Shell Shock Technologies licenses NAS3 casing technology to BlackArc munitions

BlacArc 6mm ARC cartridge. (BlacArc)

New agreement brings next generation 6mm ARC performance to market, delivering increased velocity, capacity, and versatility for precision shooters, hunters, and professionals

Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST) announced on June 12 a new licensing agreement with BlackArc Munitions to manufacture and distribute the NAS3 6mm ARC cartridge. This partnership harnesses SST’s revolutionary NAS3 two-piece case design to redefine the performance boundaries of the 6mm ARC platform.

Engineered for next-level results, the NAS3 6mm ARC features an eight percent increase in case capacity, enabling higher velocities while remaining within SAAMI safety standards. The result is a versatile and high-performing cartridge tailored for precision shooters, competitors, hunters, and defense professionals seeking superior ballistic performance.

This partnership represents the power of combining cutting-edge materials science with real-world operational insight,” said Peter Foss, Managing Partner and CEO of Shell Shock Technologies. “BlackArc Munitions shares our commitment to innovation and excellence. We are excited to see our NAS3 technology in the hands of serious end users – those who demand more from every round.”

BlackArc Munitions, led by owner and former U.S. Army sniper John Wright, will be developing a range of optimized loads tailored to precision, competition, defense, and hunting applications with this new caliber offering.