A rumor has been circulating for a while about the closure of Anderson Manufacturing, makers of the popular “poverty pony” AR-15s. It turns out that the rumors were right, and we now know that Ruger has purchased their assets. It may be the end of the road for Anderson and their economical AR’s, but it’s not the end for the facility or their employees.
Ruger Announces Anderson Manufacturing Purchase
On July 1, 2025, Ruger sent out a press release announcing the purchase of Anderson Manufacturing. While this is disappointing news to fans of the Anderson brand, the story has a happier ending than that of some other firearm companies that have gone out of business. While Ruger doesn’t intend to keep the Anderson brand alive, they do plan to utilize their manufacturing capabilities. They’re planning on keeping the Anderson employees onboard as well, which is great news for them and the community.
Ruger’s press release says that the acquisition of Anderson is a strategic purchase that includes their manufacturing facility and machinery. They also emphasize the importance of Anderson’s skilled and experienced workforce. The plan is to use Anderson’s capabilities to strengthen Ruger’s manufacturing and production capabilities and expand the existing Ruger line of products.
Anderson’s Hebron, Kentucky, location is already in a firearms-friendly region, which is a bonus in today’s political climate. It’s also an area that’s already tooled for the production of firearms and associated aftermarket parts. That means there’s a ready supply chain for parts already in place.
“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.”
Anderson Manufacturing Statement
Here’s what Anderson had to say about the sale on their website and social media feeds. While Ruger keeping the factory open and the employees onboard is a good thing, the Anderson release does note that Anderson warranty service will be discontinued.
Customers and Industry Partners,
For nearly 70 years, 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.
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.
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.
Thank you,
The Anderson Manufacturing Team
For more information on the Ruger acquisition of Anderson Manufacturing, check out the full press release on Ruger.com.
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