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Air gun
An air gun is a rifle , pistol , or shotgun that fires projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas, in contrast to a firearm, which burns a propellant. Most air guns use metallic projectiles as ammunition. Air guns that only use plastic projectiles are classified as airsoft...
s (including replicas of conventional firearms
Umarex air pistol
Umarex air pistols are air gun replicas of handguns manufactured by Umarex Sportwaffen of Germany under license from the manufacturers of the original firearms.They are imported into the United States by .-Design:...
such as the Beretta Elite II
Beretta Elite II
The Beretta Elite II is an air pistol manufactured by Umarex and distributed in the United States by Umarex USA. It has only a few similarities to the Beretta 92G Elite II, but it does have its good features. It is made of polymer, but it has a steel magazine, trigger, magazine release button, and ...
), tear-gas and signal pistols, paintball markers
Paintball marker
A paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, is the main piece of equipment in the sport of paintball. Markers use an expanding gas, such as carbon dioxide or compressed air, to propel paintballs through the barrel. Some paintball players refer to the piece of equipment as a "marker" rather...
under the RAM brand and airsoft guns
Airsoft guns
Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot plastic pellets by way of compressed gas or electric and/or spring-driven pistons...
, based in Arnsberg
Arnsberg
Arnsberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the location of the Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg's administration and one of the three local administration offices of the Hochsauerlandkreis.-Geography:...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The firm was founded in 1972.
Umarex USA
The US subsidiary of Umarex is called Umarex USA and was created in 2006 after acquiring the US marketers of the RWS brand (formerly part of Dynamit Nobel), which they continue to market. Umarex USA markets Umarex airguns in addition to many other airguns under license from various firearm brands. Umarex USA entered the tactical rimfire market in 2009 with the importation of Walther-made Colt M4 and M16 .22 LR guns. In late 2010, the company began offering a Turkish-made M1911A1 chambered in .45 ACP. Umarex USA also markets airsoft gunsAirsoft guns
Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot plastic pellets by way of compressed gas or electric and/or spring-driven pistons...
under the brands Combat Zone and Elite Force, and a North American exclusive brand, Tactical Force.