Founded in 1990, Thunderbird Atlatl is a small, family-run Candor, New York workshop that hand-makes atlatls, darts and related primitive-technology gear. Bob and Cheryll Berg grew the business from a hobby, with Bob designing the spear-throwers and finishing custom orders while the family helps with production and fulfillment. The shop also brings that knowledge to atlatl and primitive-skills workshops for groups across the United States and Europe.
60X Custom StringsFounded in 2010 by multi-world and national champion archer Brad Patsy, 60X Custom Strings makes individually built bow strings and cables for archers and bowhunters. What began in Patsy’s basement after he grew frustrated with stretching strings has become a Cowansville, Pennsylvania company shipping worldwide, while still custom-making each string rather than mass-producing them. The business also supplies archery equipment and bowstring-building materials for customers who prefer to maintain their own gear.COWANSVILLE, PA
SPEARWERXKnown for its focus on javelin throwing, SPEARWERX is a U.S. manufacturer creating custom implements for athletes in training and competition. Its aero javelins are approved for USATF youth events, while its competition javelins have been used by throwers setting records at multiple levels.UNION CITY, PA
Novix OutdoorsVeteran-owned Novix Outdoors has spent more than 20 years making hunting gear in the USA, with its Midwest operation focused on equipment that hunters can keep for a lifetime. Built by hunters who wanted lighter, more capable setups, the company makes gear for whitetail hunters and keeps production close to home, where its craftsmen can oversee each step.MOUNT VERNON, OH
Thompson Target IncSince 1986, Thompson Target has grown from Rick Thompson’s Ohio basement startup into a family-owned, American-made target producer with a full-scale industrial building and warehouse. The company supplies sporting goods stores, gun shops and shooting ranges nationwide, with a particular identity rooted in vivid, innovative designs created by a sportsman and graphic artist.UNIONTOWN, OH