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Gray-Area Company..List - Technology 1 BBS - 89-01-15
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Here is a list of companies that sell all the neat stuff you've always
wanted but were unable to buy or find due to various laws and regulations.
This list is provided for informational purposes only. Neither Technology 1
BBS or the sysop is responsible for the purchase, use, or non-receipt of
any of the following items.
Aardvaark Industries
PO Box 35066
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 966-2115
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Exotic chemiclas such as ricin, scopalomine (truth serum), curare,
cobra & rattlesnake venoms, etc. Also carries specialized
laboratory apparatus, glassware, etc.
Catalog $2.00
Alumni Arts
Box 553
Grant's Pass, OR 97526
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Sells perfect reproductions of college diplomas which are no different
than the real thing, other than the fact that they are 100% phony.
They are sold as "replacements for lost diplomas." They have blank
diplomas for most major colleges & universities in stock, and they do
excellent lettering (on request) that makes their product look as good
as diplomas hanging in frames on professional office walls. Price
was $40.00. They will also create custom diplomas according to your
specifications for $65.00. Full-color illustrated brochure is $3.00.
Naturally, these diplomas are not to be used for deceptive or illegal
purposes.
Amazing Concepts
Box 716
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4730
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Sells kits for FM xmitters, telephone bugs, phasor thingumabobs, and
(no kidding) an "invisible pain field generator," which is supposedly
quite weak & disappointing. Also known as Information Unlimited and
Scientific Systems.
American Ballistics Co.
PO Box 1410
Marietta, GA 30061
(404) 434-3078
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Sells special-purpose ammunition, sub-sonic, super-sonic, armor-
piercing, etc. Will custom-manuf. ammo to specifications.
Atlantic
Box 12627
Charleston, S.C. 29412
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Stinkbombs.
BMF Activator Co.
Manufactures a device which clamps to the trigger guard of semi-
automatic firearms. By operating a small hand-crank (much like a
pencil sharpener), the trigger is operated VERY rapidly.
Primitive, but it works... about $35.00.
BNF Enterprises
PO Box 3357
Peabody, MA 01960
(617) 531-5775
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General electronics supplier. Has a vast selection of surplus parts,
components, gadgets, etc. Huge catalog.
Bryg's Inc.
PO Box 1452
Lilburn, GA 30247
(404) 448-9606
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Sells a push-button stilleto, which is carried in a pocket like a pen.
When the pocket-clip is pressed, a needle-sharp hardened-steel shaft
springs out from the front of the barrel, locking in place.
Bumble-Bee Wholesale
1251-3 Oxnard St
N. Hollywood, CA 91606
(213) 985-2939
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Barnett crossbows, guns, archery equipment.
C & T Enterprises
PO Box 18564
Tuscon, AZ 85731
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Sells M-18 military-type smoke grenades; any color. Used to sell for
$18 each.
C.C.P., Inc.
Suite 125
900 Old Koenig
Austin, TX 78756
(152) 454-2459
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Chemicals.
Cabletronics
Box 30502R
Bethseda, MD 20814
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Videocypher II descrambling manual, schematics, video & audio DES,
cloning, muskateering, EPROM codes (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Adult
channels).
$13.95 + $2.00 postage.
Capri Electronics
Route 1
Canon, GA 30250
(404) 376-3712
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Sells scanner accessories, descramblers, bug detectors.
CBC International
PO Box 31500
Phoenix, AZ 85046
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Sells tech info, kits, parts for modifications to CB radios, such as
FM conversion, frequency expansion, linears, etc.
Chemical Service Co.
Route 7, Box 7184
Brenham, TX 77833
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Sells potassium chlorate, iodine crystals, aluminum powder, and other
hard-to-find chemicals, in small quantities at fair prices.
Full listing $1.00
City News Service
PO Box 86
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2423
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Sells very authentic-looking PRESS ID cards. Several different
types, including wallet, clip-on, dashboard signs, window stickers,
etc. Prices are fair, quality is excellent. Reliable.
Catalog $3.00
Columbia Pacific University
1415 Third St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-1650
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College degrees; no studies, state authorized. Costs about $2600.00.
Cony Mfg. Co.
Rm 301
Hirooka Bldg
No. 59, 2 Chome
Kangetsu cho
Chikusa-Ku Nagoya
464, Japan
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Manuactures a variety of small variable-freq. radio xmitters. Will
export to the U.S.
Covert Arms Co.
PO Drawer 31190
El Paso, TX 79931
(915) 594-4077
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Sells a kit for assembling a .22 pen gun. Contains everything but the
outer tube. Info is supplied on where to buy the outer tube.
Assembly is quick & requires no special skills or tools. ILLEGAL to
assemble the firearm without the appropriate federal permit.
Shoots any type of .22 ammo, including magnum.
Criminal Research Products
206 - 218 East Hector St
Conshocken, PA 19428
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Handles a large line of general police and investigative equipment,
including electronic surveillance items. They have two separate
catalogs, one for the general public, and one for law-enforcement.
Genuine law-enforcement officers should specify this fact when
requesting a catalog, or they'll receive the ORDINARY one.
Deco Industries
Box 607
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 232-3878
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Kits for miniature FM xmitters, telephone bugs, etc.
Dektor Counter-Intelligence & Security
515 Barnard St
Savannah, GA 31401
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Offers professional countermeasures services to the private sector,
conducts classes and seminars on the subject, and markets a complete
line of countermeasures equipment, both to the private sector and
to law enforcement. Prices are higher than most, but not unreasonable.
Some knowledge is required to use the equipment effectively.
De Voe
PO Box 32
Berlin, PA 15530
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Sells info on making electronic detonators.
Diptronics
PO Box 60
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
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An excellent source of information and components for satellite TV
systems, from complete dish kits to separate parts for homebrew
systems. Catalog is $3.00, and contains some good technical info.
Diversified Wholesale Products
PO Box 1275
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scrambler phones, bug detectors, ECM, executive & personal protection
equipment, etc.
Catalog $3.00
Edge Co., The
PO Box 826
Brattleboro, VT 05301
1-800-445-1021
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Knife kits for switchblades, stilletos, and other automatic knives.
Assembled kits may be ILLEGAL in your area.
Edmund Scientific Co.
101 E. Gloucester Pike
Barrington, NJ 08007
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Offers a catalog of science/hobbyist-oriented devices and materials,
including binoculars, IR viewers, lasers, lenses, and some
electronics gear. A well-established, reliable co.
Elektron
BP 39 84210 Pernes les Fountaines
S.A.R.L. RC 77 B 113
Siret 311 314 785 00016
France
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Product line not extensive as PK's, but their prices for some items
are considerably lower. However, some of the devices they sell are
made by Cony, and are priced about 300% higher than Cony sells them
for. Catalog is in French, and costs $10.00
Excalibur Enterprises
PO Box 266
Emmans, PA 18049
(215) 967-3443
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Night-vision devices, Starlight weapon scopes, etc.
Informative catalog $5.00.
Freedom Arms
Box 7072
Springfield, MO 65801
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Sells info on making plastic explosives, napalm, thermite, etc. for
$10.00.
Garrison
PO Box 128
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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Sells excellent-quality locksmithing tools & equipment.
Reasonable prices.
Catalog $2.00
Guardian Security Products
4001 East Fanfol
Phoenix, AZ 85028
1-800-527-4434 orders
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Electronic stun guns, 90000 volt baton, spray weapons.
Catalog $1.00
H & W
PO Box 4
Whitehall, PA 18052
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Sells genuine human skulls, whole skeletons, arms, legs, etc.
Everything is clean & in good condition, with no holes.
A complete listing is avail. for $1.00 and a SASE.
Howell Laboratories
Box 73
Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Sells formulas for smoke grenades, fireworks, contact explosives, etc.
Intelligence Group, The
1324 West Waters Ave
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Attn: Jerry Ogelsby (Mngr)
(813) 933-9244
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Specializes in video equipment of all types, including pin-hole lenses,
ABSCAM investigative equipment, etc.
J & W Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 800
Mansfield, MA 02048
1-800-227-8529 orders
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Cable converters, Macrovision, signal eliminators, snooper stopper
(which prevents cable co.'s from knowing how many cable converters you
have).
Ju-Ron Company
3211 W. Rohmann
Peoria, IL 61604
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Strait-jackets, leg irons, iron neck-collars, slave helmets, leather
underwear, etc. All the latest fashions in bondage and restraint
apparatus. (Hardware only - you have to come up with your own
software)
K Products
PO Box 27507
San Antonio, TX 78227
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Sells ID documents: International drivers' license & other cards,
custom-made police & security badges, etc.
Color catalog $1.00
L & M Guns
1629 Gaylor St
Smyrna, GA 30080
(404) 432-6018 or
(404) 948-7074 Mon thru Sat 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Before you read this one, please note that it's ILLEGAL to own or
omprovise any type of device which is definable as a firearm
silencer, without proper licensing and authorization, where required.
Now then... this company sells an adapter which allows you to use
an ordinary 2-litre plastic soft-drink bottle to effectively quiet
the muzzle blast of most firearms, particularly a .22. It works almost
as well as a $200 machined device.
Larc International
PO Box 460
Maitland, FL 32751
(305) 339-6699
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Sells a freon-powered BB machine gun. Shoots 3000 BBs per minute at
an effective range of about 30 yds. Uses standard BBs and standard-
sized cans of freon (avail. at most auto-supply stores). Price used
to be about $40.00. Dangerous; not a toy.
Liberty Industries
Box 279, Rd 4
Quakertown, PA 18951
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Offers a fantastic selection of pyrotechnic components & chemicals.
They specialize in complete kits, consisting of pre-formed tubes,
end-caps, fuse, and everything else needed to make REAL fireworks.
They START at the M-60 size and go upward to the quarter-stick and
full-stick items. They also have kits for making big aerial gun
salutes. May be illegal in some areas.
12-page catalog $1.00
M.D. Electronics
115 New York Mall
Suite 133E
Omaha NE 68114
(402) 554-0417 information
1-800-524-1150 orders
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Cable TV descramblers, cable converters.
Matthews Cutlery
3845-A N. Druid Hills Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 636-7923
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Handles over 1000 different knives, tomahawks, etc.
Catalog $1.50
Matthews Police Supply Co.
PO Box 1754
Matthews, NC 28105
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Brass knuckles, lead-loaded sap gloves, etc.
Merrell Scientific Co.
1665 Buffalo Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(716) 426-1540
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One of the biggest & most well-stocked mail-order chemical suppliers
in the U.S. Extremely large selection of high-quality chemicals and
laboratory apparatus. Good prices, reliable, professional service.
Catalog $3.00
MKBS Publications
4111 Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90291
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Sells info on making explosive bullets, including .22 rimfire.
Also has other instructional materials on explosives-making
and related hobbies.
Morris Lawing
150 Garland Ct
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Markets a black-powder short rifle which is disguised as a walking-
cane.
Catalog $1.00
Mouser Electronics
11433 Woodside Ave
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-2222
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Electronic components, parts, & equip. Good prices & service.
Usually has what you can't find elsewhere.
Nuclear Research
Box 10073
Springfield, MO 65808
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Astrolite explosives - they claim they're "the most powerful non-
nuclear explosives ever developed. More powerful than TNT, C-4,
plastic, nitroglycerin, or PBXN-1".
Complete manufacturing instructions $15.00
Ol' Green Giant
PO Box 62
Burns, KS 66840
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Offers a prepared, ready-to-use vial of one of the most deadly
poisons known - nicotine sulfate. Great for knocking off rats or
cape buffalo with a blowgun, crossbow, or air-gun dart. Also sells
blowguns and survival gear.
Catalog $0.50
Phoenix
Rt 1, Box 221
Blue River, WI 53518
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Potassium nitrate, magnesium, and other chemicals.
Phoenix Systems, Inc.
PO Box 3339A
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-2653
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M-18 military smoke grenades, riot buster smoke grenades (100000
cubic feet of HC white smoke), smoke pellets.
PK Electronik
Heidenkampsweig 74
2000 Hamburg 1
West Germany
Phone 040 249011 (English & German)
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Offers the most complete line of highly-sophisticated electronic
bugging devices & cloak-&-dagger devices in the world, with prices
to match. Prompt service via Air Parcel Post.
Bi-lingual English/German catalog $25.00 by International Money Order.
R.P.B.
4327-A1 S. Atlanta Rd. S.E.
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Remember Morris Lawing's black-powder cane gun? Well, this co. sells
a conversion kit to make Lawing's cane gun shoot a .38 Special.
Comes with everything, & screws right in. ILLEGAL without the proper
permits.
Rosedale Chemical Co.
R. 17, Box 3042
Rosedale, KS 66103
1-800-821-5157 (credit card orders)
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Sells an aerosol-type CN tear gas grenade. Thumb-lock to release and
toss. Discharges an impressive amount of CN. Great for those boring
parties.
Sardauker Press
Box 18644
Memphis TN 38118
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Sells plans & shop drawings for converting an ordinary Zippo lighter
to shoot a .22 short (simple machine work). Finished weapon may still
be used as a lighter. This is ILLEGAL to manufacture without an
appropriate federal license and local permit, if required.
Complete plans $7.00
Scramble Facts
(718) 343-0130
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Phone for 3 mins of satellite TV industry news, tech tips, & new
product info.
Scrambling News
15552A Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 874-2088
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Newsletter with info on Videocipher, cloning, microwave hacking,
Z-TAC systems, etc. Monthly subscription $24.95 /yr.
Product catalog $1.00
Scramco
852 W. 1st St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(215) 582-1694
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Sells mechanically-triggered tear-gas expellers for use in booby-traps
and other similar applications. Also has electronically-triggered and
time-delay models.
Shotgun News, The
Box 669
Hastings, NE 68901
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Publication devoted to guns, accessories, machine guns, silencers,
bullets, bombs, knives, bows, crossbows, body armor, gunpowder,
survivalist gear, military surplus, souveniers, etc., as well as
ads by gun dealers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and private
individuals. Subscription $16.00, 36 issues / yr.
Silent Partners, Inc.
230 Lafayette St.
Gretna, LA 70053
Offers a full line of threat-zoned modular body armor. This is a
T-shirt type, bullet-proof material with add-on panels.
Split Second Security, Inc.
PO Box 16142-G
Houston, TX 77222
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Sells a holster for mini guns, disguised as a pager. Fits Davis
Derringers, Bauer, Browning .25 autos, Freedom Arms .22LR, 1"
barrel, North American Arms .22LR, 1 1/8".
$17.95 + $1.50 s&h. Purchaser must comply with applicable laws.
Steve Arnold's Gunroom
PO Box 68, Dept 32-1
Dexter, OR 97431
(503) 726-6360
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Professional locksmithing tools; picks, tubular lock picks, Schlage
wafer, books, double-sided tumbler picks, etc.
Catalog $2.00
Superior Suppressors
Box 09161
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 581-5016
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Sells a complete kit for making an efficient pistol silencer
(including tube) that fits the Ruger Mk-1 auto-pistol. The kit is
easily finished by simple drilling and hand-filing. It is legal to
buy the kit, but ILLEGAL to finish it without a federal permit. A
machine shop can do the work for about $10. The kit sells for
$100, and reduces the sound of a .22 long rifle to that of a pellet
gun.
Tap
Room 603
147 W. 42 St
New York, NY 10036
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This is a Times Square mail drop for these folks. Basically, they are
anti-telephone co., anti-bureaucracy, technically-oriented, semi-
radicals who publish a newsletter, which is usually one or two pages
of technical information on such things as how to rip off pay phones &
utility companies, cheat the postal service, and other similar ideas.
A sample newsletter is $1.00, but don't send cash as TAP isn't all that
reliable about filling orders.
Taylor
PO Box 15391
W. Palm Beach, FL 33416
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Offers international drivers' license, international student ID card,
Social Security Card, and other documents. Service is slow,
quality is good. Not to be used for deceptive or illegal purposes
(of course).
Trans-World Cable Co.
12062 Southwest 117th Court
Suite 126
Miami, FL 33186
1-800-442-9333
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Cable TV converters, descramblers, remote controls, accessories.
United Electronic Supply
PO Box 1206
Elgin, IL 60121
(312) 697-0600
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Cable TV accessories, descramblers, remotes, anti-jammer kits.
U.S. Cavalry Store
1375 N. Wilson Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
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Sells a selection of military & paramilitary clothing & gear;
decorations, edged weapons, survival gear, etc.
Catalog $3.00
Video & Satellite Marketeer
PO Box 21026
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-6353
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A newsletter for those interested in video, VCR, satellite dishes, etc.
Has a catalog of a wide variety of recorded tapes, and interesting
classifieds.
Wiley & Sons
Route 1, Box 86
Wills Point, TX 75169
(214) 848-7912
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Tranquilizer guns, darts, & knockout chemicals.
Wynn Engineering
4327 Aspenglade Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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Home-made surveillance gear or good to excellent quality. Good
performance.
Catalog $3.00
Yankee Mfg. Co.
59 Chase St
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 922-8262
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Smoke bombs, grenades, flare guns, launchers, flash bombs, fuse, etc