Hoffman Tactical, LLC

Hoffman Tactical LLC is a private company founded by Tim Hoffman in early 2020. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company specializes in developing and distributing designs for 3D-printable firearms and components. Hoffman Tactical operates with the stated mission to "decentralize manufacturing for a hitherto centralized industry" by making weapon system designs freely and widely accessible. Information regarding the company's employee count or revenue is not publicly available.

The company's primary offerings are free digital design files that enable individuals to manufacture firearm parts, such as AR-15 and LR-308 lower receivers, using personal 3D printers. Notable designs include the "Super Lower," the "Orca" (a project for a mostly 3D-printed rifle), and the "Super Safety," a 3D-printable trigger mechanism. To support these projects, Hoffman Tactical also sells hardware kits and components through its website, which are presented as a convenience for builders.

As an operating company, Hoffman Tactical's patent litigation posture is that of a defendant. The company has been named as a defendant in one tracked patent infringement case and has not been a plaintiff. This suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for patent litigation.

The single tracked case is Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Hoffman Tactical LLC et al., filed in 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Hoffman Tactical's "Super Safety" trigger system infringes on patents held by Rare Breed Triggers for its "forced reset trigger" (FRT) technology. The case has attracted notice within the firearms community, partly due to a prior settlement between Rare Breed Triggers and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that required Rare Breed to enforce its patents. A preliminary injunction was granted, temporarily preventing Hoffman Tactical from selling the "Super Safety" during the litigation.