Glock
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Glock
C20: named after Gaston Glock (born 1929), Austrian manufacturer
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Both also directly target state residents: Gatalog advertises a “California Compliant Glock 19-based Carbine kit,” while Polymakers’ website features Proposition 65 warnings and state-specific privacy opt-out features.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
In 2017, he recovered from two cardiac arrests, then became mired in controversy two years later when he became the public face of arms company Glock, despite an epidemic of gun violence in the US.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
She said two guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
It backs a system introduced in New Zealand in 2012 where Glock handguns and semi-automatic rifles are stored in locked cabinets in vehicles, and officers can seek permission to access them in emergencies.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
She stood six foot one, had played basketball and volleyball in college, and, as a sworn police officer, carried a Glock semiautomatic pistol.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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