Frequently Asked Questions

A personalized firearm is one designed to restrict the likelihood of discharge by anyone except an "authorized" user. The authorized user may be any person or group of persons who have been given the means to over-ride any electrical, mechanical, or other type of block to discharge mechanism of the firearm. Devices range from trigger lock with a key to sophisticated systems like ours that recognize an authorized user's unique ring.

iGun™ is the world's first personalized firearm (patented) made by iGun Technology Corp (iTC). Other companies are working on personalized firearms, but the iTC firearm is the only one called iGun.

iGun's patented technology could be adapted to other products of new manufacture. We have definite plans to introduce or license different products in the near future.

The iGun is a precision-machined firearm with a sophisticated computer and recognition system housed inside. Many people have said that it is a gun with a laptop computer inside and they are not far off. Actually, traditional electrical systems, even those designed for automobiles or military, are not adequate for the punishment that a shotgun can deliver to its components. Therefore, the iGun has many custom parts developed just for this project. Expect to pay a premium price for this advanced technology and the benefits that it can deliver.

Well, yes and no.  RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification.  The spectrum is huge.  There were gun companies that used radio frequencies in the gigahertz range to authorize their guns and some of those radio waves communicated to the firearm in the realm of feet, not centimeters.  That's  not something desirable in a takeaway situation;  to have someone across the room operate a gun when only you are supposedly authorized.

We operate in the extremely low radio frequency range.  It is so low that it is in the magnetic spectrum.  We can adjust the communication distance, but our firearm is instantly off when you let go of it.  There is no long distance communication.   

If the iGun system were true radio, our components would require a three-mile-long antenna, so in that respect we are not Radio Frequency Identification, yet most people can relate to the term and refer to our system as RFID.

The correct term for our technology is Magnetic Tag Firearm System.

The iGun is designed by gun people for gun people.  We have thought ahead on hundreds of issues and items of concern.  The iGun battery bank is designed for years of service and is easily replaceable.  The iGun actually monitors its own power level and notifies the user if it ever gets below a certain voltage threshold.  When voltage drops, the gun will emit a “beep” sound on a regular basis.  Even during this period, there is a significant amount (months and years) of power remaining.  The iGun will continue to notify you when a battery change is needed.  Additionally, any time the iGun is picked up by an authorized user, the user can both SEE and HEAR a confirmation that the system is functioning via a soft click and a red indicator meaning the gun is in fire mode.

The iGun has been used hunting, target shooting, for home defense and run through rigorous testing.  It even passed a 3,000 Mil-Spec endurance torture test.  Most conventional firearms cannot pass this.  Additionally, it has been subject to drop-testing and rough handling tests per National Institute of Justice and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute standards.  Yes, it is reliable.  It activates and deactivates nearly instantly, providing peace of mind to those who demand the benefit of our technology.

It is almost a shame we have to answer this, but there are some flakes out there who want Big Brother to be able to turn off certain guns at certain times.  Heck, they want control over our thermostats, cars, and hot water heaters.  That is not us!Our system operates only at extremely short ranges and does not use long-distance signals for function or programming.  We want The World's First Personalized Firearm TM  to remain just that – Personalized. 

The iGun is not for sale to the public yet.  It is fully functional, tested to Military, Industry, and National Institute of Justice reliability standards.   Many have been used not in a lab, but hunting in the field, shooting ranges, and for home protection. They are not prototypes, models, or ideas.  They exist and they work. 

Unfortunately, there has been not enough demand for them to be brought to large scale production.  Once enough demand exists, and if certain other conditions are met, they will be introduced. We are working on plans to introduce this product to select markets, but will do so only in a free-market environment. NO MANDATES.