At ForseMark LLC, we don’t start with a product—we start with a problem. Every round we develop begins with a conversation: with officers, tactical teams, and military professionals who face unpredictable threats, unforgiving environments, and high-stakes decisions.

Our mission is simple: build what they actually need, not what we think they should want.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Norfolk, Nebraska, ForseMark is a mission-driven ammunition company focused exclusively on the operational realities of law enforcement and military service. We’re a self-certified small business (NAICS 332992) with active federal registration and a growing reputation for precision, compliance, and trust.

Built for the Field, Not the Catalog

We specialize in barrier-blind, duty-grade ammunition designed to perform in the environments where officers and warfighters operate—not just on paper. Our product lines are shaped by:

• Urban and vehicle-centric engagements
  
• Suppressed platform compatibility
• Forensic clarity and mass retention
  
• SOP alignment and liability mitigation

Every round is engineered with operational empathy—meaning we listen first, prototype second, and refine until it fits the mission.

 

Innovation Rooted in Operational Reality

At ForseMark, we don’t just rethink ammunition—we reimagine how it serves the mission. After extensive collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), we’ve secured approval to produce a small arms caliber round with an explosive tip—a groundbreaking alternative to traditional flash-bang devices.

This solution was developed in direct response to agency feedback and tactical need. It offers:

• Safer deployment with reduced risk of overpressure or collateral damage
  
• Extended range—delivered from standard 9mm platforms
  
• Dramatic cost savings, at approximately 6% the cost of conventional flash-bangs
  
• Streamlined compliance, as it is not classified as an explosive device, reducing paperwork and regulatory burden for end users
  

Designed for controlled disruption and tactical entry, this round reflects our core philosophy: build what officers need, not what the industry wants to sell.

 

Leadership with Purpose

Carl Forsell – President Leads product development, regulatory strategy, supplier partnerships, and agency messaging. Carl brings a background in civic leadership, private security, technical writing, and compliance-focused innovation.

Mark Wieseler – Vice President Retired Army Staff Sergeant, 20-year volunteer firefighter, and founder of a nonprofit serving disabled veterans and children. Mark brings hands-on mechanical expertise and a deep commitment to service.

Together, Carl and Mark built ForseMark to reflect the values of those they serve: precision, integrity, and operational relevance.

Location & Registrations

ForseMark,LLC
PO Box 253
Norfolk, NE 68701

ForseMark does not publicly list the exact location of its production facility. As a small, mission-driven company, we prioritize operational efficiency and do not host client visits on-site. This approach allows us to focus fully on product development, compliance, and agency support without diverting resources to facility tours or walk-ins.

 

Registered business and mailing address

System for Award Management (SAM) Registered

CAGE Code: 9C4A4

Product & Service Code: 1395 – Miscellaneous Ammunition

Active for federal procurement and grant eligibility

ForseMark,LLC
PO Box 253
Norfolk, NE 68701

 

Let’s Build What You Need

Whether you're looking for barrier-blind rounds for tactical entry, suppressed-compatible ammunition for urban patrol, or forensic-consistent options for high-risk engagements—we’re here to listen first and build second.

Explore our product lines, request a briefing, or tell us what your team needs. At ForseMark, your mission shapes ours.