Made in America, Meet the Rifle Makers Leading the Nation in Production

President Trump’s tariff announcement has created concern around the country over which goods will likely see price increases. Some consumers may expect American companies, including American rifle companies, to be immune to tariffs. However, in reality, many manufacturers use parts imported from other countries. Even U.S. companies that have vowed to only manufacture or use parts made in the country likely rely on raw materials imported from somewhere else.

Consumers may also end up paying more for ammo, even from American companies. When imported prices rise, American companies are likely to raise their prices to match new market conditions. Experts recommend stocking up on ammo before the new prices go into effect. (Also see which countries export the most rifles to the U.S.)

24/7 Wall St. identified the top American companies making American-made rifles with data from the ATF.  We reviewed manufacturing figures for thousands of federally licensed gunmakers in the United States and ranked them on total rifle production in 2022.

(This article was updated on April 7, 2025, to reflect concern over rising firearm prices due to President Trump’s tariff plans.)

Why It Matters Now

President Trump’s tariff policy has created confusion and concern over rising prices. While imported firearms will increase in price, Americans may want to look to U.S.-made manufacturers. However, even those prices will rise as companies often use parts or raw materials from other countries. Ammo for firearms is also likely to increase prices.

Here are the 31 companies making the best-selling American-made rifles:

31. Stag Arms LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 10,779 (0.3% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): STAG 15, STAG 10
• Stag Arms rifle production location(s): Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Stag Arms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 20,601 (52.3% rifles)
• Year Founded: 2003

30. LWRC International

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 13,251 (0.4% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): IC-9, IC-A5, SIX8 PSD
• LWRC rifle production location(s): Cambridge, Maryland
• LWRC 2022 total domestic firearm production: 21,066 (62.9% rifles)
• Year Founded: 1999

29. Riley Defense Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 15,408 (0.4% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): RAK-47-P, RAK308-C, RAK74-P
• Riley Defense rifle production location(s): Hickory, North Carolina
• Riley Defense 2022 total domestic firearm production: 15,408 (100% rifles)
• Year founded: 2015

28. Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 17,147 (0.5% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): GLFA .350 Legend, GLFA .450 Bushmaster, GLFA .223 Wylde Rifle
• Great Lakes Firearms rifle production location(s): Sparta, Michigan
• Great Lakes Firearms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 21,198 (80.9% rifles)
• Year founded: 2013

27. Black Rain Ordnance Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 18,049 (0.5% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): BRO-Fusion, BRO-PCC, Fallout15
• Black Rain Ordnance rifle production location(s): Neosho, Missouri
• Black Rain Ordnance 2022 total domestic firearm production: 50,835 (35.5% rifles)
• Year founded: 2009

26. Outdoor Colors

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 19,553 (0.5% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): N/A
• Outdoor Colors rifle production location(s): Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Outdoor Colors 2022 total domestic firearm production: 51,527 (37.9% rifles)
• Year founded: 2007

25. Heritage Manufacturing

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 20,757 (0.6% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Rancher Carbine
• Heritage rifle production location(s): Bainbridge, Georgia
• Heritage 2022 total domestic firearm production: 308,040 (6.7% rifles)
• Year founded: 1922

24. Colt’s Manufacturing

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 20,832 (0.6% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): CBX, M5 Carbine, Magpul
• Colt rifle production location(s): Hartford, Connecticut
• Colt 2022 total domestic firearm production: 158,797 (13.1% rifles)
• Year founded: 1855

23. IWI US, Inc

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 21,140 (0.6% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Carmel, Galil ACE, Zion-15, Tavor X95
• IWI rifle production location(s): Middletown, Pennsylvania
• IWI 2022 total domestic firearm production: 49,122 (43.0% rifles)
• Year founded: 2012

22. Del-Ton, Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 24,448 (0.7% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Echo 316L, DT Scout, DT Sport, Sierra 316L
• Del-Ton rifle production location(s): Elizabethtown, North Carolina
• Del-Ton 2022 total domestic firearm production: 27,830 (87.8% rifles)
• Year founded: 1998

21. Bear Creek Arsenal LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 27,914 (0.8% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): BC-15
• Bear Creek Arsenal rifle production location(s): Sanford, North Carolina
• Bear Creek Arsenal 2022 total domestic firearm production: 29,541 (94.5% rifles)
• Year founded: 2013

20. American Tactical Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 32,077 (0.9% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): TRX Bronco, Omni Hybrid Maxx
• American Tactical rifle production location(s): Summerville, South Carolina
• American Tactical 2022 total domestic firearm production: 64,562 (49.7% rifles)
• Year founded: 2006

19. FN America, LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 35,144 (1.0% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): FN Scar, FN 15
• FN America rifle production location(s): Columbia, South Carolina
• FN America 2022 total domestic firearm production: 138,595 (25.4% rifles)
• Year founded: 1889

18. Legacy Sports International

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 41,564 (1.2% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Stalker, Elevate, Gamepro
• Legacy Sports rifle production location(s): Reno, Nevada
• Legacy Sports 2022 total domestic firearm production: 75,310 (55.2% rifles)
• Year founded: 2000 (Legacy Sports International bought Interarmco): 2006 (Legacy Sports moved to Reno)

17. Century Arms Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 43,146 (1.2% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): VSKA, BFT-47
• Century Arms rifle production location(s): Georgia, Vermont
• Century Arms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 106,970 (40.3% rifles)
• Year founded: 1961

16. Strassells Machine Inc (High-Point)

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 45,900 (1.3% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): 995, 1095, 4095, 3895
• High-Point rifle production location(s): Mansfield, Ohio
• High-Point 2022 total domestic firearm production: 87,800 (52.3% rifles)
• Year founded: 1989

15. RemArms

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 48,697 (1.4% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): 700, 783
• RemArms rifle production location(s): LaGrange, Georgia
• RemArms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 155,999 (31.2% rifles)
• Year founded: 1816

14. Keystone Sporting Arms

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 54,200 (1.5% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Precision 6061, Precision Compact 722
• Keystone Sporting Arms rifle production location(s): central Pennsylvania
• Keystone Sporting Arms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 60,269 (89.9% rifles)
• Year founded: 1996

13. TDJ Buyer, LLC (Christensen Arms)

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 60,270 (1.7% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): N/A
• TDJ Buyer rifle production location(s): Gunnison, Utah
• TDJ Buyer 2022 total domestic firearm production: 63,053 (95.6% rifles)
• Year founded: 1995

12. Daniel Defense LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 61,923 (1.7% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Delta 5, DD4 RIII, MK12
• Daniel Defense rifle production location(s): Black Creek, Georgia
• Daniel Defense 2022 total domestic firearm production: 81,435 (76.0% rifles)
• Year founded: 2001

11. Kel Tec CNC Industries

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 69,874 (2.0% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): SU16, SUB2000, RFB
• Kel Tec rifle production location(s): Cocoa, Florida and Rock Springs, Wyoming
• Kel Tec 2022 total domestic firearm production: 196,118 (35.6% rifles)
• Year founded: 1991

10. Maverick Arms, Inc. (Mossberg)

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 74,309 (2.1% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): 715T, Patriot, MVP, 817
• Maverick rifle production location(s): North Haven, Connecticut and Eagle Pass, Texas
• Maverick 2022 total domestic firearm production: 1,404,697 (5.3% rifles)
• Year founded: Mossberg was founded in 1919: Maverick Arms founded in 1989

9. Diamondback Firearms LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 78,036 (2.2% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): DB10, DB9R
• Diamondback rifle production location(s): Cocoa, Florida
• Diamondback 2022 total domestic firearm production: 123,025 (63.4% rifles)
• Year founded: 1989

8. Palmetto State Armory, LLC

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 101,358 (2.8% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): PA-15 M4 Carbine
• Palmetto State Armory rifle production location(s): Columbia, South Carolina
• Palmetto State Armory 2022 total domestic firearm production: 551,448 (18.4% rifles)
• Year founded: 2008

7. Radical Firearms

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 102,537 (2.9% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): RF-10
• Radical rifle production location(s): Stafford, Texas
• Radical 2022 total domestic firearm production: 121,600 (84.3% rifles)
• Year founded: 2013

6. Smith & Wesson

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 130,681 (3.7% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): M&P 15 Sport, Model 1854, Volunteer XV Pro, Response
• S&W rifle production location(s):Maryville, Tennessee since 2023
• S&W 2022 total domestic firearm production: 973,994 (13.4% rifles)
• Year founded: 1852

5. Sig Sauer

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 144,329 (4.0% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): M400,MCX-Regulator, Cross Magnum
• Sig Sauer rifle production location(s): Newington, New Hampshire
• Sig Sauer 2022 total domestic firearm production: 2,346,752 (6.2% rifles)
• Year founded: 1853

4. Springfield Inc.

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 304,365 (8.5% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Saint AR-15, SA-16, M1A
• Springfield rifle production location(s): Geneseo, Illinios
• Springfield 2022 total domestic firearm production: 562,466 (54.1% rifles)
• Year founded: 1974

3. Henry Repeating Arms

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 334,805 (9.4% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): Frontier, Varmint Express, American Eagle, Golden Boy
• Henry RAC rifle production location(s): Rice Lake and Ladysmith, Wisconsin (since 2025)
• Henry RAC 2022 total domestic firearm production: 365,867 (91.5% rifles)
• Year founded: 1996

2. Savage Arms

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 608,579 (17.0% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): AXIS, Mark II, 110, Hunter
• Savage Arms rifle production location(s): Westfield, Massachusetts
• Savage Arms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 719,641 (84.6% rifles)
• Year founded: 1894

1. Sturm, Ruger & Company

• Rifles manufactured domestically in 2022: 694,397 (19.4% of all U.S.-made rifles)
• Popular rifle model(s): 10/22, Hawkeye, 77-Series, American, AR-556
• Ruger rifle production location(s): Prescott, Arizona / Southport, Connecticut / Newport, New Hampshire / Mayodan, North Carolina
• Ruger 2022 total domestic firearm production: 1,565,743 (44.3% rifles)
• Year founded: 1949

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