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Desert Tech
Industry	Firearms
Founded	2007; 17 years ago
Founders	Nick Young
Headquarters	West Valley City, Utah, United States
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Nick Young (President and CEO)
Products	Firearms and ammunition
Website	deserttech.com

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Desert Tech is an American munitions manufacturer.^[1] The company primarily produces bullpup rifles. It is financed and owned by members of the Kingston family, founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ, which is a polygamous fundamentalist denomination of the Latter Day Saint Movement.^[2]

Operations

Desert Tech is located in West Valley City, Utah.^[1] It is owned by members of the Kingston family, the founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ.^[2] Its CEO, Nick Young, is a member of the Numbered Men^{[clarification needed]} who are privileged within the religious group.^[2] As of May 2018 all of their firearms are rifles with a bullpup design.^[3] Desert Tech's motto is "Tomorrow's Weapons". They make three different styles of rifle, the SRS, HTI, and MDRx. According to the company, all of their chassis are multi caliber and easily changeable from one caliber to another.^{[citation needed]}

The company has a subsidiary in India named Neco Desert Tech Defence.^[2]

History

Desert Tech was founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms^[4] and later re-branded as Desert Tech in 2013.^[4]

In July 2019, federal prosecutors gave notice that they intended to seize a building Desert Tech was renting for some of their operations. The proposed seizure was part of an investigation into fraud allegations against members of the Kingston family. Desert Tech CEO Nick Young denied the company was involved in the matters under investigation and noted that no public accusation of wrongdoing had been made against his company. Ultimately the building seizure did not proceed.^[5]^[6]

Donald Trump Jr was shown in a promotion for Desert Tech on July 24, 2020, with the company's CEO and firing the company's sniper rifles.^[7] A marketing video on YouTube also includes an image of Trump Jr.^[2] Former members of the Latter Day Church of Christ criticized Trump for associating with the company.^[7]

Products

Desert Tech HTI (Hard Target Interdiction)^[8]^{[better source needed]} Available in .375 Cheytac, .408 Cheytac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG
Desert Tech SRS-A2 (Stealth Recon Scout)^[9]^{[better source needed]} Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 CM, .6.5 LM, .308 Win., 300 WM, 300WSM, and 338 LM
Desert Tech SRS-A2 Covert a shorter variant of the SRS-A1^[10] Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 mm CM, 6.5 mm LM, .308 Win., .300 WM, .300 WSM, and .338 LM
Desert Tech MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle)^[11]^{[better source needed]} Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, and .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde
Desert Tech MDRx (Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme)^[12] Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK
Desert Tech Trasol 2.0 Trajectory Solution Software^[13]
Desert Tech Sound Suppressors ^[14] Available in .338 Win, .30 Caliber
Desert Tech 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight w/MDR Mount ^[15]
Desert Tech Ratchet Compensator^[16] Available in 5.56 mm/.223, 7.62 mm/3.08, and 6.5 mm Creedmoor
Desert Tech Premium Match Ammunition ^[17] Available in .308 Win, .338 LM, .375 CT, .408 CT, .50 BMG, 6.5 mm Creedmoor
Desert Tech WLVRN Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK
Desert Tech Sabertooth Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde

References

^ ^a ^b "Desert Tech LLC". Manufacturing Today. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e KATES, GRAHAM; KEGU, JESSICA (19 August 2020). "Donald Trump Jr. appeared in promotion for gun company run by prominent member of polygamous group". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
^ "Visiting Desert Tech & The MDR Experience | RECOIL". Recoil. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ ^a ^b "Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As 'Desert Tech'". AmmoLand.com. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-30). "Feds move to seize homes and businesses from polygamous Kingston Group as fraud defendants plead guilty". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
^ Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-29). "Fallout from Washakie fraud could cost polygamous Kingston Group members their businesses and homes". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
^ ^a ^b Carlisle, Nate. "Donald Trump Jr. shoots guns from Utah company with ties to polygamous sect". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^ "Gun Review: Desert Tech HTI - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2016-10-06. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ "Gun Review: Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (DTA SRS) Rifle - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ "Desert Tech Covert: Shortest 7.62 Sniper Ever". Guns & Ammo. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ "Gun Review: Desert Tech MDR - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
^ "Desert Tech MDRX: A Do-It-All Bullpup". guns.com. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
^ "Trasol 2.0".
^ "Suppressors » .338 DTSS".
^ "OPTICS » DT 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight MDR".
^ "Suppressors".
^ "Ammunition » .50 BMG".

External links

[:0-1] "Desert Tech LLC". Manufacturing Today. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[CBS_2020-2] KATES, GRAHAM; KEGU, JESSICA (19 August 2020). "Donald Trump Jr. appeared in promotion for gun company run by prominent member of polygamous group". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 20 August 2020.

[3] "Visiting Desert Tech & The MDR Experience | RECOIL". Recoil. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[:1-4] "Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As 'Desert Tech'". AmmoLand.com. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[5] Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-30). "Feds move to seize homes and businesses from polygamous Kingston Group as fraud defendants plead guilty". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.

[6] Carlisle, Nate (2019-07-29). "Fallout from Washakie fraud could cost polygamous Kingston Group members their businesses and homes". Salt Lake City Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-10.

[:2-7] Carlisle, Nate. "Donald Trump Jr. shoots guns from Utah company with ties to polygamous sect". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[8] "Gun Review: Desert Tech HTI - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2016-10-06. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[9] "Gun Review: Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (DTA SRS) Rifle - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[10] "Desert Tech Covert: Shortest 7.62 Sniper Ever". Guns & Ammo. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[11] "Gun Review: Desert Tech MDR - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2018-04-29.

[12] "Desert Tech MDRX: A Do-It-All Bullpup". guns.com. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-08-03.

[13] "Trasol 2.0".

[14] "Suppressors » .338 DTSS".

[15] "OPTICS » DT 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight MDR".

[16] "Suppressors".

[17] "Ammunition » .50 BMG".

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Line 1: {{short description\|Rifle manufacturer}} {{Infobox company \| name = Desert Tech \| logo = File:Desert Tech logo with tagline from website.png \| image_size = 150px \| type = ~~[[Public company\|Public]]~~ \| industry = ~~[[Firearm]]s~~Firearms \| genre = \| foundation = {{start date and age\|2007}} Line 10 ⟶ 11: \| dissolved = \| location_city = [[West Valley City, Utah]] \| area_served = ~~worldwide~~Worldwide \| key_people = Nick Young ([[President (corporate title)\|President]] and [[CEO]]) \| products = [[Firearms]] and [[ammunition]] \| revenue = \| operating_income = Line 28 ⟶ 29: }} '''Desert Tech''' is an American munitions manufacturer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=http://www.manufacturing-today.com/sections/profiles/1786-desert-tech-llc\|title=Desert Tech LLC\|work=Manufacturing Today\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> The company primarily produces [[bullpup]] rifles. It is financed and owned by members of the Kingston family, founders of the [[Latter Day Church of Christ]], which is a polygamous fundamentalist denomination of the [[Latter Day Saint Movement]].<ref name="CBS 2020" /> '''Desert Tech''' is a rifle manufacturer<ref name=":0">{{Cite news\|url=http://www.manufacturing-today.com/sections/profiles/1786-desert-tech-llc\|title=Desert Tech LLC\|work=Manufacturing Today\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.ammoland.com/2013/12/desert-tactical-arms-rebrand-as-desert-tech/\|title=Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As 'Desert Tech'\|date=2013-12-17\|work=AmmoLand.com\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> and later re-branded as Desert Tech in 2013.<ref name=":1" /> They are located in [[West Valley City, Utah]].<ref name=":0" /> The company is financed and owned by members of the [[Latter_Day_Church_of_Christ#Intra-family_marriages\|Kingston family]], the founders of the [[Latter Day Church of Christ]], a fundamentalist denomination of the [[Latter Day Saint movement\|Latter Day Saint Movement]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/blood-cult\|title=Blood Cult\|last=Lemons\|first=Stephen\|date=2017-08-08\|website=SPLC Intelligence Report\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224062047/https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/blood-cult\|archive-date=2018-02-24\|dead-url=no\|access-date=2019-08-25}}</ref> Its CEO, Nick Young, is the nephew of [[Paul Elden Kingston]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/blood-cult\|title=Blood Cult\|last=Lemons\|first=Stephen\|date=2017-08-08\|website=SPLC Intelligence Report\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224062047/https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/blood-cult\|archive-date=2018-02-24\|dead-url=no\|access-date=2019-08-25}}</ref> As of May 2018 all of their firearms are rifles with a [[bullpup]] design.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.recoilweb.com/visiting-desert-tech-the-mdr-experience-2-59569.html\|title=Visiting Desert Tech & The MDR Experience {{!}} RECOIL\|date=2015-03-16\|work=Recoil\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> Desert Techs motto is "Tomorrow's Weapons". They make three different styles of rifle, the SRS, HTI, and MDR. Desert Tech's claim to fame is that all of their chassis are multi caliber and easily changeable from one caliber to another. == Operations == Desert Tech is located in [[West Valley City, Utah]].<ref name=":0" /> It is owned by members of the Kingston family, the founders of the Latter Day Church of Christ.<ref name="CBS 2020" /> Its CEO, Nick Young, is a member of the Numbered Men{{what\|reason=What are the Numbered men?\|date=August 2024}} who are privileged within the religious group.<ref name= "CBS 2020" /> As of May 2018 all of their firearms are rifles with a bullpup design.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.recoilweb.com/visiting-desert-tech-the-mdr-experience-2-59569.html\|title=Visiting Desert Tech & The MDR Experience {{!}} RECOIL\|date=2015-03-16\|work=Recoil\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> Desert Tech's motto is "Tomorrow's Weapons". They make three different styles of rifle, the SRS, HTI, and MDRx. According to the company, all of their chassis are multi caliber and easily changeable from one caliber to another.{{Citation needed\|date=March 2023}} The company has a subsidiary in India named Neco Desert Tech Defence.<ref name= "CBS 2020" /> == History == Desert Tech was founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.ammoland.com/2013/12/desert-tactical-arms-rebrand-as-desert-tech/\|title=Desert Tactical Arms To Rebrand Company As 'Desert Tech'\|date=2013-12-17\|work=AmmoLand.com\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> and later re-branded as Desert Tech in 2013.<ref name=":1" /> In July 2019, federal prosecutors gave notice that they intended to seize a building Desert Tech was renting for some of their operations. The proposed seizure was part of an investigation into fraud allegations against members of the Kingston family. Desert Tech CEO Nick Young denied the company was involved in the matters under investigation and noted that no public accusation of wrongdoing had been made against his company. Ultimately the building seizure did not proceed.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/07/19/feds-move-seize-homes\|title= Feds move to seize homes and businesses from polygamous Kingston Group as fraud defendants plead guilty\|last=Carlisle\|first=Nate\|date=2019-07-30\|website=Salt Lake City Tribune\|access-date=2019-09-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/29/fallout-washakie-fraud\|title= Fallout from Washakie fraud could cost polygamous Kingston Group members their businesses and homes\|last=Carlisle\|first=Nate\|date=2019-07-29\|website=Salt Lake City Tribune\|access-date=2019-09-10}}</ref> [[Donald Trump Jr]] was shown in a promotion for Desert Tech on July 24, 2020, with the company's CEO and firing the company's sniper rifles.<ref name=":2" /> A marketing video on [[YouTube]] also includes an image of Trump Jr.<ref name= "CBS 2020" >{{cite web \|last1=KATES \|first1=GRAHAM \|last2=KEGU \|first2=JESSICA \|title=Donald Trump Jr. appeared in promotion for gun company run by prominent member of polygamous group \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-jr-desert-tech-riles-promotion-nicholas-young-the-order-polygamous-group-utah/ \|website=www.cbsnews.com \|date=19 August 2020 \|accessdate=20 August 2020}}</ref> Former members of the Latter Day Church of Christ criticized Trump for associating with the company.<ref name=":2">{{cite web \|last1=Carlisle \|first1=Nate \|title=Donald Trump Jr. shoots guns from Utah company with ties to polygamous sect \|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/07/26/donald-trump-jr-shoots/ \|website=sltrib.com \|publisher=The Salt Lake Tribune \|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref> ==Products== [[Desert Tech HTI]] (Hard Target Interdiction)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/10/jeremy-s/gun-review-desert-tech-hti/\|title=Gun Review: Desert Tech HTI - The Truth About Guns\|date=2016-10-06\|work=The Truth About Guns\|access-date=2018-04-29\|archive-date=2016-10-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009111238/http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/10/jeremy-s/gun-review-desert-tech-hti/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|date=October 2024}} Available in .375 Cheytac, .408 Cheytac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG [[Desert Tech SRS]]-A2 (Stealth Recon Scout)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/07/foghorn/gun-review-desert-tactical-arms-stealth-recon-scout-dta-srs-rifle/\|title=Gun Review: Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (DTA SRS) Rifle - The Truth About Guns\|date=2013-07-03\|work=The Truth About Guns\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|date=October 2024}} Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 CM, .6.5 LM, .308 Win., 300 WM, 300WSM, and 338 LM [[Desert Tech SRS]]-A2 Covert a shorter variant of the SRS-A1<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.gunsandammo.com/rifles/desert-tech-covert-shortest-7-62-sniper-ever/\|title=Desert Tech Covert: Shortest 7.62 Sniper Ever\|date=2018-01-04\|work=Guns & Ammo\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref> Available in .260 Rem., 6.5 mm CM, .6.5 mm LM, .308 Win., .300 WM, ~~300WSM~~.300 WSM, and .338 LM [[Desert Tech MDR]] (Micro Dynamic Rifle)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/10/jeremy-s/desert-tech-mdr-gun-review/\|title=Gun Review: Desert Tech MDR - The Truth About Guns\|date=2017-10-13\|work=The Truth About Guns\|access-date=2018-04-29}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|date=October 2024}} Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, and .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde [[Desert Tech MDR]]x (Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.guns.com/news/2020/03/10/desrt-tech-mdrx-review\|title=Desert Tech MDRX: A Do-It-All Bullpup\|date=2020-03-10\|work=guns.com\|access-date=2020-08-03}}</ref> Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK Desert Tech Trasol 2.0 Trajectory Solution Software<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://deserttech.com/trasol.php\|title=Trasol 2.0}}</ref> Desert Tech Sound Suppressors <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://deserttech.com/suppressors/338-dtss.php\|title = Suppressors » .338 DTSS}}</ref> Available in .338 Win, .30 Caliber Desert Tech 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight w/MDR Mount <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://deserttech.com/optics.php?item=2235\|title = OPTICS » DT 1X Reflex Red Dot Sight MDR}}</ref> Desert Tech Ratchet Compensator<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://deserttech.com/muzzlebrakes/?item=2465\|title = Suppressors}}</ref> Available in 5.56 mm/.223, 7.62 mm/3.08, and 6.5 mm Creedmoor Desert Tech Premium Match Ammunition <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://deserttech.com/ammunition/50-bmg.php\|title = Ammunition » .50 BMG}}</ref> Available in .308 Win, .338 LM, .375 CT, .408 CT, .50 BMG, 6.5 mm Creedmoor [[Desert Tech WLVRN]] Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .300 BLK [[Desert Tech Sabertooth]] Available in .308 Win/7.62 mm, .223/5.56 mm/.223 Wylde == References == Line 40 ⟶ 61: == External links == {{official website\|https://deserttech.com/index.php}} [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/01/05/desert-tech-utah-gunmaker-turns-down-15-million-deal-with-pakistan.html Desert Tech, Utah gunmaker, turns down $15 million deal with Pakistan] ~~{{Bullpup firearms}}~~ [[Category:Firearm manufacturers of the United States]] Line 48 ⟶ 68: [[Category:American companies established in 2007]] [[Category:West Valley City, Utah]] [[Category:2007 establishments in Utah]] [[Category:Latter Day Church of Christ]]