The GLOCK GR-115 becomes a police weapon

GLOCK becomes the weapon of choice for law enforcement agencies. This comes as no surprise, as GLOCK originated in this market segment and revolutionized the world of pistols. GLOCK is now the service weapon in the UK – but not with a pistol, but with a rifle, more specifically, an AR-15 model, the GR115. In 2021, we were the first in the world to report on GLOCK's patented AR-15 parts, which were patented alongside other rifle parts.

The secret: GLOCK has two rifles up its sleeve, one of which is an AR-15, as leaked from images in a British military tender (see image above). The fact that the GR-115 is now becoming a British police weapon is a great success for the GLOCK team and the dawn of a new era, as GLOCK is now also a rifle manufacturer. We are excited to see when the GR-115 will be released as a semi-automatic on the civilian market – It has already been registered with the Austrian Department of the Interior..

Here we document the press release from VIKING ARMS:

As the UK distributor for GLOCK, VIKING ARMS is proud to publish the following press release following the successful award of the National Police Primary Carbine Tender.

London, UK — 9th January 2026 — Following the most extensive weapons trial conducted in UK policing in the past two decades, the GLOCK rifle GR-115 has been officially selected as the firearm of choice for specialist armed policing units across the country.
This decision marks a significant milestone in the evolution of armed policing capabilities in the UK. The GR-115 rifle outperformed a field of leading global manufacturers, achieving the highest scores for accuracy both suppressed and unsuppressed.

A Legacy of Trust and Support

GLOCK has been a trusted partner to UK law enforcement since the 1990s, when GLOCK pistols were first adopted by police forces nationwide. Today, Glock continues to stand firmly behind UK policing, providing not only advanced firearms and long-term service but also training and logistical support.

Engineering at Its Core

The GR-115 rifle represents the culmination of years of intensive research, development, and refinement of the AR platform. Its superior accuracy, reliability, and adaptability are the result of rigorous testing and collaboration with end-users to ensure operational effectiveness in the most demanding environments.

Availability

The GR-115 rifle is only available to selected law enforcement and military customers at this time.