The Armatix IP1 is the world’s first commercially produced “smart gun,” an electronically controlled pistol. And surprise, surprise, it can be hacked.
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Shocker! You Can Hack Smart Guns–With Magnets!
BY Max Slowik Published: July 27, 2017 { 9 comments }Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New J-Frame Revolver, Model 360
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 27, 2017 { 44 comments }Smith & Wesson announced this week that it has started shipping its new wheel gun, the Model 360 revolver.
PA State Capitol Police Upgrade to Tavor X95
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 25, 2017 { 4 comments }“We’re honored that the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police have chosen to stay with an IWI US firearm and have upgraded their rifle to the state-of-the-art X95,” said Michael Kassnar, vice president of sales & marketing for IWI US, in a press release.
Enter the ‘Go Hunt’ Giveaway! Win $3,955 Worth of Hunting Gear!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 24, 2017 { 13 comments }Enter the ‘Go Hunt’ Giveaway to win $3,955 worth of hunting gear!
Russia Developing Artificial Intelligence-Controlled Combat Drones
BY Max Slowik Published: July 21, 2017 { 4 comments }Currently the Kalashnikov Concern is showing off ground-based A.I.-controlled drones, but the company sees a future for these machines on all fronts.
Kimber Adds Three New Models to K6s Revolver Product Line
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 18, 2017 { 23 comments }Kimber has expanded its popular K6s revolver product line to include three new models, the K6s Deep Cover (DC), K6s Custom Defense Package (CDP) and the K6s Stainless 3″.
Granada Scientists Develop Gun-Spotting Artificial Intelligence
BY Max Slowik Published: July 17, 2017 { 5 comments }Researchers at the University of Granada in Spain developed a type of artificial intelligence that can identify guns on camera.
Cabela’s Shareholders Greenlight $4B Sale to Bass Pro
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 13, 2017 { 7 comments }The Shareholders of Cabela’s gave the thumbs-up to the sale of the sporting goods retailer to its competitor Bass Pro Tuesday in a deal that will pay them $61.50 per share.
ATF Re-Releases Pamphlet on Disaster Preparedness for FFLs
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 13, 2017 { 5 comments }The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives released a pamphlet titled, “Disaster Preparedness for Federal Firearms Licensees.”
Ashbury, Cabela’s Team with Remington on Accurized M700 with AR Features
BY Max Slowik Published: July 11, 2017 { 2 comments }Ashbury Precision Ordnance is now offering a lightweight, modern Remington Model 700 built on their accuratized Saber chassis that features AR components.









