Forged in
Integrity.
Built to Last.
A dealer built by operators, for operators. James Blackwell took 12 years of Army service and turned those values into the most trusted firearms dealership in the country.
Every firearm that leaves BlackForge Arms must be exactly what a soldier would trust with their life - nothing less.
- James Blackwell, Founder & CEO, 12-Year U.S. Army Veteran
James Blackwell -
12-Year Army Veteran
In 2018, James Blackwell returned home from his final tour with one clear mission: to build a firearms dealership that treated customers with the same respect, reliability, and integrity he demanded from his gear in the field.
After 12 years in the U.S. Army - including multiple overseas deployments - James had seen what happened when soldiers were equipped with substandard gear. He made a promise: every firearm that left BlackForge Arms would be the real deal. Inspected, verified, and ready to perform.
Today, BlackForge Arms serves law enforcement agencies, military veterans, competitive shooters, and responsible civilians across all 50 states - over 12,400 orders fulfilled and counting.
Core Values
The principles James brought home from service are the same ones that run BlackForge Arms today.
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