It is built by German Sport Guns GmbH, an airsoft wholesaler located in Ense-Höingen, Germany.

It was unveiled at the IWA & Outdoor Classics trade show in March 2007 following the legalization of previously forbidden military-style weapons in Germany.

German Sport Guns produces its own line of accessories, including retractable stocks and railed handguards.

German Sport Guns provides a weaver rail attachment that slides onto the top of the frame, allowing other sighting systems to be added.

[3] Owners can check to see if their firearm is affected by the recall via this web site The GSG-5 is produced in several different versions: