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Colt’s M1911 pistol design is still used by millions (100 years later)
John Browning, arguably one of America's most iconic and talented gun designers, designed what would become one of the most produced, copied, and recognizable pistols in history, now known under the name of M1911.
After the Second World…
John Moses Browning and his impact on gun design
While most gun owners are familiar with the iconic browning Easily recognizable deer-headed Buck Mark brand and logo with antlers, few realize how much of an impact the handwork of John Moses Browning has had on…
Founder of 3D printed gun design pleads guilty to injuring child
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Founder of 3D printed gun design company Cody Wilson pleaded guilty to injuring a child on Friday after agreeing to a deal with the Travis County District Attorney's Office.
This is a reduced charge because…
How Smith & Wesson took a 100-year-old weapon design and made it better
One of the oldest gun companies in America produces its own version of one of the most exemplary handgun designs in U.S. history.
Smith & Wesson's handgun series based on the 1911 platform stays true to the roots of the weapon while…
Coefficient of freshness: appearance and aesthetics in the design of firearms
Like many other gun specialists, I sometimes develop an interest in obscure gun topics that are "haunting" lacking, but not by much. In this regard, I see the American rifleman article by Dr Leonardo M. Antaris…
NYU Tandon Students Earn $ 1 Million for Smart Weapon Design | by David Wagner
Photo courtesy of NYU Tandon and Erica Sherman / Brooklyn BP's office.Gun violence has always been an extremely destructive social problem in the United States, killing thousands of innocent people every year. New York City is no stranger…
California to set tougher toy gun design regulations
Following several deaths involving people holding BB or pellet firearms, lawmakers in the United States have pushed for stricter regulations on the design of non-lethal firearms.California will enact a law on Friday requiring toy guns to…
Large Scale Smart Weapons Design Challenge Winners Are Afraid To Go Out Publicly
Design challenges are common in Silicon Valley. Tackling burning political issues is not.
Some recipients of a high profile contest for "smart gun" designs refuse to allow themselves to be announced publicly, The edge learned, fearing…
A century-old weapon design made by 3D printing
Not so long ago we signaled the intention to Lockheed Martin to incorporate 3d printing in their production lines. We are now witnessing another breakthrough in the 3d printing technology, this time with a smell of gunpowder. Solid…