From its Ohio shop, HM Defense & Technology makes American-made military-style rifles, including its HM50 .50 BMG bolt-action rifle line. The company also develops its patented HMB bolt and monobloc barrel technology, with products spanning integrally suppressed and SBR platforms. HM Defense describes its rifles as designed for accuracy, easier maintenance, and dependable operation in extreme conditions.
Blade-Tech HolstersBlade-Tech Holsters began in 1995 as a father-and-son venture and has grown into an American manufacturing company based in Northeast Ohio. Its team designs and produces precision-molded and handcrafted carry gear for commercial users as well as military, government, security and law-enforcement customers worldwide. Blade-Tech is also known for patented attachment-system engineering, including TEK-LOK.STREETSBORO, OH
Ohio Ordnance Works, IncEstablished in 1981, Ohio Ordnance Works designs and manufactures automatic and semi-automatic firearms for military and law-enforcement applications, including light and heavy machine guns supplied to U.S. forces and customers worldwide. From its 35,000-plus-square-foot Chardon facility, the company also makes training-simulator arms and military mounts, building on founder Bob Landies’ background in weapons design and Army armor service. OOW employs more than 80 people and operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification.CHARDON, OH
Mitchell DefenseVeteran-owned Mitchell Defense has manufactured AR-platform rifles in Glenside, Pennsylvania, since its founding in 2019. Founded by former Navy corpsman Nathan Mitchell, the company applies military and oil-field problem-solving to hand-assembled rifles built around accuracy, durability, and reliability, including its DOC AR-15 and Pipe Hitter AR-10 platforms. Mitchell Defense also develops purpose-built components such as its additively manufactured DualCool CP1 handguard.332994GLENSIDE, PA
Faxon FirearmsKnown for its in-house barrel work, Faxon Firearms is a Fairfield, Ohio manufacturer serving both individual customers and firearm-industry partners. Its machining operation produces firearm components for its own products as well as OEM clients, with an emphasis on supporting small to midsized companies. Faxon is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates as a federally licensed manufacturer and SOT.WEST CHESTER, OH