Royal Arms International

What Royal Arms International does

Royal Arms International, Inc. is a privately held, veteran-owned U.S. manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in a 15,000 square-foot facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The company designs, engineers, and produces specialized tactical breaching, hostage rescue, close quarter combat, and EOD/IED bomb disposal equipment for law enforcement, military, and government agencies worldwide. Its product portfolio is organized into three categories — EOD Equipment (disrupters, igniters, EOD ammunition and tools), Breaching / SWAT (flash bangs, breaching stand-off devices, frangible breaching ammunition, breaching barrels and shotguns), and Firearm Accessories (suppressors, grips, slings, AR parts). Key proprietary technologies include the TESAR family of copper frangible 12-gauge breaching slugs, the FBG impact-detonated flash bang system, the RDI dual shock tube initiator (NSN# 1375-01-533-5362), the original breaching stand-off device, the Gen12 semi-auto magazine-fed breaching shotgun (co-developed with Genesis Arms on an AR10 platform), and the BBC-22 rimfire suppressor. All products are 100% U.S.-made and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.

The company operates almost exclusively as a B2G hardware business. Revenue is generated through one-time direct sales of equipment and consumable ammunition/accessories. Go-to-market is sales-led: qualified buyers (LE/MIL) reach Royal Arms through phone, email, and an e-commerce storefront at royalarms.com, with credential verification required for controlled items. International sales to foreign LE/MIL customers are supported through a documented DDTC/ITAR/Department of State export licensing workflow (DSP-83, End User Certificate, 50% deposit, 8–12 week lead times), with TORC Precision Ltd serving as the UK/Europe distributor for civilian-legal flash bang simulators. Two procurement pathways embed Royal Arms deeply into federal supply chains: NATO Stock Number registrations (NSN# 1375-01-533-5362 and 1375-01-533-5364 for the RDI initiator), and ITAR restrictions that limit the competitive field of qualified suppliers. Pricing spans roughly $5 (shock tube connectors) to $2,399 (Gen12 SBM Upper), with payment via check, ACH, EFT, wire, or credit card (3% convenience fee). The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, and no public revenue disclosure.

Leadership consists of President Johnathan Brill (also the duly authorized contracting agent) and LE/MIL Sales lead Joseph Sepulveda. The company trades under the names Royal Arms and RAI; its Instagram (@royal_arms) is its primary social channel. Royal Arms bills itself as the original inventor and oldest manufacturer of its core product categories and frames its differentiation around American manufacturing, combat-proven durability (e.g., RDI tested in Iraq and Afghanistan), and a lifetime warranty — positioning it as a heritage, specification-grade supplier to a niche, regulation-heavy buyer base rather than a high-velocity growth business.

Name

Royal Arms International

Legal name

Royal Arms International, Inc.

Website

https://royalarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Royal Arms International is a veteran-owned U.S. manufacturer of tactical breaching, hostage rescue, close quarter combat, and EOD/bomb disposal equipment for law enforcement, military, and government agencies worldwide. It sells proprietary frangible ammunition, flash bangs, igniters, suppressors, and breaching shotguns directly and via international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Breaching & EOD Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Demilitarization, Disposal & Ordnance Remediation (EOD Support) (IMABAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG), Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL), Explosives, Energetics & Pyrotechnics (Military-Grade) (IMABAHAK)

Keywords

• Tactical breaching equipment
• EOD bomb disposal
• Frangible ammunition
• Breaching shotguns
• Flash bang devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tactical Equipment Sales: Direct sales of breaching equipment, EOD tools, flash bangs, ammunition, and firearm accessories to law enforcement, military, and government agencies. Products include one-time purchases of equipment as well as consumable ammunition and replacement parts.
2. E-commerce Accessories: Online storefront sales of firearm accessories, slings, grips, and suppressors to qualified customers including some civilian sales for non-restricted items.
3. International Export Sales: Export sales to foreign law enforcement and military agencies with required documentation including DSP-83, End User Certificate, Import License, and Export License. 50% deposit required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Arms International manufactures specialized tactical breaching, hostage rescue, close quarter combat, and EOD/IED bomb disposal equipment for law enforcement, military, and government agencies. Its product portfolio spans EOD equipment (bomb squad tools, disrupters, igniters, and ammunition), tactical breaching/SWAT products (flash bangs, breaching ammunition, breaching barrels, and shotguns), and firearm accessories (suppressors, grips, slings, AR parts). All products are 100% USA made in a 15,000 sq ft Tennessee manufacturing facility, sold with LE/MIL credential verification and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.

Product overview

Royal Arms International manufactures specialized tactical breaching, hostage rescue, Close Quarter Combat, and EOD/IED bomb disposal equipment for law enforcement, military, and government agencies worldwide. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: EOD Equipment (bomb squad tools, disrupters, igniters, and EOD ammunition), Tactical Breaching/SWAT products (flash bangs, breaching ammunition, breaching barrels, and breaching shotguns), and Firearm Accessories (suppressors, grips, slings, and AR parts). Key products include the TESAR series of copper frangible breaching ammunition, the FBG-MK3 impact-detonated flash bang trainer, Remington 870 MCS breaching shotguns, the Gen12 SBM semi-auto magazine-fed breaching shotgun, BBC-22 rimfire suppressors, and RDI/STI shock tube igniters. The company also offers the B&T L.E. 5.56mm suppressor, breaching stand-off devices, and various disrupters. All products are 100% USA made with CNC manufacturing and backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TESAR-SF Green Cap 400 Grain Frangible Green Cap 2-3/4 inch 400 Grain Non-Toxic Frangible 12 Ga Shotgun Slug made from a proprietary metal alloy blend, designed for breaching wood doors, locks, and hinges at 1,500 ft/sec from an 18-inch barrel, for law enforcement and military breaching operations.
• FBG-MK3 NFDD Flash Bang Trainer Impact-detonated non-fragmenting flash bang training device producing 175dB, 4psi over-pressure and 500K CP brightness for realistic SWAT and tactical training, with user-reloadable 5 FBC cartridges and 100 primers included for law enforcement and military training programs.
• Remington 870 MCS Royal Arms Breacher Shotgun Modified Remington 870 Police Magnum 12 Ga breaching shotgun with custom 18.5 inch barrel, 2+1 or 3+1 capacity, and Royal Arms custom CNC machined parts that deflect debris and gases away from the shooter while significantly reducing recoil, sold to law enforcement and military tactical units.
• BBC-22 Lightweight Rimfire Suppressor Direct-thread .22LR/.22WMR/.17HMR/5.7x28 sound suppressor, 5.1 inches long, 1.225 inch OD, 4.3 oz weight, built from aerospace aluminum with MIL-SPEC Type III hardcoat anodizing and 1/2x28 direct thread mounting, marketed to LE/MIL and civilian-qualifying customers.
• RDI Royal Dual Initiator Shock Tube Igniter Mechanical dual shock tube initiator registered under NSN#1375-01-533-5362, with cross pin block and trigger lock dual safeties, 6061 T6 aluminum, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and CF360 Brass construction, weighing 0.75 lbs and 6 inches long, for EOD bomb technicians in military and law enforcement bomb squads.
• B&T L.E. 5.56x45 Suppressor B&T USA direct-thread 5.56x45mm/.223 sound suppressor, 7.43 inches long, 15.1 oz weight, full-auto rated, with 1.375 HUB mount, 718 Inconel construction and Cerakote finish, distributed through Royal Arms for law enforcement and military buyers.
• Royal Arms Door Breaching Stand Off Device Original CNC-machined breaching stand-off device made from solid 4140 Chromoly Steel with QPQ Nitride Melonite finish to 80RC, available in 4, 6, or 12 point configurations with 7/8-24 or .825x40 TPI threading and forward vents to deflect debris, used by SWAT teams for positive placement during tactical door entry.
• Gen12 SBM Upper Breaching Shotgun Semi-auto magazine-fed 12 Ga delayed blowback breaching shotgun upper built on the AR10 platform and co-developed with Genesis Arms, available in Micro 7.5 inch or Mini 10.5 inch configurations, compatible with DPMS Gen1 AR10 lowers and suppressor-ready with 1.375x24 TPI thread, sold to LE/MIL operators.
• TESAR-2 Black Cap 425 Gr Copper Frangible Black Cap 2-3/4 inch 425 Grain compressed copper frangible 12 Ga shotgun slug at 1,525 ft/sec from an 18-inch barrel, designed for breaching metal doors, locks, and hinges including solid oak and steel doors, for law enforcement and military breaching teams.
• ARG AR15 Tactical/Target Grip Ergonomic AR15/M4/M16 grip custom molded for hand conformance with a flat bottom for bipod use, sold to tactical officers and SWAT teams nationwide through the Royal Arms storefront.
• Clayvon/RADC Disposable Disrupters Series of disposable disrupters in Clayvon (Green), Water Blank (Blue), Copper Frangible (Black), and HP Slug (Purple) configurations used by EOD bomb technicians for controlled disruption of suspected explosive devices.
• TESAR-1 Orange Cap 275 Gr Copper Frangible Orange Cap 2-3/4 inch 275 Grain compressed copper frangible 12 Ga shotgun slug at 1,750 ft/sec from an 18-inch barrel, designed for breaching solid and hollow wood doors and defeating locks and hinges, for law enforcement and military breaching teams.
• Gen12 Extra Magazine OEM Genesis Arms Gen 12 spare magazine for the Gen12 breaching shotgun, available in 5-round or 10-round capacities and sold alongside the breaching shotgun as a firearm accessory.
• FBC Flash Bang Cartridge (Brown Cap) Replacement cartridge for FBG MkII, Mk3, and Mk4 flash bang trainers, producing 175dB, 4psi over-pressure, and 500K CP brightness with minimal smoke and heat, sold to LE/MIL training programs.
• FB-82H 12 Ga 82 Grain Flash Bang Hard Less lethal / diversionary 12 Ga round for shotguns with cylinder smooth bore barrels, producing 185dB output and capable of breaching solid wood doors, light steel, sliders, and car windows, marketed to law enforcement and military operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• FBG Flash Bang produces 175dB and 4psi over-pressure with 500K CP brightness for maximum distraction effect
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Genesis ArmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Genesis Arms to develop the Gen12 Semi-Auto Magazine Fed Breaching Shotgun. Royal Arms provides the upper receiver while Genesis Arms provides the lower receiver, based on proven AR10 platform. Joint product development for next-generation breaching technology.
• TORC Precision LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK and European distributor for Royal Arms civilian-legal flash bang simulators (SFDF and SFDI). Located in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, UK. Handles sales and distribution for airsoft, paintball, and mil-sim markets in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magpul Industries: Magpul produces firearm accessories including ergonomic grips, slings, and AR-platform components sold to LE and military end users — directly overlapping with Royal Arms' Accessories category (e.g., ARG AR15 Grip) and serving identical SWAT/tactical buyers.
• Hatch (Hatch Defense / Coretech): Hatch manufactures EOD/IED render-safe tools, disrupters, and bomb disposal equipment for military and law enforcement bomb squads — directly competing with Royal Arms' EOD portfolio including RDI initiators and Clayvon/RADC disposable disrupters.
• B&T AG (B&T USA): B&T AG supplies suppressors and tactical weapon systems to military and law enforcement globally, and is already a partner supplying 5.56 suppressors through Royal Arms. Direct peer in the suppressor/LE tactical category with substantially broader European distribution.
• Genesis Arms: Genesis Arms is an existing collaboration partner of Royal Arms, supplying the lower receiver for the Gen12 SBM breaching shotgun. They produce AR10-platform weapons and operate in the same semi-auto tactical firearm/breaching space.
• Combined Systems Inc. (CTS Less-Lethal / Panther Lake): Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) is a direct peer as both companies manufacture tactical distraction devices, flash bangs, and less-lethal munitions for U.S. and international law enforcement and military — directly overlapping with Royal Arms' FBG and FBC flash bang product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Chemring Group: Chemring is a globally scaled defense manufacturer producing EOD disrupters, military explosives, initiators, and countermeasure systems. It directly overlaps with Royal Arms' EOD igniter (RDI shock tube initiator) and disrupter (Clayvon/RADC) product lines as a much larger and publicly listed competitor.
• SureFire, LLC: SureFire is a major supplier of weapon-mounted lights, suppressors, and tactical equipment to U.S. military and law enforcement. Overlaps with Royal Arms on suppressors (BBC-22) and the broader LE/MIL accessories category, but with a substantially larger product portfolio and brand presence.
• Safariland Group (incl. Monadnock, Tactical): Safariland Group is a broad incumbent competing across tactical equipment for law enforcement and military, including restraints, holsters, body armor, and breaching tools. It overlaps with Royal Arms' breaching/SWAT and firearm accessory categories and serves the same government buyer base, but with a much larger portfolio.

Emerging players

• MK Ballistics: MK Ballistics is a smaller manufacturer of frangible and breaching ammunition for tactical and LE markets, providing direct competition to Royal Arms' TESAR frangible slug product line on a niche specialty basis.
• CAA (Command Arms Accessories) / FAB Defense: FAB Defense and CAA manufacture tactical firearm accessories, grips, and rail systems targeted at the global military and law enforcement market. They compete with Royal Arms in the firearm accessories and AR-platform component category with broader international distribution reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/royal-arms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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