IC13

What IC13 does

IC13 is a family-owned American manufacturer of precision firearms accessories, founded in 2015 and operating as SKEMATICAL, LLC from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The company designs and produces an in-house portfolio centered on lockable AR15 mounting systems (Mount Up! single, multi-gun vertical, and horizontal/vehicle configurations), keyed ejection port safety locks (IC-Lock, patent pending), a modular bandoleer-style chest rig platform (INVRT, co-developed with Lunar Concepts), reusable silicone paint masking kits (AR-Mask), and airsoft training targets (FAT). All machining, engraving, sewing, and assembly occur at the company's Lebanon Machine & Manufacturing facility, leveraging what the company describes as over 100 years of combined shop experience. The product surface also includes Stratum watch bands sold under a charity partnership and branded swag.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce exclusively through ic13.us, with no physical retail or third-party resellers and limited international shipping. Pricing spans $4.99 for spare keys to $790 for a five-gun Mount Up! configuration, with tiered hardware sales across roughly six core product lines plus accessories. The company reaches firearms enthusiasts and collectors, law enforcement and tactical professionals, firearms finishers and gunsmiths, and airsoft training users, marketed through product-led growth, a small blog, an X account, and a phone sales line. The company is privately held, founder-led by Josh Sprecher, with no disclosed external capital, no parent company, and a headcount of seven.

Name

IC13

Legal name

SKEMATICAL, LLC

Website

https://ic13.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IC13 is a family-owned American manufacturer of precision firearms accessories, including lockable AR15 mounts, ejection port locks, modular chest rigs, and paint masking kits, sold direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearm Accessories

NAICS

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

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI)

Keywords

• Firearm mounting systems
• Tactical chest rigs
• Ejection port locks
• AR15 accessories
• Firearm finishing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Firearm Accessories Sales: Direct product sales of firearm accessories including Mount Up! mounting systems, IC-Locks, INVRT Bandoleer tactical gear, AR-Mask masking kits, and FAT Airsoft training targets. Revenue generated through e-commerce transactions with pricing ranging from $4.99 for spare keys to $610 for 5-gun vertical mounting systems.
2. Swag and Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including patches, stickers, and apparel featuring IC13, INVRT, and Mount Up! branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IC13 designs, manufactures, and sells precision firearms accessories through its own e-commerce storefront. Core offerings include lockable AR15 mounting and display systems (Mount Up!), keyed ejection port safety locks (IC-Lock), a modular inverted-magazine chest rig system (INVRT Bandoleer), reusable high-temperature silicone paint masking kits for Cerakote finishing (AR-Mask), and airsoft training targets (FAT). All products are machined, engraved, sewn, and assembled in-house at the Lebanon Machine & Manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.

Product overview

IC13 is a family-owned American manufacturer offering a portfolio of precision firearms accessories, primarily centered around secure storage, safety, and modular carry solutions. The core product lines include Mount Up! (lockable AR15 gun mounting systems available in single, multi-gun vertical, and horizontal/vehicle configurations), INVRT Bandoleer (a modular chest rig system with compatible magazine pouches and accessories for various firearms platforms), IC-Lock ejection port safety locks, AR-Mask paint masking kits, and FAT Airsoft training targets. The company also offers Stratum watch bands under a charity partnership and branded swag merchandise. All products are designed and manufactured in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mount Up! Gun Mounting Systems Lockable AR15 wall and vehicle mounting systems in single, multi-gun vertical, and horizontal configurations. Built from billet 6061 aluminum with push-button release, custom rubber bumpers for scratch-free storage, and key-compatible cylinders with IC-Lock. Holds up to 5 firearms in 19 inches of horizontal wall space.
• INVRT Bandoleer Platform and Kit System Modular bandoleer-style chest rig platform with inverted magazine orientation for rapid reloads. Platform weighs 8.8oz, supports PALS webbing for configuration, and includes preconfigured kits, magazine pouches (AR15, AK47, SCAR, MPX, Glock, 7.62), medical pouches, and storage accessories. Berry compliant construction.
• IC-Lock AR15 Ejection Port Locks Keyed tubular safety lock that secures an AR15 by locking the bolt back and inserting into the ejection port, preventing weapon disassembly and unauthorized use. Key-retaining design with optional custom engraving; keys can be matched to Mount Up! systems.
• AR-Mask AR15 Paint Masking Kits Reusable silicone cavity plugs for masking AR15 upper and lower receivers during Cerakote and other bake-on firearm finish applications. Withstands extreme heat and saves hours versus traditional tape masking. Volume discount: $23.99 each when buying 3 or more kits.
• FAT Airsoft Training Targets Durable airsoft target system designed for marksmanship practice and target engagement training exercises. Priced at $179.99; currently listed as 'Returning Soon'.
• Stratum Watch Bands (Thin Line Edition) Watch bands released in a 'Thin Line' edition co-developed with Skematical, with $10 per unit donated to first responder/defender charities such as the Gary Sinise Foundation, Concerns of Police Survivors, and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• AR-Mask saves significant time compared to tape masking - ready to paint in minutes, not hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lunar ConceptscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINVRT Bandoleer was designed in collaboration with Lunar Concepts. The INVRT is a bandoleer-style chest rig system based on speed and simplicity concepts, combining IC13's manufacturing expertise with Lunar Concepts' tactical gear design knowledge.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haley Strategic Partners: Haley Strategic is a tactical gear designer focused on chest rigs, magazine carriers, and load-bearing equipment used by military and law enforcement. The INVRT Bandoleer competes in the same chest-rig category with similar target customers (tactical/LE professionals).
• Blue Force Gear: Blue Force Gear manufactures MOLLE-compatible tactical gear including chest rigs and magazine pouches. IC13's INVRT platform and pouch ecosystem directly overlaps with Blue Force Gear's chest-rig and load-bearing product lines, serving the same professional and enthusiast user.
• Magpul Industries: Magpul is the dominant manufacturer of AR15 furniture, accessories, and mounts. IC13 competes directly in the AR15 accessories category, with overlapping buyer personas (firearm enthusiasts, law enforcement) and similar DTC-plus-dealer distribution strategy, though Magpul operates at vastly greater scale.
• Luth-AR: Luth-AR makes AR15 accessories including stocks, grips, and mounting hardware. IC13's Mount Up! mounting systems compete in the same AR15 aftermarket space with similar end customers seeking storage and display solutions for their rifles.

Broad incumbents

• Midway USA: Midway USA is a major firearms-accessory retailer offering thousands of SKUs across reloading, cleaning, storage, and accessories. IC13's products could either be stocked by Midway as a retail partner or compete for the same wallet share among firearms enthusiasts.
• Caldwell (Battenfeld Technologies): Caldwell is a broad-line firearms accessories brand (shooting rests, cleaning, storage, and maintenance). IC13's AR-Mask and Mount Up! compete in adjacent slots within the same end-customer's gun room, offering a useful comparison point for category economics.
• Safariland Group: Safariland is a large, established manufacturer of holsters, tactical gear, and law-enforcement equipment. INVRT's tactical gear competes in adjacent categories with Safariland's chest rigs and load-bearing products, particularly in the LE channel.
• Brownells: Brownells is a large distributor and retailer of firearms accessories, gunsmithing tools, and consumables. It is a potential wholesale/distribution partner or competitive pressure point for IC13, given Brownells' broader catalog and reach into the same enthusiast and gunsmith customer base.

Emerging players

• Lunar Concepts: Lunar Concepts is the tactical gear design house that co-developed IC13's INVRT Bandoleer. It is both a partner and a thematic peer, designing chest rigs and load-bearing equipment targeting similar professional/LE users, though Lunar does not directly compete in the firearm mount/safety categories.
• Spartan Precision Equipment: Spartan Precision makes magnetic and mechanical gun mounting/racking systems for home defense and display. IC13's Mount Up! system competes in the same gun-mounting category, serving overlapping end customers seeking quick-access home and vehicle storage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IC13_us
• Facebookfacebook.com/ic13.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ic13

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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