Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC, a firearms manufacturer from Kansas, seeks bankruptcy relief. The filing allows the company to restructure its debts while continuing normal business operations under court supervision.
Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC Files for Chapter 11 Subchapter V
According to the details available on PACER, Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC made a voluntary Chapter 11 filing on February 6. Its proceedings are taking place under Subchapter V in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas as per 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D)
Court filings mention that Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC is a small business debtor as its aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts fall under $3,424,000. This amount excludes debts owed to insiders/affiliates and will change of April 1, 2028 and every three years after that.
The petition was signed by James Anderson, President of Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC. The company is represented in the case by attorney Ryan M. Graham of WM Law, PC.
Company Background
Founded in 2016, Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing designs and produces firearms using high-quality components at competitive price points. The manufacturer’s products, made in Overland Park, Kansas, are used in fields and on the range.
Five dealers currently carry Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC, including The Bullet Hole in Overland Park. Other names are Osage Gun and Pawn in Sedalia, Missouri; Charger Arms in Lyndon, Kansas; Godfrey’s Indoor Ranges & Tactical Supply in Junction City, Kansas; and Ranier Arms (online).
Court records show that Custombilt leases its business premises from 6201 Robinson Street, LLC, an affiliated entity. The statement of financial affairs also discloses payments made to the affiliated entity for rent during the year preceding the filing.
The debtor’s website is listed in the petition as thebullethole.com.
Filings So Far and Upcoming Deadlines
Court filings show that attorney Ryan Michael Graham submitted the 34-page Chapter 11 Subchapter V petition, which carried a filing fee of $1,738. Additional details in the case are given below:
- Filing Date: February 6, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 2:26-bk-20160
- Estimated Assets: $100,001 – $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize business under court supervision
As of now, Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC owes roughly 49 creditors in total. The filings indicate that after administrative expenses are paid, funds will not be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Among the documents submitted by attorney Ryan M. Graham on behalf of the firearms manufacturer include a list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders. Schedules A/B, D, E/F, G, and H were also submitted.
The attorney further filed a summary of assets and liabilities, statement of financial affairs, disclosure of compensation of attorney, verification of creditor matrix, list of equity security holders, and corporate ownership statement.
Court filings add that Jordan M Sickman, Richard A Kear, and John Nemecek, on behalf of the U.S. Trustee, entered the bankruptcy proceedings pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9010(b).
The different motions submitted by Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC were related to expedited hearing on certain matters, including the use of cash collateral. A motion for joint administration of the lead case with another debtor (6201 Robinson Street LLC) was also filed.
As the bankruptcy case of Custombilt Firearms Manufacturing LLC moves ahead, its focus is expected to remain on maintaining operations and meeting restructuring requirements.
