HardwareDubuque, IA, USAFounded 2023· One of 1805 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
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.