Heckler & Koch Announces HK USA

By Darwin N.

Renowned German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch has announced the launch of HK USA, which may have many scratching their heads wondering, “Isn’t that already a thing?” Well, yes and no. Until now HK USA has imported and assembled Heckler & Koch firearms from their headquarters in Columbus, Georgia while design and manufacturing have remained largely in Germany. This dynamic has sparked deep-seated misconceptions about the company’s commitment to the American commercial market. Unanswered demand for models and features has frustrated the community, inspiring claims that Heckler & Koch hates its customers and reserves its focus for military contracts.HK USA didn’t just get a logo facelift. After five years of work, the initiative to expand its presence allowing the company to design and manufacture products right here in the United States is finally a reality. This move is set to address both German export laws and US import laws that have previously hindered Heckler & Koch from making many popular models and configurations available to American shooters. Yes, this is the reason. It isn’t because they hate you or

Source: The Firearm Blog