Smith & Wesson Announces Safety Alert for Select S&W Response Rifles

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has announced a safety alert for all Response rifles manufactured before February 12, 2024.

Smith & Wesson has identified a condition where an out-of-battery discharge may occur on certain Response rifles if the bolt fails to fully close and the trigger is pulled. An out-of-battery discharge could potentially rupture an unsupported case, venting gas through the magazine well and upper receiver. This condition could possibly fracture a portion of the receiver. Although this potential condition has only been observed in a very small number of products, out of an abundance of caution, Smith & Wesson is asking consumers to immediately stop using their rifle and return it to S&W for inspection and repair, if necessary.