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About Proof Research

Since 2012, Proof Research has been a pioneer in firearm innovation, advancing the firearms, aerospace, and defense industries with cutting-edge products. Located in Northwest Montana, near Glacier National Park, our headquarters is home to a team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of precision and performance. We specialize in carbon fiber barrels, precision steel barrels, complete rifle systems, and advanced composite materials. Our relentless commitment to innovation has set new industry standards for extreme accuracy, reduced weight, and unparalleled durability, delivering superior performance across all our product lines.

Inside Proof

Science-Based Innovation

In addition to providing R&D support for the development of PROOF Research’s next-generation carbon fiber barrel and composite weapon technologies, PROOF Research’s Advanced Composites Division (PROOF ACD), located in Dayton, Ohio, also develops and supplies high-temperature products and solutions to customers within the aerospace and defense industries, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the B2 Stealth Bomber systems.

The Future of Barrel Technology

What Makes us Unique

The PROOF Research family is made up of over 100 team members representing countless years of experience in the firearms and advanced composite materials industries.

Experience

Our team members come from a broad range of backgrounds, including manufacturing, research & development, entrepreneurship, product development, and engineering. But no matter their backgrounds, PROOF employees are a group of shooting and hunting enthusiasts who know their way around a firearm and are often our most critical customers.

Education

Whether educated in the school of hard knocks or in the halls of higher academia, our PhDs, entrepreneurs, engineers and technicians work together and pool their skills in order to relentlessly innovate and bring truly game-changing products to the firearms industry.

Tales of the Hunt
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Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy Secure Third Consecutive Win at Real World Sniper Finale. For the third consecutive year, PROOF Research®’s Greg Hamilton, and Sean Murphy of KGM Suppressors, take home the highly coveted 1st place skull trophy from the Real World Sniper Finale held Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2024, at the YO Ranch in Kerr County, Texas. The finale is an invite-only for competitors from prior Real […]
How accurate is your hunting rifle? The Proof is on the paper!
Understanding Barrel Life The Breakdown on Barrel Life
PROOF Research® Greg Hamilton and Nightforce Optics Sean Murphy 1st Place at First Annual Legion Team Sniper Challenge Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy 1st place finish at Legion Team Sniper Challenge
First Place at 2023 Real World Sniper Challenge Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy take top honor at Real World Sniper Challenge
Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy Take Home 1st Place in the 2022 Coleman’s Creek Range Sniper Team Championship Greg Hamilton & Sean Murphy take top honor at Coleman's Creek
Introducing The Tundra Long-Range Hunter

Shots around the world

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