Next-generation firearm systems designed to maximize human capability. Our inaugural product, the AVA-1 Prototype rifle delivers bolt action accuracy with gas repeatability.

ANCILLA Industries is a design and engineering firm based in San Diego, California, specializing in precision mechanical systems for defense and performance applications. We combine advanced R&D, aerospace-grade design, and precision manufacturing principles to create reliable, high-performance solutions where consistency and repeatability are critical. Our team blends expertise from mechanical design, defense innovation, and Special Forces operations to engineer systems that perform in the rea...

ANCILLA Industries is a design and engineering firm based in San Diego, California, specializing in precision mechanical systems for defense and performance applications. We combine advanced R&D, aerospace-grade design, and precision manufacturing principles to create reliable, high-performance solutions where consistency and repeatability are critical. Our team blends expertise from mechanical design, defense innovation, and Special Forces operations to engineer systems that perform in the real world — not just on paper. ANCILLA's proprietary Precision Gas System™ powers the company’s inaugural prototype, the AVA-1 Rifle, which delivers bolt-action accuracy with gas-system repeatability. From concept to prototype, every project we take on is built to perform under pressure and maximize human survivability, capability, and safety.