Fort Smith, AR – Walther Arms and Umarex USA are pleased to announce that Don Angle has joined the company as General Manager – LEMG (Law Enforcement, Military, Government).
Don brings extensive experience to the UX/WA team, most recently serving as Sales Manager for the Law Enforcement channel at Trijicon. In that role, he led the establishment and growth of the LE channel, successfully developing significant market opportunities for the premium optics manufacturer.
To better serve professional users, Walther Arms and Umarex USA are unifying their business development efforts into a single, dedicated team focused exclusively on the Law Enforcement, Military, Government, and Corrections markets. This combined team will represent both Umarex and Walther brands and product lines developed for the professional user including UMX, P2P Professional, T4E, and Walther. Don Angle will lead this newly integrated team and drive the companies' expanded focus in these critical sectors.
Prior to his ten-year tenure at Trijicon — a recognized leader in high-end optics for law enforcement, military, and commercial markets — Don is a highly accomplished leader with over two decades of distinguished service in the U.S. Army, military contracting, high-threat protective operations, and executive management in the defense and firearms industries. Don excelled in demanding roles that honed his expertise in leadership, tactics, and mission execution. He later served as High Threat Protection Detail Leader and Operations Manager for Xe Services in Kabul, Afghanistan (2010–2013), where he led an 18-person Ambassador Protective Detail under the Worldwide Protective Services Program. He managed all protective security operations, conducted threat assessments and route planning, coordinated with U.S. and allied military forces, and ensured the safety of high-value personnel in austere environments.
Today, Don applies his extensive operational experience, proven leadership, and deep understanding of tactical equipment and training to his role at Walther Arms, Inc. He remains a trusted expert and advocate for military, law enforcement, and shooting sports communities.
"We are excited to welcome Don to the Walther Arms and Umarex USA team," said Richard Turner, President & CEO of Umarex USA and Walther Arms Inc.. "His proven leadership, industry relationships, and professional background make him the ideal leader as we strengthen our focus to the law enforcement, military, and government communities and developing focused products for their duty needs. This appointment marks an important step in our continued growth and dedication to serving those who serve."
About Walther Arms & Umarex USA: Founded by Carl Walther in 1886, Walther Arms has manufactured firearms at its facility in Germany for more than 100 years. Walther Arms, Inc. is the United States Walther business unit and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Walther is the performance leader in the firearms industry. Renowned throughout the world for its innovation since its establishment, Walther's innovative spirit has cemented its market position as a supplier of military, police and other government security groups all over the globe. // Umarex USA, Inc., is a leading North American provider of airguns, air rifles, less-than-lethal, pepper ball, BB/pellet pistols, airsoft, and related accessories.