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Sturm, Ruger & Co., commonly known as Ruger, is an American firearms manufacturer founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm. The company is headquartered in Newport, New Hampshire, and designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of firearms for sporting, hunting, and personal defense. Ruger’s products include semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, rimfire and centerfire rifles, and shotguns, produced for civilian, law enforcement, and military customers. The company is privately held and one of the largest U.S. producers of firearms by volume.

Historically, Ruger established a reputation for affordable, rugged firearms built with a focus on mass production. Its early line included the Ruger Standard pistol and the Blackhawk revolvers. The 10/22 rifle, introduced in 1964, became one of the best-selling rimfire rifles in the United States. In 1973, Ruger introduced the Mini-14, a compact semi-automatic rifle based on the M14 action. In the 2000s and 2010s, Ruger expanded with modern polymer-framed pistols such as the LCP and SR series, as well as modular rifles like the PC Carbine and the American family of bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles. The company has continued to develop new models while maintaining gun safety and reliability as core design principles.

Ruger maintains production facilities in the United States and operates a comprehensive supply chain to support its varied product lines. The firm’s portfolio encompasses a large catalog of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns, with many models designed for everyday use and sporting activities. As a privately held company, Ruger is closely tied to its founders’ legacy and has influenced American firearms manufacturing through its emphasis on value and durability.