Build Your Own Gauss Pistol

BdosError writes "A Russion software developer has developed a homemade Gauss pistol. It's not very powerful yet, but as a proof of concept, it's interesting. Nice, non-chemical slugthrower that should appeal to fans of Science Fiction and related games, like Traveller and many others."

Comments

Hrmm

[Vokbain]

Today must be 'dangerous projects' day on slashdot.

I didn't see any expense information on his site. I wonder how much it costs to build one of those.

Re:Hrmm

[Vokbain]

I don't think they count as firearms unless they have some kind of chemical propellant.

I could be wrong though, and usually am.

Re:Hrmm

[josh crawley]

Thank you for officially beginning the obligatory Second Amendment flame-war. I will counter by making the obligatory mention of Columbine. "Columbine". Your turn.

Re:Hrmm

[ljavelin]

I'm not against guns... I'm pro-gun. I don't have a thing against them. They're nice and usually made of metal and plastic.

But I am against nuts with guns. Yep, I'm against it.

If you're for nuts with guns, I suggest you put a sign on your lawn that says "I think all nuts should own guns!"

Re:Hrmm

[pi_rules]

I wish all you gun-toting fucktards would just go create your own nation,

We did. Who the hell let you in here?

Re:Hrmm

[Feztaa]

Just
a note, in junior high, a vice principle tried to break up a fight. He got
tossed out of a second floor window for his trouble.

Makes me glad to be Canadian. You see, it's very difficult to built igloos more than one storey high, so most schools only have the one floor.

Re:Hrmm

[Daimaou]

The people are irrational though, and the argument against them is sound. What are you going to do, make gun control laws that are "new and improved" or "extra strength"?

Re:Hrmm

[josh crawley]

People do illegal things. Therefore, laws are ineffective. Therefore, we should get rid of all the laws (except the 2nd Amendment) and just carry a DEagle 5-0. Anyone who thinks differently is a whack-job.

Re:Hrmm

[zulux]

"Columbine". Your turn.

I'll raise your "Columbine" and give you a "Nazi" - and a misspelling - "Loser".

Re:Hrmm

[Cpt_Kirks]

I want a derringer that fires .50 AE.

If you are going to carry a derringer, you might as well buy one that shoots through schools...

Re:Hrmm

[ajs318]

The definition of a firearm is a weapon in which a chemical reaction provides the energy to accelerate the projectile. In this gun, the projectile is accelerated electromagnetically, by energy supplied from a rechargeable battery. Inside that battery is ..... a chemical reaction! Ergo, this weapon is a firearm.

In this country, it is illegal for anyone to own a gun; so only criminals have guns. And they are using them. But since criminals constitute a tiny minority of the population, then this is not as bad as some people make it out to be. Some innocent people are bound to get shot, but that's just bad luck you can't legislate for. Generally, if you stay away from military types and criminals, you can be born and die without ever coming anywhere near a live firearm.

So... what does it do, blur your target out?

[Qzukk]

Sort of a new meaning to rubbing someone out ;)

Re:So... what does it do, blur your target out?

[thbbpt]

Um... First I thought someone left out the de- prefix. On second thought, it would probably be a bad idea to use this on a computer monitor...

Weapons are the heart of other freedom!

[Thinkit3]

We need to embrace weapon technology. For what is keeping these illogical "intellectual property" laws in place? Their weapons. All technology is cool, but weapon technology is cooler right now.

Slashterrorist?

[eric434]

Lots of dangerous DIY type sites, two in a row in fact...

Note to self: Call off team planning to burglarize Slashdot Headquarters.

Great...

[Anonymous Coward]

The next thing you know, these will come standard in every computer sold, to protect the RIAA's IP.

I will be more impressed...

[craenor]

When they build the first Gauze pistol!!

Airports

[www.sorehands.com]

Will the airport security start taking away your magnets, and wires?

Instead of propelling metal slugs, you can propel paper clips -- "you can take an eye out with that thing."

Re:Airports

[Hanzie]

Will the airport security start taking away your magnets, and wires?

Do you seriously think you could sneak one of those on a plane? did you see the pictures? It would be confiscated on sight, while you were arrested. If you tried to hide it in your luggage, it would look to the x-ray tech like you were trying to disguise a bomb as a gun.

Yes, airport security will take away your magnets, wires, batteries and pointy slugs. And you too.

Thank you Slashdot!

[PseudoThink]

Now I have all I need to build my own NUCLEAR POWERED GAUSS CANNON!

Pls post more info on how to refine radioactive materials...oh, wait, you've already got my back.

Slashdot...news for terrorists. Stuff that works.

Do you feel lucky punk?

[Anonymous Coward]

Uh-huh. I know what you're thinking. Does he have six AA batteries or only five AA batteries in that thing?

Re:No sound!

[gfody]

mention something covered in a howstuffworks article and sudenly every geek is an expert on gun silencers

Sidetracked.

[chendo]

What is a Russian software developer making gauss guns for? Isn't he supposed to be making lethal software?

Re:Sidetracked.

[Anonymous Coward]

He was originally cracking copy protection but was worried the US might jail him so he moved to creating firearms.
God bless America

Re:No sound!

[josh crawley]

Um, yes, but if the bullet is going faster than the speed of sound, then the fuckers head will already be exploded by the time he hears it!!

the origin of the Gauss Pistol

[kurosawdust]

Oh wait, wait, I know this story, a math prof of mine told me in class once...Gauss's elementary school teacher wanted to keep his class busy so he told them to sit at their desks and sum the integers from 1 to 100 so Gauss got pissed off and shot him! ...right?...why is everyone staring at me like that?

Re:No sound!

[josh crawley]

Don't try to fool me because I'm a seasoned expert at this. If you just use an AWP with an aimhack you can waste all of them before they turn around.

Re:5mm bullet, 33 m/s muzzle velocity

[Auckerman]

You must work for NASA. Hint, if you want to land on Mars, learn to use only metric...

Re:No sound!

[ScuzzMonkey]

I just got this crazy mental picture of a crew of burly blonde men trying to heft an oil drum sized silencer onto a 155mm howitzer.

Forgive me, but where on Earth would you use silencer in the Swedish artillery?

Re:Found something better in a google search

[jsse]

To put it more simpler, this is the first weapon used by the robotic grinning lady in T3. :)

Thinking of a pun (rhymes with gun... hrmm...)

[ToadMan8]

SO I was readin' this guy's webpage and was thinkin' "Wow, this guy's site is bulletproof; his server is solid man..." then I was thinkin' "hey, good thing - the guy makes gauss guns..." Get it? Good thing server is bulletproof, makes gauss guns... Ya know, like 'cause the guy better have a bulletproof server 'cause it could get all accidentally shot up and stuff with those Gauss guns he's makin'?! Heh... Bedtime. Please karma gods be good to me.

Re:They don't exist?

[cybercuzco]

Just remember, Guns dont kill people, transfer of momentum kills people.