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Frank Brownell, RIP

Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who held the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. Frank passed away in Grinnell, Iowa on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness six days shy of his 86th birthday.

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The Franken Rifle: An A2 Retro Build

While not based on anything in particular the Franken A2 carbine has a bit of a Fallout vibe to it. It’s a handy iron sighted carbine that would withstand the rigors of the waste long after the batteries on your fancy flat top AR have run out.

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