Posted: 8/12/2012 8:15:01 AM EDT
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Are so called 'smart' guns the next push for the anti gun crowd?
I know New Jersey passed a law mandating them (but exempting the police). |
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There was a big push in the 90s to force the gun manufacturers to include smart gun features. Smith & Wesson agreed to do this prior to being bought out by another company:
http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/New/html/20000317_2.html Smart guns. Two percent of annual firearms revenues will be dedicated to the development of authorized user technology that can limit a gun’s use to its proper owner. Authorized user technology will be included in all new firearm models within 36 months.
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EDIT: Seriously though, it sounds like a cool concept. I'd love to know that my own guns couldn't be used against me. On the other hand, the technology doesn't exist to do it reliably. If one of these anti-gun groups wants to spend the money to develop a cost-effective smartgun, I'm sure it would become vary popular with law enforcement. |
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The fact this wasnt posted before makes me sad http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/261765/261765_large.jpg And I thought the CA gun laws were fubar..... What the heck is that? |
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Here's another consideration about "smart guns".
How will they work if we ever get hit by an EMP? Or, for the more paranoid types, will they work at all if the government devises a way to send out a jamming pulse? ____________________________________________________________________ ("That's EMP Electro magnetic pulse it sends out a nuclear blast for miles everything electrical shuts down including choppers and radio."––Vic, (w,stte), "Broken Arrow") |
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Here's another consideration about "smart guns". How will they work if we ever get hit by an EMP? Or, for the more paranoid types, will they work at all if the government devises a way to send out a jamming pulse? ____________________________________________________________________ ("That's EMP Electro magnetic pulse it sends out a nuclear blast for miles everything electrical shuts down including choppers and radio."––Vic, (w,stte), "Broken Arrow") What if the govt has smart guns too? |
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http://cdn5.thefirearmsblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/colonialmarines4up6-1.jpg EDIT: Seriously though, it sounds like a cool concept. I'd love to know that my own guns couldn't be used against me. On the other hand, the technology doesn't exist to do it reliably. If one of these anti-gun groups wants to spend the money to develop a cost-effective smartgun, I'm sure it would become vary popular with law enforcement. I got excited thinking somebody was marketing these (the smartgun from Aliens) for a second. If you read the Colonial Marines Technical Manual (which I have a copy of) those things are freaking bad-ass. They have a full blown FCS that actively aides in aiming the weapon, and will actually network multiple smartguns together if they are in close proximity to maximize coverage of fire arcs and targets. They didn't work for shit on the Xeno's initially as the Marines had them keyed for IR tracking, and Xenos are generally ambient temp. Once they switched over to motion, they were ripping shit up. |
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The fact this wasnt posted before makes me sad http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/261765/261765_large.jpg And I thought the CA gun laws were fubar..... What the heck is that? Whaaaaaaaat? 
Gene Simmons from the movie Runaway. Tom Selleck, Kirstie Alley (before the fatness and a major babe) movie about robots gone waco due to Gene Simmons hacking them with chip. Smart, mini, people tracking bullets. Geez, yall are making me feel old here. |
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http://cdn5.thefirearmsblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/colonialmarines4up6-1.jpg EDIT: Seriously though, it sounds like a cool concept. I'd love to know that my own guns couldn't be used against me. On the other hand, the technology doesn't exist to do it reliably. If one of these anti-gun groups wants to spend the money to develop a cost-effective smartgun, I'm sure it would become vary popular with law enforcement. I got excited thinking somebody was marketing these (the smartgun from Aliens) for a second. If you read the Colonial Marines Technical Manual (which I have a copy of) those things are freaking bad-ass. They have a full blown FCS that actively aides in aiming the weapon, and will actually network multiple smartguns together if they are in close proximity to maximize coverage of fire arcs and targets. They didn't work for shit on the Xeno's initially as the Marines had them keyed for IR tracking, and Xenos are generally ambient temp. Once they switched over to motion, they were ripping shit up. link to manual please...would love to read up on the all of their kit :) PM me if need be please Quoted:
Gene Simmons from the movie Runaway. Tom Selleck, Kirstie Alley (before the fatness and a major babe) movie about robots gone waco due to Gene Simmons hacking them with chip. Smart, mini people tracking bullets. Geez, yall are making me feel old here. Badass movie when I first saw the homing bullets |
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The concept is cool, but reality is harsh.
Not a good idea. Unless they were EMP resistant, had non-degenerating power, could be configured to authorize multiple users, and self contained. (ie. Couldn't be disabled by an outside source.) Even still, current firearms are superior. The only real instance where this technology would be advantageous, would be for LE use in the event that their sidearm is taken from the officer. Not a good idea for military or every day people... Unless the prior requirements were met. |
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The only real instance where this technology would be advantageous, would be for LE use in the event that their sidearm is taken from the officer. Not a good idea for military or every day people... Unless the prior requirements were met. It may not be relevant for range/competition/zombie use, but the LE use case would apply equally well to a HD or carry gun. |
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http://cdn5.thefirearmsblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/colonialmarines4up6-1.jpg EDIT: Seriously though, it sounds like a cool concept. I'd love to know that my own guns couldn't be used against me. On the other hand, the technology doesn't exist to do it reliably. If one of these anti-gun groups wants to spend the money to develop a cost-effective smartgun, I'm sure it would become vary popular with law enforcement. I got excited thinking somebody was marketing these (the smartgun from Aliens) for a second. If you read the Colonial Marines Technical Manual (which I have a copy of) those things are freaking bad-ass. They have a full blown FCS that actively aides in aiming the weapon, and will actually network multiple smartguns together if they are in close proximity to maximize coverage of fire arcs and targets. They didn't work for shit on the Xeno's initially as the Marines had them keyed for IR tracking, and Xenos are generally ambient temp. Once they switched over to motion, they were ripping shit up. link to manual please...would love to read up on the all of their kit :) PM me if need be please Quoted:
Gene Simmons from the movie Runaway. Tom Selleck, Kirstie Alley (before the fatness and a major babe) movie about robots gone waco due to Gene Simmons hacking them with chip. Smart, mini people tracking bullets. Geez, yall are making me feel old here. Badass movie when I first saw the homing bullets Ask and ye shall receive!! http://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Colonial-Marines-Technical-Manual/dp/1781161313/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344893133&sr=1-1&keywords=colonial+marines |
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Quoted: Quoted: The fact this wasnt posted before makes me sad http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/261765/261765_large.jpg And I thought the CA gun laws were fubar..... What the heck is that? Runaway... smart bullets...has your name on them |
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Ask and ye shall receive!! http://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Colonial-Marines-Technical-Manual/dp/1781161313/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344893133&sr=1-1&keywords=colonial+marines Bastard...you made me spend more money with Amazon... |
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The fact this wasnt posted before makes me sad http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/261765/261765_large.jpg And I thought the CA gun laws were fubar..... What the heck is that? Whaaaaaaaat?
Gene Simmons from the movie Runaway. Tom Selleck, Kirstie Alley (before the fatness and a major babe) movie about robots gone waco due to Gene Simmons hacking them with chip. Smart, mini, people tracking bullets. Geez, yall are making me feel old here. That sounds more retarded than smart guns
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I don't even like a Series 80 safety. This. I keep hearing (from libs) how great these would be... a RFID chipped ring the authorized user wears. What happens when one must shoot off hand unsupported? Interesting theory, probably not good in practice. I like my dumb guns. |