What Ashbury International Group does

Ashbury International Group, Inc. is a privately held Virginia corporation headquartered in Ruckersville, Virginia, operating since approximately 1998 as a US Department of Defense prime contractor, international systems integrator, engineering services provider, training operator, and commercial firearms manufacturer. The company holds BATFE Class 07 Firearms Manufacturer and Class 11 Importer licenses, Special Occupational Tax status for NFA items, and US Department of State ITAR registration as both Manufacturer and Broker, enabling it to serve US military, law enforcement, special operations, allied foreign governments, and commercial customers from a single integrated operation. The internal Rapid Product Development Center (RPDC) provides engineering design and prototyping via SolidWorks CAD, Cosmos FEA, FeatureCam CAD/CAM, and FDM 3D printing backed by CNC precision machining.

The commercial firearms business runs primarily through the wholly owned subsidiary Ashbury Precision Ordnance Manufacturing (APO) and is anchored by the patented SABER Modular Rifle Chassis System and SABER family of octagonal bolt action receivers (VX, EX, LX, SX). These platforms underpin multiple precision rifle product lines spanning calibers from .223 to .408CT, including SABER Precision Rifles (SPR), Asymmetric Warrior (ASW) super magnum rifles, the SUPRA Precision Light Rifle, the SABER M700 sport utility rifle, the JÄEGER classic hunting rifle, and the F/TR Patriot competition rifle. The accessory and services portfolio includes TACT3 and RSTA-II tactical field tripods, distributed Field Firing Solutions ballistic software, Down Range Systems Bluetooth modules, the APO Custom Shop for bespoke pistol and rifle builds, APO Riflecraft training programs, and the APO Experience adventure vacation package.

Ashbury monetizes through a combination of hardware sales (receivers, rifles, accessories), professional services (custom shop builds, engineering prototyping, training clinics, adventure packages), and ITAR-facilitated export sales. Go-to-market is sales-led, with direct sales to government customers, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via store.ashburyprecisionordnance.com, retail distribution through Cabela's, dealer and OEM channels, and custom shop engagements. Pricing is largely opaque and quote-based, with most SKUs requiring direct contact rather than posted list prices, consistent with a niche, custom-oriented business model serving both institutional buyers and premium consumer segments.

Name

Ashbury International Group

Legal name

Ashbury International Group, Inc.

Website

https://ashburyintlgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ashbury International Group is a privately held Virginia-based defense contractor and commercial firearms manufacturer operating through its Ashbury Precision Ordnance subsidiary. It designs, engineers, and produces patented SABER modular rifle chassis systems, precision bolt action rifles, and tactical accessories for the US DOD, law enforcement, allied foreign governments, and commercial sportsmen via direct, retail, and custom shop channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision rifle manufacturing
• Bolt action firearms
• Modular rifle chassis
• Tactical firearms systems
• Defense firearms contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruckersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Firearms Manufacturing: Licensed BATFE Class 07 Firearms Manufacturer producing SABER bolt action receivers, modular rifle chassis systems, and precision rifles in calibers from .223 to .408CT
2. Custom Shop Services: Custom reflex sight installation on pistols and complete special order custom rifle and pistol builds
3. Accessories Distribution: Distribution of riflesport accessories including Field Firing Solutions ballistic software, Long Range Accuracy Bipods, Snipers Field Tool Kits
4. Engineering Services: Engineering design and prototyping services through the Rapid Product Development Center (RPDC)
5. Training Programs: Riflecraft field shooting clinics, workshops and courses for outdoor-oriented consumers and shooting enthusiasts
6. ITAR-Registered Export Sales: US Department of State ITAR registered manufacturer and broker facilitating international export sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ashbury International Group is a defense contractor and commercial firearms manufacturer that, through its Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) subsidiary, designs, manufactures and distributes precision bolt-action rifles, modular rifle chassis systems, bolt action receivers and tactical accessories. It also operates the Rapid Product Development Center (RPDC) for engineering design and prototyping, the APO Custom Shop for bespoke rifle and pistol builds, the APO Experience shooting adventure program, and Riflecraft field shooting training programs.

Product overview

Ashbury International Group is a diversified defense contractor and commercial firearms manufacturer. The company operates through its subsidiary Ashbury Precision Ordnance Manufacturing (APO), a licensed BATFE Class 07 Firearms Manufacturer and ITAR-registered manufacturer and broker. The core product portfolio centers on the SABER Modular Rifle Chassis System and SABER Bolt Action Receivers, which serve as the foundational platforms for multiple precision rifle product lines including the SPR (SABER Precision Rifles), Asymmetric Warrior (ASW) super magnum rifles, SUPRA Precision Light Rifles, and SABER M700 sport utility rifles. APO also offers the JÄEGER classic hunting rifle, F/TR Patriot competition rifles, and F-Open competition chassis. The accessory portfolio includes TACT3 tactical field tripods (with Accupoint and RSTA-II variants), distributed Field Firing Solutions (FFS) ballistic software, and Down Range Systems Bluetooth modules. The APO Custom Shop provides custom pistol and rifle builds. Services include Riflecraft Training Programs, the APO Experience adventure vacation shooting program, and the Rapid Product Development Center (RPDC) offering engineering design and prototyping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SABER: Patented modular rifle chassis systems and bolt action receivers for factory and custom small, medium and large caliber bolt action rifles
• SABER Bolt Action Receivers
• SABER Modular Rifle Chassis System
• APO Custom Shop
• TACT3 Tactical Field Tripods
• APO Precision Rifles
• Riflecraft Training
• The APO Experience

Products and services

• SABER Modular Rifle Chassis System Patented modular rifle chassis system for factory and custom small, medium and large caliber bolt action rifles, providing AR-style functionality and interchangeable modules.
• SABER Bolt Action Receivers High-performance octagonal bolt action receivers available in VX, EX, LX and SX variants, with features including 41 Rockwell C hardness, nitride finish, and 20 MOA scope rails.
• SABER Precision Rifles (SPR) Custom tactical and multi-sport precision rifles in calibers from .223 to .408CT, including SPR-308 and SPR-308K1 models built on the SABER platform.
• Asymmetric Warrior (ASW) Precision Rifles Premium precision rifles in super magnum calibers including .408 and .375 CheyTac, built on SABER VX bolt action receivers.
• SUPRA Precision Light Rifle Precision light rifle built on the MRCS-AR modular rifle chassis with AR configurability in a precision bolt gun design, using SABER bolt action receivers.
• SABER M700 Precision Bolt-Action Rifle Modular sport utility rifle combining AR functionality with Remington DNA, available through Cabela's online and in stores nationwide.
• JÄEGER Rifle Classically designed custom hunting rifle with precision machined stainless steel actions, match grade hand lapped barrels and premium grade wood stocks.
• F/TR Patriot Rifle Competition ready F-Class Target Rifles engineered for F/TR (F-Class Target Restricted) competition shooting.
• APO Custom Shop Custom pistol and rifle building service offering reflex sight installation on M1911, Glock and HK platforms and complete special order custom rifle and pistol builds.
• TACT3 Tactical Field Tripods High quality rugged electro-optical weapon mounts and tactical field tripods including GP, S, Q, QEL, SEL and Accupoint models for stability and fine motion control of tactical optics.
• RSTA-II Tactical Tripod System Field shooting platform that allows long gun users to shoot from a variety of alternate shooting positions while standing, kneeling or sitting on various terrains.
• Riflecraft Training Programs Field shooting clinics, advanced skills workshops and training courses designed for outdoor-oriented shooters, active rifle shooters and hunting enthusiasts.
• APO Experience Three-day adventure vacation packages at rustic mountain locations, guided by experienced long gun professionals, firing a variety of APO hand-crafted precision rifles in various calibers at targets out to a mile.
• Rapid Product Development Center (RPDC) Engineering design and prototyping services using SolidWorks CAD with Cosmos FEA, FeatureCam CAD/CAM, FDM 3D printing and modern CNC precision machining for internal product development and external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products available in calibers from .223 to .408CT covering wide range of applications

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kel-Tec CNC Industries: Florida-based firearms manufacturer producing rifles, pistols, and shotguns sold commercially and to government customers. Comparable mid-sized American firearms manufacturer competing with Ashbury across civilian and government segments.
• Proof Research: Manufacturer of precision rifle barrels and complete rifles using proprietary carbon fiber-wrapped stainless technology for long-range accuracy. Comparable to Ashbury in the premium precision rifle category serving competition, hunting, and tactical shooters.
• Savage Arms: American bolt-action rifle manufacturer producing precision rifles, hunting rifles, and tactical models across a wide caliber range. Highly comparable to Ashbury as a precision bolt-action competitor serving both civilian hunters/competition shooters and law enforcement/military markets.
• Barrett Firearms Manufacturing: Manufacturer of long-range precision rifles and anti-materiel rifles (e.g., M82, MRAD) heavily used by US military, special operations, and allied forces. Comparable to Ashbury in the precision/long-range tactical rifle segment serving DOD and government customers.
• Stag Arms: Manufacturer of AR-style rifles and components for civilian, law enforcement, and government markets, with an emphasis on modular rifle platforms. Comparable to Ashbury as a smaller American firearms manufacturer operating in modular rifle systems and adjacent government/commercial channels.
• Daniel Defense: Manufacturer of rifles, particularly AR-platform firearms, with strong US military and law enforcement sales channels. Comparable to Ashbury as a defense-oriented firearms manufacturer serving DOD procurement and tactical/law enforcement customers.
• Christensen Arms: Manufacturer of precision bolt-action rifles featuring carbon fiber barrels and modern chassis systems for hunting, competition, and tactical applications. Directly comparable niche peer to Ashbury's SABER-based precision rifle lines.

Broad incumbents

• Smith & Wesson Brands: Major American firearms manufacturer producing rifles, pistols, and accessories across consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. Comparable to Ashbury as a much larger firearms incumbent that competes in adjacent categories (AR-platform rifles, M&P series) and shares the same regulatory/compliance environment.
• Remington Arms: One of the most established American firearms manufacturers producing bolt-action rifles (Model 700 is referenced directly in Ashbury's SABER M700), precision rifles, and tactical firearms. Comparable as a directly competing firearms brand with shared heritage in precision rifle platforms and broader commercial reach.
• SIG Sauer: Major firearms manufacturer producing rifles (including CROSS bolt-action), pistols, suppressors, and ammunition sold to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets globally. Comparable as a broader incumbent with both precision rifle offerings and large DOD/government business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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