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In developmentStratis bolt-action riflesCustom-built and hand-painted by design engineer Bobby Keigans, in six chamberings from 22 Creedmoor to .300 PRC.Meet the Stratis ›September 29, 2026Grand opening in TomballRead the story ›DealersFind a dealer near youOpen the dealer locator ›Pistols
AR-15 Rifles
Deploying soonRaider15 S.I.Standard Issue
Deploying soonRaider15 S.D.Special Duty
Pistols
AR-15 Rifles
- Raider15 S.I.Deploying soon
- Raider15 S.D.Deploying soon
Bolt-Action Rifles
All firearms ›American Gun Owners Built This Brand
Today marks a pivotal moment, showcasing our commitment to welcoming American gun owners as part of our dynamic and innovative company. Our focus remains steadfast on what truly matters to our customers: creating reliable, American-made firearms crafted with precision, discipline, respect, and purpose. Exceptional products are not just produced; they are carefully honed through years of experience, attention to detail, and a willingness to accept constructive feedback. The goal is to develop products that inspire pride, support customers, and continually raise the bar for American manufacturing excellence.
The new logo design features a distinguished, tall castle encased within a triangular border, creating a bold, industrial emblem that signifies our durability, strength, and vigilance. It also reflects the spirit of our team, which confronts challenges directly and maintains resilience amid uncertainty. The watchtower symbolizes a protective presence, serving as a vantage point for observation, defense, and preparedness. This new identity embodies our core values as an organization built to endure obstacles, stay steadfast, and continuously advance.
From day one, we established and prioritized a culture of active listening. We reached out to a diverse array of voices, including our dedicated dealers, enthusiastic weekend shooters, loyal customers, and anyone else eager to share their invaluable insights into the market. These meaningful conversations have been instrumental in guiding our direction and innovations.
As a result of these interactions, we are excited to introduce the very first Watchtower Defense firearms: the Vantage and Vaelon series. Engineered and hand-fitted to deliver high reliability and intense accuracy, even under rapid fire or long shooting sessions. Every feature, part, and precision-engineered component reflects a rigorous quality assurance process that reflects our dedication to meeting the needs and expectations of customers. These new models are designed with an emphasis on race-gun performance, aiming to enhance the shooting experience while upholding the trust and confidence of the community. Key technical improvements focus on precision engineering, ergonomics, and reliability, ensuring these advancements meet the high standards expected by experienced users.
Both the Vantage and Vaelon series of handguns are produced at our manufacturing facility located in Tomball, Texas. Furthermore, our commitment to quality extends beyond the point of sale, as a transferable limited lifetime warranty supports both models.
A new era is coming; we are excited to work and deliver to the community on new precision American-made firearms.
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We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new facility! We celebrated this milestone with a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, industry partners, dealers, members of the media, customers, friends, and supporters.
Guns & Ammo put the Apache Commander in its pages. Here is what the pistol is, spec for spec, and why coverage we did not write carries more weight than anything we could say ourselves.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a handful of ordinary people banded together and placed their faith in an extraordinary idea.
From The Feed
Build the foundation.
Curtis shares the experiences and influences that helped shape his journey, from his time serving in the Army to the firearms and the inspiration he found in his grandfather’s guns.
From our new facility to our manufacturing processes and commitment to quality, Curtis talks about what it means to build a strong foundation from the ground up—and why the people behind the products matter just as much as the products themselves.
Get to know Curtis, hear his story, and take a look inside the team working to define the next chapter of Watchtower Defense.
The ribbon is cut, and now it’s time to reveal what we’ve been building… VAELON.
- A first glimpse at the prototype
- This is just the start.
- Updates are coming soon!
Tell us what you think of Vaelon.
What a week. Being able to share our mission and beliefs with our new community, shake hands, and make new friends has truly set the tone for the next year. Stay tuned; this is only the beginning.
One final thank you to everyone who took the time to come out and see our new home.
This is what we do here.
We chase success, build teams that become families, and strive to make American manufacturing something to be respected again.
Thank you again to everyone who came out to support us yesterday!
Introducing Marty, the Lead Gunsmith at Watchtower Defense, an Army combat veteran whose experience, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence shape every firearm manufactured at our facility.
In this interview, Marty shares his journey, his perspective on gunsmithing, and what it takes to pursue a higher standard of quality in the firearms industry. From lessons learned through military service to the attention to detail required at the bench, Marty gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset and craftsmanship that go into his work.
New guns doesn`t necessarily mean more innovation.
Vaelon was built with a different question in mind:
What could we do differently?
The answer seemed simple: bring more control, to our systems, QC processes, every aspect of the design, and ultimately to the shooter.
The firearm depicted is a prototype model; The Vaelon is still in development but will be hitting dealers soon. Stay tuned.
Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the men and women who ran toward danger to protect others.
Remember them. Honor them. Never forget.
Did you think we were done with just two new models? We`re just getting started.
The firearms depicted are prototype models; they are still in development but will be hitting dealers soon.
Tell us what you think in the comments; more news to follow.
