We are your TOTAL Firearms Service Center.

 Custom AR Rifles & Carbines  Unique Bolt Action Long Range precision rifles in all standard configurations from 22LR to 50cal BMG  Custom 1911 style pistols in various calibers, sizes, and colors  Bluing, Parkerizing, Anodizing and Dura Coat finishes  Custom Combat Tactical Knives with custom aluminum grips (name, unit, logo, etc.)  Manufacturing parts and accessories for all above firearms

From general gunsmithing to the customization of your gun, WE will meet your firearm and accessory needs. If we don’t meet military standards, then we exceed them. We use real metals for better quality and durability. And all parts are

MADE IN THE USA! Made and Assembled in the USA! Fortress Firearms Gunsmithing companies: Heckler & Koch, Sig Arms, Glock, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Ithaca, and Israel Military Manufacturing, What do you know about your Gunsmith? Industries (IMI). Kivlehan also attended Montgomery LLC Community College in North Carolina and the Trinidad What is he/she qualified to do? School of Gunsmithing in Trinidad, Colorado. He is responsible for implementing and testing the following Quality Custom Gunsmithing and What credentials does he/she have? weapon systems in the US Marines: M249 (FN) Squad Manufacturing of firearms, parts, Automatic Weapons (SAW), M240G (FN) 7.62mm & accessories Are you staking your life on the work machine gun, M4 Carbine, MEUSOC 45 (M1911 Pistol), performed on your firearm? M82A1, 50 cal Barrett rifle, M16A3 (EIR) Enhanced Infantry Rifle, M9 Beretta pistol, M14 (DMR) Designated Is he/she really a qualified Gunsmith? Marksman Rifle, M40A3 Sniper Rifle, MP5 Sub Machine Gun, and a few others that are still classified. Whether you are military, police, sniper, target shooter, or hunter, these are all good questions to ask. At During his final years in the Marine Corps, his work Fortress Firearms Manufacturing, LLC we care about included involvement with Ammunition Technicians on your firearm. We will ask the right questions and the various types of ammo used in the Marines. Lastly, guarantee all workmanship and materials used. You he was involved with the optics and night vision used will not leave with unanswered questions. on or with the weapon systems.

Thomas Kivlehan Jr, owner of FFM, entered the United After retiring in January 1997, Kivlehan was contracted US Marine, Retired States Marine Corps in March 1977 as an infantryman by Heckler & Koch to work as a gunsmith. In 1998, he Master Gunsmith (0311) and later transferred to an Armorer (civilian was contracted by Armalite as the Law Enforcement equivalent-gunsmith) (2111). Throughout his career he Armorer Instructor. In 1999, Kimber hired him as a completed many college courses and workshops in the consultant for their new rifles: the K22, 22LR Bolt Gunsmithing, Machining, and Mechanical Engineer Action Rifle, and M84 Center fire Bolt Action Rifle. In areas. In 1992, he entered the Precision Weapons Shop 2001, FNH USA hired him to design, fabricate, and test at Quantico, Virginia. This shop is the only military shop the FN SPR (special police rifle). He assembled the that is self-sufficient for gunsmithing, machining, and production line for the Model 70 rifle into what is now shooting. This is also where the USMC Sniper School the FN SPR. This same rifle won the FBI contract. From and USMC Rifle and Pistol Teams are located. 2002-2003, he worked for the USMC Systems Command as a Research Analyst SME (subject matter 145 Hicks Drive In 1994, Kivlehan transferred to Research, expert) for the scout sniper systems prioritization study. Petersburg, WV Development, Testing, and Evaluation of weapon He collected data from USMC snipers and Armorers to USA systems for the Marine Corps. This was the first time a start on an improved sniper rifle and collateral (681)-892-0123 Precision Weapons Repairman (2112) was in this equipment. Kivlehan was the Master Gunsmith and Please call for an appointment position. He was in charge of all weapons for past, Operations Manager for manufacturing and production, present, and future. He spent three years traveling to as well as research and development of new products all the major manufacturers, collecting information, at Blackheart International in 2012-2013. testing new products, and attending gunsmithing classes. He has certifications from the following

In 1994, he started Guntek, Inc and in 1999, Guntek, LLC as a custom gun shop, which repaired and customized many types of firearms. Guntek built, rebuilt, customized, and repaired many law enforcement department sniper rifles and carry guns, as well as personal firearms.

Fortress Firearms Manufacturing, LLC was started in 2010 with the intent of building new, improved firearms and gunsmithing to USMC standards for all serious firearm enthusiasts.

With all this in mind, where would you want to send your gun for maintenance, repair, or customizing? With over 40 years of experience, we stand behind our work.