Meanwhile, Basement • 121 My primary objectives in this design, as in all that I do, are simplicity of mechanism and ease of construction." The Sardaukar design uses minimal machining and comes with complete, illustrated, step-by-step instructions, including shop drawings of exploded isometric and orthographic views. Sardaukar adds, 'This canegun, while simple to construct, is not a novelty or a toy. It's the real McCoy: a deceptive, quiet, and deadly firearm for selfdefense use." 3. Bolt gun. This improvised firearm looks and feels just like an ordinary 7/8" x 2" man-made bolt. Unlike an ordinary bolt, though, this one can really screw up your opponent; it chambers and fires a.22 Long Rifle round. 'The device is fired by holding the bolt shaft and pulling back on the bolt head, much like propelling the ball on a pinball machine. You just aim and let loose of the head to fire the device," Sardaukar explains. An inertia-type Bring pin prevents accidental discharge, he adds. The construction steps are contained in six sheets of illustrated and detailed shop drawings. 4. Zapper. Sardaukar advertises this one as "the ultimate concealable weapon," because it is a fully functional lighter as well as a fully functional and deadly single-shot derringer pistol. Sardaukar says, "Except for possible legal technicalities, you can carry the Zapper and be armed and undetected. It looks, feels, smells, and lights just as a lighter should." Of course, there is that one deadly difference — it fires that single .22 round. As always, each kit comes with totally illustrated, detailed plans and drawings. Instructions note that the only power tools necessary are a drill press and a Dremel hand grinder. According to early advertising, the original zapper began life as the Zippo Zapper, but when Sardaukar got a nasty letter from the trademark owner of that first name, he quickly dropped it and has never used that first Z word again. He says of his invention, 'It's a unique weapon/lighter which can be carried with impunity to help you out in social predicaments, both light and serious, depending