Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition

About Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition

Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition (GLFA) was founded in 2013 by Matthew Baker as a family-owned and operated firearm manufacturer in Sparta, Michigan.

The company began operations as a retail space but quickly identified an opening in the market for affordable and exciting AR-platform rifles.

GLFA evolved from a small retail operation to a well-respected manufacturing company with over 30 CNC machines running around the clock.

In 2021, the company completed major renovations, doubling their facility square footage and adding new retail storefront and corporate offices.

Today, GLFA remains committed to offering quality US-made firearms at a price point that every person can afford, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Popular Great Lakes Firearms Features

In-House Manufacturing

• All rifles are manufactured in-house with over 30 CNC machines ensuring consistent quality and precision.

Extensive Color Options

• GLFA offers up to 10 different Cerakote color options through their certified in-house finishing division.

.223 Wylde Chamber

• The .223 Wylde chamber accepts both .223 REM and 5.56 NATO ammunition for maximum versatility.

Lifetime Warranty

• Every GLFA manufactured firearm and part comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Custom Artistic Designs

• Unique finishes like Zombie Splatter, Wunderbread, and Freedom Series offer distinctive styling options.

Multiple Caliber Options

• GLFA rifles are available in popular calibers including .223 Wylde, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, and .308 Winchester.

Best-Selling Great Lakes Firearms Rifles

GLFA .223 Wylde Rifle

• The flagship model features a 16" barrel and is available in 10 color options, making it their most popular rifle.

GLFA .350 Legend Rifle

• This 18" barrel rifle offers excellent deer hunting performance and is available in 6 color options.

GLFA .308 Winchester Rifle

• Built on the AR-10 platform with a 16" barrel, this rifle excels for hunting and long-range target shooting.

GLFA .450 Bushmaster Rifle

• Designed for big game hunting, this powerful rifle delivers excellent stopping power for elk and black bear.

Freedom Series Rifles

• These patriotic-themed rifles feature American flag patterns and custom Cerakote finishes for collectors.

Zombie Splatter Models

• These artistic custom Cerakote finishes showcase GLFA's advanced finishing capabilities and unique style.

Popular Uses for Great Lakes Firearms

Hunting Applications

• GLFA rifles excel for whitetail, elk, black bear, and plains game hunting with calibers like .308 Win and .350 Legend.

Target Shooting

• The accurate .223 Wylde platform provides excellent precision for target shooting, metallic silhouette, and competitive shooting.

Home Defense

• The reliable semi-automatic AR platform offers effective personal protection with quick follow-up shots.

First-Time AR Ownership

• GLFA's affordable pricing and lifetime warranty make them an excellent entry point for new AR platform owners.

Custom Collection

• The extensive color options and artistic finishes appeal to collectors seeking unique and personalized firearms.

Great Lakes Firearms FAQs

QUESTION: What warranty does Great Lakes Firearms offer on their rifles?
ANSWER: GLFA provides a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and part failures on all their manufactured firearms and parts.

QUESTION: How many color options are available for GLFA rifles?
ANSWER: Great Lakes Firearms offers up to 10 different Cerakote color options depending on the rifle model.

QUESTION: What is the current build time for Great Lakes Firearms rifles?
ANSWER: Current build timeline is 10-12 weeks for firearm orders from Great Lakes Firearms.

QUESTION: Can GLFA .223 Wylde rifles shoot both .223 and 5.56 ammunition?
ANSWER: Yes, the .223 Wylde chamber accepts both .223 REM and 5.56 NATO ammunition safely.

QUESTION: Where are Great Lakes Firearms rifles manufactured?
ANSWER: All GLFA rifles are manufactured in-house at their facility in Sparta, Michigan using over 30 CNC machines.

QUESTION: What calibers does Great Lakes Firearms offer in their rifle lineup?
ANSWER: GLFA offers rifles in .223 Wylde, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, and .308 Winchester calibers.

QUESTION: Does Great Lakes Firearms offer custom Cerakote finishes?
ANSWER: Yes, GLFA provides custom artistic designs including Zombie Splatter, Wunderbread, and Freedom Series finishes.

QUESTION: How can I contact Great Lakes Firearms customer service?
ANSWER: You can reach GLFA customer service at [email protected] with a 2-3 business day response time.