Skill before claims
Capabilities are represented honestly and expanded through training and proven process.
Our story
Rooted in place. Built with purpose.
Lost Cedars is more than a name—it connects the work to the land, the people, and the responsibility to build something lasting.
Why Lost Cedars
A working standard, not a slogan.
The Lost Cedars name comes from the family property where this business is taking shape—a place once known by that name to the owner's great-uncle. It carries history, independence, and a strong sense of stewardship.
Located in rural Decatur County, Indiana, Lost Cedars Defense Works is developing this property into a dedicated firearms, training, and preparedness facility serving individuals and law-enforcement agencies throughout Indiana.
The business is growing deliberately. Services are offered by appointment, projects are accepted based on current capability, and new offerings will be added only when the training, tools, facilities, and processes are ready.
The facility
A place built for practical capability.
The existing range supports law-enforcement use by arrangement and rifle training extending to 300 yards. Continued development is focused on creating a controlled, useful environment for firearms work, agency training, and practical preparedness instruction.
The exact property address is provided only after an appointment or range reservation is confirmed.
View current and future servicesOperating principles
What guides the work.
These principles shape which projects are accepted, how recommendations are made, and what customers should expect.
Practical over fashionable
Every recommendation should solve a real problem or support a clear objective.
Preparedness through competence
Good equipment matters, but knowledge, planning, and responsible use matter more.