Hoot'n'Toot Armament Manufacturing
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"Just point'n'shoot with Hoot'n'Toot!"
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Hoot'n'Toot Armaments (abbreviated HT) is an arms manufacturer based in Gruvania, Ihazon. Since their beginnings they have been providing small arms to VERN and the civilian market, and currently stand for the majority of small arms sales in Ihazon.
History of Products
In the early 1960s, firearms enthusiast and entrepreneur John G. Galton started his drafts of several new and innovative automatic firearms. He was a staunch believer in the right for Ihazonans to carry firearms, and made this his life-long mission.
After presenting drafts for a line of various automatic firearms, including some very compact concepts he referred to as machine pistols--such as the aptly named "Welder", which design was likened to that of a welding torch--the company was officially founded in 1968 and production immediately began. While manufacturing first took place in his garage, his company was a large success and he would in 1972 go on to start constructing the company's only armament factory in Gruvania.
Throughout the years, the company has continued to pioneer automatic firearms.
His 1972 machine pistol model in particular would see extended use especially by the Thoirian side during the Thoirazon War. Due to its distinct boxy look, it was nicknamed the "Klotz"--from Allgemein "Box"--which would go on to become its official name. It would after this become an iconic weapon in media, and many of the now-unused weapons from the war would end up in the hands of various mafia groups, both in Ihazon as well as in Radosis.
In 1998, Galton would unfortunately see his demise after an accidental misfire at the shooting range after using a weapon from one of the company's competitors, Rootin' Tootin' Shootin'.
In 2006, the company released its first fully-automatic battle rifle, named the "Advanced Combat Rifle" (ACR). The modern-looking and innovative weapon immediately became a fan-favourite, however, due to its experimental design and obscenely high price tag, it didn't see much actual use.
Likewise, the 2012 SMG "Vector" followed suit in a line of innovative and futuristic-looking weapons with steep price tags and little practical use. Its design was based on the original experimental "Welder" machine pistol.
HT have also produced heavy weapons such as artillery and explosives upon request.
Criticism
Despite facing some criticism about producing weapons breeding a violent society, Hoot'n'Toot Armaments have brushed this off in press releases. "Guns are great, for both self-defence and sports," Hoot'n'Toot Armaments' current Chairman Jur Måm stated. "A safer society only breeds nicer people. It's not like guns have ever killed someone!"