Armatix IP9 Smart Handgun Plans Revealed For U.S. Market

By Ammoland

On Wednesday, a report revealed that gun maker Armatix plans to bring the 9mm, Armatix IP9 Smart Handgun , to the U.S. market in 2017.

Fairfax, VA – -(Ammoland.com)- On Wednesday, Computerworld reported that gun maker Armatix plans to bring a 9mm “smart” handgun, dubbed the iP9, to the U.S. market in 2017.

The iP9 is Armatix’s second offering for the U.S. market. NRA does not oppose the development of so-called “smart gun technology,” however, NRA does oppose efforts to mandate that this technology be integrated into firearms.

In 2014, Armatix made headlines when it released the , a .22-caliber “smart” handgun that requires the firearm to be within a certain proximity of an accompanying wristwatch in order to operate.

Armatix IP9 Smart Handgun

Despite that the iP1 pistol and watch combo carry a steep price tag of $1,798, NRA staff tasked with reviewing the iP1 were unimpressed, noting that the firearm was “disappointing at best, and alarming at worst.” In particular, reviewers noted the firearm’s unreliability, terrible trigger, and cumbersome controls. Upon the release of the iP1, …Read the Rest

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