Weapons and Accessories Support Platform
- Database Design
The system will use an MS SQL database to manage the inventory effectively. Tables and Fields
Item Table (Abstract)
ID (Primary Key)
Name
Manufacturer
Date Acquired
Price
Condition (New, Used, Refurbished)
Status (In Use, Retired, Under Maintenance)
Notes
Warranty
Tracking Code (Unique)
Weapons Table (Inherits from Item)
Category (e.g., Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun)
Subcategory (e.g., Bolt-action, Semi-auto, Pump-action)
Model
Serial Number
Caliber/Gauge
Action Type (e.g., Semi-auto, Bolt-action)
Country of Origin
Parts Table (Inherits from Item)
Associated Weapon(s) (Foreign Key)
Type (e.g., Barrel, Trigger Assembly, Bolt Carrier)
Compatible Models
Accessories Table (Inherits from Item)
Type (e.g., Holster, Optic, Light, Laser)
Associated Weapon(s) (Foreign Key)
Maintenance Table
ID (Primary Key)
Item ID (Foreign Key)
Item Type (Weapon, Part, Accessory)
Issue Description
Priority Level (Low, Medium, High)
Date Logged
Assigned Technician
Resolution Steps
Status (Pending, In Progress, Resolved)
Date Resolved
Logs Table
ID (Primary Key)
Item ID (Foreign Key)
Item Type (Weapon, Part, Accessory)
Action (Added, Updated, Retired, Maintenance Logged)
User Responsible
Date
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Features and Functionalities Inventory Management
Add, edit, and remove items (Weapons, Parts, Accessories). Search and filter by attributes such as name, category, manufacturer, and condition. Link related parts and accessories to weapons. Display compatibility for parts and accessories.
Maintenance Tracking
Document issues for items (e.g., wear, malfunctions).
Assign priority levels to issues.
Track repair and maintenance history.
Generate reminders for routine maintenance schedules.
Reporting and Analytics
Generate reports for inventory status (e.g., active vs retired, condition).
Cost tracking and depreciation reports.
Maintenance trends and frequent issues.
Usage reports (e.g., which weapons/accessories are used most frequently).
User Access and Roles
Admin: Full access to add/edit/remove data and manage users.
Technician: Access to maintenance logs and tools.
Viewer: Read-only access for browsing inventory.
Integration and API
Integrate with existing asset management systems.
API endpoints for external applications or mobile apps to retrieve or update inventory data.
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User Interface Dashboard
Overview of inventory, flagged issues, and recent activities. Quick access to search, add new items, and generate reports.
Item Details View
Comprehensive details about individual items.
Tabs for associated parts, accessories, and maintenance logs.
Search and Filter
Advanced filtering by multiple attributes (e.g., by category, condition, price range).
Search bar with suggestions and dynamic results.
Maintenance Module
Dedicated section for logging and resolving issues.
Notifications for pending and overdue maintenance.
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Scalability and Security Scalability
Cloud-based storage for handling large inventories. Modular design for easy addition of new item types or categories.
Security
Role-based access control.