9 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:24 inches
- Weight: 13.9 lbs
- Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
- Integrated 84 MOA Rail: Built right into the receiver for precision adjustments when lobbing those massive rounds.
A Rifle We Can Only Dream Of Owning
Let’s be clear: the SSRS is for military use only. But that doesn’t stop us from wishing it was available to the public.
Imagine showing up at the range with this 30mm beast, turning heads, and making your shooting buddies jealous. Sadly, we’ll have to settle for admiring it from afar.
See It at SHOT Show 2025
If you’re lucky enough to attend SHOT Show, stop by Barrett’s booth (#10344) to check out the SSRS in person.
While it remains to be seen if this rifle will meet the Army’s rigorous requirements, it’s a testament to Barrett’s relentless pursuit of innovation.
Final Thoughts
The Barrett SSRS is a next-level solution for modern combat challenges. It’s not just a rifle—it’s a symbol of what’s possible when engineering meets battlefield demands.
Sure, we can’t own one, but we can still marvel at its brilliance and hope one day something like it might hit the civilian market.
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Yes, I want one. That PGS system is awesome. Imagine lobbing a 30mm grenade over an ISIS foxhole. Buh-by camel jockeys.
The Ukrainian troopies are busting Russian drones with 12ga shotguns with tungsten buckshot. Stay safe. j
No info on types of rounds it can shoot. I have more questions now than before I read the article.
“… wishing it was available to the public.” Are you kidding me? Can you imagine the carnage that could be done with a weapon like this on the streets? On the other hand, it WOULD be interesting to see how the hood-rats would use it to eliminate the competition. 🤯
Few things make me madder than hearing that something is “For Military and Law Enforcement Agencies Only!!!! If our Government has the ability to use something to protect this country shouldn’t We The People have access to the same resources to protect ourselves from threats both Foreign and Domestic? Imagine if all we had during the revolutionary war was BB guns and England had grenade launchers, do think we would even be The United States of America right now? The short answer is no probably not. The entire reason for the second Amendment was to give us the ability to have access to the same protection that our government claims to give. Unfortunately we have lost a lot of our Freedoms and most people don’t even realize it.
Honestly, why is this not legal to purchase ?
Can we add this to the polls from PSA please!