MATTHEW SUMNER
CO-OWNER | LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Matthew Sumner is the co-owner of Delta Forge Armory and a dedicated law enforcement professional with more than a decade of experience serving communities across Oklahoma. Since entering the public safety field in 2011, Matthew has built a career defined by leadership, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.
He began his career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Officer, where he joined the agency's Honor Guard in 2012 and the Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) in 2013. In 2015, he transitioned into law enforcement, continuing to develop specialized skills in high-risk operations, crisis response, and public safety.
Throughout his career, Matthew has pursued advanced training and professional development. In 2018, he completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, became a Taser Instructor, and graduated from a Gracie Instructor Program, strengthening his expertise in tactical operations, de-escalation, and defensive tactics instruction. That same year, he joined the Logan County Sheriff's Office, where he was promoted to Lieutenant and Assistant Jail Administrator in 2019. In 2022, he further expanded his instructional qualifications by completing Basic Instructor Development (BID).
Matthew's commitment to professional growth extends to higher education. He graduated from the C.O.P.S. program at OSU-OKC in 2016, earning an Associate's degree, and later completed a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and Response in 2019.
"Guided by integrity, accountability, and proven performance, Matthew is committed to delivering reliable, precision-driven solutions customers can trust when it matters most."
In 2019, Matthew faced one of the greatest challenges of his life when he was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer with metastasis to the liver. Over the next several years, he underwent extensive treatment, including major surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, ablation procedures, and other medical interventions. Through determination, faith, and perseverance, he continued moving forward while balancing family and professional responsibilities.
Family remains at the center of Matthew's life. He and his wife, whom he married in 2008, are proud parents to two children. Their family has faced additional challenges with courage and strength, including supporting their youngest child through multiple brain surgeries related to seizures, experiences that have further shaped Matthew's perspective on resilience, perseverance, and service.
Today, Matthew brings his extensive law enforcement background, leadership experience, and hard-earned life lessons to Delta Forge Armory. Guided by the principles of integrity, accountability, and proven performance, he is committed to delivering reliable, precision-driven solutions that customers can trust when it matters most.