NOTICE

MANUAL OF THE INDEPENDENT COUNTERTERRORIST 155
‘AOW’ and other dreams
In government vernacular, the acronym
‘AOW’ simply means All Other Weapons. That is, it
is a catchall phrase to cover legislative asses when
dealing with gun laws. Simply put, if it cannot be
defined, it belongs within this category. Unlike
machine guns, silencers, and short-barreled
weapons, however, the federal transfer fee is only
five bucks – hardly worth writing out a check.
What falls under AOW, fortunately, is truly
exciting for independent counterterrorist
operations as well as personal protection. Items
such as the Enigma Briefcase Gun which features a
six-shot .22 in the handle. Or variants of the
Remington 870 shotgun that feature 14” barrels or
shorter and are not sold to the public by the
manufacturer but often appear at dealers.
Then there are the .380 mini flashlight and
.410 shotgun ‘Maglite’ guns, both featuring
working flashlights – but ones that can save your
life should the need arise! With just a bit of surfing
the Web, one can find an astonishing amount of
firearms, military gear, and even vehicles that
could assist you in your mission.
Companies such as World Wide Armor
(www.worldwidearmor.com) offer armored
versions of popular automobiles and sport utility
vehicles for costs that, while a bit high for normal
folk, aren’t much more drastic than your off-thelot
luxury vehicle. Their Chevrolet Suburban can
be shielded against even rockets, though
performance does take a hit. For convenience, the