The Browning story begins in the frontiers of Utah more than 150 years ago and grew from there to become one of the most traveled and storied names in all of firearms history. John Moses Browning designed many iconic firearms and lent his name to what became one of the most beloved brands in America and all over the world. The company that bears his name has built upon John Browning’s legacy with modern products that join new technologies with tried and true principles of manufacturing.
Family-Owned. Future-Focused.
In a time when most brands answer to corporations, we're proud to answer to something greater—family. As a family-owned company, our values drive innovation and connection in everything we do. We're passionate about creating recreational and less-lethal self-defense products designed to bring people together—whether you’re out on the range, collecting, or enjoying time with friends and family. Explore our lineup of sport shooting, collectible, and recreational products across our websites and discover how tradition and forward thinking come together here.
Wulf-Heinz Pflaumer & Franz Wonisch are working on a venture that would come to be called Umarex
Umarex acquires world renowned arms manufacturer Carl Walther.
RUAG Ammotec USA, a US distributor of RWS air rifles, is purchased by PW Intl GmbH, moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas and renamed to Umarex USA.
Umarex USA expands air rifle line with the introduction of Ruger, Walther, and Hammerli.
Umarex USA continues to grow doubling sales over 2008 and breaks ground on a new facility.
Umarex USA moves into a new manufacturing and warehouse facility at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Umarex USA welcomes Walther Arms to their campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and breaks ground on a 7 million dollar warehouse expansion.
Umarex USA introduces the UX mark. The UX is incorporated into airguns and marketing materials creating a powerful mark that is eye-catching and memorable.
While Umarex remains the "King of Replicas" in airguns, its patented technology like the safety system and dual round magazine of the Umarex Hammer coupled with modern-day air filling solutions and unique optic intellectual properties insures Umarex continues to be zeroed in.