Whether you’re worried about the ever-impending Zombie Apocalypse, or you’re simply a firearms enthusiast, it’s always good for trivia night to know the top seven firearms producing countries.
With some diligent research on behalf of our R&D team, we’ve put together a list of the highest rated gun countries. The countries were rated based on both their production and their craftsmanship (quality over quantity - but quality quantity wins;).
The earliest forms of firearms were quite literally that - bamboo tubes filled with blackpowder that blasted various projectiles at oncoming attackers. China is credited with the invention of both gunpowder and the beginnings of the gun as we know it, sometime in the 9th century.
Early Chinese hand-cannon (Yes, that's the technical term) - PC
Guns remained a mystery in Europe until the early 13th century, when they began coming back with travelers and merchants from Asia. The modern firearm began to take shape, and the design, craftsmanship and functionality of firearms has continued to rise ever since.
With the pleasantries and mild history out of the way, let’s jump right in to the top seven countries producing the best firearms! Side note: Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes makes a fantastic sing-along to this list. Press play and read on!
The most famous Israeli gun of all time is UZI, finest one that was ever made in Israel. If you ever watched any action movie, the chances are that you have seen Uzi in action, since they are pretty much reserved for the bad guys.
Israel is also the 7th largest weapon exporter in the world, exporting more than $1 billion worth of weapons every year. Israel Military Industries stands as Israeli’s biggest manufacturer.
The hills are alive with the sound of Uzis - PC
Without a doubt, the most notorious piece of Russian craftsmanship in the world of guns is the AK-47. The “Automat Kalashnikov 1947” remains the most popular and widely used assault rifles in the world.
Other famous Russian guns are the TT-30, Dragunov sniper rifle and KSVK. Russia is the second largest weapon exporter in the world and the biggest gun manufacturer in Russia is Izhmash.
Thanks for the education, Gunny Highway - PC
Belgium-made guns gained popularity only in the recent decades due to the extraordinary craftsmanship of FN Herstal, Belgium’s largest weapon manufacturer.
Although it makes fine handguns like FN Five-seveN, Belgium relies on the assault rifle production, and models like FN F2000 and FN SCAR made the country one of the 7 countries that make the best guns in the world.
All of you out there even remotely familiar with guns had only one name attached to Italy, Beretta. Beretta’s M9 handgun is one of the most recognized handguns in the world, used by civilians, police forces and military.
Beretta also claims the title of being is the oldest active manufacturer of firearm components in the world. Besides handguns, Italy has some of the finest shotguns in the world produced by the Benelli Armi SpA.
Just like in Italy, there is one gun manufacturer that rules in Austria. Of course, we’re talking about Glock. The interesting fact about Glock is that it didn’t receive the warmest welcome upon its arrival.
The Austrian Oak wielding Austrian steel. Flamethrower not included. - PC
Glock was referred to as the “plastic gun”, but proved to be very reliable and efficient. Now 65% of the market share of handguns for United States law enforcement agencies belongs to Glock.
Another famous representative of Austria’s gun manufacturers is Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co.. The Steyr AUG assault rifle is used by dozen armed forces around the world.
Do we need to say more than Heckler & Koch? OK…obviously we do, but you get our point. Heckler & Koch produce a variety of handguns, submachine guns, and rifles.
One of their most famous products is MP5, one of the most widely used submachine guns in the world. Heckler & Koch equips many armed and special forces around the world.
A few other famous gun manufacturers in Germany are Sig Sauer and Walther. You know, the guys who make weapons for the Navy SEALs and James Bond, respectively. Germany is the 5th largest weapon exporter in the world.
Land of the free, because of the brave. - PC
Well, as you may have predicted, America the Beautiful takes the top place among firearm producing countries. The country of Colt, Smith & Wesson and Remington didn’t deserve any other place than the very top.
Every type of gun you can imagine, and the best of the best, can be found being manufactured in the U.S.A. Gun manufacturers in the United States have always been one step ahead of all others, and true pioneers in their craft. With ten billion dollars worth of weapon exports, the U.S.A. is the world’s largest weapons exporter.
Not only that, but American firearms manufacturers and after-market companies continue to push the envelope in technological developments. Companies like Cerakote, Trijicon and Urban Carry Holsters were founded here in the United States.
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