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China Unveils Handheld Coil Gun for Stealth Operations

4/5/2026

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China has developed a handheld coil gun, also known as a Gauss gun, per state broadcaster CCTV.
The device is designed for stealth and non-lethal operations.
It can fire 1,000 to 2,000 projectiles per minute and penetrate wooden boards from a distance.
Its power levels are adjustable, enabling disabling shots rather than lethal ones.
The weapon features a 30 cm barrel and a laser pointer for accuracy, per CCTV's upgrade.

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China has developed a handheld coil gun, also known as a Gauss gun, per state broadcaster CCTV.
The device is designed for stealth and non-lethal operations.
It can fire 1,000 to 2,000 projectiles per minute and penetrate wooden boards from a distance.
Its power levels are adjustable, enabling disabling shots rather than lethal ones.
The weapon features a 30 cm barrel and a laser pointer for accuracy, per CCTV's upgrade.