Lipsey’s Breaks Ground on Construction of New Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center

February 27, 2026
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Lipsey's, the powerhouse firearms distributor known for curating some of the finest custom knives and hard-to-find guns from brands like Fox Knives and Wilson Combat, is leveling up in a big way. Come April 2026, they'll break ground on a massive 265,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and distribution center right in Baton Rouge, Louisiana—strategically parked next to Ruffino's for those post-deal crawfish boils. Teaming up with Arkel Construction, Ritter Maher Architects, and Powers Brown Architects, this isn't just a shiny new building; it's a fortress of firepower logistics boasting advanced warehousing tech, expanded storage for everything from heirloom revolvers to modern suppressors, and cutting-edge IT to keep shipments flying out the door faster than a suppressed .22LR. What makes this a 2A win? Lipsey's has long been the unsung hero for dealers stocking premium, compliant gear amid endless regulatory headwinds—think Biden-era ATF rules squeezing brace owners and pistol owners alike. By doubling down in Baton Rouge, a pro-2A stronghold in the heart of the South, they're signaling unshakeable confidence in America's gun culture despite FFL crackdowns and supply chain snarls from California import bans. This expansion means quicker restocks for your local shop, less backorder agony during panic buys, and a bigger footprint to lobby for freedoms like national reciprocity. It's clever positioning: Louisiana's business-friendly taxes and laxer regs make it a bulwark against blue-state exodus, ensuring Lipsey's can keep feeding the frontlines of self-defense without skipping a beat. For the 2A community, the ripple effects are huge—imagine shelves brimming with that Benchmade Bugout or a fresh shipment of Heritage Rough Rider revolvers just when demand spikes. This move cements Lipsey's as a resilient player, betting big on the Second Amendment's endurance while anti-gunners flail. Dealers, mark your calendars; enthusiasts, raise a glass (or a holster). Baton Rouge is about to become ground zero for the next era of armed liberty.

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Lipsey’s, the powerhouse firearms distributor known for curating some of the finest custom knives and hard-to-find guns from brands like Fox Knives and Wilson Combat, is leveling up in a big way. Come April 2026, they’ll break ground on a massive 265,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and distribution center right in Baton Rouge, Louisiana—strategically parked next to Ruffino’s for those post-deal crawfish boils. Teaming up with Arkel Construction, Ritter Maher Architects, and Powers Brown Architects, this isn’t just a shiny new building; it’s a fortress of firepower logistics boasting advanced warehousing tech, expanded storage for everything from heirloom revolvers to modern suppressors, and cutting-edge IT to keep shipments flying out the door faster than a suppressed .22LR.

What makes this a 2A win? Lipsey’s has long been the unsung hero for dealers stocking premium, compliant gear amid endless regulatory headwinds—think Biden-era ATF rules squeezing brace owners and pistol owners alike. By doubling down in Baton Rouge, a pro-2A stronghold in the heart of the South, they’re signaling unshakeable confidence in America’s gun culture despite FFL crackdowns and supply chain snarls from California import bans. This expansion means quicker restocks for your local shop, less backorder agony during panic buys, and a bigger footprint to lobby for freedoms like national reciprocity. It’s clever positioning: Louisiana’s business-friendly taxes and laxer regs make it a bulwark against blue-state exodus, ensuring Lipsey’s can keep feeding the frontlines of self-defense without skipping a beat.

For the 2A community, the ripple effects are huge—imagine shelves brimming with that Benchmade Bugout or a fresh shipment of Heritage Rough Rider revolvers just when demand spikes. This move cements Lipsey’s as a resilient player, betting big on the Second Amendment’s endurance while anti-gunners flail. Dealers, mark your calendars; enthusiasts, raise a glass (or a holster). Baton Rouge is about to become ground zero for the next era of armed liberty.

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