Austrian engineer Gaston Glock, inventor of the ubiquitous Glock handgun, died at 94. The reclusive founder built his firearm empire from a single factory near Vienna to a global powerhouse, leaving behind a legacy of both innovation and controversy.

Press release from Glock below:

THE GLOCK STORY
Make it simple, make it perfect.

Following this guiding principle, our founder, Gaston Glock not only revolutionized the world of small arms in the 1980s, but also succeeded in establishing the GLOCK brand as the global leader in the handgun industry. His internationally renowned GLOCK Perfection stands for uncompromising quality and maximum customer satisfaction.

Gaston Glock charted the strategic direction of the GLOCK Group throughout his life and prepared it for the future. His life’s work will continue in his spirit.