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Founded | 1998 |
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Headquarters | , |
Parent | Samsun Yurt Savunma A.Ş. |
CANiK is a Turkish firearms manufacturer operating under the Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) Company. It was established in 1998 as part of the Eastern Black Sea Arms Project. [1] The company's headquarters is located in Istanbul and its production facility is located in Samsun on the Black Sea coast. The arms are used in 69 countries by law enforcement, civilians and competition shooters. The company is known for its TP9 (Tactical Pistol 9 mm) series pistols. [2] [3] [4]
As of 2021, the company is the 7th largest small arms producer in the world. [5]