About

R J Braverman received a Patent and ATF classification for the Stinger Pen Gun design in 1991 and licensed American Derringer to market the gun under the name Model 2 Pen Gun. In 1992 Braverman took control of the project and marketed the gun as the Stinger Pen Gun.  It garnered a dedicated following due to its status as the only pen gun approved and classified as a non-NFA pistol by the ATF.

The passage of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in 1993 disrupted our ability to maintain a high production level in 1994.

The Stinger was manufactured by R J Braverman Corp from 1991-1992 in Peabody, Massachusetts, 1992-1994 in Meredith, New Hampshire. and 1995-1996 in Belmont, New Hampshire.

In 2002 Braverman licensed a Canadian company to manufacture the Stinger Pen Pistol in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan under the company name Stinger Mfg. until 2004.

R J Braverman LLC has filed a new Patent and is working with an established firearms manufacturer to unveil the new Stinger Pen Gun at the 2026 Shot Show in Las Vegas. The re-imagined Stinger will be offered with both the classic 2-inch barrel and a new 12-inch barrel for long range accuracy.  If you are a firearms enthusiast with a passion for the Stinger Pen Gun, register your contact information to ensure updates and immediate access upon availability.