The model 58 submachine gun in the 7.62×39 mm calibre, now classified as an assault rifle, was a Czechoslovak alternative to the Soviet Avtomat Kalashnikova with an original design. This exceptionally well-designed firearm was produced in Uherský Brod for the national armed forces as well as for export until 1984 and the total production volume reached almost 1,000,000 units.

The CZ 75 pistol, revolutionary in a number of aspects, was the work of the legendary designer František Koucký, who worked on its development based on an assignment of today’s Česká zbrojovka a.s since 1969. This firearm with perfect ergonomics and unique double-action trigger mechanism co-defined the category of “Wonder Nines”, i.e. large capacity SA/DA pistols in the 9 mm Luger calibre, and has long been one of the most popular of them.

The position of Česká zbrojovka, a.s. on the world’s most prestigious firearms market has significantly strengthened by the establishment of the subsidiary distribution and service company CZ-USA. This subsidiary started its activities in California, but in 1998 it relocated to Kansas City, Kansas, where it still operates. Within the creation of Česká zbrojovka Group, CZ-USA became an independent business entity.

Česká zbrojovka, a.s., through its subsidiary CZ-USA became the owner of one of renowned American arms brands – Dan Wesson Firearms. This company, originally a revolver maker founded in 1968 by a grandson of well-known Daniel B. Wesson, with its Czech-American management soon became one of the most distinguished manufacturers of modern clones of the famous pistol M1911.

Important milestones in the development of Česká zbrojovka a.s. also include the start of the production of the primarily sport version SHADOW of the successful CZ 75 SP-01. The partially tuning elements of this excellent all-steel pistol, which is successfully applied as a weapon for personal defence and for military and law enforcement, were subsequently used in other CZ pistols. Until the launch of the CZ SHADOW 2 in 2016, the original Shadow dominated the Production division of IPSC shooting. The greatest achievements include two World Champion titles won by Adam Tyc.

Start of the mass production of a new generation of CZ assault rifles, submachine guns and grenade launchers. The first major success was the complete rearmament of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. The Armed Forces were supplied with CZ 805 BREN A1/A2 assault rifles, CZ 805 BREN G1 grenade launchers, CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine guns and CZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM pistols.

Česká zbrojovka a.s significantly penetrated foreign markets by opening a separate space for the assembly and repairs of CZ pistols at the FAME army plant in Lima, Peru. The Czech company participated in the project by supplying modern equipment and tools and training of technical personnel. This enabled the Peruvian company to assemble CZ guns, provide service and sell them on the Peruvian market and then throughout Latin America. It was the first case of technological transfer of Česká zbrojovka a.s to this promising region.

Thanks to the successful new generation of firearms, Česká zbrojovka, a.s., now employs more than 1,900 employees. The company extended its representation into more than 100 countries all over the world. In March 2018, the conclusion of a licence agreement for the production of CZ service pistols in Hungary was announced. The key milestone of 2017 was the start of the production of CZ P-10 C, the first representative of a brand new family of striker-fired pistols, which, compared to the competition, boasts a variety of imaginative innovations and great user characteristics.

In cooperation with CZ-USA, the production of the first CZ firearms was launched in Kansas City, Kansas. These include selected models of the successful CZ P-10 series of pistols. Other versions were added in the same year, namely CZ P-10 F (full-size), CZ P-10 SC (semicompact) and CZ P-10 S (subcompact).

CZ was the first company in the world to officially launch an online firearm configurator, allowing customers to build firearms according to their personal preferences. The CZ Configurator is currently available for CZ SHADOW 2, CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT, CZ TS 2, CZ P-10, CZ 457, CZ SCORPION EVO 3, and CZ BREN 2 Ms models.

CZ and the IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) proudly announced a global partnership in the field of “IPSC Handgun.” Their shared goal is to support IPSC athletes, as well as the sport itself, and promote a culture of safe firearm handling worldwide.

The parent company of CZ, CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group SE, successfully completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in Colt Holding Company LLC – the parent company of the American firearms manufacturer Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC and its Canadian subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation.

CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group SE (which includes Česká zbrojovka a.s., headquartered in Uhersky Brod, and other companies) announced a change in its corporate identity and name to Colt CZ Group SE. The name of the subsidiary Česká zbrojovka a.s. remains unchanged.