KSC CORPORATION

What KSC CORPORATION does

KSC Corporation is a Japanese private manufacturer of airsoft guns, model guns, and electric guns, headquartered in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The company designs and manufactures a broad product portfolio spanning gas blowback pistols, rifles, and submachine guns; CO2-powered blowback pistols; electric recoil gun (ERG) and Tokyo Electric Gun (TEG) rifles; APS precision competition firearms; and non-firing model guns, totaling more than 70 distinct product series. Its core technology is built around the proprietary System 7 gas blowback engine, System 7 TWO enhanced version, and a 16mm large-diameter piston engine, supported by precision CNC machining, sintered metal internal components, and Heavy Weight (HW) resin materials that simulate the feel of real steel firearms. KSC holds official licensing agreements with Beretta (APX), STI International, Centurion Arms, and Mega Co. (MATEN), and integrates components from Hogue, FAB Defense, and PTS.

The company's revenue model is based on one-time hardware sales with no recurring fees. Products are priced from approximately ¥18,000 to ¥60,000+ per unit and sold through three channels: direct-to-consumer via the KSC Online Store (ksc-store.jp), specialty hobby and airsoft retail shops across Japan, and direct sales at events such as the APS Cup, Sabage Festival, and Bakuretsu Festival. KSC also sells spare parts, maintenance supplies, BB pellets, and printed instruction manuals as ancillary revenue. The primary customer segment is individual airsoft players and hobbyists, with secondary segments in law enforcement/military training, precision shooting competitors, and historical firearm collectors. All distribution is domestic Japan only, with no overseas shipping. The company appears to be founder- or family-operated, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or public listing.

Name

KSC CORPORATION

Legal name

株式会社ケーエスシー

Website

https://ksc-guns.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KSC Corporation is a Japanese private manufacturer of airsoft guns, model guns, and electric guns, serving hobbyists, collectors, precision shooting competitors, and military/law enforcement training users through direct e-commerce, specialty retail, and event sales within Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airsoft and Replica Firearms

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers (4591), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA), Historical & Military Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAM)

Keywords

• Air gun manufacturing
• Model guns
• Electric airsoft guns
• Gas blowback pistols
• CO2 air pistols

Headquarters

HQ city

Yamanashi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airsoft Gun Product Sales: KSC generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of airsoft guns (electric, gas blowback, CO2 blowback), model guns, precision competition firearms (APS series), and accessories (magazines, grips, suppressors, maintenance goods). Products are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring fees. Pricing ranges from approximately \u00a518,000 to \u00a560,000+ per unit depending on model and specifications.
2. Parts and Spare Parts Sales: KSC sells individual spare parts, maintenance supplies, BB pellets, loaders, and accessories through its parts ordering service and online store. Revenue is transactional per order.
3. Direct-to-Consumer Online Sales: KSC operates its own KSC Online Store (ksc-store.jp) powered by Color Me Shop (GMO Pepabo), selling directly to consumers in Japan. The store offers online-only products, limited edition items, and special campaign bundles.
4. Instruction Manual Sales: KSC sells printed instruction manuals for its products at 330 yen (new type) and 770 yen (old type) per copy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KSC CORPORATION manufactures and sells air guns, model guns, and electric airsoft guns for the Japanese domestic market. Its product line spans electric airsoft guns, gas blowback pistols/rifles/SMGs, CO2-powered guns, model guns, and APS precision competition firearms, sold primarily through its own online store to hobbyists and collectors in Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Airsoft Guns
• Gas Blowback Pistols
• Gas Blowback Rifles
• Gas Blowback SMGs
• CO2 Guns
• Model Guns
• APS Precision Competition Firearms Competition-grade precision air firearms designed for APS (Action Shooting Practical) sports shooting competitions in Japan.

Quantifiable outcome

• System 7 TWO engine provides brisk, responsive blowback for high shooting performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Beretta (for APX)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 March 2026KSC manufactures the APX officially licensed model under Beretta license. The APX was selected as a candidate for the Japan Self-Defense Forces' standard sidearm. Features official Beretta logos on slide, backstrap, and magazine base. Release date March 30, 2026.
• Mega Co. (for MATEN)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 4 July 2017KSC manufactures the MATEN rifle under official license from Mega Co. The MATEN features M-Lok rail system and is the first System 7 TWO product to feature a 3-burst fire mode. Released July 2017.
• STI InternationalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKSC manufactures and sells STI (Strum, Ruger & Co. International) branded airsoft pistols under official license. Product lines include the STI Edge 5.1 series, STI Inlet Shape 5.1, Strike Gun, VIP series, Entry A1, and Tactical models. KSC has been producing STI branded products since at least 2017.
• Centurion ArmscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKSC manufactures the CM4-ERG (Centurion M4) under official license from Centurion Arms, a tactical manufacturer that provides equipment to US Navy SEALs. The CM4-ERG was released in July 2018.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KSC_guns
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpHUxY35tsvG6EFPR_zNGlQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kscguns
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksc_guns/?hl=ja

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KSC CORPORATION