George Kontis has worked as an engineer at the General Electric Armament systems division designing and testing aircraft cannons and small arms. He developed new firearm testing methodology and was
co-designer of the GPU-5A 30mm gun pod. He has held engineering and senior management positions at: GE, F N, Barrett Firearms, Heckler & Koch
George Kontis has worked as an engineer at the General Electric Armament systems division designing and testing aircraft cannons and small arms. He developed new firearm testing methodology and was
co-designer of the GPU-5A 30mm gun pod. He has held engineering and senior management positions at: GE, F N, Barrett Firearms, Heckler & Koch and Knight’s Armament Co. Kontis is listed as a subject-matter expert in firearms by the U.S. Defense Systems Center. In 1998, he was awarded the Col. George M.Chinn award for his contributions to the field of small arms, and he holds numerous firearm-related patents. In 2015, he founded Gun IQ International LLC, a consultancy firm focusing on advancing firearm technology, failure analysis, patent
issues and the use of advanced materials and processes. He has authored more than 50 firearm related articles.
John T. Tracy: ΤΠΛ Awardee
John T. Tracy: ΤΠΛ Awardee
John T. Tracy: ΤΠΛ Awardee
Gun IQ International LLC is pleased to present this year's Tau Pi Lambda award to Mr. John T. Tracy. Through his dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to providing more effective small arms on the battlefield, Mr. Tracy has demonstrated a profound impact on the advancement of firearms technology.
2023 ΤΠΛ Trophy
John T. Tracy: ΤΠΛ Awardee
2023 ΤΠΛ Trophy
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