Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation owns Smith & Wesson, one of the worlds most recognizable firearm brands. Since the company first opened its doors, it has focused on designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that are unparalleled in the field of personal safety and protection. Almost every major law enforcement and military agency in the world has used Smith & Wesson products, and to this day, most police departments in the United States depend on its firearms and accessories. Smith & Wesson has been a partner to law enforcement since the late 1800s, developing crime-fighting tools that set the standard for the field. Smith & Wesson forged its reputation for high-performance, high-quality precision and ruggedness when it first opened its doors in 1852.