Death of Famous Glock Pistol Designer

The founder of the Austrian firearm company Glock and designer of the original model of the pistol bearing his name, Gaston Glock, has passed away at the age of 94. The company announced his death in a statement, saying: "Our founder not only revolutionized the firearms industry in the 1980s but also established the Glock brand as a global leader in firearm manufacturing." Gaston Glock was born on July 19, 1929, and became an engineer and inventor, founding Glock, which produced the famous pistols bearing its name. Glock began its journey in weapon development in 1963 and has manufactured numerous pistols used by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, with the Glock 17 being one of its most famous models.