Federated Ordnance

What Federated Ordnance does

Federated Ordnance is a privately held, US-based ammunition manufacturer headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho, founded in 2021. The company produces small-caliber centerfire ammunition — specifically 5.56 NATO rifle rounds and 9MM pistol rounds in FMJ configurations — and operates a vertically integrated production chain that includes in-house cupping (brass and copper cups), rifle and pistol brass case manufacturing, lead smelting and wire extrusion, FMJ bullet forming, six automated loading and packaging lines with robotic palletizing, and inspection equipment conforming to NATO and SAAMI standards across grain structure, hardness, velocity, chamber pressure, lock time, and accuracy.

Beyond finished ammunition, Federated Ordnance sells reloading components (unprimed brass cases, projectiles, brass and copper cups) to individual reloaders and offers OEM manufacturing services — cupping, brass forming, bullet forming, loading, and inspection — to other ammunition manufacturers, positioning itself as a single-source component supplier. The company does not currently export; sales are domestic US only under ITAR and EAR compliance, with an international inquiry funnel maintained for future export-licensed opportunities.

Commercially, Federated Ordnance runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through federatedordnance.com with same-day flat-rate shipping on in-stock items, augmented by a dealer network ("Find a Dealer" / "Become a Dealer") and an active social media presence (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X). Pricing is transactional unit pricing with no subscription or recurring component, and orders are subject to federal, state, and local ammunition sale laws including age verification (18+ for rifle/shotgun, 21+ for handgun) and state-specific background check requirements. Revenue, funding history, management team, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Federated Ordnance

Legal name

Federated Ordnance LLC

Website

https://federatedordnance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Federated Ordnance is a US-based, vertically integrated small-caliber ammunition manufacturer producing 5.56 NATO and 9MM rounds, reloading components, and OEM manufacturing services for sport shooters, reloaders, and other ammunition manufacturers under ITAR compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ammunition Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Ammunition manufacturing
• Reloading components
• OEM ammunition production
• Brass cartridge manufacturing
• Small caliber ammunition

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldwell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ammunition Sales: Direct sales of manufactured ammunition products including 5.56 NATO and 9MM calibers. Products include loaded rounds, components such as brass cases, cups, and projectiles. Sales are transactional with no subscription component.
2. Reloading Components: Sales of reloading supplies including unprimed brass cases, projectiles (bullets), brass cups, and copper cups for reloaders and ammunition manufacturers.
3. OEM Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services for firearms ammunition and loading components, positioning the company as a single-source manufacturer for cupping and other component needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Federated Ordnance manufactures finished small-caliber ammunition (5.56 NATO and 9MM FMJ configurations) and reloadable components (unprimed brass cases, projectiles, brass cups, copper cups), sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a dealer network. The company also offers OEM contract manufacturing spanning cupping, brass case forming, lead wire and core production, FMJ bullet forming, automated loading and packaging, and inspection/validation.

Product overview

Federated Ordnance is a US-based ammunition manufacturer offering a portfolio of finished ammunition products and OEM manufacturing services. The core product line includes 5.56 NATO rifle ammunition (55 grain FMJBT in 20-round packs) and 9MM pistol ammunition (115 grain and 124 grain FMJ in 50-round packs). The company also provides an extensive range of reloading components including brass cases (primed and unprimed), projectiles, brass cups, and copper cups for both 9MM and 5.56 calibers. For OEM/customers, Federated Ordnance offers comprehensive manufacturing capabilities encompassing cupping, brass manufacturing, lead wire and core production, bullet forming (FMJ), ammunition loading and packaging (6 production lines), and inspection and validation services conforming to NATO and SAAMI standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5.56 NATO Ammunition Rifle ammunition chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, offered in 55 grain FMJBT configuration and sold in 20-round packs to US sport shooters and self-defense consumers.
• 9MM Ammunition Pistol ammunition chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, offered in 115 grain and 124 grain FMJ configurations and sold in 50-round packs to US sport shooters and self-defense consumers.
• OEM Cupping Service Contract manufacturing of brass and copper cups for ammunition cases, including punching, washing, annealing, etching, tumbling, and full optical inspection of each individual cup, supplied to other ammunition manufacturers.
• OEM Rifle and Pistol Brass Manufacturing High-speed transfer-press manufacturing of pistol and rifle brass casings, including forming, washing, tumbling, and full optical inspection backed by physical inspection of each piece, sold as a contract manufacturing service.
• OEM Lead Wire and Core Manufacturing In-house lead smelting and wire extrusion plus projectile core manufacturing on header machines, with optical inspection of each core for size-to-weight verification, sold as a contract manufacturing service.
• OEM FMJ Bullet Forming Bullet forming on transfer presses that combine cores with brass or copper cups to produce FMJ projectiles, including washing, tumbling, optical dimensional inspection, and individual weight verification, sold as a contract manufacturing service.
• OEM Loading and Packaging Ammunition loading across six configurable lines combining premium components with primers and powder on high-speed automated loaders, including primer crimping, waterproof sealing, optical and visual inspection, individual weight verification, and robotic-arm palletizing, sold as a contract manufacturing service.
• OEM Inspection and Validation In-house inspection and validation conforming to NATO and SAAMI standards, covering grain structure, hardness, water submersion, primer sensitivity, velocity, chamber pressure, lock time, and accuracy testing, sold as a contract manufacturing service.
• 9MM Unprimed Brass Case Unprimed brass casing for 9MM ammunition, intended for individual reloaders who assemble their own rounds.
• 9MM 124GR FMJ Projectile 9MM caliber, 124 grain full metal jacket projectile with copper jacket and lead core, sold to reloaders.
• 9MM Brass Cup Brass cup used as an input to manufacture 9MM ammunition cases, sold to reloaders and component buyers.
• 9MM Copper Cup Copper cup used as an input for 9MM full metal jacket bullet manufacturing, sold to reloaders and component buyers.
• 5.56 Brass Case (Annealed) Neck-annealed brass case for 5.56 NATO rifle ammunition manufacturing, sold to reloaders and component buyers.
• 5.56 Brass Cup Brass cup used as an input to manufacture 5.56 rifle ammunition cases, sold to reloaders and component buyers.
• 5.56 Copper FMJ Cup Copper FMJ cup used as an input for 5.56 rifle bullet manufacturing, sold to reloaders and component buyers.
• 5.56 FMJ Projectile 5.56 NATO caliber, 55 grain full metal jacket projectile with copper jacket and lead core, sold to reloaders.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Premium Ammunition: Federal Premium, owned by Vista Outdoor, is a leading US ammunition manufacturer offering rifle, pistol, and shotshell ammunition across dozens of calibers. It directly competes with Federated Ordnance in 5.56 and 9MM, and serves the same sport shooting, law enforcement, and military segments with a much broader SKU portfolio and established brand.
• Remington Ammunition: Remington Ammunition produces a broad line of centerfire and rimfire ammunition including 9MM and 5.56 offerings that overlap directly with Federated Ordnance's product range. Its long-standing dealer and retail relationships, plus reloaders market presence, make it a primary competitive reference for Federated Ordnance in the sport shooting and OEM channels.
• CCI (Cascade Cartridge Inc.): CCI, a Vista Outdoor brand alongside Federal Premium and Speer, manufactures rimfire, centerfire pistol, and shotshell ammunition including 9MM products that overlap with Federated Ordnance. It serves the same sport shooting, training, and reloading customer base with deep retail penetration.
• Hornady Manufacturing: Hornady is a privately held US manufacturer of ammunition and reloading components, competing head-to-head with Federated Ordnance in 9MM and 5.56 production as well as in brass, projectiles, and reloading component categories. Its premium positioning and broad caliber coverage make it a direct competitive benchmark for Federated Ordnance's premium-consistency strategy.
• Winchester Ammunition: Winchester, the ammunition division of Olin Corporation, is one of the largest and most established US ammunition manufacturers with deep military, law enforcement, and consumer channels. It competes with Federated Ordnance in 5.56 NATO and 9MM FMJ production and is a primary benchmark for scale, distribution depth, and defense procurement relationships.
• Speer Ammunition: Speer, also under Vista Outdoor, manufactures centerfire handgun ammunition and reloading components including 9MM offerings and Lawman/TMJ product lines that overlap with Federated Ordnance. Its reloaders and law enforcement channels position it as a peer for Federated Ordnance's component and OEM businesses.

Direct peers

• Sig Sauer Ammunition: Sig Sauer Elite Performance ammunition (produced in Jacksonville, Arkansas) directly competes with Federated Ordnance in 9MM and 5.56 FMJ loaded ammunition sold to civilian, law enforcement, and military markets. Both companies emphasize premium consistency and modern quality control in their marketing, making Sig Sauer a close direct peer on positioning and product line.
• PMC Ammunition: PMC (Poongsan Corporation) manufactures 9MM, 5.56, and other centerfire ammunition sold in the US market at competitive pricing. It directly competes with Federated Ordnance in the same calibers and the same dealer and DTC channels, particularly the value-to-mid-tier sport shooting segment.
• Magtech Ammunition: Magtech (a component of CBC Global Ammunition) manufactures and markets 9MM, .45 ACP, 5.56, and other centerfire ammunition for sport, self-defense, and law enforcement markets. It is a direct competitor to Federated Ordnance in the same calibers with overlapping dealer distribution and similar pricing positioning.

Emerging players

• Starline Brass: Starline Brass is a US manufacturer specializing in unprimed brass cases for handgun and rifle calibers, directly overlapping with Federated Ordnance's reloading component offering (unprimed brass cases, projectiles, cups). It represents a specialized competitor in the reloaders/component segment that Federated Ordnance targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Fed_Ord
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcj4l7sHfyIJwwDeBTr6Pog
• Facebookfacebook.com/federatedordnance
• Instagraminstagram.com/federated_ordnance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federated-ordnance

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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