Smith & Wesson is a United States based manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and other accessories. The corporate headquarters are in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's pistols and revolvers are standard issue for many police and armed forces throughout the world, as well as among competitive and sport shooters.
In addition to firearms, Smith & Wesson is known for the many types of ammunition it has designed over the years, and many cartridges bear the company's name.