We Test The Armatix iP1, The Not-So-Smart Gun

[VMI77]

http://www.americas1stfreedom.org/artic ... smart-gun/

NRA’s tests, conducted with staffers trained by Armatix, found a number of very serious problems:

The Armatix pistol initially required a full 20 minutes to pair with the watch, even with the aid of an IT pro trained in its use. Without pairing, the Armatix functions like any other handgun, capable of being fired by anyone.

Once paired, a “cold start” still requires a minimum of seven push-button commands and a duration of 12 seconds before the gun can be fired.

While the gun holds a maximum of 11 rounds (10+1), the best our experts could manage was nine consecutive rounds without a failure to fire (and that only once). Three or four misfires per magazine were common, despite using various brands of ammunition.

Although the Armatix has a decent single-action trigger, it has the worst double-action trigger we’ve ever tested, requiring more force than any other pistol we’ve fired.

The pistol must be within 10 inches of the watch during “start up.” This slows and complicates the use of the pistol if one hand is injured or otherwise unavailable.

[Abraham]

Is this a comedy skit?

[VMI77]

Is this a comedy skit?

Interesting response. I came across the link for this on Claire Wolfe's site, and she described it as unintentionally funny.