Science

Having A Gun Makes You Think Everyone Else Does Too

There are plenty of reasons not to run round wielding a gun, but here’s a new one; holding one makes you think that other people are holding guns too. And that is not a desirable kind of paranoia to find in someone wielding a weapon.


March 20, 2012
Computing

Destroying The New iPad With A Rifle Is Harder Than You Think

What happens when you fire an HK53 assault rifle against the new iPad? I know, the answer is obvious, but you may be surprised. Watch this video and see.


March 14, 2012
Cameras

Camera Rifle Provides A Humane Way To Get That Killer Shot

For some outdoors types the thrill of hunting comes more from stalking and outsmarting their prey than the actual kill. So the KillShot camera lets them capture photographic trophies instead of carcasses.


March 13, 2012
Geek Out

Double-Barrel Handgun Means You Only Have To Be Half As Accurate

They say one is the loneliest number, and nowhere is that more true than with handguns. So Arsenal Firearms has created a double-barrel .45 calibre handgun that delivers two simultaneous rounds every time you pull the triggers.


March 4, 2012
Geek Out

Smoke Ring Gun Could Deliver Pepper Spray At A Blinding 140KM/H

Smoke rings from a toy gun don’t do much more than entertain a child. But by giving them an electrical charge, a company called Battelle has discovered a way to make them more useful for firefighting and even crowd control.


Geek Out

Propane-Powered Nerf Gun Is Strong Enough To Dent A Whiteboard

Nerf guns are obviously designed with limited kick to be safe for kids. But if you’re older, and irresponsible, you crave something with a little more firepower. Which is what led Make’s Dan Spangler to build this propane-powered dart cannon.


March 2, 2012
Gadgets

This Gun Can Physically Stop You From Talking

Freedom of speech is a fundamental part of American culture. A lot of Americans, or protestors in other countries, would stare down the barrel of a gun to defend it. Unless that gun happens to be this insane SpeechJammer device that renders you incapable of forming coherent sentences.


February 29, 2012
Geek Out

Russia’s Designing A Deadlier AK-47

The AK-47 has been one of the most widely-used weapons in the world since its inception in 1940. However, as the battlefield of the 21st century demands ever-greater degrees of accuracy, the Kalashnikov’s 350m range is no longer effective. That’s why Russia is giving the “world’s most dangerous weapon” a deadly new makeover.


February 27, 2012
Cameras

How To Take Badass Muzzle Flash Photos

Destin over at the Smarter Every Day video blog has done it again. This time he shows you gun lovers how to take incredible photos of muzzle flashes. The rig he’s built has impeccable timing, and the results are amazing.


February 25, 2012
Gadgets

Badass Tactical Mug Lets You Strap On Gun Attachments While You Drink

Something it’s nice to jazz up your morning cup of coffee or tea with, say, a stronger brew. Or maybe a little whiskey, hey-oh! But what about night vision scopes, laser targeting, and a tripod mount?