Lake Martin Machine Gun — Eclectic, Alabama
The M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun has been in continuous U.S. military service since 1933. It has served in every major American conflict from WWII to Afghanistan. Soldiers call it the Ma Deuce. At Lake Martin Machine Gun, you can fire it — and understand exactly why it has never been replaced.
Book Your Ma Deuce ExperienceDesigned by John Moses Browning and first produced in 1921, the M2 is one of the longest-serving weapons in American military history. Its combination of devastating range, accuracy, and stopping power made it standard equipment on tanks, aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles across nine decades of warfare.
When one of our guests — a WWII history buff — fired the Ma Deuce for the first time, he said simply: “Now I understand the war.” That’s what we’re here for.
Firing the M2 is unlike any other weapon in our collection. The weight of the weapon, the size of the rounds, the feel of the bolt cycling — everything about it communicates power and history. Your LMMG specialist will walk you through the weapon’s mechanics, positioning, and safe operation before you fire.
The .50 Cal experience is one of our most popular packages and books out quickly on weekends. We recommend reserving in advance.