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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
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All firearms ›Watchtower Defense Is Back and Built Different
At Watchtower Defense, we’re inspired by our country’s values, our dedication to the American people, and our passion for creating outstanding products. These core values are what propel us into this exciting new chapter for Watchtower Defense.
Watchtower Defense today is not the same company it once was. Following a financial restructuring, we have re-emerged under entirely new ownership, new leadership, and new facilities. While we carry forward the name, we are a fundamentally new organization with a clear vision for the future.
Our new owners bring a strong commitment to both the brand and the broader firearms industry. Their investment has already transformed our capabilities, including the acquisition of modern facilities located in Tomball, TX. This expansion allows us to significantly improve how we design, manufacture, and deliver American-made firearms.
With a rebuilt leadership team and upgraded infrastructure, our focus is simple: execute better. That means higher quality, reliable timelines, consistent product launches, and an overall better customer experience. We recognize past challenges, but we are not defined by them.
Our customers remain at the center of everything we do. Your trust matters, and we’re committed to earning it every day. We will continue to stand behind our products with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and a renewed focus on service and responsiveness.
While we will always support our law enforcement and government partners, our primary focus moving forward is the consumer market. American gun owners built this brand, and they will continue to drive its future.
We are also committed to meeting, and exceeding, industry standards for service and repair turnaround times. If your experience with us has ever fallen short, we want to hear from you and make it right.
This is a new Watchtower Defense: new ownership, new leadership, new facilities, and a new standard. We’re focused on growth, accountability, and delivering products you can rely on. We look forward to earning your trust and your business as we move forward.
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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.
Today marks a pivotal moment, showcasing our commitment to welcoming American gun owners as part of our dynamic and innovative company.
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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.
