This week, Ruger announced that it has purchased Anderson Manufacturing, a major producer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Kentucky. The acquisition comes with Anderson's manufacturing facility, machinery, and staff; the Anderson brand name will be discontinued and its warranties considered invalid.
"This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to advance our long-term strategy and expand Ruger’s capacity," said Todd Seyfert, president and CEO of Ruger. "We're excited to welcome members from the talented team at Anderson Manufacturing and leverage their knowledge and infrastructure to better serve our customers. This move reinforces Ruger's position as a leader in the industry, and reiterates my focus on continued growth, even as others scale back."
Why Ruger's Acquisition of Anderson Manufacturing Is A Big Move
So why is this a big deal? Because Ruger and the company formerly known as Anderson are two of the biggest gunmakers in the country, and now they're under the same roof.
According to orchidadvisors.com, based on data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from 2023, Anderson Manufacturing came in at number seven for total number of firearms manufactured that year. Ruger was number one on the list with more than 1.3 million firearms produced, ahead of the runner-up, SIG SAUER, with 1.02 million and change. Anderson rolled out 337,658 firearms in 2023.
"This strategic purchase includes Anderson's manufacturing facility and machinery and will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its product offerings," Ruger said in a statement.
The statement also says Ruger will discontinue the Anderson Manufacturing brand and its firearm products while integrating the former Anderson facility's capabilities into its broader operations, "with a focus on launching new products, expanding Ruger's popular product lines, and growing its established accessories business."
"Customers, distributors, and partners can continue to expect the high standards of quality, reliability and service that define the Ruger brand," the release says. "This acquisition underscores Ruger's commitment to American manufacturing and its mission to deliver innovative, reliable products to the firearms community."
Farewell to Anderson Manufacturing
Anderson has been in the gun business for almost 70 years and has long been one of the biggest players in the so-called "black rifle" market, selling complete firearms, parts, and accessories for AR-platform firearms.
"Anderson Manufacturing proudly operated as a family-owned, Kentucky-based company built on excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to our values — especially the protection of Second Amendment rights," said Anderson in a statement posted on the company's social media channels. The statement is the only content on the company's now defunct website.
"Over time, we became a trusted manufacturer of 100% American-made firearms, parts, and accessories. We consistently upheld ISO 9001 standards and built a reputation for delivering quality products at a fair price," the statement continues. "After careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to sell the company and close this chapter of our story.
"With the sale now complete, the Anderson brand has been discontinued, and Anderson products will no longer be offered. As a result, warranty services on Anderson firearms, parts, and accessories are no longer available. Your support and loyalty meant everything to us; it was truly an honor to serve you."
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