OA DEFENSE NEWS
OA Defense Appoints Mike Shook as Chief Operating Officer

OA Defense, the American firearms manufacturer that designs and manufactures the OA 2311™ from its facility in Robbins, North Carolina, today announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Shook as Chief Operating Officer.
OA Defense Welcomes Tony Pignato

OA Defense, the American firearms manufacturer that designs and manufactures the OA 2311™ from their facility in Robbins, NC, is proud to announce they have named Tony Pignato as Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer for OA Defense.
OA Defense Open House & Factory Tour 2025

OA Defense opened the doors of our new production and testing facility to the public, offering visitors a look into how our team transforms raw materials into precision built firearms.
You're Invited! Open House & Factory Tour – Oct 1, 2025

Come out and join us in celebrating the grand opening of our new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Robbins, NC! Meet the team, enjoy an exclusive “behind the scenes” factory tour and learn how our master craftsmen and veteran gunsmiths produce and assemble the world-renowned OA 2311 pistols. Get hands-on with OA Defense firearms and live-fire demo them at our…
2025 State of the Company Update

To our friends and family in the OA Defense community, It is with great excitement that I share this “State of the Company” update with you. Our move from Nevada to North Carolina is now complete and we have made some fantastic advancements in the process. The necessity for the move was primarily centered around resources. Our strategic vision has…
OA Defense Names Chris Moore As President

OA Defense is pleased to announce that Chris Moore has been named as President. Chris served in the U.S. Army for 29 years, retiring in 2022. He served in the 75th Ranger Regiment for 12 years before moving to Ft. Bragg, NC and serving in various positions within USASOC and JSOC.