Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.

What Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. does

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is a U.S.-based, privately-held precision firearms manufacturer founded in 1982 by Ronnie Barrett in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and acquired by Australian-owned NIOA Group in January 2023. The company pioneered the shoulder-fired semi-automatic .50 caliber rifle category with its Model 82 (later designated M107 by the U.S. Army), and today designs and manufactures a portfolio centered on long-range, large-caliber rifles including the M107A1, Model 82A1, Model 99, Model 95, and the modular MRAD family (MK 22, MRADELR, Covert, SMR). Barrett also produces the REC7 DI and REC10 semi-automatic rifles, the 30mm Precision Grenadier System developed with MARS Inc., precision ammunition (.416 Barrett, .50 BMG), proprietary ZERO-GAP scope rings, suppressors, and factory-certified armorer and long-range shooter training courses. Operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified and the company holds ISO quality certifications covering firearms, ammunition, integrated ballistics computers, accessories, and training.

Barrett's business model is anchored in hardware sales of high-unit-price precision rifles ($3,995+ for Model 98B) and a consumables stream of precision ammunition and accessories, complemented by fee-based training services ($1,500 per student for Long Range 1) and bid-based government contracting. Revenue mechanics differ sharply across customer segments: military and government sales are direct and contract-driven, law enforcement sales move through both direct and dealer channels, and civilian sales flow through a multi-tier U.S. distribution network (Lipsey's, Technic, authorized dealers) plus a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store for accessories and merchandise. International sales to 80+ U.S. State Department-approved countries are now primarily channeled through NIOA Group following the 2023 acquisition. Customer concentration skews toward U.S. federal defense customers — the U.S. Army, USSOCOM, and U.S. Marine Corps — alongside international allied militaries.

Barrett is currently executing a major capacity expansion via the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC), a $76.4-90M investment delivering 250,000+ square feet on a 170-acre site in Rutherford County, Tennessee (groundbreaking August 2025, completion February 2027), expected to add 183-200 jobs over five years. Recent strategic milestones include the 2025 Colombian National Army MRAD contract (largest international contract), the May 2025 U.S. Army xTech Soldier Lethality Competition win, the USSOCOM Advanced Sniper Rifle contract (2019), and ongoing product launches across the MRAD family, REC10, REC7 DI, and MRADELR lines. The company has transitioned from family-only leadership to include non-family CEO Bryan James alongside founder Ronnie Barrett.

Name

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.

Legal name

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://barrett.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. designs and manufactures large-caliber precision rifles, modular sniper systems (MRAD/MK 22), suppressors, precision ammunition, and armorer training, serving the U.S. military, allied foreign militaries across 80+ countries, law enforcement, and civilian sport shooters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firearms, Range Safety & Less-Lethal Weapons Training (EDAOAMAN), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Precision rifles
• Large-caliber firearms
• Sniper rifle systems
• Military firearms manufacturing
• Long-range shooting

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: Direct sales of precision rifles including M107A1, Model 82A1, Model 99, MRAD series, MRADELR, REC10, REC7 DI. Sales through dealers for civilian market and direct to military/government customers. One-time hardware revenue with long replacement cycles for military/government.
2. Ammunition Sales: Sale of precision ammunition including .416 Barrett, .50 BMG, and other calibers. Consumable product with recurring revenue potential from established customer base.
3. Accessories & Parts: Sales of scope rings, suppressors, barrel conversion kits, clothing, branded merchandise through Barrett Online Store and dealers.
4. Training Services: Armorer and shooter training courses including Long Range 1 ($1,500), Long Range 2, Precision Rifle, Extreme Long Range, and armorer certification courses held at Murfreesboro factory and off-site locations.
5. Government/Military Contracts: Major contracts including USSOCOM ASR contract for MRAD rifles, US Army M107 rifle system contracts ($8M), US Army maintenance contract ($3.3M over 5 years), MRAD 300 PRC supply to DoD, 6mm ARC rifles to DoD. Also international contracts such as Colombian National Army MRAD purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells large-caliber precision rifles, modular sniper systems, semi-automatic rifles, suppressors, scope rings, and match-grade ammunition. The company also delivers armorer certification and shooter training courses. Primary customers include U.S. and allied military forces, federal/state/local law enforcement, and civilian sport shooters served through an authorized dealer network across more than 80 countries.

Product overview

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned precision firearms manufacturer specializing in long-range, large-caliber rifle systems. The product portfolio centers on .50 caliber rifles (M107A1, Model 82A1, Model 99, Model 95) and modular sniper rifle systems (MRAD series including MK 22, MRADELR, MRAD Covert, MRAD SMR). The company also produces semi-automatic rifles (REC10, REC7 DI), a 30mm Precision Grenadier System, precision ammunition (.416 Barrett, .50 BMG), scope rings (Zero-Gap Rings), suppressors, and provides armorer and shooter training courses. Barrett operates under a licensing model for apparel through TechwearUSA and is constructing a new 250,000 sq ft Manufacturing & Technology Campus in Tennessee. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and serves military, law enforcement, and civilian markets across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M107A1 Semi-automatic .50 caliber long-range sniper rifle, four pounds lighter than its predecessor, suppressor-ready from factory with aluminum upper receiver and titanium components. Used by U.S. Army and allied militaries.
• Model 82A1 Semi-automatic .50 caliber rifle, the original Barrett design that pioneered the shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle classification, designated Tennessee's official state rifle.
• Model 99 Single-shot .50 caliber rifle designed for exceptional accuracy and used in competitive shooting.
• Model 95 Bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, a compact alternative to larger Barrett rifles.
• MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) Rifle Modular bolt-action precision rifle with user-changeable barrel system, multi-caliber capability (7.62x51mm, .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum), foldable stock, and adjustable length-of-pull and cheek piece.
• MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle Advanced Sniper Rifle System adopted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and U.S. Marine Corps. Modular multi-caliber bolt-action rifle for precision long-range engagements.
• MRADELR Extreme Long Range Rifle Extreme Long Range bolt-action sniper rifle designed for targets well beyond 2500 yards, chambered in .416 Barrett and .375 caliber.
• MRAD Covert Rifle Covert variant of the MRAD rifle designed for concealed carry and discreet operations.
• MRAD SMR Single Mission Rifle Single Mission Rifle variant of MRAD, lighter weight option with streamlined features for specific mission profiles.
• REC10 Rifle Semi-automatic rifle platform chambered in various calibers including 6mm ARC, reintroduced in 2026 to the Barrett product lineup.
• REC7 DI Rifle Direct Impingement 5.56mm rifle system designed for law enforcement and military use, returned to production in 2024.
• 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS) 30mm grenade launcher system developed in partnership with MARS Inc., winner of U.S. Army xTech Soldier Lethality Competition, designed for precision grenade delivery.
• Zero-Gap Scope Rings Scope mounting rings with proprietary ZERO-GAP technology that eliminates tedious gap measurement, machined from 7075 T-6 aluminum with MIL-SPEC Type III hard anodized finish and +/-0.001 inch tolerance.
• Barrett Suppressors Quick-attach .50 BMG suppressors designed to reduce firing signature while maintaining rifle performance, including models designed for the M107A1.
• Barrett Precision Ammunition Barrett-manufactured precision ammunition including .416 Barrett match grade ammo with 452gr MTAC Cutting Edge Bullets (sub-MOA performance beyond 2500 yards) and .50 BMG precision ammunition.
• Armorer Training Courses Factory-certified armorer courses for Model 82A1/M107A1, Model 99/95, and MRAD rifles taught by Barrett armorers at the Murfreesboro, Tennessee facility and off-site locations.
• Shooter Training Courses Long-range shooting courses including Long Range 1 ($1,500 per student for 3-day course), Long Range 2, Extreme Long Range, Mountain Precision, Multi-Target, and Precision Rifle courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• MRAD accuracy capable of hitting targets out to 2000 yards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MARS Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Team won U.S. Army xTech Soldier Lethality Competition with 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS). Six-month competition resulted in selection as winner. PGS represents next iteration of Barrett's grenade launcher technology.
• NIOA Group (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NIOA serves as prime contractor for $380.6 million Project Land 159 Tranche 1 following acquisition of Barrett. NIOA is Australia's largest firearms company and supplier to Australian Defence Force.
• TechwearUSAminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 20 April 2018Licensing agreement for Barrett branded collection of high performance jerseys, jackets, fleeces and accessories. Initial line debuted at 2018 Shot Show. Custom Made in USA collection using advanced performance fabrics for shooting enthusiasts.
• RMJ TacticalminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership for tomahawk accessories included with America 250th Series commemorative rifles. Patriot Tomahawk paired with Model 82A1, Kestrel Tomahawk paired with M107A1.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Accuracy International: British manufacturer of precision sniper rifles (AXMC, AWM, AT308), the closest direct competitor to Barrett's MRAD/MK 22 platform. Accuracy International competed against Barrett in the USSOCOM ASR program and is fielded by numerous NATO and allied militaries.
• Knight's Armament Company: Florida-based manufacturer of military sniper rifles, suppressors, and automatic weapons (SR-25, M110, KSAP). Direct competitor in the U.S. military sniper rifle market and one of the small set of U.S.-owned specialty precision-rifle firms bidding on defense programs.
• Remington Defense: U.S. manufacturer of military bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles including the MSR (Modular Sniper Rifle) and R11 RSASS. Direct competitor in U.S. military precision sniper programs; competes with Barrett's MRAD family for sniper/anti-materiel contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Sig Sauer: U.S./German manufacturer of military, law enforcement, and civilian firearms (M17/M18 pistol, MCX rifle, precision rifles). Sig competes with Barrett in military and LE precision rifle segments but operates a much broader portfolio across handguns, rifles, optics, and suppressors.
• FN Herstal: Belgian firearms manufacturer providing military rifles, machine guns, and precision weapons (SCAR, MK 13, FN SPR). FN competes in U.S. and NATO sniper/precision rifle programs and has a much broader defense portfolio across small arms and crew-served weapons.
• Heckler & Koch: German firearms manufacturer of military and law enforcement rifles (HK416, HK417, G28, MR308A1). Competes with Barrett's REC7/REC10 in the carbine segment and with MRAD in some European military precision rifle competitions, though with a much broader small arms portfolio.
• Savage Arms: U.S. manufacturer of bolt-action rifles (10/110 BA Stealth, MSR 10, 110 Precision) with growing defense and precision market presence. Competes with Barrett in the civilian and law enforcement precision rifle space but is far broader across hunting and sporting firearms.
• Ruger: Major U.S. firearms manufacturer with broad civilian and law enforcement rifle portfolio (Precision Rifle, SR-556, AR-556). Competes with Barrett in civilian precision rifle and LE markets but operates at much higher volumes across a full line of firearms.
• Sako/Tikka (Beretta): Finnish precision rifle brands owned by Beretta Defense Technologies. Tikka T3x/Tac A1 competes in military precision rifle programs (e.g., Australian Land 159 alongside Barrett). Comparable in precision rifle segment, broader parent portfolio via Beretta.

Emerging players

• LWRC International: Maryland-based manufacturer of premium AR-platform rifles (M6IC, REPR, MK2) serving military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Smaller and more narrowly focused than Barrett, but a credible peer in the U.S. military/LE carbine segment where Barrett's REC7 DI competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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