DSG Technology develops patented ammunition for military and law-enforcement use, including projectiles designed to remain accurate and effective across air and underwater environments. Its CAV-X system enables air-to-water and water-to-water engagement, while the XMP line is engineered to improve penetration and add anti-materiel capability to existing weapon systems without modification. The company says its current management team has turned a decade of research into field-ready technology.
SinterFire, IncKnown for originating lead-free frangible projectile technology, SinterFire has been developing safer, lower-hazard ammunition components since 1998. Based in Pennsylvania, the company manufactures projectiles and ammunition for government and law-enforcement training as well as civilian shooting applications, with production supported by a 22,000-square-foot facility and on-site testing ranges.332117KERSEY, PA
Apex Target Systems LLCLed by a former special operations soldier who holds a utility patent on its product, Tiffin-based Apex Target Systems LLC makes automated live-fire target systems for military and law-enforcement training, shooting competitions, and recreational ranges. Its system displays and scores shots in real time without requiring shooters or staff to walk downrange, while tracking performance data over time. The company says the system was developed and refined with input from SOCOM operators, law-enforcement personnel, and competition shooters.TIFFIN, OH
LaserMaxFor more than three decades, LaserMax has built its reputation around rugged, miniaturized laser technology for demanding firearm applications. The Rogers, Arkansas company supplies firearm makers and Fortune 500 OEM customers, with systems tested for conditions such as deep-water immersion and weapons recoil. Its commercial sights are also made for personal protection, home defense, and training.BLOOMFIELD, NY
Monarc Holdings IncMonarc Holdings develops and grows technologies designed to protect people, places, and things, with a focus on advanced materials and defense-related solutions. Its family of brands includes DARKMATTER®, which develops material-science solutions for ballistic protection, and Exerys™, which supports products such as the V.E.T.S. variable engagement target system. Co-founder Brett Maurer brings more than 16 years of law-enforcement and military tactical experience, along with patents and published work in ballistic science.ROCHESTER, NY