Plans to sell smart gun backfire

[JSH1]

In the article I read describing the gun they also said that it was programmed to only be able to fire at 'approved targets' at a range.

It is my understanding that there is a model that has that restriction intended for use at shooting ranges and gun clubs. I haven't seen any description of the technology used to let the gun know it is pointed downrange.

 

[Mr_Polite]

I highly doubt there are any death threats. If there were any, they were called in by the left. I don't mind the idea of smart guns. What concerns me is the govt. involvement of the concept.

 

[Gottahaveone]

Seems like there is a fly in the ointment...If the "permission link", or range of connection, between the watch and firearm is of sufficient length to allow a right handed shooter to fire with the watch on the left wrist, then it is long enough to activate the weapon when the bad guy has disarmed the owner and is standing within a few feet of him. On even an average sized owner, there can easily be 3-4 feet between the hands when shooting.

 

[JR47]

The permission link, according to the factory literature, is 15". I mentioned that when I talked about an injured gun hand, and switching to the other hand.

 

[Blackbeard]

There's a simple irony here that should provide all the argument we need:

- Dealer starts to sell smart guns
- Dealer gets death threats for selling smart guns
- With what gun does dealer choose to defend himself -- smart or regular?

End of discussion.

 

[USAF_Vet]

In a world where a university science class can hack a USAF drone for less than $1000 in equipment, no way on earth would I trust any electronic technology in my defensive firearms.

I did look into an electronic ignition muzzle loader a few years back, and still kinda like the idea, but as a deer hunting ironic novelty for 'primitive' season only.

I do support the free market, and have no problems with any company who makes them, any company who sells them, or any person who buys them. I have a significant problem, however, with any government who proposes, let alone passes, legislation to mandate them.

Boycotts are one thing, death threats are another. I too have to wonder about the legitimacy of these death threats. I've worked in security and juvenile corrections, and have had threats made against me and my family. Not something I chose to dismiss.

I doubt we'll hear much more about the follow up and outcome of the alleged threats, though. Not 'news'worthy.

 

[Pointshoot]

They want the American citizenry disarmed.

They want a monopoly on force.

All the rest is smoke & mirrors to fool those dumb enough to go along with it. They can't disarm everyone unless we go along with it.

Clear enough ?