KANSAS CITY, Mo. – September 2026 – TriStar Arms is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of providing hunters, recreational shooters and shooting sports enthusiasts with dependable, high-quality firearms at an exceptional value.
Founded in 1996, TriStar Arms has grown into one of the firearms industry’s most respected names in value-driven sporting firearms. Today, the company offers an extensive lineup of shotguns, rifles and pistols while remaining committed to the principles that have defined the brand for 30 years: quality, reliability, customer service and affordability.
Under the leadership of CEO Gus Bader, who continues to be involved in the company, TriStar Arms has experienced remarkable growth while staying true to its customer-first philosophy. Over the past three decades, the company has expanded its annual firearm sales more than twentyfold, increased overall business more than twenty-five times, grown its workforce fivefold and expanded its headquarters three separate times to support continued demand. That growth reflects not only the strength of the TriStar brand, but also the confidence that dealers, distributors and consumers continue to place in its products.
“Thirty years is a significant milestone for our company and one that wouldn’t have been possible without the loyalty of our customers, dealers, distributors and industry partners,” said Ryan Bader, President of TriStar Arms. “We’re grateful for the trust they’ve placed in TriStar over the years. As we celebrate this anniversary, we’re just as focused on the future as we are proud of our past, and we’re excited to continue delivering the quality, innovation and value that people have come to expect from TriStar Arms.”
Throughout its history, TriStar has built a reputation for identifying opportunities within the firearms market and developing products that meet the needs of hunters, clay target shooters and recreational firearm owners alike. By working closely with manufacturing partners and listening to customer feedback, the company has continually refined its product lineup while expanding into new categories and maintaining the exceptional value that has become synonymous with the TriStar name.
From the award-winning Viper Series that earned the respect of hunters across North America, to the Trinity over/under lineup that has become a favorite for upland hunting and clay shooting, and the TT-15 competition shotguns designed for dedicated trap shooters, TriStar has spent 30 years delivering firearms that offer exceptional performance and reliability at an outstanding value. That commitment continues to guide every new firearm introduced under the TriStar name.
As TriStar Arms celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company remains committed to building on its legacy through continued product innovation, strong dealer relationships and an unwavering dedication to customer service. With exciting new products and initiatives on the horizon, TriStar looks forward to serving the next generation of American shooters while remaining true to the values that have defined the company for three decades.
For more information about TriStar Arms and its full line of firearms, visit tristararms.com.
About TriStar Arms
TriStar offers a wide selection of quality firearms for hunters and recreational shooters alike. Many of our products offer multiple functions and save the consumer time and money when looking for a new firearm. In this day and age, finding a company that can provide valuable products at a fraction of the price of competitors is not easy. TriStar does not stop there. We have a dedicated customer service department that will ensure you are happy with your TriStar firearm for many years to come. It is not hard to see why TriStar Arms is widely becoming known as THE VALUE EXPERTS™.
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