Bushmaster Bluefire, what is it exactly?

[steeltoe]

I noticed the label on some .gov issue rifles. What does it mean? I presume it's a .gov only product?

[Circle_10]

Sounds like it’s some kind of a training rifle for virtual range use.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/former-us-marine-corps-reservist-indicted-stealing-selling-ammunition-body-armor-and-0

https://www.asdnews.com/news/defense/2020/05/14/meggitt-training-systems-wins-usmc-contract-additional-wireless-virtual-weapons

My guess would be that the “Bushmaster Bluefire” are Bushmasters that are purchased by .gov and converted to perform this sim training function.

[steeltoe]

I believe you are correct sir. Outwardly it looks the same as any other firearm except for the label.

[utahjeepr]

https://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/meggitt-training/&ved=2ahUKEwigprq3trfuAhWFMX0KHTGeAzoQFjAJegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw31dkZO1vYv1xp2KzklBU3L&cshid=1611590055917

Techie indoor training. Army, USMC, ....

ETA: the Bushmaster was converted, Remington/shrubguns is not affiliated. All manner of arms are converted to work with the system. Meggitt/InVeris is the outfit behind Bluefire.