From a small operation in Cleveland, Air Venturi has grown into an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of airguns and outdoor shooting equipment. Its lineup ranges from PCP rifles to portable compressors, with distinctive designs such as the Ascent hybrid PCP rifle, which uses an onboard pump to provide air on demand. The company also operates a complete repair shop and serves as a factory-authorized warranty station for several airgun brands.
Crosman CorporationBorn in Rochester in 1923, Crosman Corporation is an airgun maker with a century-long history of turning air power into accessible shooting equipment. Its 760 Pumpmaster, introduced in 1966, has sold more than 16 million units, while the company now employs more than 300 people domestically and reaches customers around the world.BLOOMFIELD, NY
Smith Outfitters, LLCFounded in Steubenville in 2010, Smith Outfitters is a family-run firearms manufacturer and outfitter that builds its own S15 and S10 platforms while providing custom gunsmithing and gear for the outdoors and public-safety community. The company operates with federal firearms and Special Occupational Tax licenses in Ohio and West Virginia, and its in-house capabilities include machining, laser engraving, and Cerakote work. Owner Matt Smith, a former Ohio peace officer, runs the business with his brother Shawn, a certified gunsmith.STEUBENVILLE, OH
PMD GunsmithingIn Warren, Ohio, PMD Gunsmithing is a father-and-son operation—Phil and Mike Dyer—focused especially on restoring worn firearms into keepsakes that can be passed down. The shop repairs firearms dating from around 1900 to the present and serves customers nationwide, with a repair philosophy centered on understanding a gun’s original design and fixing the cause of a malfunction rather than simply swapping parts.WARREN, OH
Escarpment Arms, IncEscarpment Arms is a Lockport firearms retailer and licensed manufacturer of custom-built rifles, with an on-site training facility and range. Founded by Joe and Frank after Joe’s dealer business evolved from Dynamic Weapon Systems, the company moved from a converted basement into the Cabin Range in 2020. The property’s shooting history reaches back to the 1950s, and its private two-bay range now serves local law-enforcement and federal agencies while the company also provides firearms training for the broader shooting community.LOCKPORT, NY