Now those in Maryland can have a Tavor SAR as well! IWI US is now shipping the Maryland compliant SAR with a 16.5″ barrel with 3.5″ muzzle brake, which makes it 1″ over the legal OAL.

IWI US also has a CA compliant rifle which began shipping back in May.  The CA compliant rifle features a 4″ muzzle brake and bullet button.

Harrisburg, PA (June 2014) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce the TAVOR® SAR model for the state of Maryland is now shipping to area distributors. The Maryland model complies with all state statutes in effect as of date of shipment from IWI US, and still provides the TAVOR SAR fan an unprecedented experience in firepower and performance.

The model TAVOR SAR (TSB16MD) is built on the 16.5″ barrel model with a 3.5″ removable muzzle brake that yields an OAL of 30″ (minimum 29″ for MD) when attached and a 10-round magazine.

The TAVOR SAR Maryland model incorporates a full-length MIL-STD Picatinny top rail in addition to the standard short rail mounted at a 45° angle opposite the charging handle. Backup Iron Sights (BUIS) are embedded and spring loaded in the top of the Picatinny rail and the front post contains a Tritium insert on a standard AR thread, fully adjustable for windage and elevation (tool provided). The standard caliber is .223/5.56 NATO with a 9mm conversion kit available. Available in Black only. MSRP is $1,999.00