BarrelBlok Awarded Contract by the Norwegian Armed Forces

By Jacob Paulsen | October 8, 2025 |

Denver, CO — BarrelBlok has been awarded a contract by the Norwegian Armed Forces to supply BarrelBloks, RifleBloks, and MagBloks — a milestone that expands use from select units into a force-wide fielding. Select elements of Norway’s military have utilized BarrelBlok since 2021; this contract follows the decision to broaden adoption across the service.

“Norway’s armed forces tested BarrelBlok in demanding environments for years, and their decision to adopt it service-wide validates what we’ve known all along: simple, rugged safety tools that enable realistic training and safe weapons handling are essential for modern militaries. We’re honored they chose BarrelBlok.” Jacob Paulsen, President of Concealed Carry Inc

Fielded Products & Calibers

Products: BarrelBlok, RifleBlok, and MagBlok
Calibers: 9mm, 5.56 NATO, 4.6×30mm, and 7.62 NATO

These purpose-built tools make dry-fire training, maintenance, demonstrations, and close-quarters combatives safer and more effective by allowing units to manipulate real firearms with zero risk of a live round being chambered.

Why BarrelBlok — Beyond Dry Fire

Dry fire isn’t just for enthusiasts — it’s fundamental for any individual or organization committed to safe handling and skill development. The Norwegian Armed Forces recognized BarrelBlok’s advantages over other options on the market for multiple mission-relevant tasks:

Dry-fire training: Run realistic handling and marksmanship drills while positively preventing chambering.
Firearm maintenance: Keep weapons in a safe, inert state during disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
Demonstrations & instruction: Enable hands-on classroom work with real firearms in a verifiably safe condition.
Combatives/DT training: Incorporate service weapons in hand-to-hand or CQB technique development without live-round risk.

From simplicity and durability to caliber coverage and fast visual confirmation of safe status, BarrelBlok delivers the practical features military trainers demand.

A Proud Milestone — With More to Come

Beginning with select Norwegian units in 2021, the path to full adoption reflects a deliberate, data-driven evaluation — the kind of operational vetting professionals expect before equipping the broader force. BarrelBlok looks forward to supporting Norway’s training and sustainment programs and to continued product development informed by military feedback.

About BarrelBlok

BarrelBlok designs and manufactures inert chamber safety devices and magazine blocks that make firearms handling safer and more functional across training, maintenance, demonstrations, and combatives. Rugged, low-profile, and available in multiple calibers, BarrelBlok products are trusted by professionals and serious shooters who demand real-world performance without the risk.