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more about #weapon shooga: Give one to every citizen. If everyone has a gun, nobody will shoot for fear of getting shot themselves. Either that or it will turn into a giant game... more » SuchiraLactuca: PUT YOUR HAND INSIDE THE BOX. more » shadowplay: If there really is a UN protocol on blinding laser weapons, I totally need to buy a new cat toy. more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: I await the Orgasmatron gun. Just point it at a crowd and enjoy! Think of all the increased sales in underwear and cigarettes... more » burningsensation: have power, will abuse it more » uncle_jojo: Note to self: Buy laser safety goggles to protect eyes from friggin' laser beams at next street rally.... more » The Lab: My guess on how this avoids blindness is based on the fact that he cornea is "clear" to visible radiation (light) but opaque to microwave radiation. ... more » frigg: Still... no Sick Sticks™? more » 92BuickLeSabre: I think you all are underestimating how awesome this will be for popcorn. more » Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I think we should just broadcast Woopi Goldberg logic on to them, that ought to stun them into submission. more » DAVE_135: MY LAST COMMENT FAILED-2ND TRY-TASERS RECORD DATA FROM FIRING AND SOME ALSO HAVE VIDEO CAMERAS more » appletoad: is running iPhone OS 4.0 beta: We'll only let law enforcement use them. Then, they won't be abused. Oh wait... more » Willravel: "Beam-based"? Do they mean to say a microwave weapon? I suspect failing pacemakers would constitute a trace of use. more » orrin: I'm pretty sure taser usage can be monitored on a computer after its use, so I don't think that the technology would be that hard to duplicate on this... more » aerospaceman: how much pain before you can't aim the Glock from ten feet? more » Yuppers: I love you: So this will be OK for interrogations? more » Shai: The lightbulb is being used as a power resistor to quickly collapse the electric field of each coil as the projectile goes through it. Otherwise the c... more » nospamsam: wow, you guys are pretty busy making fun of this guys toy. Stop trying to show everyone how smart you are and do something yourself that might be wort... more » incubushead: Theres a lot of wasted space in that enclosure. Miniturize man, Miniturize! more » avconsumer2: What the hell is fire metal?! more » -
#weapons
Portable Pain Weapons Leave No Trace of Use, May Become Police Issue
We don't hesitate to show excitement over non lethal and less-than-lethal weapons, but the reality is that they're kinda scary. In particular when we're starting to see hand-held heat weapons which leave little to no trace of ever being used. More » -
#diy
DIY Coil Gun with Laser Gun Sight Fires at 110km/h
If an atomic zombie is molesting you, get this coil gun, aim with its built-in laser gun sight and pew-pew a metal projectile at 110km/h into his rotting cranium, with a total energy of 18 joules. More » -
#weapons
Army Stops Making 'Eco-Friendly' Tungsten Bullets Because They Cause Cancer
The Army's tungsten-based bullets were designed to be more eco-friendly, but research showing tungsten increases cancer risk pushed them to pull the plug. The problem, Danger Room points out, is that tungsten munitions are everywhere. More » -
#knuckledusters
Umbuster Brass Knuckle Umbrella Now For Sale
The internet design concept phenomenon known as the Umbuster has finally jumped out of that nightmare you have about an old man beating you to a pulp in the street into cold, hard reality. That's right—you can start using this knuckle-dusting umbrella to bust up rainclouds and jawbones right now for the equivalent of $287 (assuming that it is legal to own in your area that is). [Srulirecht] -
#military
Firestrike: World's First Solid-State Battlefield Laser Now Available
Get ready for some real pew pew, because Northrop Grumman has just announced that the first ever high-energy, solid-state lethal laser for actual war applications is now available for ordering. This means that you can pay now a few millions and get yours for Xmas. The new Firestrike units offer 15 kilowatts of power, but can be combined to offer 100 kilowatts of technological terror, capable of actually destroying the enemy. According to the company, this new laser "changes the game" of military engagement. Nobody would say by judging the neutral looks of it: More » -
#design
Brass Knuckle Umbrella is a Class 5 Weapon
According to the design page, this brass knuckle umbrella or "Umbuster" was categorized as a class 5 weapon by the Victorian Police—the primary law enforcement agency in Victoria Australia. That would make it illegal to own there without a license. I don't know about all of that considering that it appears to be a concept, but I do know you could do some serious damage with it. Then again, if you got in a scuffle in the rain, the drag from the open umbrella may render your punch harmless—resulting in a swift and brutal ass kicking. [Sruli Recht via Likecool] -
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#furniture
Brass Knuckle Chair Punches Your Butt With Comfort
After a long night at the roadhouse, nothing beats regaining consciousness in the morning to a fresh cup of coffee in a brass knuckle mug (version 1 or version 2), then sitting down in your comfy Brass Knuckle Chair to ice down your wounds and unwind. Careful though, the upholstery is white—so you wouldn't want to bleed all over it. Prices available upon request. [FistFire via DVICE]
