- Founding & Origins:
Bravo Company MFG was founded in 2003 in Hartland, Wisconsin by a former U.S. Marine Paul Buffoni, initially operating out of his garage just after Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Purpose & Early Mission:
The company began with a mission. To support private security professionals deployed in hostile environments where durable, mil-spec weapon components were hard to come by. - Growth & Expansion:
What started as a small retail and reselling operation evolved into full-scale manufacturing. By around 2005–2006, BCM began producing its own barrels, then upper receivers, bolt carrier groups, and eventually complete rifles. - Target Audience:
BCM’s products are engineered as “life-saving tools“ for professionals, military, law enforcement, and responsible citizens requiring trusted battle ready reliability.
Ethos & Philosophy
- “No Shortcuts” Philosophy:
BCM’s values are rooted in quality “No shortcuts, no substitutions, no half measures.” Their commitment is to produce gear as reliable and durable as the end users themselves. - High-Quality Mil-Spec Standards:
The company employs top-tier materials like Mil-Spec 11595E barrel steel, held to rigorous manufacturing and QC procedures. From barrel to bolt carrier group to rail systems, everything is tested to outperform industry benchmarks. - Blueprinting & Precision Manufacturing:
BCM treats firearm making like high-performance engine building: every component meticulously measured and balanced. Nothing ships until it works flawlessly. - Founder’s Perspective:
Founder Paul Buffoni views firearms as tools. First designed for defense and combat, not just for sport use.
Industry Recognition
- BCM is reviewed as an “established maker of high-quality AR-15 rifles, parts, and accessories,” noting their high position in duty-grade weapons.
- Here at Rainier Arms Firearms Academy, we love BCM. We have sold plenty of BCM Recce-14’s and Recce-16’s.
- We offer BCM Parts and Rifles at all of our Rainier Arms Store locations.
- You can also Visit RAINIERARMS.COM to see what BCM products we have in stock.
- If you want to rent a BCM rifle before you make that decision to buy one, we have their Recce-14 and Recce-11 available for you to shoot at our Rainier Arms Firearms Academy Location in Wichita, Kansas. You won’t be disappointed.
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