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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:09:39 PM EDT
The opponents of the SHARE Act and HPA were pretty brazen to bring this guy in as their "expert witness".
Retired ATF SAC/ASAC David Chipman, failed to mention some important details that are relevant to this case. Served this nation for over 25 years in support of ATF's mission to combat violent crime. Led North American Sales for ShotSpotter.com during period of explosive growth while demonstrating the true nature of gun violence. Dedicated to developing, implementing and evaluating firearms violence reduction strategies aimed at making neighborhoods safe. The money
ShotSpotter recorded revenue of $15.5 million in 2016, up from $11.8 million in 2015. This was on top of net losses of $6.86 million in 2016, slightly wider than a net loss of $6.19 million in 2015. Almost all of its revenue comes from contracts with local governments and related agencies. The company’s customers pay for the service on an annual subscription basis. The company said it expects to increase its costs in the near future, spending on sales and marketing, expanding internationally and conducting research and development. It plans to use about $13.6 million of its proceeds from the offering to pay off outstanding debt. ShotSpotter has been capital backed by investors including City Light Capital, Claremont Creek Ventures and Labrador Ventures. Motorola Solutions Inc. is also an investor. They have scrubbed and updated their FAQ regarding questions about suppressor use. It used to read: 16. What about silencers?
While high-quality silencers (also known as "muzzle blast suppressors") do have the ability to defeat ShotSpotter, the reality is, they are very rare and are illegal nationwide. Thus, while owning a licensed gun is not illegal, and carrying it usually is not (depending on jurisdiction), having in one’s possession a silencer is virtually guaranteed to lead to criminal prosecution. Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Perhaps this is why less than 1% of all crimes in which guns are fired involve silencers, according to the FBI. It was then changed to: 16. Does ShotSpotter detect gunshots from gun silencers?
In regard to gun silencers it is more accurate to call them suppressors as they suppress the impulsive sound of gunfire not wholly eliminate it. We have successfully if not inadvertently detected confirmed suppressed gunfire within our existing deployments. Although we have not formally tested the theoretical impact to our system we intend to do some targeted testing in the near future. We believe we will have various options ranging from increasing our sensor array density to developing software/firmware to address the detection of suppressed gunfire if it were to become a widespread issue. 
September 12, 2017
My name is David Chipman and I currently serve as a Senior Policy Advisor for Americans for Responsible Solutions, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and retired U.S. Navy Captain and astronaut Mark Kelly. For the purposes of today’s testimony, I will rely heavily on my experiences during my 25-year career as a Special Agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) serving the Departments of Justice and Treasury. What's interesting is that the ACLU is very concerned about ShotSpotter because it has been used to record conversations when sensors are tripped. The CEO of ShotSpotter said if you're worried about his sensors, then you should also turn off your cell because it has a better microphone. ACLU Concerns on ShotSpotter Second, if a microphone were stationed outside my house, I don’t think I would love that, no matter how many assurances I was given. Clark’s answer to that was,
If you’re really worried about that, what about your cellphone? If you’re worried about NSA boogeymen, they’re not going to be using our sensors, they’ll be using your phone. It’s in your pocket and has a better microphone. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:13:04 PM EDT
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Is that Labradar that makes chronographs?
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:13:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Good find, but I probably would have guessed that immediately. Lol
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:13:59 PM EDT
[#3]
As always, follow the money.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:16:26 PM EDT
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The opponents of the SHARE Act and HPA were pretty brazen to bring this guy in as their "expert witness". Retired ATF SAC/ASAC David Chipman, failed to mention some important details that are relevant to this case. Served this nation for over 25 years in support of ATF's mission to combat violent crime. Led North American Sales for ShotSpotter.com during period of explosive growth while demonstrating the true nature of gun violence. Dedicated to developing, implementing and evaluating firearms violence reduction strategies aimed at making neighborhoods safe. The money
ShotSpotter recorded revenue of $15.5 million in 2016, up from $11.8 million in 2015. This was on top of net losses of $6.86 million in 2016, slightly wider than a net loss of $6.19 million in 2015. Almost all of its revenue comes from contracts with local governments and related agencies. The company’s customers pay for the service on an annual subscription basis. The company said it expects to increase its costs in the near future, spending on sales and marketing, expanding internationally and conducting research and development. It plans to use about $13.6 million of its proceeds from the offering to pay off outstanding debt. ShotSpotter has been capital backed by investors including City Light Capital, Claremont Creek Ventures and Labrador Ventures. Motorola Solutions Inc. is also an investor. They have scrubbed and updated their FAQ regarding questions about suppressor use. It used to read: 16. What about silencers?
While high-quality silencers (also known as "muzzle blast suppressors") do have the ability to defeat ShotSpotter, the reality is, they are very rare and are illegal nationwide. Thus, while owning a licensed gun is not illegal, and carrying it usually is not (depending on jurisdiction), having in one’s possession a silencer is virtually guaranteed to lead to criminal prosecution. Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Perhaps this is why less than 1% of all crimes in which guns are fired involve silencers, according to the FBI. It was then changed to: 16. Does ShotSpotter detect gunshots from gun silencers?
In regard to gun silencers it is more accurate to call them suppressors as they suppress the impulsive sound of gunfire not wholly eliminate it. We have successfully if not inadvertently detected confirmed suppressed gunfire within our existing deployments. Although we have not formally tested the theoretical impact to our system we intend to do some targeted testing in the near future. We believe we will have various options ranging from increasing our sensor array density to developing software/firmware to address the detection of suppressed gunfire if it were to become a widespread issue. September 12, 2017
My name is David Chipman and I currently serve as a Senior Policy Advisor for Americans for Responsible Solutions, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and retired U.S. Navy Captain and astronaut Mark Kelly. For the purposes of today’s testimony, I will rely heavily on my experiences during my 25-year career as a Special Agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) serving the Departments of Justice and Treasury. What's interesting is that the ACLU is very concerned about ShotSpotter because it has been used to record conversations when sensors are tripped. The CEO of ShotSpotter said if you're worried about his sensors, then you should also turn off your cell because it has a better microphone. ACLU Concerns on ShotSpotter Second, if a microphone were stationed outside my house, I don’t think I would love that, no matter how many assurances I was given. Clark’s answer to that was,
If you’re really worried about that, what about your cellphone? If you’re worried about NSA boogeymen, they’re not going to be using our sensors, they’ll be using your phone. It’s in your pocket and has a better microphone. I think if a microphone was outside my house I would be experimenting w/ what it took to set their system off. Loud speakers w/ recorded gunshots, propane popping. Lots of fun experiments w/ a captive microphone. 
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:18:05 PM EDT
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As always, follow the money. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:21:02 PM EDT
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Solid work! Glad to hear you informed the correct people so hopefully they bring his conflict of interests to light
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Posted: 9/19/2017 6:37:31 PM EDT
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Is that Labradar that makes chronographs? |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:15:30 PM EDT
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I been told they have shot spotter locally, but also told its not helped them catch anybody. what the truth is no idea. Have read about it not working well in other places.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:19:10 PM EDT
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Good info I'll have to call my Reps again.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:35:46 PM EDT
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They have their shitty shotspotter in nearby Wilmington. Piece of garbage and waste of money.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:39:09 PM EDT
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Lol wow
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:43:49 PM EDT
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Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Wait! .........What?? 
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:44:38 PM EDT
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They have their shitty shotspotter in nearby Wilmington. Piece of garbage and waste of money. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:46:22 PM EDT
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Good job OP. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:50:48 PM EDT
[#15]
imagine that.
Nice work, OP. 
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:51:26 PM EDT
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So the company is losing millions every year, but is being kept afloat with government contracts, which it plans to increase the fees for. Sounds like the making of a Ponzi scheme |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:52:40 PM EDT
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They have their shitty shotspotter in nearby Wilmington. Piece of garbage and waste of money. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:55:59 PM EDT
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What. The. Fuck.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:56:12 PM EDT
[#19]
Thank's OP.
Always follow the $$$ |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:56:29 PM EDT
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Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Wait! .........What?? |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 7:58:45 PM EDT
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Someone's knowledge of suppressors either comes from the time where they used wipes or Fallout 4. |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:05:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:13:05 PM EDT
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Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Wait! .........What?? |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:15:17 PM EDT
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So what suppressed round for shotspotter?
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:19:39 PM EDT
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Geez. Well this just warms the cockles of my heart. My cockles are burning.
Good post OP, thanks for the info |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:35:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2017 8:40:30 PM EDT
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Good Job!!! Keep up the good fight!!
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Posted: 9/19/2017 9:34:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMoreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 9:40:22 PM EDT
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Moreover, silencers are both exceedingly difficult to find and have a negative impact on the accuracy and range of gunfire. Wait! .........What?? |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 10:00:11 PM EDT
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Excellent work OP.
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Posted: 9/19/2017 10:06:08 PM EDT
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Solid work as always, OP
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Posted: 9/19/2017 10:11:01 PM EDT
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GOD DAMN!
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Posted: 9/20/2017 11:28:27 AM EDT
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I been told they have shot spotter locally, but also told its not helped them catch anybody. what the truth is no idea. Have read about it not working well in other places. I think they update their firmware and provide subscription-based services for the network. Many cities have not been able to afford it in the long run. It was the system that helped the DC Police narrow down the location of where Seth Rich was shot.  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 11:29:41 AM EDT
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Too much COD. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 11:51:14 AM EDT
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It was interesting in his testimony how he claimed that he's never seen or needed suppressors in an LE capacity, based on his vast 25 years of experience, including being on a SWAT Team.
Especially for K-9 officer units, suppressors should be mandated by the LE Agency, State, and Federal guidelines for working with animals and protecting their hearing as much as possible, as we don't have hearing protection for dogs, and would negate one of their most important assets when using them (their ears). The investment that goes into solid working dogs is substantial, and they need all the protection they can get. 
When I hear a 25yr career Federal LEO claim he's never needed suppressors, nor has he ever been exposed to them in an LE capacity, I really question the experience level or bias of that officer. 
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Posted: 9/20/2017 12:29:29 PM EDT
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The fleecing of America.
This guys scam needs to be revealed. To everyone. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 12:36:36 PM EDT
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Call your Democratic Party reps and tell them about the animal abuse of our innocent 4-legged friends, as well as the ACLU's position on ShotSpotter surveillance of your conversations, and to support the SHARE Act of 2017, for the chiltrens and animals.
Also demand to know why the Federal Lands Subcommittee would call on a witness like this who has financial ties to a company who supports destroying the hearing of animals, while spying on our conversations. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 12:44:05 PM EDT
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As always, follow the money. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:17:17 PM EDT
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Called up ASA as well to let them know about it.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:24:36 PM EDT
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Wait! .........What??
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:24:38 PM EDT
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Thanks op.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:30:02 PM EDT
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Hey he's a professional.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:33:07 PM EDT
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Is that Labradar that makes chronographs? Not the same company. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:34:14 PM EDT
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There are many municipalities listed on ShotSpotter's website that no longer can afford/discontinued the services because it was cutting into essential functions of local government to be able to pay for the surveillance system monitoring agreement with the company. I think they update their firmware and provide subscription-based services for the network. Many cities have not been able to afford it in the long run. It was the system that helped the DC Police narrow down the location of where Seth Rich was shot.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z7U0OUG4oU |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:40:48 PM EDT
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City just south of me has shotspotter. Hasn't been used in some years now since its too pricey to fix all the time last I heard.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:40:56 PM EDT
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Birmingham(Alabama) has stopped responding to alerts unless there's a Dead Body involved.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:42:53 PM EDT
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And here is how effective the system is.....
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/City-pulls-plug-on-pricey-gunshot-detection-system-11817475.php |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:49:01 PM EDT
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The Swamp has no bottom.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:50:43 PM EDT
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I been told they have shot spotter locally, but also told its not helped them catch anybody. what the truth is no idea. Have read about it not working well in other places. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 6:53:13 PM EDT
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Well, isn't HE a douchebag......
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