Mossberg: How America’s Last Family Gun Empire Survived

Mossberg is one of the last major family-owned firearms manufacturers in the United States. While many American gun companies were sold, merged, or disappeared, Mossberg survived for over a century through innovation, resilience, and family leadership. In this video, we explore the history of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, the rise of the Mossberg 500 shotgun, and how the company remained independent in an industry dominated by corporate giants. Topics covered: • Mossberg history • American gun industry • Family-owned businesses • Firearms manufacturing in the USA • Mossberg 500 success story • Business survival strategies Subscribe for more business history, manufacturing stories, and iconic American companies.