Armatix IP1 'Smart Gun' Only Chambered In .22Lr, Costs $1,800

Breitbart Big Government ^ | 4 May 2014 | by AWR HAWKINS

[kingattax]

The website for the much-touted Armatix iP1 "Smart Gun" shows the firearm is available in only .22 long rifle, and International Business Times reports its price is "a hefty $1,800."

This presents two immediate problems: One, .22 long rifle is a measly round for self defense, and two, the price "is approximately three times the price of a Glock 17 [or model 19]," two of the most popular and dependable handguns in America.

[353FMG]

Why is the pistol thought to be a “smart” gun?

Does it go for vital organs only?

[G Larry]

The solution is simple.

Carry the concealed weapon you prefer and deal with the consequences should they arise.

Great opportunity to demonstrate, in court, the Unconstitutionality of this N.J. Law.

[Caipirabob]

It prevents “Global Warming”, too, so I hear! I recommend every d*tard buys one today!

[moovova]

Should sell well

Not.

[Redcitizen]

Problem #3. 22lr ammo is expensive and or hard to find.

Problem #4. 22lr stopping power is unreliable.

Problem #5. Battery powered/ EMP susceptible.

Best stick to your black powder .44 revolver in that case.

[EricT.]

"Smart Gun" must be just like the "Smart Car." Small, under-powered, and over-priced.

$1,800...jeez, I can get a nice gas-piston operated AR platform for that kind of scratch.

[SIDENET]

Maybe the Regime can fund its production.

It will be the Chevy Volt of firearms.

[Lazamataz]

This firearm also performs the following vital functions:

• It lowers your carbon footprint.....because it won't fire and you become dead.
• It prevents 'white privilege'.....because it won't fire and you become dead.
• It negates Stand Your Ground Laws......because it won't fire and you become dead.

[JoeProBono]

[21twelve]

“Should sell well. Not.”

Give it a few years and a few more liberal-controlled governments and it will do fine.

Just like those expensive air-bags.
Motorcycle helmets
Rear-view backup cameras or radar.
LED lightbulbs
low flow toilets
wired smoke detectors
medical insurance

[Pollster1]

In case any businessman is considering manufacturing or selling this, I will permanently boycott any business or website that carries this product. Existing and likely future laws compelling everyone to buy this if it is commercially available make this a question of freedom not of free choice. While I do not have the legal or moral right to tell someone they cannot sell this, I will promise that anyone who attempts to sell this will never sell anything to me again. Given that the market is a trivial fraction of 1% of the firearms market (if that), since most people who buy firearms are interested in reliability, this is not going to sell.

[RedMDer]

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[Rodamala]

NJ Law states that as soon as biometric “smart”gun technology is commercially available, all other firearms will become illegal. I have heard of no challenges to this or sunset provisions... but, basically, there is your compact fluorescent lightbulb.

[CrazyIvan]

At least they gave it an appropriate name. iP1. When it fails to fire in an emergency I pee down one leg.

P.S. It also looks like Tupperware.

[Hot Tabasco]

One, .22 long rifle is a measly round for self defense, and two, ....

And three, the .22 long rifle round is almost impossible to find........

[smokingfrog]

Better read the fine print in the warranty real close.

Warren T. Mifoot.

[smokingfrog]

It looks kind of cool.

[Red Steel]

The Kaliforny epic fail gun.

[Red Steel]

NJ Law states that as soon as biometric “smart”gun technology is commercially available, all other firearms will become illegal. I have heard of no challenges to this or sunset provisions... but, basically, there is your compact fluorescent lightbulb.

So here it is. Is Jersey now going to enforce their law?