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History Meets Firepower:
Browning .50 Cal Machine Gun Demonstration Comes to Copper Bullet
Copper Bullet Lodge and Kelly Ballistics host public demonstration of the legendary Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun, with live firing and firearms demonstrations beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the outdoor shooting sports facility in Buna.
Dennis Phillips
The Silsbee Bee
BUNA — Firearms enthusiasts and history buffs will have a unique opportunity this weekend as Copper Bullet Lodge and Kelly Ballistics host a special demonstration event beginning at 1:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Copper Bullet outdoor recreation and shooting sports facility, located at 1128 County Road 713 in Buna, Texas.
The highlight of the event will be the live demonstration and test firing of the legendary Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun, often known by military personnel as “Ma Deuce.” Originally designed by famed American firearms inventor John Moses Browning and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1930s, the M2 has become one of the most recognizable and battle-proven heavy machine guns ever produced.
The weapon fires the powerful .50 BMG cartridge and is known worldwide for its reliability, durability and long-range capability. The belt-fed, recoil-operated machine gun has served in nearly every major conflict since World War II and remains in active service with militaries around the world. Capable of engaging personnel, vehicles and equipment at distances exceeding a mile, the M2 remains one of the most effective heavy machine guns ever built.
During Saturday’s event, Brian Taylor and the staff of Kelly Ballistics will operate the M2 and demonstrate its function and capabilities. Additional firearms demonstrations are also planned for guests in attendance.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and designed as an educational and historical experience for those interested in military firearms and American weapons history. Visitors are invited to observe the demonstration and learn about one of the most iconic firearms ever fielded by the United States military. The event offers a rare chance to witness the power and engineering of a weapon that has served American forces around the world for nearly a century.
Kelly Ballistics is a firearms retailer and customization shop based in Silsbee, Texas, offering firearm sales, transfers, custom coatings, engraving and gunsmithing services. The business works with hunters, sport shooters and firearm enthusiasts throughout Southeast Texas. For more information about Kelly Ballistics, visit www.kellyballistics.com or contact the shop at (409) 289-4414. The store is located at 1973 Hwy 96 bypass, Silsbee, Texas 77656.
Copper Bullet Lodge Outdoor Shooting Ranges is a multi-purpose outdoor recreation and shooting facility located at 1128 County Road 713, Buna, Texas 77612. The facility offers pistol, rifle, shotgun and tactical shooting ranges along with axe throwing, archery and event hosting. Copper Bullet Lodge also features RV and tiny-home lodging for visitors who wish to stay on site. For additional information, call 409-289-4183 or visit www.copperbulletlodge.com.
