OIF Exporting

What OIF Exporting does

OIF Exporting, LLC is a Dayton, Ohio-based export facilitation company that connects international buyers with U.S. firearms, ammunition, and accessories manufacturers. The company operates as a licensed federal firearms dealer (Type 01) and importer (Type 08), a Special Occupational Taxpayer for NFA items, and is registered as an exporter with both the U.S. State and Commerce Departments, enabling full ITAR and EAR compliance. OIF maintains direct sourcing relationships with over 60 named U.S. manufacturers — including Hi-Point, CMMG, Palmetto State Armory, and Bravo Company USA — and consolidates orders across multiple manufacturers into streamlined international shipments.

OIF serves two primary customer segments in parallel: international buyers (foreign importers, distributors, and end customers seeking access to U.S. products across 195 countries) and U.S. manufacturers seeking to expand internationally without building their own export operations. Its service suite includes product sourcing, licensing and compliance management, warehousing, international shipping coordination, SHOT Show representation, and custom concierge offerings such as purchase-and-hold arrangements and product modifications to meet destination-country legal requirements. The company is supported by affiliated specialist firearms attorneys at the Braum | Rudd law firm for regulatory and compliance work.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees on facilitated exports, with pricing not publicly disclosed and structured on a per-quote basis. The company markets through international trade publications, e-blast campaigns, trade shows (notably SHOT Show), and organic social channels. OIF is a privately held LLC with 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no software or technology product offerings — its value proposition is grounded in regulatory licensing, compliance expertise, and operational execution rather than proprietary technology.

Name

OIF Exporting

Legal name

OIF Exporting, LLC

Website

https://oifexporting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OIF Exporting is a Dayton, Ohio-based licensed firearms dealer and exporter that facilitates international sales of U.S. firearms, ammunition, and accessories. It sources from 60+ U.S. manufacturers, manages ITAR/EAR compliance and licensing, and serves buyers across 195 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Export Services

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAMAC

Export Promotion & Market Access Support

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

SECONDARYTLACAGAB

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR) Classification & Licensing

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Trade Compliance & Regulatory Advisory (HTS Classification, Export Controls, Sanctions)

Keywords

• Firearms export services
• Export management company
• International firearms distribution
• ITAR EAR compliance services
• Firearms import export facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Export Facilitation Services: OIF generates revenue by providing comprehensive export services to international customers seeking U.S. firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Services include sourcing products from manufacturers, obtaining necessary licenses and approvals, consolidating and warehousing products, and shipping through trusted network providers. The company also offers custom concierge services including purchasing and holding product in secure warehouse until customer is ready, and modifying products to meet legal requirements in destination markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OIF Exporting is a licensed export facilitation company that serves as a U.S.-based intermediary between American firearms, ammunition, and accessories manufacturers and foreign buyers/importers. The company sources products from a network of U.S. manufacturers, handles all required federal licensing and ITAR/EAR export compliance, consolidates and warehouses inventory, and coordinates international shipping on behalf of international customers. It also offers concierge services such as purchase-and-hold storage and product modifications to meet destination-market legal requirements.

Product overview

OIF Exporting is an export management service company, not a product manufacturer. It does not offer distinct software products, modules, or branded offerings. Instead, it provides a unified suite of export services enabling international customers to purchase US firearms, ammunition, and accessories. The core services include product sourcing from US manufacturers, export licensing and compliance (ITAR, EAR, ATF), warehouse consolidation and secure storage, international shipping coordination, and custom concierge services such as purchase-and-hold arrangements and product modifications for import compliance. OIF also provides SHOT Show support for international buyers and sellers. The company operates as a licensed federal firearms dealer (Type 01) and importer (Type 08), and is registered as an exporter with the US State and Commerce Departments.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Export Facilitation Services End-to-end export service for international customers seeking U.S. firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Includes product sourcing from a network of U.S. manufacturers, obtaining federal licenses and approvals, ITAR and EAR compliance management, consolidation and warehousing, and international shipping coordination through trusted providers. Serves foreign importers, distributors, and buyers.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

58 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Braum | Rudd (Law Firm)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOIF works with affiliated specialist firearm attorneys from Braum | Rudd, a law firm with over 40 years of experience helping FFLs. The firm provides ATF and other regulatory guidance, ITAR/AECA compliance, import/export transaction support, product classifications, and expert witness services. Braum | Rudd helps OIF maintain industry-leading compliance operations.
• 21st TECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with 21st TEC as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Agency ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Agency Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• AIM SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with AIM Sports as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Angstadt ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Angstadt Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Apex TacticalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Apex Tactical as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Bear Creek ArsenalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Bear Creek Arsenal as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• BersaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Bersa as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Big Horn ArmoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Big Horn Armory as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Bond ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Bond Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Bravo Company USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Bravo Company USA as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Cabot GunsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Cabot Guns as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Charter ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Charter Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Choate Machine and ToolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Choate Machine and Tool as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• CMMG IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with CMMG Incorporated as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Defiance MachineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Defiance Machine as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Elftmann TacticalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Elftmann Tactical as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Elite Tactical SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Elite Tactical Systems as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Faxon FirearmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Faxon Firearms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• FIMS ManufacturingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with FIMS Manufacturing as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• FMK FirearmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with FMK Firearms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Fostech OutdoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Fostech Outdoors as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Foundation StocksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Foundation Stocks as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Freedom ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Freedom Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Hawkins PrecisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Hawkins Precision as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Hi-Point FirearmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Hi-Point Firearms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• House of Payne MunitionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with House of Payne Munitions as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• HSM AmmunitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with HSM Ammunition as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Inland ManufacturingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Inland Manufacturing as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• JTS GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with JTS Group as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Just Right CarbinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Just Right Carbines as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Keystone Sporting ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Keystone Sporting Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Kinetic Development GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Kinetic Development Group as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• LantacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Lantac as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• LaRue TacticalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with LaRue Tactical as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Live Free ArmoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Live Free Armory as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Luth-ARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Luth-AR as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Masterpiece ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Masterpiece Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• New Frontier ArmoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with New Frontier Armory as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Nordic ComponentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Nordic Components as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Ohio Ordnance WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Ohio Ordnance Works as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Palmetto State ArmoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Palmetto State Armory as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Pro Mag IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Pro Mag Industries as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• PTRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with PTR as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Radical FirearmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Radical Firearms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Rise ArmamentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Rise Armament as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Serbu FirearmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Serbu Firearms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• SGM TacticalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with SGM Tactical as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Shadow SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Shadow Systems as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Sharp Bros.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Sharp Bros. as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Shield ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Shield Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• SIM-X AmmunitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with SIM-X Ammunition as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• TangoDownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with TangoDown as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• The Rifle SpecialistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with The Rifle Specialist as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Velocity TriggersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Velocity Triggers as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• VolquartsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Volquartsen as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Wise ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Wise Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.
• Zermatt ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIF has a special relationship with Zermatt Arms as a manufacturing partner, offering their products to international customers through OIF's export services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Zanders Sporting Goods: Firearms wholesale distributor carrying major US manufacturer brands. Comparable in its role as a multi-manufacturer aggregation and distribution intermediary, but oriented to US retail rather than international export.
• Camfour: Firearms wholesale distributor offering products from numerous manufacturers to dealer customers. Comparable as a multi-supplier aggregation intermediary; differs by serving US dealers rather than handling international export compliance.
• Smith & Wesson Brands: Leading US firearms manufacturer with its own international distribution. Comparable as a major OIF-style manufacturer counterpart, and a potential customer that could insource export activities over time.
• Lipsey's: Established firearms wholesale distributor serving retailers across the US. Comparable as a manufacturer-to-buyer intermediary in firearms, though it does not focus on the international export facilitation niche that defines OIF.
• RSR Group: Largest US firearms wholesale distributor, aggregating products from hundreds of manufacturers for downstream retailers. Comparable as a firearms distribution intermediary, though broader in scope and more US-domestic focused than OIF's export-specialist model.
• Sports South: Wholesale distributor of firearms, ammunition, and accessories from a broad set of manufacturers. Comparable as a multi-supplier aggregation and distribution business, though focused on US dealers rather than export facilitation.
• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Major US firearms manufacturer with established export operations. Comparable for its export-channel presence and as a candidate OIF customer that could alternatively choose to manage exports directly.
• Sig Sauer (SIG SAUER Inc.): Major US firearms manufacturer with substantial in-house international sales and export operations. Comparable as a counterparty in the firearms export ecosystem, and a potential verticalizer if it chose to bring export management fully in-house.
• Eagle Imports: Importer and distributor of firearms brands into the US market, with deep familiarity in cross-border firearms licensing and compliance. Comparable for its international firearms regulatory expertise, though operating as an importer and brand owner rather than an export-services intermediary.
• Century Arms: Importer and distributor of firearms into the US market with international sourcing operations. Comparable for its expertise navigating cross-border firearms trade and regulatory licensing, though it is also a brand owner and importer rather than a pure services intermediary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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