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facturing variable.” As evidence of its success, Blackout Defense just or- dered a DMG MORI NLX-2500 mill turn center with live tooling and dual spindles to manufacture bolts for its anticipated bolt action rifles. “By keeping everything un- der one roof, we are able to ensure the highest quality without delays.” Even more impressive, a new Zeiss Contura CMM arrives next month as Blackout Defense works towards their ISO9000 quality-control management. Even though ISO isn’t required, Ash believes in the value added—he is confident that Blackout Defense’s customers will ap- preciate knowing that their products are 100% quality- controlled. Professional shooters and law enforcement agencies expect top notch manufacturing practices and ISO is a large part of that. “At Blackout Defense, we believe in the highest qual- ity work,” concludes Ash. “Here at Blackout Defense, we don’t cut corners . . . except when we need to on the EDM, then they are tight and beautiful.” The magazine well on an AR-15 style weapon is often broached to save money. Blackout Defense utilizes their Mitsubishi wire EDM to machine it instead. This added level of precision is a must for dedicated civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies alike.