Umarex was established in 1972 as Uma Mayer Ussfeller GmbH and served the market for tear gas and signal pistols followed by air rifles. After acquiring Reck Sportwaffen Fabrick Karl Arndt, they reorganized ultimately under Umarex. Umarex has now become the largest maker of firearm replicas by offering numerous German-made air guns, tear gas, signal pistols and now replica firearms. Umarex is Europe's largest marketer of air rifles and Umarex USA is North America's fastest growing airgun and replica tactical rimfire gun company. Umarex USA markets their products under famous brands such as Walther, RWS, Smith & Wesson, Browning, H&K, Ruger, Beretta, Colt, Magnum Research, and others.