VFC
VFC

Founded in 2004, Vega Force Company is known worldwide for its highly realistic airsoft replicas. The custom grade performance and internal mechanical design of VFC’s airsoft replicas give end users a better shooting and operating experience.

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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.

1972

Wulf-Heinz Pflaumer & Franz Wonisch are working on a venture that would come to be called Umarex

1993

Umarex acquires world renowned arms manufacturer Carl Walther.

2006

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.

2008

Umarex USA expands air rifle line with the introduction of Ruger, Walther, and Hammerli.

2009

Umarex USA continues to grow doubling sales over 2008 and breaks ground on a new facility.

2010

Umarex USA moves into a new manufacturing and warehouse facility at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

2013

Umarex USA welcomes Walther Arms to their campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and breaks ground on a 7 million dollar warehouse expansion.

2014

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.

TODAY

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.