Tear Gas Gun on Wrist Is Fired by Finger Ring Trigger (Dec, 1932)
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Issue: Dec, 1932
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Tear Gas Gun on Wrist Is Fired by Finger Ring Trigger
Shot by a trigger worn as a finger ring, a wrist gun that belches out clouds of tear gas has been designed for the protection of clerks, cash-iers and payroll messengers. The little gun, with its muzzle pointing forward, is strapped to the wrist where it is hidden by the coat sleeve. A thread of flesh-colored catgut, invisible at a glance, connects a ring worn on the second finger with a trip that releases the gas. The hand can be moved about freely, but when the wrist is bent suddenly at a sharp angle, the gas is discharged. To protect the wearer’s arm from being burned by the gas, the skin under the muzzle of the gun is covered by a wide band of leather. A retired Chicago, 111., policeman is the inventor of the new anti-holdup gun.
Sure, as long as you never have to bend that finger over the course of doing normal job-related functions…
Comment by fluffy — August 10, 2007 @ 7:15 pm
Hercule Poirot just teargassed Dr. Watson!
Comment by Blurgle — August 10, 2007 @ 9:15 pm
And while you’re raising your wrist the guy puts 3 in your chest.
Comment by Stannous — August 11, 2007 @ 9:10 am
whatever you do do not scratch you nose
and jock itch could end in a world of pain
Comment by davros — August 12, 2007 @ 8:23 pm
“Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the time?”
“Why yes, let me check my watch…”
“AAAAAAA!!! Why?!?!”
P.S.- “A thread of flesh-colored catgut…” Um, OK, I give up; whose flesh is it colored like?
Comment by Village Idiot — August 13, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
You have to be careful shaking hands with it, that’s all.
Comment by Didace — August 31, 2007 @ 12:55 pm