Our Story

SETTING THE STANDARD

FPM Gunworks was founded on a simple idea: if you can’t afford the tools you want, learn how to build them — and build them better.

Owner and founder Matt Fuqua grew up immersed in the shooting sports, competing at a national level before earning a college scholarship in shotgun sports. That background shaped more than marksmanship. It shaped a deep understanding of how firearms should perform, how they feel under real use, and where existing designs fall short.

After college, that experience met machining — first in a garage, then in a growing shop. What began as learning CNC equipment and producing small parts evolved into full suppressor design, manufacturing, and testing. Every FPM product is developed by someone who uses it, tests it, and depends on it in real conditions — not just on paper.

Engineering-Driven, Not Marketing-Driven

FPM Gunworks is not a mass-production brand. It is a small, precision-focused manufacturer built around hands-on engineering, iterative testing, and measurable performance.

Suppressors are designed to balance sound suppression, reduced back pressure, durability, and tone — not to chase a single metric at the expense of real-world function. Designs are pressure-tested, metered, and evaluated on both gas and bolt guns, including full-auto platforms. If a design doesn’t perform across realistic firing schedules, it doesn’t ship.

Our suppressors are machined in-house using modern CNC equipment, welded baffle construction, and materials selected for strength and longevity. Design details are protected because they represent years of development and refinement — not for secrecy’s sake.

Built for Use, Not Spec Sheets

FPM products are designed for shooters who actually run their equipment — hunters, competitors, and professionals who care about function over flash.

Reduced back pressure isn’t a buzzword here. It’s evaluated through pressure data at the gas system and ejection port. Sound suppression isn’t judged by a single number — tone, consistency, and shootability matter just as much. The result is equipment that runs cleaner, cycles more predictably, and holds up under sustained use.

Small Shop, Direct Accountability

FPM Gunworks is intentionally small. There’s no outsourcing of core components and no disconnect between design and production. When you reach out, you’re talking to the people who designed the product and machine it.

Growth is measured and deliberate. The goal isn’t to flood the market — it’s to build equipment worth owning, improve it continuously, and support it long-term.