Adams Arms Employee Directory
Defense and Space ManufacturingMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Adams Arms is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Alexandria, Minnesota. It specializes in AR-pattern firearms that incorporate a patented piston system, which the company says reduces contact between hot carbon and gas and critical moving parts, aiming to lower maintenance needs and malfunction rates compared with traditional AR platforms. The firm also offers a retrofit option intended to provide a cost-saving upgrade path for law enforcement, military, and private citizens who want to improve existing firearms. Serving customers in military, law enforcement, and civilian markets, Adams Arms positions itself as providing improved performance and lower ongoing maintenance costs within the AR-15 ecosystem. The company has historically introduced additional products and line extensions within its niche, and recent developments include the launch of a side-charging piston AR line in early 2026. It operates from the United States and is part of the broader defense and space manufacturing sector.