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Watchtower Defense has officially opened its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tomball, Texas.
The company marked the occasion with a September 29 ribbon-cutting attended by state and local officials, industry representatives, community leaders and members of the media.
Guests toured the facility, inspected its new manufacturing equipment and received an early look at several products scheduled for release in 2027.
More Than a New Building
The opening represents a larger reset for the Texas gun maker.
Watchtower Defense acquired substantially all the assets of Watchtower Firearms following a court-approved sale during the former company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. However, the new organization is stressing that this is not simply a renamed version of Watchtower Firearms.
Watchtower Defense now operates under new ownership and leadership, with Jordan Davis serving as CEO. It also has a new product strategy, upgraded equipment and a rebuilt manufacturing operation.
The company previously described the Tomball headquarters as a 24,000-square-foot facility offering approximately 50% more production space. Watchtower says it engineers and builds its firearms at the Texas location.
New Products Coming in 2027
Watchtower did not provide full specifications for the products shown during the private preview. It said the new lineup will begin reaching consumers in 2027.
The company described its new design philosophy as a combination of precision engineering, useful features, performance and greater value. Its stated goal is to develop products around actual shooter needs instead of adding features simply to fill out a specification sheet.
Firearms will remain the company’s primary focus. However, Watchtower also plans to enter additional firearm-related product categories.
That expansion will reportedly be deliberate. The company says each new offering must serve a clear purpose and provide a worthwhile combination of performance, engineering and value.
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Watchtower’s current portfolio includes double-stack 1911-style pistols and the RAIDER15 rifle platform. Recent additions and previews have included its APACHE models along with the Vantage and Vaelon pistol families.
Shooters will get another look at the company’s 2027 lineup during the 2026 NASGW Expo at Booth 1223. Watchtower Defense also plans to exhibit at the 2027 SHOT Show in Booth 72226.
For Watchtower, the Tomball opening is both a fresh start and a public commitment. The machinery is installed, the new team is in place and the products are coming. The real test begins when those guns reach dealers and shooters in 2027.
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