Nevada’s friendly business climate and gun laws have drawn firearm, ammunition and accessory makers to the state, many of them from neighboring California. Here are Nevada-based makers worth knowing.
| Company | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Arms Development | Henderson | AR-15 parts and rifles, since 2009 |
| Hogue | Henderson | Grips, stocks and holsters |
| Franklin Armory | Minden | Rifles and binary triggers |
| U.S. Ordnance | McCarran | Machine guns and parts, since 1997 |
| Arsenal Inc. | Las Vegas | AK-pattern rifles, since 1991 |
| Armscor | Pahrump | Ammunition and firearms |
Battle Arms Development
Founded in 2009 in Henderson, Battle Arms Development, known as B.A.D., builds lightweight and ambidextrous AR-15 parts and complete rifles, and holds dozens of patents on the platform. Learn more about the AR at AR15 Buyers Guide.com.
Hogue
Hogue started in California in 1968 and is now based in Henderson. Its rubber and wood grips and stocks are found on revolvers, pistols and rifles around the world. See Revolver Buyers Guide.com.
Franklin Armory
Franklin Armory builds rifles and its well-known binary triggers in Minden, south of Carson City.
U.S. Ordnance
Based in McCarran, east of Reno, U.S. Ordnance has built military small arms, machine guns and replacement parts since 1997, supplying government agencies. Nevada’s friendly NFA environment is a big part of why. See NFA Buyers Guide.com.
Arsenal Inc.
Arsenal Inc., founded in 1991 in Las Vegas, is known for its Kalashnikov-pattern rifles and pistols. See Rifle Buyers Guide.net.
Armscor
Armscor has made ammunition in Pahrump, west of Las Vegas, and has since moved some manufacturing to Utah. Learn more about ammunition at Ammo Buyers Guide.com.
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