Heckler & Koch Company Description
Heckler & Koch is the US arm of the German weapons manufacturer Heckler und Koch GmbH. The small-arms systems company sells handguns and other firearms, as well as knives and safes, to commercial, law enforcement, and military markets. Heckler & Koch makes several gun models, including the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 Personal Defense Weapon, the USP series handguns, the G36 weapon system, and the HK45 and P30 series handguns, among others. The company also provides logistical support and training. It sells its products to some 400 dealers nationwide. Its guns are favored by British police marksmen and the SAS (the British Army's Special Air Service).
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