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Gaston Glock, Renowned Firearm Innovator, Dies at 94

The Austrian entrepreneur, known for his revolutionary Glock 17 pistol, leaves a lasting legacy in the firearms industry.

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Gaston Glock, who died Wednesday at 94, changed the firearms design, production and manufacturing industry forever. Glock is seen here on Sept. 4, 2003, in Velden, Carinthia, Austria, superimposed over an image of the Glock headquarters in Austria. (Photos: Gert Eggenberger/AFP/Getty Images and Google Maps)

Overview

  • Gaston Glock, the Austrian inventor and founder of Glock Ges.m.b.H, passed away at the age of 94. The cause of death was not immediately announced.
  • Glock's company, known for its firearms, was founded in 1963 and initially provided molding parts and components for several European authorities and companies.
  • The Glock 17, Glock's 17th invention, was a revolutionary pistol design that outclassed its competitors and won a contract for 25,000 pistols from the Austrian Ministry of Defense.
  • Glock's firearms have a significant market share, with Forbes reporting in 2021 that Glock held an estimated '65% market share of handguns in the U.S.'
  • Gaston Glock's legacy continues to impact the firearms industry, with his designs known for their ease of production, durability, affordability, and versatility.