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It would not surprise me if, given time, we see smaller versions of these being produced for individuals. Given the controversy over gun-control (what exactly d
by daveslash 12y ago
It would not surprise me if, given time, we see smaller versions of these being produced for individuals. Given the controversy over gun-control (what exactly defines a gun?), I wonder how this will play out. In this comment, I take no side in the gun-control discussion; I'm curious how the national discussion will change.
Edit: This is in the context of U.S. gun control discussion.
- trhway 12y agoairguns can be pretty powerful too. In Russia, for example, the law limits the muzzle velocity and kinetic energy of projectile. The laser guns is different issue though :) And there is also various nonlethal weaponry like 96GHz directed energy devices (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System) which i suppose will get to be miniaturized soon.
- frenchman_in_ny 12y agoAs a purely technical matter, it's defined as the receiver (or lower receiver, as the case may be)
- gusgordon 12y agoI think that smaller (portable) versions are currently almost impossible to make. Square-cube law is a big factor here, and there would be a ton of inaccuracy. Maybe if it was done very well. Coil guns are more feasible and can probably be much more efficient, so more powerful, at smaller scales.