The SureFire Warden Blast Regulator for 5.56 and 7.62 mm weapons is engineered to direct the concussive blast of the fired round forward of the weapon system without venting gas to the side as seen with standard muzzle brakes. This aids in reducing the overpressure felt by others immediately to the left and/or right of the shooters firing position. It also limits any dust signature from the weapon when fired from a prone