The SureFire Warden Blast Regulator for 5.56 and 7.62 mm firearms is designed to direct the explosive blast of the fired round forward of the weapon system without venting gas to the sides, as with standard muzzle brakes. This helps reduce the overpressure experienced by those immediately to the left and/or right of the shooter's firing position. It also minimizes dust signature when firing from a prone position. This version of the Warden easily mounts to any SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach 5.56 or 7.62 muzzle device using the same patented system found on SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach Series suppressors. Unlike sound suppressors, Wardens are not NFA items and are available wherever SureFire products are sold, without the restrictions that come with suppressors.