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Caracal International

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Caracal International
Company typesubsidiary
IndustryFirearms
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Headquarters,
Area served
worldwide
ProductsFirearms
ParentEDGE Group
SubsidiariesMerkel
C.G. Haenel
WebsiteCaracal International Caracal USA

Caracal International LLC is a small arms manufacturer headquartered in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The company designs, produces, tests, and assembles a large variety of small arms for law enforcement organizations and military personnel.[1][2] It is a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[3]

History

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CAR 816 assault rifle

In 2002, Caracal designers and experts working in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces started developing a range of modern pistols and accessories.[4]

By the end of 2006, Caracal International L.L.C. was incorporated and registered as a company in Abu Dhabi.[5][6] With that, the foundation of a pistol manufacturing industry was established for the first time in the GCC.

Products

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Pistols

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Submachine Guns

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Assault Rifles

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Sniper Rifles

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References

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  1. ^ "About | CARACAL". caracal.ae. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  2. ^ O, Giorgio (2022-12-07). "TFB Factory Visit: An Exclusive Tour Through Caracal in Abu Dhabi -". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  3. ^ "Tawazun acquires Caracal assets".
  4. ^ https://special-ops.org/caracal-the-first-pistol-ever-made-in-uae/
  5. ^ https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2017/09/first-try-colonel-smoothbore/
  6. ^ https://inside.safariland.com/blog/caracal-usa-confidence-redefined/
  7. ^ "Caracal International LLC". caracal.ae. 9 Oct 2017. Archived from the original on 8 Sep 2016. Retrieved 7 Aug 2024.
  8. ^ "CARACAL CAR 816". EDGE Group. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  9. ^ Onokoy, Vladimir (2023-04-14). "IDEX 2023: CAR 816 "Sultan" Rifle From Caracal UAE -". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  10. ^ "Caracal International LLC". caracal.ae. 9 Oct 2017. Archived from the original on 8 Sep 2016. Retrieved 7 Aug 2024.
  11. ^ "Caracal International LLC". caracal.ae. 9 Oct 2017. Archived from the original on 8 Sep 2016. Retrieved 7 Aug 2024.
  12. ^ "Caracal International LLC". caracal.ae. 1 Mar 2017. Archived from the original on 8 Sep 2016. Retrieved 7 Aug 2024.