Defense Distributed
Develops and publishes open-source firearm designs and desktop CNC hardware for decentralized arms production.
- CEO / Founder
- Cody Wilson
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- LEGIO fraternity
Technology & Products
Key Products
DEFCAD.com; Ghost Gunner 2; Liberator pistol files
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of open-source digital repositories (DEFCAD) with specialized subtractive hardware (Ghost Gunner) to lower the barrier for private firearm manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables on-demand, decentralized personal gunsmithing through open-source digital blueprints and affordable desktop CNC hardware, bypassing traditional manufacturing constraints.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on firearm-optimized CNC and AM files with a strong emphasis on legal/political advocacy and open-source distribution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individual gun enthusiasts, Second Amendment advocates
Industry Verticals
Firearms; Personal Defense
Competitors
DEFCAD alternatives; Desktop CNC manufacturers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Hosted controversial files sparking global debate; LEGIO membership drives funding.
Major Milestones
Launched DEFCAD (2013); Released Liberator 3D pistol files (2013); Sued US State Dept. (2015); Settled with State Dept. (2018); Developed Ghost Gunner CNC