The history of how a small SMG became an icon of police and law enforcement, along with how it has evolved over its lifetime. From it's beginnings in World War 2 to its skyrocketing popularity after the Iranian Embassy Siege through until today, the MP5 is a truly iconic weapon.

00:00 Introduction
00:44 Developing the MP5
02:35 Iranian Embassy Siege
03:35 Variants
05:22 Conclusion