Nürnberg, 1.3.2025

Opos introduces the Venator at the IWA.

With the OPOS Venator, OPOS GmbH presents a handgun that sets new standards. The Austrian company stands for innovation and a fresh approach to pistol development. The mission: to rethink the conventional pistol and integrate cutting-edge technologies.

Mechanics Meets Electronics:
Inspired by the idea of combining mechanics and electronics, OPOS develops pistols that are not only highly precise, modular, and powerful but also utilize pioneering technologies. The Venator is the result of years of research, countless prototypes, and the consistent further development of existing concepts. The goal is to provide solutions to the industry’s challenges – from reduced recoil forces to enhanced safety and digital features that set new standards.

Innovation Leads to Perfection:
The OPOS Venator combines state-of-the-art materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and innovative mechanisms to create a pistol that meets the demands of professional shooters. The company focuses on precision, progress, and passion – values reflected in every detail of the weapon.

Unique Features of the OPOS Venator:

Reduced Muzzle Flip:

An extremely low bore axis and lightweight slide construction drastically reduce recoil and muzzle rise, enabling faster target acquisition.Innovative

Rotating Barrel Locking System:

The rotation system improves accuracy, increases reliability, and ensures particularly smooth shooting dynamics.

Modularity:

Customizable configurations for different disciplines and shooting styles.

Optional Digitalization:

Additional safety and service functions, including warnings for overcharged ammunition and maintenance recommendations based on actual usage.

Vision module with live status displays such as ammunition count, safety status, battery charge, and weapon temperature.

Flexible sight system (sights can be mounted on the slide or fixed frame).

Flexible sight system (sights can be mounted on the slide or fixed frame).

Customizable configurations for different disciplines and shooting stylesOptional Digitalization:

THE STORY OF OPOS

My Story – From Dream to Reality
Seven years ago, I attended the IWA for the first time – not as an exhibitor, but as an enthusiastic visitor. I was fascinated by the technology and products, but I noticed one thing: many pistols looked the same, and the basic principles remained unchanged. I asked myself: Why isn’t there a real leap in innovation? Why isn’t anyone leveraging the possibilities of modern technology?

These questions became the starting point of my journey. I wanted to develop a pistol that thinks differently – one that solves real problems.Despite all setbacks, I stuck to my vision. I wanted to create a pistol that revolutionizes shooting sports – with maximum control, precision, and smart technology.

Today, I stand here with the OPOS Venator – a weapon that does exactly that. A weapon that challenges the status quo and proves that true innovation is possible. But this is only the beginning.

However, the path was anything but easy:

My first prototype was a disaster.

My first investor backed out because I couldn’t manage money.Innovation Leads to Perfection
The OPOS Venator combines state-of-the-art materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and innovative mechanisms to create a pistol that meets the demands of professional shooters. The company focuses on precision, progress, and passion – values reflected in every detail of the weapon.

“With the OPOS Venator, we not only rely on proven technology but consistently question existing limits. Our goal is to provide shooters with a tool that opens up new possibilities through innovation, precision, and modularity,” says Florian Tripaum, Founder of OPOS.

About OPOS GmbH
Based in Wolfau, Austria, OPOS GmbH specializes in the development and production of innovative pistols. The company follows a visionary approach that combines mechanics and electronics to offer shooters a new generation of handguns. Progress, precision, and passion are at the heart of OPOS’s philosophy.

PR CONTACT: pr@opos.at

About OPOS GmbH
Based in Wolfau, Austria, OPOS GmbH specializes in the development and production of innovative pistols. The company follows a visionary approach that combines mechanics and electronics to offer shooters a new generation of handguns. Progress, precision, and passion are at the heart of OPOS’s philosophy.Press Contact:

Vision module with live status displays such as ammunition count, safety status, battery charge, and weapon temperature.

Flexible sight system (sights can be mounted on the slide or fixed frame).

Flexible sight system (sights can be mounted on the slide or fixed frame).

Customizable configurations for different disciplines and shooting stylesOptional Digitalization: