Heckler & Koch was founded in 1949 and was one of a few German businesses who was allowed to produce weapons and spare parts for police, Federal Border Guards and Allied occupation troops during the armaments ban. The company is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of weapons, with strong roots in Germany. For more than 60 years, they have been a reliable partner for security forces, police and special forces deployed by NATO and NATO-associated countries. Heckler & Koch stands for the highest quality and innovative products.