Veterans and patriots will gather on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a day of competitive shooting, firearm demonstrations, camaraderie, and support, featuring firearm demos and a chance to win a CAR814A2 Patrol Rifle.
Nampa, Idaho (April 2026) – Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, is proud to announce its role as the Official Sponsor of the upcoming Building Strong Veterans’ 2nd Annual Ammo Therapy Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Parma Rod & Gun Club in Parma, Idaho. The event brings together veterans and patriots for a day of competitive shooting, firearm demonstrations, camaraderie, and support while raising awareness and funds for the mission to end veteran homelessness.
“At Caracal USA, we believe in standing behind those who stood for all of us. Sponsoring Ammo Therapy Day 2026 and Building Stronger Veterans isn’t just a business decision; it’s a commitment to the men and women who sacrificed everything in service to this country,” said Jeffrey Spalding, President and CEO of Caracal USA. “We’re honored to contribute a CAR814A2 Patrol rifle to this year’s event and proud to support an organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. When veterans thrive, America thrives.”
The range day offers participants the chance to compete for exciting prizes, enter raffles, and connect with fellow veterans—all while supporting a worthy cause. Caracal USA will bring the excitement with firearm demonstrations and has generously donated a CAR814A2 Patrol Rifle – 16” Semi-Auto as a raffle item.
The CAR814A2 Patrol Rifle is a centerfire, direct impingement gas-operated tactical rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, which has been designed, engineered, and tested in accordance with NATO standards. This rifle was designed with military and law enforcement users in mind. Using high-quality components, advanced engineering, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, the CAR814 A2 is built to exacting tolerances to provide the end user with a durable, reliable, and accurate weapon system.
CAR814 A2 Patrol 16” Rifle 5.56x45mm Specifications:
| Caliber: | 556x45mm NATO |
| Operating Principle: | Gas Operated, Direct Impingement |
| Modes of Fire: | Safe and Semi, or optional Select Fire |
| Overall Length (stock expanded): | 35.8” (909mm) |
| Overall Length (stock collapsed): | 32.2” (818mm) |
| Barrel Length: | 16” (406mm) |
| Barrel Contour: | Modified M4 |
| Barrel Material: | 4150 CMV, QPQ Black Nitride |
| Rifling Twist: | 1:7” |
| Flash Hider: | A2 Style – 1/2”-28 Threads |
| Weight w/o Magazine: | 6.4 lbs. (2.9kg) |
| Trigger Type: | EDT® Sharp Shooter |
| Trigger Pull: | 5.5 lbs. (2.5 – 4.3kg) |
| Magazine Type: | Polymer with Steel Feed Lips |
| Magazine Capacity: | 30 rounds / 10 rounds |
| Hand Guard: | 12″ Free Float with M-LOK® and QD points |
| Buttstock: | Magpul® CTR® Carbine Stock (MilSpec) |
| Grip: | Caracal® |
Building Stronger Veterans is dedicated to helping veterans overcome homelessness, unemployment, and other challenges faced when transitioning to civilian life. With a focus on rebuilding lives and restoring purpose, the organization has transformed over 15 lives and continues to expand its mission of hope, healing, and empowerment of veterans.
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About Caracal USA:
Caracal USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caracal International and the exclusive importer and manufacturer of Caracal products in the United States. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the new center of state-of-the-art firearms technology and manufacturing, Caracal USA produces high-quality solutions for the commercial, law enforcement, and defense industries.
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