Industry
Tactical products. Optics. Armor. Accessories. Components.
We bring ammunition-grade operational rigor to defense-adjacent manufacturers.
The verticals that orbit firearms and ammunition manufacturing — tactical products, optics and mounts, ballistic armor, holsters and gear, weapon accessories, and component suppliers — share most of the same buyer base, most of the same distribution channels, and most of the same regulatory environment. They also share the operational disciplines that make ammunition manufacturing work.
Quick answer
Brass & Bench applies ammunition-grade operational discipline to defense-adjacent verticals: tactical products, optics, body armor, holsters and gear, weapon-mounted accessories, suppressors, and weapon-system components. The team brings ITAR fluency where it applies, CMMC 2.0 readiness for defense-subtier work, NASGW and dealer-channel depth through Mike's network, industrial engineering for precision machining and assembly, and the full insurance / software / fabrication toolkit that every Brass & Bench engagement includes.
By Mike Fox · Founding Partner — Business Development & Operations · Updated May 14, 2026Regulatory layer
The compliance reality.
Most defense-adjacent products fall under ITAR if they are designed or modified for military application. Body armor, optics with night-vision compatibility, suppressors (NFA), and weapon-system components routinely require ITAR registration and export licensing. CMMC 2.0 applies to any manufacturer in a DoD subtier supply chain handling controlled unclassified information. State-level firearms restrictions ripple into the accessories market more than buyers expect.