{"id":596,"date":"2023-04-22T20:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T20:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/04\/22\/fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian\/"},"modified":"2023-04-22T20:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T20:00:36","slug":"fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/04\/22\/fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian\/","title":{"rendered":"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"F0kLvrOj2D4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New FN Guardian AR-15 Under $1,000! - NRA 23\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F0kLvrOj2D4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>FN America unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.com\/press-releases\/fn-expands-line-of-fn-15-modern-sporting-rifles-with-the-all-new-fn-15-guardian\/.\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian-affordability-meets-premium-quality-nra-2023\" title=\"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian: Affordability Meets Premium Quality -- NRA 2023\">FN 15 Guardian,<\/a> the latest addition to its modern sporting rifle product line, at NRAAM 2023.  The FN 15 Guardian combines FN\u2019s battle-tested blueprint with the needs of sport shooters and personal protectors, offering a high-quality, affordable carbine chambered in 5.56.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Guardian\u2019s Features:<\/h2>\n<p>Weighing 6.6 pounds, the FN 15 Guardian boasts a 15-inch M-LOK free-floated aluminum handguard and MIL-B-11595 CMV barrel. These factory-installed upgrades provide exceptional accuracy, customization options, and improved handling. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-113x150.jpg.webp 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian.jpg.webp 900w\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The FN 15 Guardian is chambered in 5.56x45mm.\" class=\"wp-image-178663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The FN 15 Guardian is chambered in 5.56x45mm and features a 16-inch button-broached, hybrid-profile barrel with 1:7 twist finished with the classic A2-style flash hider.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Specifications:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chambered in 5.56x45mm<\/li>\n<li>16-inch button-broached, hybrid-profile barrel with 1:7 twist<\/li>\n<li>A2-style flash hider<\/li>\n<li>4150 chrome-moly vanadium steel barrel, high-pressure tested, magnetic particle inspected, and nitrided<\/li>\n<li>9310 alloy steel bolt carrier group, HP\/MPI tested and certified<\/li>\n<li>Mid-length gas system and low-profile gas block<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight, 15-inch aluminum handguard with a continuous top rail and 24 M-LOK slots<\/li>\n<li>Slick-sided upper receiver with brass deflector and ejection port cover<\/li>\n<li>MIL-SPEC charging handle and safety selector lever<\/li>\n<li>7075-aluminum forged lower receiver, hard coat anodized<\/li>\n<li>Single-stage MIL-SPEC trigger (4.75 \u2013 7.5 pounds)<\/li>\n<li>Custom-designed 30-round magazine and furniture for improved ergonomics and handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The FN 15 Guardian is designed for enhanced accuracy, ergonomics, and fast handling. The rifle is ready to perform out of the box and is easily customizable with most AR-pattern components. <\/p>\n<p>Scott Vilardi, Senior Product Manager for Law Enforcement and Commercial Carbines, highlighted FN\u2019s commitment to delivering a reliable, high-quality carbine without cutting corners.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-113x150.jpg.webp 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3.jpg.webp 900w\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The Guardian has a MIL-SPEC trigger.\" class=\"wp-image-178661 lazyload\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Guardian has a MIL-SPEC trigger.\" class=\"wp-image-178661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rifle is complete with a single-stage MIL-SPEC trigger that ranges from 4.75 \u2013 7.5 pounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhen we created the specification for the FN 15 Guardian, our focus was on perfecting the foundation of the rifle to ensure the high standards for FN quality remained, cutting corners to reduce the purchase price was not an option, our customers expect more from our brand and we have to deliver on that trust.\u201d said Vilardi in a <a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.com\/press-releases\/fn-expands-line-of-fn-15-modern-sporting-rifles-with-the-all-new-fn-15-guardian\/.\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian-affordability-meets-premium-quality-nra-2023\" title=\"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian: Affordability Meets Premium Quality -- NRA 2023\">press release <\/a>obtained by GunsAmerica. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you handle our newest carbine at the gun counter and shoot it on the range, you\u2019ll notice the premium fit and finish stands out at this price tier. We\u2019ve paid special attention to the core components to overdeliver on accuracy potential, ergonomics and fast-handling capability. With the new Guardian, FN customers have a dependable and high-quality carbine that\u2019s ready to perform right out of the box and can be easily customized with most AR-pattern components,\u201d he added. <a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wpage_0000_FN15_Guardian_detail_receiver_right.png.\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian-affordability-meets-premium-quality-nra-2023\" title=\"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian: Affordability Meets Premium Quality -- NRA 2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-113x150.jpg.webp 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2.jpg.webp 900w\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The rifle is outfitted with a 15-inch M-LOK\u00ae free-floated aluminum handguard.\" class=\"wp-image-178662 lazyload\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The rifle is outfitted with a 15-inch M-LOK\u00ae free-floated aluminum handguard.\" class=\"wp-image-178662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FN_Guardian_2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chambered in 5.56 and weighing in at 6.6 pounds, the direct-impingement rifle is outfitted with a 15-inch M-LOK\u00ae free-floated aluminum handguard and MIL-B-11595 CMV barrel. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-and-availability\">Price and Availability:<\/h2>\n<p>The FN 15 Guardian has a suggested retail price of $999.00 and comes with one 30-round magazine, an owner\u2019s manual, and unique branded packaging.<\/p>\n<p>The FN 15 series also includes the FN 15 TAC3 and DMR3 rifles, as well as a range of accessories such as upper and lower receivers, barrels, furniture, and magazines.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for a full review! <\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.com\/press-releases\/fn-expands-line-of-fn-15-modern-sporting-rifles-with-the-all-new-fn-15-guardian\/.\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"fn-america-introduces-the-fn-15-guardian-affordability-meets-premium-quality-nra-2023\" title=\"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian: Affordability Meets Premium Quality -- NRA 2023\">FNAmerica.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/administration\/user\/Register.aspx.\" title=\"FN America Introduces the FN 15 Guardian: Affordability Meets Premium Quality -- NRA 2023\" target=\"_blank\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica! 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