Breaking News: The Dagny Dagger legally-unrestricted handgun ammunition project. Will allow citizens first legal access to armor-penetrating bullets since 1986, circumventing Federal law with a ammunition.
USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The first Atlas Arms concept in development, the Dagny Dagger project will develop a new type of legally-unrestricted handgun ammunition, which in 9mm Luger is easily able to penetrate all soft body armor and some rifle-rated hard armor. This will allow citizens the first legal access to armor-penetrating bullets since 1986.
The projectiles are designed to be more readily home-manufactured than traditional AP ammo, and all research and data including Ghost Gunner code will be released open-source. The work will begin on 9mm Luger with future plans for Dagny Dagger loadings in 10mm/.40SW, 5.56, .308, and possibly 5.7.
The Dagger will also debut APHP (Armor-Penetrating Hollow Point) bullets, a novel projectile design which boasts superior armor penetration while expanding and fragmenting in soft, unarmored targets for multirole performance. Visit AtlasArms.org for more info.
Dagny Dagger AP Ammunition Motivation
The first Atlas Arms concept in development, the Dagny Dagger project will develop a new type of legally-unrestricted handgun ammunition which in 9mm Luger is able to penetrate all soft armor and some rifle-rated hard armor (yes, it is possible). This will allow citizens the first legal access to armor-penetrating ammunition since 1986.
The projectiles are intended to be more readily home-manufactured than traditional AP ammo, and all research and data including Ghost Gunner code will be released open-source. The work will begin on 9mm Luger with future plans for Dagny Dagger loadings in 10mm/.40SW, 5.56, .308, and possibly 5.7. The Dagger will also debut APHP (Armor-Penetrating Hollow Point) bullets, a novel projectile design which boasts superior armor penetration while expanding and fragmenting on soft, unarmored targets for multirole performance.
Dagny Dagger AP Legality
The Reagan administration signed legislation to kill general availability of a few technologies critical to a well-regulated militia while exempting government personnel. One of these technologies is armor piercing ammunition. Such property restriction is ethically unacceptable and even illegal by this federal government’s own charter document. But we will reclaim the forbidden fire, by outflanking the regulators’ definitions and imaginations.
We at Atlas Arms recognize the most revered principal of justice, equality under the law, which in turn recognizes no authority for any government to deny to its constituents any rights reserved for its own agents.
The definition of “armor piercing ammunition” established by the prohibiting legislation is any projectile or projectile core which is characterized by either of two criteria:
- Composition entirely of tungsten alloys, iron alloys, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium
- A full jacket which comprises more than a quarter of the total projectile mass
While manufacturing or importing “armor piercing ammunition” remains illegal, the Dagny Dagger escapes these criteria by use of obscure alloys and careful geometry. To ensure federal legality, we will submit prototypes to the determination branch of the ATF under the counsel of a well-respected firearms law firm. Local laws vary, but the Dagger will be legal for individuals to manufacture and possess in most of the 50 states.
Dagny Dagger AP Armor-Piercing Ammo Ammunition Features
Notably novel in design and approach, both project and projectile boast an impressive pedigree of unique and innovative methods, features, and abilities. Grouped in order of completion:
- Published Manufacturing Specs
- Published Loading Data
- IIIA Soft Penetration
- Federally Legal
- Easily Homemade
- Ghost Gunner Code
- APHP Multirole Bullet
- IIIA Plate Penetration
- $2/rnd Market
- $1/rnd DIY
- Additional Calibers
- IIIA+ Soft Penetration
- III Plate Penetration
- $1/rnd Market Logistics
Development of the 9mm variant of the Dagger is estimated to cost $30k, including prototyping, testing equipment and materials, and legal counsel. An additional $30k will pay for a manufacturing operation to fill demand and fund continuing research and development efforts. Upon full funding, the “DD9” will take as little as six months to develop and publish, depending on legal factors such as ATF response times.
To raise these funds, a crowdfunding campaign is hosted at GunDynamics.com where you can donate via credit card (click here for BTC) to help us place this technology into your hands. Your donation is vital to the project, ensuring we can stay independent of investment interests and put publication above profit. We are honored by your faith in us to deliver on our claims.
Atlas Arms cannot accept preorders, but tokens of our appreciation are available for significant donations.
Project Team:
Austin Jones — Aerospace Engineer
Co-founder of 20/20 Armor, Austin has previous experience in start-up enterprise, application of experimental technology, and soft body “armor”. In addition, design work on micrometeoroid shielding for soft-bodied spacecraft has contributed to in-depth knowledge of the principals and technologies employed in textile-based ballistic protection. He’s an ethically-principled engineer who harbors love for Liberty, individual creation, his fellow man, and the spontaneity of life. Austin considers himself a follower of Christ by second birth and Okie by first, and after these, a citizen of Earth.
Mike Crumling — Gunsmith
Mike is an independent gunsmith with interest in homemade firearms. He made headlines and international news when he built structural cartridges for use in 3D-printed firearms, and has continued to design new models of 3D-printed and home-built weapons.
Lauren — Scientist
Lauren is an astronomical data scientist whose professional work involves data processing and analysis to infer object properties and characteristics, a useful skill for informing design direction. She also fills a critical role as the company’s secretary.
George — Materials Engineer
George is a mechanical materials engineer at a plant dealing in aerospace and medical components such as engines and prosthetics. Like these projectiles, such applications require very special compositions and properties for high-performance service in demanding conditions and restrictive environments.
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Dagny Dagger AP FAQ
Q: Where do the company and project names come from?
A: A long, beautiful, and classic romantic novel Atlas Shrugged, and the main heroine, Dagny Taggart. Read it.
Q: Is this legal?
A: Yes. We are in contact with the ATF and submit prototypes for compliance confirmation. No federal law restricts the manufacture and sale of ammunition of this form.
Q: When do you expect to be finished with research and development?
A: Six months after the campaign is fully-funded, dependant on ATF reply times.
Q: How much will the ammunition cost?
A: Initially, costs will be comparable to high-grade defensive or match ammunition, around $2/loaded cartridge, before an expected fall to around $1 after some market scaling, comparable to most general hollow point ammunition. Home manufacture can reduce these costs.
Q: What about the safety of X?
A: for {−∞<X<∞}, Liberty>Security.
Q: Can I help the project in addition to funding and spreading the word?
A: Possibly. Atlas Arms could use some more like-minded, principled professionals at low or no cost to improve and hasten the development of this and other projects. Email us.
*We cannot send ammunition where illegal, and will not send to known violent persons. Atlas Arms reserves the right to deny ammunition to anyone we believe intends to initiate violence. No one involved in this project believes in offensive violence toward anyone and we condemn any victimizing crime committed by anyone with any weapon.
For more information on this campaign, please contact ATLAS ARMS at:
Atlas Arms
www.atlasarms.org
[email protected]
There are a lot of brainwashed foolish people here, yet I have my love of firearms in common with all of you. There is absolutely no difference between the parties or the actors who are appointed to govern us. Trump ran because he was allowed to, and the same is true for all the other candidates. .The vote is absolutely useless as a tool for affecting change as you merely change the managers and remain subject to the whims of the owners. These are the people who are ultimately served by the actions of the police, who they count upon… Read more »
Most of the comments on here sound like something I’d expect to read on CNN. “only the police and gov should have these, for our safety”
While I see a market for military and law enforcement types, I see something missing from the discussion. Should it be used, every civil attorney will be on the company, shooter, and their respective insurance companies like cold on ice. Some here might remember the Black Talon controversy way back when. I see the same thing here. An attorney will make the argument this ammo is not designed just to “stop” an adversary, but “maim, kill, and destroy indiscriminately.” Add to the mix an event where an innocent was killed or injured based on over penetration such as a apartment… Read more »
If it gets on the radar the Dems will ban it in the House, and the GOP has become so lame they will likely go along with it. And as with bump stocks — I fear that Trump will sign it into law.
He s just balancing out the powers of authorities and the people. So why do you believe the American people should always have the little stick?
We have plenty of tools in our private arsenals or at our disposal. Who really thinks this is a good thing. If you think you need this type of ammo you’re not in the right frame of mind. Buy a .45 and after you’ve broken the guys ribs or sternum you can walk over and introduce yourself as he’s gasping for air. Much more rewarding.
How much is it to invest in this ammo .
As a parent of someone who wears body armour why in the hell would you do this? The first cop that’s body armour is penetrated from one our your rounds that a scumbag gets a hold of it’s on your soul.
Law enforcement has a non thanking job. I worry more about this getting into the wrong hands. I worry on the road noe it can only get worst.
Our 2nd Amendment rights are dwindling by suspicious means. Lowering the amount of rounds in a clip or magazine. I welcome this new invention. This is the American spirit to overcome the politics of citizen Marxists and Communist liberals that are mentally mad.