ROGERS, Ark. — During a recent visit to the Daisy Airgun Museum in Rogers, Arkansas, one thing became clear: communities that preserve their history often create a stronger sense of identity for future generations.
At first glance, a museum dedicated to BB guns might seem far removed from Katy, Texas. However, the story behind the Daisy Airgun Museum shares surprising similarities with Katy’s own journey from a small agricultural community to one of the fastest-growing areas in Texas.
The Daisy story began in the late 1800s when a company manufacturing windmills offered a small air rifle as a promotional item. The rifle became so popular that it eventually transformed the business into what would become Daisy Outdoor Products, one of America’s most recognizable names in recreational shooting sports…