Glock firearms are a series of polymer-framed, short-recoil-operated, striker-fired, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Glock GmbH, an Austrian company founded by Gaston Glock in 1963. Renowned for their reliability, simplicity, and durability, Glock pistols are widely used by military, law enforcement, and civilians across the globe for self-defense, competitive shooting, and recreational purposes.