PROOF Research held a grand opening of its new 12,000-square-foot manufacturing and storage annex on Oct. 28 in Columbia Falls, Mont. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) and his wife, Susan Gianforte, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured the company’s facilities.
“This expansion in Montana means more investment in our communities, more opportunities for Montanans and more good-paying jobs right here in Flathead,” Gov. Gianforte told a reporter from the Daily Inter Lake. Proof Research currently has 150 employees. The company also has an Advanced Composites Division based in Dayton, Ohio.
Since its founding in 2012, PROOF has grown from a small Flathead Valley operation into a recognized innovator in precision shooting. The company specializes in carbon-fiber barrels, precision steel barrels, complete rifle systems and advanced composite materials. One of its latest developments is its PXT barrel technology.
“It was an honor to welcome Governor Gianforte to PROOF Research and show him what our team builds here every day,” said K.K. Jense, founder and president of PROOF Research. “Our new facility reflects our commitment to growing right here in Montana, creating jobs in the Flathead Valley and continuing to push the limits of precision with technologies like PXT. We’re grateful for the Governor’s support of Montana manufacturing and the people who make it possible.”
Gov. Gianforte received a full tour of PROOF’s main manufacturing facility, including barrel manufacturing, carbon-fiber stock production and complete rifle builds. His visit was punctuated by a visit to the company’s indoor 100-meter range, where he had the opportunity to shoot an Elevation MTR FDX rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor.
“Montana firearm and ammunition manufacturers are some of the best in the world, and PROOF Research is a great example of that,” Gov. Gianforte said. “From carbon fiber barrels to complete rifle systems, the innovation happening here in Columbia Falls is creating good-paying jobs and putting Montana manufacturing on the map. It was a privilege to meet the team and see their work firsthand.”
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