What PMC Ammunition does

PMC Ammunition, operating under the legal name Precision Made Cartridges, is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition serving consumer, law enforcement, and military end markets in the United States. The company offers a tiered product portfolio organized under five sub-brands: Bronze (value-oriented recreational ammunition), SFX (hollow-point self-defense loads engineered for reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns), eRange (lead-free indoor-range ammunition that eliminates airborne lead and heavy metals), X-TAC (MIL SPEC-compliant military and law enforcement ammunition in 5.56mm, 7.62x51 NATO, and other calibers), and X-TAC MATCH (competition-grade ammunition co-developed with Sierra Bullets). The company also offers bulk packaging variants under the Battle Pack and Ammo Can labels.

The company's core technology is vertical integration in cartridge manufacturing: the company's supplier operates an owned brass mill producing all brass strip in-house, and PMC loads ammunition in new brass cases with boxer primers to either SAAMI or US Military Specification standards. All products are non-corrosive and reloadable, and quality control is governed by ISO Bureau Veritas certification. The eRange sub-brand is a notable material-science differentiator addressing lead exposure concerns at indoor ranges with limited air filtration.

Commercially, PMC operates a wholesale-only go-to-market model, distributing exclusively through 22+ authorized US distributors including national retailers (Brownells, Davidson's, RSR Group) and specialized online ammunition retailers (Lucky Gunner, Ammunition Depot, SGAmmo, Target Sports USA). Pricing is determined at the distributor and retailer level and is not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans military procurement, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, recreational/target shooters, and self-defense buyers, with no public revenue figures, no disclosed funding history, and a corporate headcount of 1-10 reported at the Houston office.

Name

PMC Ammunition

Legal name

PMC Ammunition

Website

https://pmcammo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PMC Ammunition (Precision Made Cartridges) is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, producing Bronze, SFX, eRange, X-TAC, and X-TAC MATCH lines for military, law enforcement, competition, hunting, and recreational shooters, sold exclusively through 22+ authorized US distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Arms 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 industries

Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL), Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Small arms ammunition
• Military ammunition
• Law enforcement ammunition
• Recreational shooting ammunition
• Competition shooting cartridges

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ammunition Sales: PMC Ammunition generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of precision ammunition cartridges. The company sells through an authorized distributor network across the United States. Products range from cost-effective Bronze line for high-volume shooting to professional-grade X-TAC for military and law enforcement applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

PMC Ammunition manufactures and supplies precision small arms ammunition cartridges for rifle and handgun applications. The company produces a portfolio of ammunition lines including Bronze (recreational), X-TAC and X-TAC MATCH (military/law enforcement/competition), SFX (personal defense), and eRange (indoor range lead-free), available across calibers from .25 Auto to .50 Caliber. All products are non-corrosive, reloadable, and manufactured to SAAMI or US MIL SPEC standards.

Product overview

PMC Ammunition is a Precision Made Cartridges manufacturer based in Houston, Texas, offering a portfolio of ammunition products organized under distinct sub-brands: Bronze (cost-effective recreational ammunition), SFX (law enforcement-grade hollow-point defense ammunition), eRange (lead-free indoor range ammunition), X-TAC (military and law enforcement professional ammunition), and X-TAC MATCH (Sierra Bullet-equipped competition ammunition). The company also offers bulk packaging options including Battle Packs and Ammo Cans. Products span rifle calibers (5.56mm, .223 Rem, .308 Win, 7.62x39, .50 Cal) and handgun calibers (9mm, .45 Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Special, 10mm Auto, .357 Mag, .44 Rem Mag, .380 Auto, .32 Auto, .25 Auto, .38 Super +P). All ammunition is produced to SAAMI or US Military specifications with vertical integration controlling total product quality from brass production through final assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bronze: Popular ammunition line for recreational shooters and riflemen offering high performance velocity and accuracy in cost-effective cartridges for high-volume shooting situations
• X-TAC
• X-TAC MATCH
• SFX
• eRange

Products and services

• Bronze Ammunition Line Popular ammunition line for recreational shooters and riflemen offering high performance velocity and accuracy in cost-effective cartridges for high-volume shooting situations, including various rifle and handgun calibers.
• SFX Ammunition Line High-performance hollow-point cartridges specifically engineered for personal defense with trouble-free, reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns. Meets existing law enforcement protocols.
• eRange Ammunition Line Ammunition technology that eliminates airborne lead and heavy metals at shooting ranges while reducing burn residues in firearms and brass cases. Designed for shooters with limited air filtration capabilities in indoor practice ranges.
• X-TAC Ammunition Line Professional and military-grade ammunition manufactured to exacting specifications required by military and law enforcement organizations. Features FMJ-BT and LAP bullet types for 5.56mm and 7.62x51 NATO calibers.
• X-TAC MATCH Ammunition Line Competition-grade ammunition combining X-TAC performance with Sierra Bullets match-grade ballistics. Available in .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .50 Caliber for competition shooters requiring uncompromising performance and quality.
• Battle Pack Packaging Bulk packaging option for various ammunition calibers including 9mm Luger, 45 Auto, 40 S&W, 38 Special, 380 Auto, and 223 Remington designed for high-volume shooting needs.
• Ammo Can Packaging Ammunition packaging in durable ammo cans for long-term storage and protection. Available for 5.56mm, 50 Caliber, and 223 Remington calibers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sierra BulletscoreTechnology or IntegrationX-TAC MATCH 223 and 308 rounds use Sierra projectiles in recognition of the US shooters' appreciation of the accuracy and quality the Sierra brand represents. PMC combines the exceptional performance of X-TAC ammunition with Sierra Bullets' world-class ballistics for match-grade competition cartridges.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Winchester Ammunition (Olin Corporation): Iconic US ammunition brand owned by Olin Corporation, producing military, LE, hunting, and target ammunition. Competes head-to-head with PMC in MIL SPEC, hunting, and LE segments with similar distributor relationships.
• Remington Ammunition: Historic US ammunition manufacturer producing Core-Lokt hunting, UMC, and Premier match lines. Direct competitor across hunting, target, and self-defense categories using the same national distributor network.
• Aguila Ammunition: Mexican-manufactured ammunition imported into the US for target, rimfire, and handgun markets. Similar import-and-distribute model to PMC, competing on price in the recreational and bulk-pack segment.
• Browning Ammunition: Browning's ammunition line spans hunting, LE, and military-spec rounds (including 5.56 NATO and 7.62). Direct competitor in hunting, military, and LE categories with strong brand affinity at the same distributors.
• Hornady Manufacturing: Privately held Nebraska-based ammunition maker with deep hunting, self-defense (Critical Defense), match-grade (Match), and LE/military (TAP) lines. Directly comparable product breadth, quality positioning, and distribution model to PMC.
• Federal Premium (Vista Outdoor): One of the largest US ammunition manufacturers, producing hunting, target, LE, and military ammunition. Directly competes with PMC across nearly every product category and serves the same distributor channels.
• Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition: Sig Sauer's ammunition division produces M400/M855 military-style, Elite Match Competition, and V-Crown self-defense lines. Direct competitor in the LE/military and premium pistol segments that PMC targets with X-TAC and SFX.
• CCI/Speer (Vista Outdoor): Sister brand to Federal under Vista Outdoor, focused on rimfire, centerfire pistol, and Speer LE-duty ammunition. Directly overlaps with PMC's SFX, X-TAC, and target shooting product positioning.
• Magtech Ammunition: Brazilian-made ammunition imported and distributed in the US for target, hunting, and LE use. Closely comparable business model to PMC—both are foreign-manufactured brands that distribute through US wholesalers.

Emerging players

• Black Hills Ammunition: South Dakota-based boutique ammunition manufacturer specializing in match-grade, LE duty, and military loads. Smaller scale than PMC but directly competes in the precision and LE segments where PMC positions X-TAC MATCH and X-TAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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