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Glock Ges.m.b.H (most often shortened to GLOCK) is a weapons manufacturer headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria.

Glock logo

Glock's official logo

History[]

Glock was named after its founder, Gaston Glock. The company is best known for its line of striker-fired polymer-framed pistols. Glock also currently produces equipment such as field knives and entrenching tools as well as sponsor a competitive shooting team that travels around the world promoting the company.

The Glock handguns are in use by a majority of US and international law enforcement agencies and military personnel. Glock handguns are also very popular with civilians, especially for personal protection and practical shooting. Glock currently produces 35 models of handguns. The US-led Multi National Force-Iraq has equipped the Iraqi military and the Iraqi National Police with Glock sidearms.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation currently issues the Glock 22 and Glock 23 Compact in .40 S&W to its field agents. Those who fail to qualify will be issued a Glock 17 or Glock 19 Compact to help qualify. In addition Special Agents are authorized to purchase and qualify with the Glock 21 in .45 ACP. Authorized BUG, or Back Up Gun, are the Glock 26 Sub Compact in 9mm, the Glock 27 Sub Compact and Glock 23 in .40 S&W

On Criminal Minds[]

Glock pistols are frequently seen in the series (as well as the spin-offs) and have been used by both law enforcement officers and unsubs. Many of the BAU agents use or have used at least one Glock as their sidearm.

Glocks featured on the show[]

Real-World Criminals[]

The following real-world criminals used Glock pistols in their crimes.

Gallery[]

Notes[]

  • Most of the Glocks used on the show are 'Non-Guns'. This can be seen where in some instances of a character firing a Glock, the slide doesn't move and no shell case is ejected.

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