Manufacturing & Capabilities
In-house manufacturing, NFA capability, and documented destruction. Type 07 FFL · SOT Class 2.
Ironcrest Arms is a working manufacturing facility, not a storefront that resells inventory. As a Type 07 FFL and SOT Class 2 manufacturer, we produce firearms, NFA items, and serialized components in-house using our own equipment. Every item we manufacture is engraved, recorded, and transferred in full compliance with federal and Virginia state law.
Manufacturing Equipment
CNC & PRECISION MACHINING
| Equipment | Capability |
|---|---|
| CNC Mills | Lower receiver manufacturing, NFA engraving, Glock optic cuts, HB 40 serialization, custom component work |
| CNC Routers | Precision cutting and shaping of components and fixtures |
| Laser Cutters / Engravers | High-volume engraving, custom markings, non-NFA cosmetic work |
| Drill Presses | Component drilling, fixture work, receiver preparation |
| Associated Machine Shops | Extended metalworking capacity through established local partnerships |
All ATF-required markings are engraved to minimum .003″ depth and 1/16″ character height per 27 CFR 478.92 and 479.102.
Cleaning & Maintenance Lab
Our cleaning lab supports simultaneous deep-soak cleaning of multiple firearms at a time. This is designed for law enforcement agency visits where an entire fleet of duty weapons needs to be serviced in a single appointment — not a one-gun-at-a-time retail cleaning station.
Capabilities include field-strip cleaning, full disassembly, solvent soaking, lubrication, and function checks. Written condition notes provided for each weapon on request.
Testing & Validation
Every manufactured firearm and every serviced weapon returned to a law enforcement agency is function-tested prior to delivery. We utilize outdoor range access for live-fire function verification, zero confirmation, and post-build validation.
This is not an optional step. No rifle or NFA item leaves our facility without a confirmed function check.
Firearm Destruction
We maintain torch cutting equipment for firearm destruction — the ATF-accepted method for rendering firearms permanently inoperable. Torch cuts are applied to the receiver, barrel, and other critical components sufficient to meet the ATF's definition of destruction.
Every destruction is video-recorded, logged in our A&D bound book, and issued a Certificate of Destruction. Chain-of-custody documentation is provided from intake through final disposition.
We serve law enforcement agencies for evidence room cleanouts and seized firearm disposal, as well as municipal localities running buyback and give-back programs under Virginia Code § 15.2-915.5.
What We Produce & Service
CAPABILITY REFERENCE
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lower Receivers | AR-15 lowers manufactured in-house from 80% forged blanks, serialized and engraved to ATF spec |
| Complete Rifles | Standard, Virginia-compliant, and Maryland-compliant configurations on Ironcrest-manufactured lowers |
| NFA Items | SBRs, SBSs, AOWs, and suppressors manufactured under Form 2; post-sample machine guns for LEO/mil |
| HB 40 Serialization | CNC serialization of unserialized firearms, frames, and receivers to meet Virginia HB 40 compliance deadlines |
| NFA Engraving | ATF-compliant engraving for approved Form 1 builds — SBRs, SBSs, AOWs, suppressors |
| Glock Optic Cuts | CNC-milled RMR and Holosun footprint on G17, G19, G26 — individual and department bulk orders |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Field strip through full disassembly deep soak, multi-weapon capacity, written condition assessments |
| Firearm Destruction | Torch cutting, video documentation, Certificates of Destruction, A&D bound book entries |
| Custom Engraving | Non-NFA custom text engraving on lowers, dust covers, and other components |
See Our Full Service Offerings
Detailed pricing and service descriptions on each dedicated page.
DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement agencies and procurement officers are welcome to contact us directly to discuss specific requirements, volume, or contract terms.
Ironcrest Arms LLC · Type 07 FFL · SOT Class 2 Manufacturer · Richmond, Virginia