Originally posted by -ammo-
the words "Iran-Contra" comes to my mind when i saw your pic:D
lol!
My position has the unusual side benefit of getting to test virtually every military small arm currently in service worldwide. This includes assault rifles (M4, AKM, AK-74,Sig 550, H&K, etc), sub machine guns, light machine guns (M249, M60), heavy machine guns (M2HB, Mk.38) and a great many handguns (Beretta M9, 92, 96D, Sig, Colt, Glock, S&W, etc). I've tested at Ft. Benning, NSWC Crane, Little Creek and a dozen other locations.
This testing revolves around a device that is mounted in the pistol grip of most weapons. It monitors the number of rounds fired. It records angle and azimuth of each shot. Each shot is dated and time stamped to within one millisecond. Data is stored on a chip and can be downloaded to a Palm Pilot via cable, or and infrared reader, then transferred to a PC later.
Currently, Accu-Counter systems are available for about a dozen different weapons, with many more under development.
I design the sensors that detect the weapon being fired. This is why I must do a great deal of live-fire testing. My company also markets the system to the Military and Federal agencies. Accu-Counter is our client.
You can check out their website here:
Accu-Counter Or, the company I work for at:
Aerodyne Controls My regards,
Widewing