June 4, 2013
Unusual Weapons
These unusual weapons operate on the “slam-fire” system and pose a serious threat to law enforcement.
Flashlight Gun
The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.
![The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/flashlightpen_1.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/flashlightpen_3.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/flashlightpen_2.jpg/@@images/image/large)
Pen Gun
Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.
![Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/pengun_1.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/pengun_2b.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/pengun_3b.jpg/@@images/image/large)
Bolt Gun
This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.
![This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/boltgun_1.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/boltgun_2b.jpg/@@images/image/large)
![This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.](https://leb.fbi.gov/image-repository/boltgun_3b.jpg/@@images/image/large)