Why the U.S. Military is Required to Buy American-Made Firearms
The "Buy America Act" of 1933 still requires small arms for the military to be produced within the United States.
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The "Buy America Act" of 1933 still requires small arms for the military to be produced within the United States.
It wasn't because it held 17 rounds in the magazine. Here's What You Need to Know: Glock handguns are named neither for the year nor the caliber. For a company that has produced handguns for less than 40 years, the Austrian-based Glock has managed to dominate the pistol market – overshadowing such notable manufacturers as Colt and Smith & Wesson – each founded in the 19th century, as well as the Italian-based Beretta, which was founded in the early 16th century. Glock managed to achieve its success by innovating at a time when the firearms market was largely in a period of stagnation. W...