Unleashing Precision and Reliability: The LWRC IC-A5 CA Compliant Individual Carbine

For discerning firearm enthusiasts in California, navigating the landscape of state regulations while seeking top-tier performance can be a significant challenge. The LWRC IC-A5 Individual Carbine, specifically engineered as a CA Compliant model (MPN: ICA5R5CK16CA), emerges as a premier solution. This isn't just another AR-style rifle; it's a meticulously crafted precision instrument designed for unparalleled reliability, durability, and a superior shooting experience, all while adhering to California's strict firearm laws.

Are you a California resident looking for an advanced, high-performance AR-platform rifle that meets all legal requirements without sacrificing quality or functionality? Do you prioritize a firearm built with cutting-edge materials and innovative engineering, ensuring consistent performance in diverse conditions? Or perhaps you're seeking a modern sporting rifle that offers both the familiarity of the AR platform and significant enhancements for cleaner operation and enhanced user control? The LWRC IC-A5 CA Compliant carbine is designed precisely for these needs, offering a unique blend of combat-proven technology and regulatory adherence.

Engineered for Excellence: The LWRC Difference

LWRC International has long been synonymous with innovation and uncompromising quality in the firearms industry. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of AR-platform technology is evident in every detail of the IC-A5. Unlike many traditional AR-15s that utilize a direct impingement gas system, the LWRC IC-A5 features a proprietary short-stroke piston operating system. This is a crucial distinction that delivers numerous advantages:

• Superior Reliability and Reduced Fouling: The piston system dramatically reduces the amount of hot, carbon-laden gas that is vented back into the receiver and bolt carrier group. This means a significantly cleaner operating system, leading to less fouling, reduced wear on internal components, and enhanced reliability, especially during extended firing sessions or in harsh environments. Imagine spending less time on cleaning and more time enjoying your firearm.
• Cooler Operation: By containing the hot gases at the gas block, the piston system keeps the action cooler, mitigating heat-related stress on parts and ensuring consistent performance even under rapid fire.
• Enhanced Durability: With less carbon and heat impacting critical components, the lifespan of parts like the bolt carrier group is extended, translating into a more durable and reliable firearm over its lifetime.

Advanced Features for the Discerning Shooter

Every component of the LWRC IC-A5 CA Compliant carbine is chosen and engineered for optimal performance and user experience.

• Low Profile 2-Position Adjustable Gas Block: This ingenious feature allows shooters to fine-tune the gas system, making it ideal for those who might run suppressed (where legal) or simply wish to optimize the rifle's cycling for specific ammunition types. The two positions provide flexibility and control rarely found in standard ARs. Its low-profile design also contributes to the rifle's sleek aesthetics and prevents interference with optics or accessories.
• Cold Hammer-Forged, NiCorr Treated, Spiral Fluted Barrel: This is a cornerstone of the IC-A5's precision and longevity.
  • Cold Hammer Forging: This manufacturing process creates a barrel with superior bore concentricity and a smoother internal finish, which directly translates to exceptional accuracy and increased barrel life.
  • NiCorr Treatment: A proprietary surface conversion process, NiCorr is applied to both the barrel and the gas piston system. This treatment provides extreme hardness, unparalleled wear resistance, and superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional chrome lining. It’s a significant upgrade that ensures your barrel will withstand the test of time and countless rounds.
  • Spiral Fluting: Beyond its distinctive appearance, the spiral fluting on the barrel serves multiple functional purposes. It reduces the overall weight of the barrel without sacrificing rigidity, enhances cooling during sustained fire by increasing surface area, and contributes to the rifle's balanced feel.
• Nickel-Boron (NiB) Coated Bolt Carrier: The heart of the rifle's operation, the bolt carrier group, features a Nickel-Boron coating. This advanced coating provides extreme lubricity, meaning it's inherently slick, reducing friction and wear even when dry. It also offers exceptional corrosion resistance and makes cleaning incredibly easy, as carbon and fouling struggle to adhere to its slick surface. This "permanent lubricity" ensures smooth, reliable cycling shot after shot.
• Dual Control Fully Ambidextrous Lower Receiver: Recognizing that not all shooters are right-handed, or that tactical situations may demand off-hand manipulation, LWRC has integrated a fully ambidextrous lower receiver. This includes:
  • Bolt Catch and Release: Easily manipulated from either side of the rifle.
  • Magazine Release: Accessible from both the left and right side.
  • Fire Control Access (Safety Selector): Ambidextrous selector for quick and intuitive engagement/disengagement.
  This level of ambidextrous control is invaluable for all shooters, enhancing ergonomics and operational speed.
• Modular Rail System: The IC-A5 features a full 12-inch modular rail system on the sides and bottom of the handguards. The upper rail section is a special cutback version, designed specifically to accommodate the low-profile gas block while maximizing accessory mounting options. This allows for extensive customization with lights, lasers, foregrips, and other rail-mounted accessories, ensuring the rifle can be configured to any shooter's preference or mission requirement.
• LWRCI Skirmish Back-Up Iron Sights: Included as standard, these robust and reliable flip-up iron sights provide a dependable aiming solution right out of the box, whether used as a primary sighting system or as a backup to optics. Their design is durable and low-profile.
• LWRCI Adjustable Compact Stock and Magpul MOE+ Grip: These components enhance the rifle's ergonomics and user comfort. The adjustable stock allows for precise length of pull customization to fit any shooter, while the Magpul MOE+ grip combines reinforced polymer construction with a comfortable rubber overmolding for a secure and comfortable hold in any conditions.
• A2 Birdcage Flash Hider: A classic and effective muzzle device that mitigates flash signature.
• Flat Dark Earth Cerakote Finish: The rifle boasts an attractive and highly durable Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote finish on its receiver, contrasting with black components. Cerakote is a ceramic-based finish known for its exceptional resistance to abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, and impact, ensuring your rifle maintains its pristine appearance and protective qualities even after extensive use.

California Compliance: Uncompromised Performance Within Regulations

The "CA Compliant" designation is paramount for buyers in California. This specific model, ICA5R5CK16CA, is engineered from the ground up to meet California's unique legal requirements. Key compliance features include:

• Fixed Magazine System: A crucial aspect of CA compliance, this rifle incorporates a detent mechanism that prohibits the magazine from ejecting when the upper receiver is on the lower receiver. To remove the magazine for reloading, the action must be separated. This design ensures the rifle complies with California's "fixed magazine" regulations, allowing it to maintain desirable features otherwise restricted.
• 10-Round Magazine Capacity: Adheres to California's 10-round magazine capacity limit.
• Overall Configuration: The combination of stock, grip, barrel length, and muzzle device are all configured to avoid California's "assault weapon" definitions for featureless rifles or those with fixed magazines.

This means California residents can acquire a modern, high-performance AR-style carbine from a reputable manufacturer, complete with advanced features, without the legal complexities often associated with such firearms in the state.

Who Can Benefit from the LWRC IC-A5 CA Compliant Carbine?

• California Residents: This is the ideal choice for individuals living in California who desire a premium, legally compliant AR-platform rifle for sport shooting, personal defense, or collecting.
• Performance Enthusiasts: Shooters who demand the highest levels of reliability, accuracy, and durability from their firearms will appreciate LWRC's commitment to quality engineering and advanced materials.
• Collectors: Given LWRC's reputation and the rifle's specific CA Compliant configuration, it makes for a unique and valuable addition to any collection.
• Those Seeking Low Maintenance: The piston system and NiB bolt carrier significantly reduce cleaning time and effort, appealing to users who prefer to spend more time shooting and less time on maintenance.
• Anyone Prioritizing Ergonomics: The ambidextrous controls and adjustable stock make this rifle exceptionally user-friendly for all shooters, regardless of dominant hand.

Why Choose LWRC? A Legacy of Innovation and Quality

LWRC International has earned its reputation by consistently delivering firearms that exceed expectations. From their roots developing advanced combat rifles for military and law enforcement, LWRC has brought their expertise in piston-driven AR technology to the civilian market. When you invest in an LWRC firearm, you're not just buying a rifle; you're acquiring a piece of advanced engineering designed for uncompromising performance in the most demanding conditions. Their commitment to cold hammer-forged barrels, advanced coatings, and ambidextrous controls are hallmarks of a brand dedicated to excellence.

This specific model, the LWRC ICA5R5CK16CA, represents the pinnacle of their design philosophy, tailored for the unique requirements of the California market. Its combination of a superior piston system, advanced barrel treatments, user-friendly ambidextrous features, and a robust Cerakote finish positions it as a premier choice among modern sporting rifles.

This exceptional rifle is available at DEGuns, a trusted source for high-quality firearms and accessories. When considering a significant investment in a firearm, choosing a reputable dealer like DEGuns ensures you receive authentic products and reliable service.

Detailed Specifications for the LWRC IC-A5 CA Compliant Carbine

The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the LWRC ICA5R5CK16CA's key specifications, making it easy to compare and understand its technical attributes.

Feature	Detail
Brand	LWRC International
Model Name	Individual Carbine A5
Compliance	CA Compliant
Manufacturer Part No.	ICA5R5CK16CA
Caliber	5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel Length	16.10 inches
Barrel Material	Cold Hammer-Forged Steel
Barrel Treatment	NiCorr Treated
Barrel Profile	Spiral Fluted
Twist Rate	1:7"
Muzzle Device	A2 Flash Hider
Thread Pattern	1/2"x28
Operating System	Short-Stroke Piston
Action	Semi-Automatic
Capacity	10+1 Rounds
Magazine Type	AR-15 (CA Compliant Fixed)
Overall Length (OAL)	32.10" - 35.40"
Weight	7.30 lbs
Receiver Material	Steel
Receiver Finish	Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote
Stock Finish	Black
Stock Material	Synthetic
Stock Description	Adjustable Compact
Grip	Black Polymer (Magpul MOE+)
Sights	Flip Up Front & Rear (LWRCI Skirmish)
Safety	Thumb (Ambidextrous)
Gun Platform	AR-Style
Hand Orientation	Right Hand (Ambidextrous Controls)
SKU	29905
UPC	852993007258