Windham, Maine - Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) was recently awarded a contract to supply the Alabama Department of Public Safety with three hundred of the company's best-selling M4 Type Patrolman's Carbine. These lightweight, gas-operated rifles feature a collapsible stock, 16-inch barrel with flash suppressor and a tough Parkerized finish.

After extensive evaluation, the department selected Bushmaster due to its accuracy, durability and overall performance. John DeSantis, President and General Manager of Bushmaster Firearms, said "We are extremely proud of the reputation our rifles have in the law enforcement community. We continue to produce our rifle barrels with high-quality steel and hard-chromed bores and chambers for long life and accuracy, which police agencies desire in a patrol or special operations rifle."

Captain Grant with the Alabama Department of Public Safety, said "We purchased these Bushmaster rifles because of their performance. Our officers have been impressed with the performance of these firearms."

About Bushmaster

Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) is the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, security and private consumer use. Headquartered in Windham, Maine, with additional facilities in Dallas, Georgia and Lake Havusu, Arizona, BFI supplies aluminum and advanced carbon fiber-based rifle platforms in calibers ranging from 5.56mm/223 to 50BMG. These and associated accessories manufactured by BFI meet the tactical rifle needs of US customers as well as Military, Law Enforcement and Security clients from over 50 countries worldwide. Visit our web site at www.bushmaster.com.