| Ideal Conceal | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Ideal Conceal, Inc. Monticello, MN – IC380 CAL. 380 ACP (open configuration) | |
| Type | Pocket pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kirk Kjellberg |
| Manufacturer | Ideal Conceal, Inc. |
| Produced | 2018–2022 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18.3 oz (520 g) unloaded |
| Length | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.5 in (89 mm)[1] |
| Width | .75 in (19 mm) |
| Height | 3 in (76 mm) folded 5.1875 in (131.76 mm) open |
| Cartridge | .380 ACP or 9mm Luger |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Break Action |
| Feed system | Tip-up barrel |
| Sights | Fixed |
| References | [2] |
The Ideal Conceal was a pocket pistol with a folding pistol grip. When folded and unable to fire, the pistol mimics the appearance of a smartphone. It was made by Ideal Conceal Inc., of Monticello, MN.[3] The Ideal Conceal drew attention and criticism because of concerns over the resemblance to a smart phone and possible legal and safety issues with law enforcement.[3][4][5] Due primarily to supply chain strains and component issues, the company ceased production and shut down in 2022.[6]
- ^ "Classification of a folding pistol design" (PDF). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 13, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "NOW SHIPPING: The Ideal Conceal Folding Cell Phone Pistol". personaldefenseworld.com. July 11, 2018. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ a b Staff, RNN (May 1, 2018). "Gun that looks like a cellphone will be featured at NRA annual meeting". WWSB MySuncoast. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ Cydney Hargis & Timothy Johnson (May 4, 2018). "A gun that looks like a cellphone isn't the only tone deaf thing on display at the NRA annual meeting". Media Matters for America. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ "NRA Annual Meetings: Featured Product Center & Demo Area". National Rifle Association of America. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ Chris Eger (June 15, 2022). "'Cellphone Gun' Maker Ideal Conceal Shuts Down". guns.com. Retrieved 2022-07-30.