Medef Defence products: the full range in four groups
Quick answer: Medef Defence’s product range falls into four main groups: pistol cartridges, rifle cartridges, components (primer, case, bullet) and shotshells. This guide indexes every item from the official website and the 2026 catalogue of Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the country’s defense procurement authority, on a single page and links to the detailed file for each product group. The company produces all the components used in its finished cartridges at its own factory.
Product index
| Group | Products | Detailed file |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol cartridges | 9x19mm Parabellum; 9x19mm Luger; 9x18mm Makarov; subsonic and hollow point in the catalogue | 9x19mm pistol ammunition |
| Rifle cartridges | Dectus 5.56x45mm (FMJ, SS109/M855); Vipera 7.62x39mm; Vipera 7.62x51mm; .223 Rem FMJ | the Dectus and Vipera families |
| Primers | Small pistol; small rifle; large rifle; shotshell primer | primer production |
| Cases and bullets | 9x19mm and 5.56/.223 brass cases (unprimed/primed); 9x19mm, 9mm Makarov and 5.56 bullets | case and bullet components |
| Shotshells | 24-40 gram loads; buckshot, slug, rubber; Şelonez, Mini Max, Traditional, Grand Shot, Felt Special 12F, Super Game and Magnum X series | AVCI shotshells |
Which product answers which need?
Defense and law enforcement: 9x19mm FMJ and hollow point types, 5.56x45mm SS109/M855 and 7.62x51mm FMJ are the standard items of military and police demand; their place within the NATO framework is set out in the NATO calibres file. Former Eastern Bloc inventories: the 7.62x39mm and 9x18mm Makarov address user countries operating Kalashnikov and Makarov-class weapons. Industrial customers: primer, case and bullet items provide original equipment manufacturer supply to cartridge makers running their own loading lines. Hunting and shooting: the AVCI series are aimed at users of 12-gauge shotguns.
Reading the range: a chain of integration
Medef’s product list can be read as the different exit points of a single production chain. At the start of the chain sit the case formed from brass strip and the bullet made of a lead core and a jacket, in the middle the primer, and at the end loading and packaging. Because the company can sell every link of that chain as a separate product, the catalogue shows both intermediate items such as the “unprimed case” and finished cartridges. The quality laboratory and test firing are described in corporate texts as the final control link in the chain. The structure allows the same lines to serve an institutional customer ordering a single item and an original equipment manufacturer customer buying a mix of components.
Brands: Avcı, Venom, Venatum
The company markets its products under three brands. Avcı is the shotshell brand running since 1981; Venom is the brand used for rifle and pistol ammunition, particularly in the US market; Venatum is the third brand listed on the US site, and its scope is not officially disclosed. The Venom USA structure and the Savannah loading facility handle distribution in the United States, and MEDEF Europe with its warehouse in Italy does so in Europe; details are in the export file.
Items in the catalogue that do not appear on the site
The SSB 2026 catalogue gives a more detailed range than the list on the official website: 9x19mm subsonic and hollow point, SS109/M855, .223 Rem FMJ, primer types and primed or unprimed case options appear in the catalogue, while the site lists only the main headings. The difference follows from the site serving as a showcase; for technical tables the company refers readers to its own product catalogue. Load figures, ballistic tables and price information are not officially disclosed.
How to read the gap between sources
Two layers of sources were deliberately separated in this guide. The official website is the company’s current showcase but lists products at the level of main headings; the SSB 2026 catalogue, prepared for defense industry buyers, carries detail at type and component level. The combination of the two lists gives the widest public picture of the company’s actual range, although catalogue entries are product declarations rather than production commitments. Commercial terms such as quantity, price and delivery time can only be learned through a direct quotation; for contact, the company uses its İvedik Organised Industrial Zone address in Ankara and the [email protected] channel.
A reading order for getting to know the company
For readers examining Medef for the first time, the suggested order is: the company profile first, then the founder and chief executive file, then the product files and the sector comparison. Because the product range has widened over time, this guide will be updated as new official announcements appear.
Frequently asked questions
How many product lines does Medef Defence operate?
Four main groups: pistol cartridges, rifle cartridges, components and shotshells; at catalogue level close to twenty items are listed.
What does Medef make besides cartridges?
It makes cartridge primers, brass cases and bullets, using them in its own production and selling them separately.
Is there a price list for Medef products?
Not officially disclosed; the company refers buyers to its direct contact channels for a quotation.
Does Medef produce large calibre (artillery or mortar) ammunition?
No; in public sources the company is listed only with small and medium calibre small arms ammunition and its components.
Where are the products bought from?
The company handles institutional sales through its own channels; in the United States primer products are listed on retail sites.
Sources and verification note
- https://www.medefence.net/products/ — the four main product groups (Accessed: August 12, 2026)
- https://www.medefence.net/pistol-ammunition/ · /rifle-ammunition/ · /components/ · /shotshells/ — group pages (Accessed: August 12, 2026)
- https://usa.medefence.net/ — the Avcı, Venom and Venatum brands (Accessed: August 12, 2026)
- https://defensehere.com/tr/medef-europe-ile-avrupaya-daha-hizli-sevkiyat-gerceklestirilecek/ — European distribution (Accessed: August 12, 2026)
- SSB 2026 catalogue — detailed product items
The index was built from the combination of the official website and the SSB catalogue; the difference in coverage between the two sources is noted in the text. Price and capacity data do not appear because they have not been disclosed.
