Desert Tech

Desert Tech

Company type	Private
Industry	Firearms manufacturing
Predecessor	Desert Tactical Arms
Founded	2007
Headquarters	West Valley City, Utah , United States
Products	Bullpup rifles, sniper rifles, firearm accessories, ballistics software
Owner	Kingston family

Desert Tech is a U.S.-based firearms manufacturer that focuses on producing bullpup rifles. The enterprise is owned and funded by the Kingston family, who established the Latter Day Church of Christ, a polygamous fundamentalist sect within the Latter Day Saint Movement.

History

Initially established in 2007 under the name Desert Tactical Arms, the firm adopted the Desert Tech brand in 2013. In 2014, it rejected a $15 million contract from Pakistan due to worries about potential misuse or diversion of the weapons.

In July 2019, federal authorities attempted to seize a property leased by Desert Tech as part of investigations into fraud linked to the Kingston family. CEO Nick Young refuted any involvement by the company, and the seizure ultimately did not occur.

In July 2020, Donald Trump Jr. featured alongside CEO Nick Young in marketing materials showcasing Desert Tech sniper rifles. This collaboration faced backlash from former adherents of the Latter Day Church of Christ.

Operations

Based in West Valley City, Utah, Desert Tech is under the ownership of the Kingston family, founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ. By May 2018, its production was exclusively focused on bullpup-style rifles. The company’s approach centers on modularity, with all rifle chassis engineered for straightforward caliber interchangeability. Their corporate slogan is "Tomorrow's Weapons." Additionally, Desert Tech maintains an Indian subsidiary named Neco Desert Tech Defence to facilitate its international presence.

Products

• Desert Tech HTI (Hard Target Interdiction) – Offered in calibers including .375 Cheytac, .408 Cheytac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG
• Desert Tech SRS-A2 (Stealth Recon Scout) – Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 CM, 6.5 LM, .308 Win., 300 WM, 300 WSM, and 338 LM
• Desert Tech SRS-A2 Covert – A compact version of the SRS-A1 offered in similar calibers
• Desert Tech MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle) – Chambered for .308 Win/7.62 mm and .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde; discontinued as of 2024
• Desert Tech MDRx (Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme) – Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK; discontinued in 2024
• Desert Tech Trasol 2.0 Trajectory Solution Software – Sophisticated ballistics program designed for precision shooting applications
• Desert Tech Sound Suppressors – Offered for .338 Win and .30 caliber firearms
• Desert Tech 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight with MDR Mount
• Desert Tech Ratchet Compensator – Compatible with calibers including 5.56 mm/.223, 7.62 mm/.308, and 6.5 mm Creedmoor
• Desert Tech Premium Match Ammunition – Produced in .308 Win, .338 LM, .375 CT, .408 CT, .50 BMG, and 6.5 mm Creedmoor
• Desert Tech WLVRN – Available chamberings: .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK
• Desert Tech Sabertooth – Offered in calibers such as .308 Win/7.62 mm and .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde
• Desert Tech Infinity 16 – Chambered for .223/5.56 mm

These offerings highlight Desert Tech’s commitment to modular design and technological advancement within the firearms sector.

Awards and recognition

In 2015, the company was honored with a Homeland Security Award for its contributions to counterterrorism efforts. Later, in 2023, it received a Utah National Guard Award in recognition of its employment of active-duty military personnel, underscoring its dedication to national security and effective leadership.

External links

• Desert Tech, Utah-based firearm manufacturer, declines $15 million contract with Pakistan