Derya Arms Announces U.S. Manufacturing

Eric B
by Eric B

Derya Arms - mainly known for their tactical shotguns, pistols, and rifles - has announced an official entry into the American market. As part of this expansion, Derya Arms has established a 15,000-square-foot facility in Jacksonville, Florida. This new factory will serve as both an import hub and a manufacturing center, ensuring that all products meet the high standards demanded by American shooters.


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The initial focus of Derya Arms' U.S. operations will be on two standout models:

DY9 Pistol: A versatile and high-capacity 9mm pistol designed for shooters who demand reliability and performance.

DY12 Shotgun: Known for its adaptability and tactical advantages, this shotgun is perfect for a wide range of applications.

There is also a launch timeline, described as follows:

  • Factory Operations Begin: Early 2025
  • Product Availability: Starting in early 2025, with initial offerings of the DY9 (Manufacturing and Importing), DY12 (Manufacturing US only), and Melik (Importing only).


Abdullah Celer, President of South Derya Corporation dba Derya, commented on the expansion: "We are excited to introduce the Derya brand to the USA, starting U.S. production with two of our flagship products, the DY9 pistol and the DY12 shotgun. Our primary focus is quality, and we have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and skill of American labor. We are excited about manufacturing in the USA and look forward to expanding our product lineup over time."


To coincide with the expansion, Derya Arms has released a new U.S. website at: www.Derya.US. Here is an excerpt from the About Us section of their website:

Founded in 1998 in the beautiful Beysehir region of Türkiye, Derya Arms has grown from a small warehouse operation into a leading force in the firearms industry. Our facilities now span over 250,000 square feet in Beysehir, with an exciting new expansion underway in Konya, adding another 250,000 square feet. In 2024, we proudly established manufacturing and branding operations in Jacksonville, Florida USA.
At Derya, we take immense pride in our commitment to research and development, design, and machine-based production. Our factory is the birthplace of innovative technologies such as DAXOS, Bufferbolt™, and Powerpull. Utilizing world-class raw materials and cutting-edge equipment, our qualified workforce ensures that our firearms meet the highest standards of quality.
We have successfully passed stringent quality tests and met all necessary standardization requirements for the over 65 countries to which we export our products. As the largest shotgun manufacturer in Türkiye and the second-largest small arms company overall, we are also one of the few foreign small arms manufacturers producing in the USA.
Eric B
Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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  • Strain Rate Strain Rate on Dec 20, 2024

    15k sf is not a huge shop. I would guess the main purpose of this facility is 922r conversions

    • Derya Derya on Dec 20, 2024

      Main goal is USA Production, from R&D to unimportables to flagship products. USA is the best for arms industry. We could make over 100k firearms if not 200k in 15k sq ft facility, pending what making. We have room to start but crawl before walk. DER-YA to try one.


  • Derya Derya on Dec 20, 2024

    Eric, thank you for writing article. Please come by at shot show if there or let me know in Jacksonville area.

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