Pen gun explained
A pen gun is a firearm that resembles an ink pen.[1] [2] They generally are of small caliber (e.g., .22 LR, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, .38-caliber, etc.)[3] [4] [5] and are single shot.[4] [6] Early examples of pen guns were pinfired, but modern designs are rim or centerfire.[1] Some pen guns are not designed to fire regular cartridges, but rather blank cartridges, signal flares, or tear gas cartridges.[1]
In the United States, pen guns that can fire bullet or shot cartridges and do not require a reconfiguration to fire (e.g., folding to the shape of a pistol) are federally regulated as an Any Other Weapon (Title II). They require registration under the National Firearms Act and a tax in the amount of five dollars is levied.[7] [8]
According to the FBI, pen guns were widely used for self-defense in the 20th century.[9]
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Notes and References
- Book: Fingertip Firepower: Pen Guns, Knives and Bombs. John Minnery. Paladin Press. 1990. 33, 38. 0-87364-560-X.
- Book: I was Trained to be a Spy: A True Life Story. Helias Doundoulaki. 65. 2008. Xlibris Corporation . 978-1425753795.
- https://patents.google.com/patent/US3824727A/
- Book: Zips, Pipes, And Pens: Arsenal Of Improvised Weapons. 132. Paladin Press. 1993. 0873647025. J. David Truby.
- Web site: Instructions -- .25 ACP. 2014-02-18.
- Book: Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Fifth Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms with Current Market Values. Stephen D. Carpenteri. October 2013 . 978-1626360259. Skyhorse Publishing.
- Web site: Identification of Firearms Within the Purview of the National Firearms Act. 2014-02-18.
- Web site: National Firearms Act Handbook. 2014-02-18.
- Web site: October 2018. October 2018: Pen Gun. March 30, 2021. Federal Bureau of Investigation. en-us.
