KelTec CNC Industries announced on July 31 that the Korea Coast Guard has entered into an agreement to purchase additional KelTec KSG Tactical shotguns. More than 200 KSG Tactical shotguns are currently in service with the Korea Coast Guard, distributed across its patrol vessel fleet.
“A repeat award means the platform has already done the job,” said Parker Rosenberger, director of business development at KelTec. “The South Korean Coast Guard has had these shotguns in service on the water for years. Coming back to us for more says something no product brochure can say.”
The contract was finalized by Korea Coast Guard Headquarters on June 2, 2026, and the shotguns will be deployed across the nation. There the KSG Tactical serves in a less-lethal role, firing rubber and impact rounds during maritime interdiction operations, including efforts to deter illegal fishing activity in Korean waters.
The shotgun’s compact bullpup configuration, dual magazine tubes and adaptable platform make it particularly well-suited to maritime and less-lethal applications, where maneuverability and operational flexibility matter as much as capability. The same characteristics that make it effective aboard a patrol vessel apply to confined-space and vehicle-based operations.
The award was made possible through KelTec’s U.S.-based export partner, Civil Arms, and GNW Korea, which provides in-country representation and support. Both partners have been instrumental in meeting the Korea Coast Guard’s operational and procurement requirements.
“International partnerships are how this work gets done,” Rosenberger added. “Civil Arms and GNW Korea Ltd. have supported this program at every stage, and they are the reason the Korea Coast Guard has what it needs to carry out its mission.”
KelTec has maintained a strong international presence for years. The company’s growth in global military, law enforcement and government markets underscores the value of the brand within the professional community.
“Agencies evaluating less-lethal and patrol platforms have a standing invitation to talk with us directly,” Rosenberger said. “We build for professionals who need real capability in a compact package, and we have the export and distribution structure in place to support that work wherever our partners operate.”
