Small Business Spotlight: Bachstein Consulting

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is Bachstein Consulting LLC, a firearms and ammunition designing, manufacturing and testing company.

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Business Name: Bachstein Consulting LLC

URL: www.bachsteinconsulting.com

Years in business: More than five years

About Bachstein Consulting

Bachstein Consulting LLC is an engineering research and development firm specializing in firearms technology for civilian and government applications. Founded in 2017 by Kyle Bachstein, the company is headquartered in Youngsville, North Carolina, and operates with a team of experienced engineers and machinists.

Bachstein Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services, including:

Product Development – From concept to production, the company designs and develops firearms and related components.

Prototyping – CNC machining, 3D Printing, Wire EDM, and more

Test and Evaluation – rigorous testing services to ensure product reliability and performance, including life fire endurance, SAAMI and DOJ drop testing, ballistics evaluation, and more.

Subscription-based engineering – providing accessible, ongoing support for companies of all sizes aiming to innovate within the industry.

Bachstein Consulting is an Associate Member of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute), reflecting a commitment to industry standards and collaboration. Also known for supporting veteran and industry charities to give back to families of those who have served.

What makes Bachstein Consulting unique?

Bachstein Consulting distinguishes itself in the firearms engineering sector through a combination of technical expertise, advanced in-house capabilities, and a commitment to innovation and client collaboration.

The team assembled at Bachstein Consulting makes this a world-class small business. The engineering team has decades of combined experience innovating and supporting the firearms industry, while the technical support team powering the prototype shop and test divisions of the business are both industry and veteran professionals that bring expertise and attention to detail every step of the way.

Bachstein Consulting operates a fully equipped prototype shop, featuring advanced machinery such as 4-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, wire EDM, and 3D printers. This infrastructure enables them to manage the entire product development lifecycle - from initial concept to final prototype - without relying on external vendors, ensuring efficiency and quality control.

The company also invests in its own technology incubator program, fostering the development of innovative ideas aimed at enhancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of firearms components. This initiative has led to multiple patent applications and demonstrates their proactive approach to research and development.