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Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
NAICS 332994 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing small arms, other ordnance, and/or ordnance accessories.
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For Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, employee injuries, commercial property and equipment. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific products are manufactured — commercial firearms, law enforcement supply, military/defense ordnance, or accessories only?
- Is the operation FFL-licensed, and are there any current or prior ATF compliance actions on record?
- What percentage of sales go to civilian retail, law enforcement, and military/defense channels respectively?
- Are any Class III items, explosive ordnance, or live-fire proof-testing operations conducted on premises?
- Does the operation involve any international sales, and if so, is there a documented ITAR compliance program?
- What is the prior products liability loss history, including any recalls or regulatory notices?
- For Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about manufacturing or distributing class iii items (fully automatic weapons, suppressors, destructive devices) without clear nfa/atf compliance documentation?
- For Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior product liability claims involving bodily injury or wrongful death from a manufactured firearm or ordnance item?
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Establishments in this class manufacture small arms (pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns), ordnance items (grenades, bombs, mines, torpedoes at the non-guided end), and accessories such as gun mounts, sighting equipment, and related components. Production typically involves precision metal machining, assembly, testing, and quality inspection under ATF and, for defense contracts, DOD oversight. Distribution channels may include civilian retail, law enforcement, and military or government procurement.
Questions to investigate
- What specific products are manufactured — commercial firearms, law enforcement supply, military/defense ordnance, or accessories only?
- Is the operation FFL-licensed, and are there any current or prior ATF compliance actions on record?
- What percentage of sales go to civilian retail, law enforcement, and military/defense channels respectively?
- Are any Class III items, explosive ordnance, or live-fire proof-testing operations conducted on premises?
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