Heckler & Koch (H&K) was founded in 1949 by former Mauser engineers Edmund Heckler, Theodor Koch, and Alex Seidel in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. Heckler & Koch (H&K) has produced several groundbreaking firearms, including the HK416, MP7, and MP5 (SP5). The MP5 is iconic for its role in law enforcement and special operations units worldwide. These products have solidified H&K's reputation for innovation and quality in the global arms industry​.