The Springfield Armory Hellion is a bullpup chambered in 5.56, based on the Croatian VHS-2 rifle adopted by that country's armed forces. The bullpup layout puts the action behind the trigger, which means a full 16-inch barrel — and full ballistic performance — in a package dramatically shorter than a conventional carbine. That makes it genuinely useful in vehicles, tight interior spaces, and anywhere length is the constraint. It ships with low-profile flip-up sights and an ambidextrous-friendly design, and this one wears a gray finish. Expect a different manual of arms than an AR; expect it to reward the practice.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.