since 1997 California, Missouri 1991 importers/distributors as Bauska, Action Arms and Magnum Research the US-based subsidiary of Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod the Czech firearms manufacturer 1997 CZ-USA headquarters Initially based in Oakhurst, California 1998 moved to Kansas City, Missouri 2005 bought Dan Wesson Firearms based in Norwich, New York CZ-USA’s custom shop in Warsaw, Missouri president of CZ-USA is Alice Poluchova CZ-USA P.O. Box 171073 Kansas … Read more
founded in 1996 International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use. The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual http://www.idpa.com/about/introduction International Defensive Pistol Association is the … Read more
established in 1992 1991 Raven Arms – George Jennings retired and sold his designs to Phoenix one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers founded and owned by Jennings’ ex-wife, his children, four of his grandchildren, and by Raven’s former general manager continued production of the MP-25 HP22A HP25A early 2025 stopped making and selling guns Phoenix … Read more
founded in 1991 Rock Island, Illinois; moved to Hillsdale, Illinois in 1994 2007 moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws has authorization to use and display Clint Smith’s Thunder Ranch logo AR-style rifles, bolt-action rifles, 1911 pistols About Les Baer Custom Les Baer Custom is a semi-custom gunmaker in LeClaire, Iowa, best known … Read more
founded in 1991 GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) – – indoor and outdoor competitions throughout the United States – Competitors of all legal ages and abilities – GSSF 6000 Highlands Pkwy Smyrna, GA 30082 770.437.4718 About the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation The GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) is the competitive shooting organization created by GLOCK in 1991 … Read more
1990 – 1993 Northridge, California 1990 Joe and Gail Claridge bought 50% of Goncz Armament, Inc – Gail Claridge an interior decorator – Joe an ex policeman They rebramnded the guns incorporated Claridge Hi-Tec, Inc. in Northridge, California Changes to the Goncz design include: – adding the bolt hold back – included after market cheep … Read more
1989 – 2002 Valencia, California 1989 established by Steven Jennings in Valencia, California – nephew of Raven Arms founder George Jennings Raven Arms .25 ACP clone with a built in laser sight one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers 2002 went out of business Sundance Industries Valencia, California About Sundance Industries Sundance Industries was a Valencia, … Read more
established in 1989 Mira Loma, California 1989 established by Jim Waldorf in Mira Loma, California one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers 1993 the number one pistol manufacturer in the United States – produced 341,243 guns 1996 filed for bankruptcy -18 pending product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death lawsuits 1997 emerged from bankruptcy 1998 closed 1999 Waldorf started Standard … Read more
founded in 1987 Rockledge, Florida founded by George Kellgren after he left Interdynamic (Intratec) reinforced Zytel designs 1987 to 1994 1988 the P10 – no detachable magazine 1990 the P30 1991 the P12 1991 formed Kel-Tec (first firearm in 1995) About Grendel Inc Grendel Inc. was a Rockledge, Florida firearms maker founded in 1987 by Swedish-born … Read more
1963, 1986 in USA 1963 Gaston Glock founded in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria – started out making knives 1980 Glock 17 1982 Austrian Armed Forces ordered 25,000 units – P80 over 400 employees the original facility that was bought by Mr. Glock in the early 80’s 1986, GLOCK opened its U.S. headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia – 1st Generation G17 GLOCK, Inc. 6000 Highlands Parkway … Read more
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