At events like IDEX, we often focus on the new, shiny firearms that governments are considering, while the essential non-shooting equipment tends to get overlooked. One critical aspect many ignore is tracking the number of rounds fired from a weapon. Keeping an accurate round count of a firearm is vital for several reasons, especially concerning performance, maintenance, and overall service life. Each gun has a defined lifespan corresponding to the number of rounds it can fire before it wears out. Armorers and maintainers can better understand their weapon’s condition and anticipate any required maintenance by maintaining a precise record of how many rounds have been fired.