Brief History of Bravo Company MFG, Inc. (BCM)

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.