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Gaston Glock: Inventor of popular handgun dies aged 94

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The Glock has been the weapon of choice for armed forces, gun owners and criminals around the world.

Gaston Glock: Inventor of popular handgun dies aged 94

Gaston Glock, the Austrian engineer who invented the Glock handgun, has died aged 94.

The Glock company said in a statement that its founder's life's work would "continue in his spirit".

The weapon has been used by armed forces, security personnel, gun owners and criminals around the world.

Its rise was cemented by American pop culture and appearances in Hollywood blockbusters including science-fiction action film The Matrix Reloaded.

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