A Washington-based “biohacker” has created the first implant-activated “smart gun.” He developed a smart gun that recognizes authorized users that carry a microchip in their hand.
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Biohacker Implants ‘Smart Gun’ Key That Can Never be Dropped
Published: August 18, 2016 { 34 comments }
Check out These Leaked Photos of ‘Gen 5’ Glock 17M
Published: August 16, 2016 { 113 comments }Pictures of the rumored “fifth-generation” Glock 17M have been leaked. The fingergrooves are gone but that’s not all, the 17M has a lot of changes.
Suppressor-Ready H&K VP9 Tactical Now Shipping
Published: August 16, 2016 { 6 comments }Heckler & Koch is shipping their latest addition to the VP series of striker-fired service pistols with the new VP9 Tactical with an extended, threaded barrel.
All-American AKs on the Horizon from DDI
Published: August 10, 2016 { 27 comments }Destructive Devices Industries has been teasing friends and fans for months with photos of their all-American AKs in the works due out next month.
Woman Shooter ‘Ginny’ Thrasher Wins First Gold for USA
Published: August 8, 2016 { 5 comments }Over the weekend, American shooter Ginny Thrasher won the first Gold medal for the USA at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Wells Fargo Discriminates Against Hogue For Being in ‘Weapons’ Business
Published: August 4, 2016 { 39 comments }International banking giant Wells Fargo has refused to do business with Hogue, the popular knife, stock, grip and accessory manufacturer, because it is in the “weapons” business, the company disclosed this week.
GAO Report: ATF Failed to Comply with its Record-Keeping Policies
Published: August 4, 2016 { 32 comments }The GAO found that the ATF failed to comply with its policies on storing FFL records and keeping records that should have been destroyed.
Ruger CEO Mike Fifer to Retire, Goes Out on High Note
Published: August 3, 2016 { 3 comments }Sturm, Ruger’s universally respected and well-liked CEO Mike Fifer is retiring, the company announced this week.
Appeals Court: SIG Muzzle Brake is Suppressor Component
Published: August 1, 2016 { 15 comments }Ultimately the U.S Court of Appeals ruled that the device was designed as a suppressor component first, then re-classified as a brake.
New ITAR Guidelines Look a Lot Like Executive Gun Control
Published: July 31, 2016 { 142 comments }But the actual reason behind this sweeping change in guidelines may have a darker goal: to increase the cost of offering gunsmithing services. The changes were implemented without warning or input from the people and the industry.