The Tactical latch is an extended charging handle latch and was developed to allow rapid operation of charging handle with the right or left hand, gloves, wet, mud and snow or ice. The latch is perfect for flat top AR-15/M16 series rifles which utilize a scope and limit access to the charging handle. The latch is made from 8620 ordnance steel and parkerized with a mil spec finish.

The Tactical latch is currently in service with the United States Marine Force Recon, US Navy Seals, US Army Rangers and Special Forces as well as the DEA, FBI, Secret Service and dozens of State and local law enforcement agencies.

  

Tactical Latch
For use with the M16/AR-15, AR-10 and SR-25 series rifles. Replaces the Charging handle latch, allows easy function of rifle with either hand. A must for Tactical or scoped flat top rifles. Charging handle not included. Latch only.
P/N 249-02 NSN 1005-01-523-7358

 
 
Standard method of chargingOptional methods [1] [2] using the Tactical Latch
  

Tactical Latch Gen II
A smaller profile Tactical latch for the AR series of rifles, allows the easy operation of the charging handle with either hand.
P/N 249-20

  

Ambidextrous Charging Handle
The only true ambi charging handle, has a working latch on both sides. Features a mil spec forged charging handle modified with our ambi latch system. Available for the M16/AR-15 series of rifles. Patent Pending.
P/N 249-35