Taurus is a Brazilian firearms manufacturer founded in 1939, with U.S. operations in Bainbridge, Georgia. The company produces revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and rifles for civilian, law enforcement, and military markets. The Taurus Judge revolver accepts both .45 Colt and .410 shotgun shells. The Raging Hunter is a large-frame revolver built for big-game hunting. In semi-automatics, the G3 and G2C are compact, high-capacity pistols positioned as affordable options for personal defense. The TX22 is a full-sized .22 LR pistol commonly used for training. Taurus firearms include ergonomic grip designs and built-in safety systems, and the company backs them with a lifetime warranty.