CISF Personnel Hail India's 5.56mm JVPC Carbine for Close-Quarters Combat, But Charging Handle Needs Work

The 5.56mm Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC), developed in India for close-quarters combat, has been praised by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel for its effectiveness and lightweight design. However, feedback suggests that the weapon's charging handle requires further refinement.

Veteran defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan recently reported on the experiences of CISF personnel using the JVPC, which was procured in 2019. While the carbine has been generally well-received, the charging handle has emerged as a point of concern. Users have reported that it is "not smooth," potentially hindering the weapon's handling in critical situations.

The JVPC, a collaborative effort between the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was designed to replace outdated submachine guns with a modern, versatile weapon suited for India's security forces. Its compact design, polymer construction, and high rate of fire make it ideal for close-quarters engagements, particularly in counter-terrorism and security operations.

CISF personnel, tasked with protecting critical infrastructure across India, appreciate the JVPC's lightweight design, which is crucial for extended deployments in high-security environments like airports and government facilities. The carbine's effectiveness at close range and compatibility with modern attachments like optics and lights have also been lauded.

However, the issue with the charging handle, a critical component for reloading and operational readiness, cannot be ignored. A stiff or poorly designed charging handle can impede quick reloads and affect a soldier's ability to respond effectively in emergencies.

Despite this drawback, the JVPC is considered a valuable addition to the CISF's arsenal. Addressing the charging handle issue could significantly enhance the weapon's user-friendliness and overall reliability.

This feedback underscores the importance of continuous improvement in weapons development. Further refinements to the JVPC, particularly to its charging handle mechanism, could make it an even more effective tool for India's security forces.

 

[Ray]

With time and user experience every tech matures.
And it's the life cycle of every weapon. Future JVPCs will be more user friendly.

 

[GMR]

That's the benefit of usage & feedback system.. these shortcomings can be resolved easily & keep improving.. positive progress..

 

[Aravind Raveendran]

Now this is how u develop a product, once u make the prototype use feedbacks from the experts who use them and continue to evolve. We might get a best in class weapon within a few years.

 

[Shalabh peter]

Hand grip doesn't looks comfortable som work needed to make it a class

 

[Plus Minus]

I think the error lies in the induction of 5.56×30mm ammunition. The recently developed carbine uses 5.56×45mm ammunition, which is also preferred by other CAPF. Additionally, considering the low demand for JVPC, I doubt whether AWEIL will show much interest in making it more user-friendly.

 

[Hopong Sao Chang]

The most urgent need is to totally revamp the OFB in all its functions, operations, productions, designing. Unless OFB and it's factories are given a new breather and state of the art technology, machineries and tools, there will always be complaints and poor quality arms and ammo in its final products.