What Hi-Point Firearms does

Hi-Point Firearms is a privately held, family-owned U.S. firearms manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, with a production facility in Lima, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures affordable pistols, carbines, rifles, and suppressors, with a product portfolio spanning calibers from .22 LR and .380 ACP up to 5.56 NATO, .300 Blackout, and .45 ACP. Its core product lines include the C9, JCP, JHP, JXP, and YEET Cannon handgun series; the 995, 1095, 4095, 4595, and 3895 carbine families; the HP-15 rifle/pistol platform in 5.56 and .300 BLK; and the Hush-Point suppressor line, which uses proprietary intermittent flow technology and additive manufacturing. All products carry a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty that transfers between owners.

The company's business model is hardware sales of affordable firearms and accessories, sold exclusively through a federally licensed dealer and distributor network in the United States — consumers cannot purchase directly from the manufacturer. Distribution is centralized through MKS Supply, which serves as the company's dedicated firearm marketer and dealer contact, supplemented by online retailers such as guns.com. Pricing is set as MSRP at accessible price points (suppressors $439–$846.81; carbines and pistols in the budget tier), positioning Hi-Point for the price-sensitive segment of the recreational, home-defense, and sporting firearms market. Specialized manufacturing services — water transfer printing finishing via Mid-Ohio Hydrographics and warranty repair services via Haskell Manufacturing — are outsourced, allowing the company to maintain a lean headcount of 11–50 employees while offering a broad product range.

Hi-Point serves individual firearms consumers as its primary segment, with licensed dealers as a secondary business segment. The company's value proposition combines low price, U.S.-based manufacturing, a transferable lifetime warranty, and broad caliber coverage with multiple finish options (black, M81 woodland, camo, gold, sparkle, money, flag, FDE). Strategic emphasis in recent years has shifted toward product diversification — entering the suppressor market with Hush-Point, launching the HP-15 modern sporting rifle platform, and introducing California-compliant variants to preserve access to regulated state markets. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Hi-Point Firearms

Legal name

Hi-Point Firearms

Website

https://hi-pointfirearms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hi-Point Firearms is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer founded in 1989 that designs and sells affordable pistols, carbines, rifles, and Hush-Point suppressors exclusively through licensed dealers, targeting budget-conscious individual consumers with a transferable lifetime warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Firearms manufacturing
• Handgun manufacturing
• Carbine production
• Suppressor manufacturing
• Firearms dealer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling pistols, carbines, rifles, and suppressors. Products sold through dealer/distributor network. Warranty service included with purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hi-Point Firearms manufactures and sells affordable American-made firearms including pistols, carbines, rifles, and Hush-Point suppressors. The company distributes products exclusively through a national network of licensed firearms dealers and distributors, with all products backed by a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.

Product overview

Hi-Point Firearms is a small, family-owned American firearms manufacturer producing affordable handguns, carbines, rifles, and suppressors. The product portfolio includes Hush-Point suppressor line (22, 9/45, and 30 caliber), HP-15 platform rifles and pistols in 5.56/.300BLK, and carbine models in 9mm, 10mm, .40SW, .45ACP, .380ACP, and 30SC calibers. Handgun offerings include the C9/JCP/JHP/JXP series and YEET Cannon line. All products are backed by a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty. The company operates through MKS Supply for distribution and maintains facilities in Mansfield and Lima, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hush-Point: Suppressor brand offering .22, 9/45, and .30 caliber suppressors with lifetime warranty

Products and services

• Hush-Point 22 Suppressor Threaded suppressor designed for .22 caliber firearms including .17MACH2, .17HMR, .17WSM, .22short, .22LR, and .22WMR ammunition. Features intermittent flow technology and additive manufacturing. Backed by lifetime warranty.
• Hush-Point 9/45 Suppressor Suppressor designed for pistol calibers including 30 Super Carry, 380Auto, 9MM, 40S&W, 10mm, and 45Auto, as well as .300BLK Sub Sonic and 5.7x28mm rifle calibers. Features aluminum body with monolithic baffle and stainless steel host cap. MSRP $439.00.
• Hush-Point 30 Suppressor 30 caliber suppressors available in two variants: the 30Ti with titanium body (MSRP $846.81) rated at 7.6 oz for 6.5 inch length, and the 30Inc with inconel body (MSRP $822.88) rated for full auto at 11.88 oz. Compatible with 5.7x28, 223 Rem/5.56, 6.5 CM, 7mm, 300 BLK, and 300 Win. Mag.
• HP-15 Rifles & Pistols Rifle and pistol platform chambered in 5.56x45 NATO and .300 Blackout. Available in multiple configurations including standard black, heavy barrel, gold finish, M81 woodland camo, and DS (Dayshift) variants.
• 995 9MM Carbine 9mm semi-automatic carbine available in multiple finish options including black, 19-inch barrel, M81 woodland, camo, money, OD & FDE, flag, and classic styles. All backed by lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.
• 1095 10MM Carbine 10mm semi-automatic carbine available in black, edge, white camo, and M81 woodland finishes.
• 30SC Carbine Carbine chambered in 30 Super Carry caliber.
• 4095 .40SW Carbine .40 S&W semi-automatic carbine available in black, black NTB, and camo finishes.
• 4595 .45ACP Carbine .45 ACP semi-automatic carbine available in black, black NTB, M81 woodland, camo, white camo, and flag designs.
• 3895 .380ACP Carbine

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MKS SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMKS Supply serves as the firearm marketer for Hi-Point Firearms. Dealers and distributors contact MKS Supply at 937-454-0363 for product information and catalog requests. This is a critical distribution partnership for the company's go-to-market strategy.
• Mid-Ohio HydrographicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMid-Ohio Hydrographics is an employee-owned company specializing in water transfer printing that provides custom surface finishing for Hi-Point firearms. They support American manufacturing by delivering top-tier work for leading brands in firearms and other industries. This is an outsourced manufacturing/finishing partnership.
• guns.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorguns.com serves as an online retail partner for Hi-Point Firearms suppressors and firearms, providing e-commerce distribution channel for consumer purchases.
• Haskell ManufacturingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHaskell Manufacturing in Lima, OH handles warranty repairs for .40S&W and .45Auto caliber handguns, providing specialized repair services for specific product lines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mossberg: American firearms manufacturer offering affordable rifles, shotguns, and pistols through dealer networks. Mossberg's 590 series and Patriot rifles overlap with Hi-Point's price-conscious consumer base and sporting/home-defense use cases.
• SilencerCo: Utah-based suppressor manufacturer and one of the leading brands in the NFA-regulated silencer market. SilencerCo's extensive product line (Omega, Hybrid, Harvester) competes directly with Hush-Point suppressors across multiple calibers and price points.
• Palmetto State Armory (PSA): South Carolina-based budget firearms manufacturer that has built a strong direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel alongside dealer distribution. PSA represents both a competitor in affordable firearms and a contrast in go-to-market strategy that Hi-Point may need to emulate.
• Anderson Manufacturing: Budget-focused AR-15 platform manufacturer headquartered in Kentucky. Anderson competes in the affordable rifle segment and represents a comparable small-to-mid US firearms manufacturer targeting price-sensitive buyers through dealer networks.
• Kel-Tec CNC Industries: Florida-based family-owned firearms manufacturer known for affordable, innovative pistols, carbines, and rifles (e.g., SUB2000, PMR-30). Kel-Tec is Hi-Point's closest direct competitor in the budget-friendly firearms segment with similar Made-in-USA positioning and broad dealer distribution.
• Taurus (Taurus Armas): Brazilian-origin firearms manufacturer with strong US presence offering affordable handguns and rifles. Taurus competes with Hi-Point across multiple price tiers in the pistol and carbine markets, with similar lifetime warranty offerings.
• SCCY Industries: Manufacturer of affordable concealed-carry pistols (CPX-1, CPX-2) sold through dealer networks. SCCY competes directly with Hi-Point's handgun line on price and warranty, targeting the same budget-conscious consumer segment.
• Dead Air Silencers: American suppressor manufacturer offering a full lineup of NFA-regulated silencers across calibers. Dead Air is the most direct competitor to Hi-Point's Hush-Point line, competing on materials (titanium, Inconel), caliber coverage, and price points.

Broad incumbents

• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Established American firearms manufacturer with broad product portfolio spanning pistols, rifles, revolvers, and carbines. Ruger's entry-level 10/22 and American Rifle lines compete with Hi-Point at the affordable tier while also offering premium products, making Ruger a broader incumbent with overlapping customer base.
• Smith & Wesson Brands: Major American firearms manufacturer with extensive handgun, rifle, and suppressor portfolios. While primarily positioned as a premium brand, Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield and Sport series compete in the same value-conscious consumer segment Hi-Point addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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