Palmetto State Armory just dropped one of their most anticipated designs of the year—the Olcan, a purpose-built bullpup system that transforms the already-popular JAKL rifle into a short, punchy, and fully modern fighting tool. If you’ve been waiting for PSA to jump into the bullpup game with something affordable and American-made, this is the moment.
The PSA videos released this week finally give us the specs, the compatible configurations, and the official launch date. And if first impressions mean anything, the Olcan is shaping up to be the most exciting JAKL evolution since the platform debuted.
Palmetto State Armory Olcan Bullpup Rifle Built Around Real-World Use
Most bullpups compromise: weird triggers, awkward controls, or parts that feel proprietary just for the sake of it. PSA clearly wanted none of that.
The Olcan takes the JAKL you already own—with its proven long-stroke piston, monolithic upper, and AK/AR hybrid bolt carrier group—and gives it the compact handling of a bullpup without forcing you into a whole new system.
Here’s the genius of it:
The barrel and piston system stay exactly where they are. PSA simply relocates the fire-control position behind the action.
That means you keep the reliability and ruggedness of the JAKL while gaining the classic bullpup advantage—shorter overall length with zero ballistic compromise.
A Lower That Does the Heavy Lifting
The star of the show is the Olcan bullpup lower receiver, which PSA built from the ground up to be:
- Fully ambidextrous (ambi mag release + reversible side-charging handle)
- Drop-in compatible with most JAKL uppers
- Tool-free to field strip thanks to the self-contained recoil and carrier system
- Comfort-upgraded with a matching cheek riser and a dye-free grip
This isn’t a gimmick conversion. It’s a legit, duty-ready layout for people who want bullpup ergonomics with AR-pattern familiarity.
Compatible Uppers at Launch
PSA confirmed compatibility with the following 5.56 NATO JAKL uppers:
- 16-inch
- 14.5-inch
- 13.7-inch
- 10.5-inch
And for .300 Blackout:
- 14.5-inch
(Note: the 8.5-inch .300 BLK upper is NOT compatible.)
Every upper stays piston-driven and retains the JAKL’s tank-like monolithic 6105 receiver, Carpenter 158 bolt, and 4340 carrier. If you know the JAKL system, you know exactly how tough this thing is.
Two Colors, Multiple Configurations
At launch, PSA will offer:
- Complete Olcan rifles
- Olcan complete lowers
Both will come in:
- Black
- FDE
Pin-and-weld muzzle options will include:
- SilencerCo ASR
- Dead Air KeyMo
That instantly opens the door for suppressed setups that stay NFA-compliant thanks to the bullpup’s shorter overall length.
Very Cool: Palmetto State Armory Olcan Bullpup Rifle
You don’t need a sales pitch to understand the appeal:
- It’s shorter than a standard rifle without giving up barrel length.
- It’s built on an American-made, piston-driven platform with a real track record.
- It uses parts PSA already sells at scale, making it affordable compared to other bullpups.
- It lets JAKL owners instantly convert their existing uppers instead of buying a whole new gun.
PSA is known for democratizing firearms tech, and the Olcan is another step in that direction. This is the kind of product that normally shows up as a $2,000 import—but PSA is dropping it right into the working man’s price bracket.
Live Inventory Price Checker
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Desert Tech WLVRN Bullpup Rifle 308 Win/7.62 NATO 20" 10+1 Black | Ammunition Depot | $ 2413.99 |
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Steyr Arms AUG A3 M1 5.56 20" Bbl Urban Grn Semi-Auto Bullpup Rifle w/(1) 10rd Mag, CA Compliant Fin Grip & No Vertical Foregrip AUGM1GRNNATOLCA | EuroOptic.com | $ 1729.99 |
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Kel Tec RDB 5.56 Nato 17" Bullpup Rifle, OD Green - RDBGRN | Palmetto State Armory | $ 875.99 $ 795.99 |
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IWI TAVOR 7 7.62x51 NATO Bullpup Rifle - Black 16.5" | Rainier Arms | $ 2024.99 |
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Official Launch Date
The Olcan goes live:
Friday, December 12th at 4:30 p.m. EST
Given how fast JAKL variants sell out, these first runs are almost guaranteed to disappear immediately.
Final Thoughts: A Bullpup for the PSA Generation
Not just a new rifle—the Olcan is PSA planting a flag in a category dominated by expensive imports and niche designs. This is a bullpup that speaks directly to today’s shooters:
- People who want compact without SBRing
- People who like AR ergonomics but want AK toughness
- People who want affordable innovation, not boutique pricing
If PSA’s goal was to make bullpups cool again—and within reach of regular gun owners—they may have just pulled it off.
