Abstract: A system and method for the collection and management of firearm transactions and logs for facilitating firearm transfer processes and maintenance of firearm logs and manifests pursuant to federal, state, and local regulations. The present invention further enables the synchronization, accessibility and transferability of the collected and managed information between firearm vendors and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for review and management of same.

Abstract: An apparatus which is capable of connecting a first digital device to a modem or to a second digital device includes a cable having at least two wires therein, one wire for transmitting data and one wire for receiving data. A symmetrical plug having at least two prongs terminates the cable such that a corresponding prong on the symmetrical plug receives signals from one of the at least two wires in the cable. The symmetrical plug is operable in at least two orientations. Specifically, the symmetrical plug mates to a corresponding socket in the first digital device in a first orientation and mates to the corresponding socket in the first digital device in the second orientation.