Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Austrian light weapons manufacturer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Glock Ges.m.b.H. (doing business as GLOCK) is a light weapons manufacturer headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria, named after its founder, Gaston Glock. The company makes popular polymer-framed pistols, but also produces field knives, entrenching tools, various horse related products, and apparel.
Company type | Private (Ges.m.b.H.) |
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Industry | Arms industry |
Founded | 1963; 61 years ago (1963)[1] |
Founder | Gaston Glock |
Headquarters | , Austria |
Products | Firearms Knives Entrenching tools Apparel Horse care products |
Number of employees | 1,325 (2015)[2] |
Website | www |
Glock handguns are used by armed forces and law enforcement organizations worldwide, including most law enforcement agencies in the United States.[3] Glock handguns are popular in some countries for personal protection and practical shooting. The company sponsors a competitive shooting team that travels worldwide.[4] As of 2014, Glock produced over two dozen models of handguns in three sizes and seven calibers.[5][6][7]