Jay Bell

Jay Bell possesses extensive experience in the defense and ammunition sectors, currently serving as a Small Arms Committee Executive Board Member for the National Defense Industrial Association since March 2004. Bell has held various executive roles, including Business Development at UDC and CEO of Mast Technology Inc. from July 2019 to February 2020, where leadership focused on enhancing company operations and pursuing new contracts. As the founder and president of BlackGun Industries from April 2013 to February 2020, Bell established a significant subsidiary contributing to the U.S. government contracting landscape. Comprehensive educational qualifications include a BA from the University of Southern California and certifications in export compliance and ammunition safety training.