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Redacted Industries

HardwareDubuque, IA, USAFounded 2023· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and manufactures 3D-printed firearms and components, including the RI 9MP platform.

CEO / Founder
Brandon Sisson
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$11.5M
Key Investors
Triton Funds; Public Market

Technology & Products

Key Products

RI 9MP

Technological Advantage

Combines additive manufacturing flexibility with regulatory compliance to produce functional firearms like the RI 9MP; leverages AM for rapid design iteration of small arms.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces manufacturing barriers for firearms through additive manufacturing while maintaining strict federal FFL compliance for legal production.

How They Differentiate

First federally licensed (Type 07 FFL) manufacturer of serialized 3D-printed firearms, providing 100% regulatory compliance compared to DIY/Ghost Gun alternatives while leveraging industrial-grade polymer AM for performance-critical components.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Firearms enthusiasts and defense markets requiring rapid prototyping or specialized small arms.

Industry Verticals

Defense; Consumer Goods

Competitors

Defense Distributed; Sig Sauer; Polymer80

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

TTM revenue of $323K as of March 2025; completed ticker change to RDCT in February 2026; expanded into advanced optics and thermal imaging for defense markets.

Major Milestones

Obtained federal FFL licensure for firearms manufacturing; Developed and launched the RI 9MP 3D-printed firearm platform

Notable Customers

BattleHawk Armory; Cedar Valley Outfitters; Law enforcement agencies; Defense contractors; Private citizens and enthusiasts

Why this company matters

Redacted Industries occupies a narrow but defensible niche at the intersection of additive manufacturing and firearms regulation. Unlike DIY ghost-gun producers or traditional gun makers, the company holds a Type 07 Federal Firearms License (FFL) specifically for 3D-printed firearm manufacturing, enabling serialized, compliant production of polymer-based small arms.

Its core product is the RI 9MP platform, a 3D-printed firearm produced via polymer additive manufacturing. The company uses AM for rapid design iteration of performance-critical components, then partners with a contract manufacturer for commercial-scale output. Redacted also develops advanced optics and thermal imaging for defense applications.

Target customers include firearms enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies, and defense contractors seeking rapid prototyping or specialized small arms. Named distribution partners include BattleHawk Armory and Cedar Valley Outfitters. The company has a historical connection to the Army Applications Laboratory.

Redacted's primary moat is regulatory: its FFL status and serialized manufacturing process create a legal barrier that DIY alternatives and competitors like Defense Distributed or Polymer80 cannot easily replicate. However, TTM revenue of $323K as of March 2025 suggests the market is still nascent, and the company's ability to scale beyond niche enthusiast demand remains an open question.