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The Browning BDA has gone under several names over the years, and been sold by a few different companies. To modern audiences, this DA/SA pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger may be more recognizable under a different moniker—the P220. Delve into the slightly convoluted history of this Swiss-born handgun, in this I Have This Old Gun segment from a recent episode American Rifleman TV.
In October, the Hornady family was recognized by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation for its contribution to the city that Hornady calls home.
One of the most revolutionary shoulder arms of the American Civil War, the Model 1860 Spencer carbine went from being an experimental design at the war's beginning to ultimately becoming the official issue arm of the U.S. Cavalry by war's end.
Serving during World War I in 1918, my father completed two years in the Engineer Corps. In addition to his engineering duties, he and all the other soldiers had to carry and qualify with the Model 1903 Springfield rifle, since they were often on the front lines.
Winchester Ammunition opened a new office in Clayton, Mo., which will accommodate much of the company's full-time administrative staff and is located several hours away from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.