Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
Hoplophobia Trumps Obama’s Smart Guns Wishes at Consumer Electronics Show
by David CodreaThe premier consumer electronics technology forum in the country has allowed institutional hoplophobia to hamper the advancement of a technology “common sense gun safety advocates” say they want.
The post Hoplophobia Trumps Obama’s Smart Guns Wishes at Consumer Electronics Show appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
NRA got their hands on a smart gun, reports that it’s not
by Chris EgerThe National Rifle Association on Wednesday published a review of the Armatix iP1 smart gun they have been sitting on for 16 months, and it was not glowing.
The post NRA got their hands on a smart gun, reports that it’s not appeared first on Guns.com.
Gun shops in NJ would be mandated to carry smart gun
by Chris EgerThe author of New Jersey's divisive smart gun law wants to revamp it to require dealers to carry at least one model of smart gun rather than sell them exclusively.
The post Gun shops in NJ would be mandated to carry smart gun appeared first on Guns.com.
Is it safe?
by Greg CampPerhaps someday a working smart gun will be made and sold. As long as the choice remains with each of us individually, that's fine.
The post Is it safe? appeared first on Guns.com.
NJ smart gun law author reiterates desire to remove mandate (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerNew Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg crafted the state's 2002 smart gun law but she is now leading the charge to recast it to help spur development of the technology.
The post NJ smart gun law author reiterates desire to remove mandate (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
Smart gun company boss shows horrible firearms safety
by Chris EgerBelinda Padilla, chief executive of Armatix USA, the leading maker of so-called "smart guns," seems to have missed the memo on safe firearms handling.
The post Smart gun company boss shows horrible firearms safety appeared first on Guns.com.
Armatix in chapter-11 style restructuring
by Daniel TerrillArmatix, the manufacturer of the scarcely found “smart” pistol, has entered chapter-11 style restructuring proceedings in Germany.
The post Armatix in chapter-11 style restructuring appeared first on Guns.com.
Smart gun company loses founder as N.J. considers scrapping mandate
by Chris EgerIn a setback for smart gun advocates, German firm Armatix has offloaded its long-time president while New Jersey lawmakers mull over repealing a controversial law mandating their use.
The post Smart gun company loses founder as N.J. considers scrapping mandate appeared first on Guns.com.
California tees up smart gun legislation in state senate
by Chris EgerA state lawmaker introduced a measure that would create a new crime to give someone a user-authorized firearm that doesn’t meet a list of requirements.
The post California tees up smart gun legislation in state senate appeared first on Guns.com.
Is politics stifling innovation in smart gun technology? (VIDEO)
by Jared MorganSmart guns – the topic is more mired in politics and controversy than it is flourishing in innovation and while you still can’t buy a gun that works only for its owner, there are companies working on bringing those products to market.
The post Is politics stifling innovation in smart gun technology? (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
German ‘smart gun’ company doubling down with 9mm marketed to police
by Chris EgerArmatix, who currently has 5,000 unsold .22-caliber iP1 personalized handguns in storage, plans to develop a larger caliber version for a second go at the U.S. market.
The post German ‘smart gun’ company doubling down with 9mm marketed to police appeared first on Guns.com.
New Jersey won’t be selling smart guns exclusively, attorney general says
by Jared MorganThe New Jersey Attorney General’s office recently decided that the so-called Armatix “smart gun” does not meet the state’s personalized handgun law passed in 2002.
The post New Jersey won’t be selling smart guns exclusively, attorney general says appeared first on Guns.com.