GUN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, IS IT GOOD OR ... (photos & descriptions)

crushelits | Feb. 04, 2005 | crushelits

[crushelits]

There are currently many mechanical locking devices on the market to prevent guns from being fired. Also "smart gun" technology is emerging that manufacturer claim will provide fool proof safety.
	Trigger lock This lock is located between the back of the trigger and the trigger guard, and is secured by a padlock. In will work on any gun.
	Barrel locks The rod lock is a metal rod that extends down the barrel of the gun, preventing bullets from entering the firing chamber. It will work on selected guns. The cable lock also extends down the barrel preventing the gun from being fired. It will work on any gun.
	Detached Trigger lock This clamshell-like device fits over the trigger mechanism preventing the gun from being fired. A key or a combination is required to unlock the device. It come in mechanical and electromechanical models This locks work on any gun.
	Built in Trigger Lock A small hollow hex key turns a shaft in the rear of the gun handle, locking and unlocking the trigger. The lock works on selected guns.
	Magnetic hammer locks Fulton arms, in Houston, says it will have a smart gun on the market soon that locks and unlocks by reading a magnetic code similar to a magnetic strip on a credit card.
	Chamber indicators The idea behind the chamber indicator is to alert the user if a bullet is inside the chamber of the gun. Available on selected models.
	Fingerprint Sensor A sensor in the handle of the gun would obtain a fingerprint image from the hand holding the gun, allowing only the authorized user to fire the weapon. The gun will fire until the owner lets go of it, or until the weapon runs out of ammunition. A self-test circuit would verify the proper operation of the weapon.
	Magnetic locks An internal pin blocks the trigger from being fired while it is in locking position. A magnetic ring worn on the had deactivates that lock. I works on selected guns. A variation that prevents the hammer from moving works in revolvers and shotguns.
	Radio Frequency Control The gun user would wear a wristband that contains a small transmitter that would send a signal to a receiver in the handle, activating the gun. If the user forgets the wristband or the combination isn't recognized because of glove, the gun won't operate
	Magazine Locks The magazine lock is a combination lock on the pistol grip that prevents bullets from entering the firing chamber. Available on selected models.
Notice to would be critics: This post is for info purposes only. I don't endorse or condemn this technology

[Fenris6]

Are the police going to use it?

[bbenton]

Dear Rapist, robber, home invader or traveling salesman please wait while I boot up my gun. Oops a little longer please I need to run an update.

[crushelits]

No!

[ORECON]

Solutions looking for a problem to solve. There is no substitute for common sense and training.

[Disambiguator]

You may not condemn this technology, but I DO! Adding complexity to a firearm reduces it's reliability, and could endanger the life of the user and those under his or her protection.

Most (if not all) gun "accidents" come from violating one or more of the first 3 rules of gun safety.

[billorites]

[JesseJane]

It *is* interesting information. I had no idea there were so many devices out there.. Love to learn something new everyday...

[Sloth]

The only one of these that is even vaguely interesting is the 'chamber indicator', but even that one would contribute to lazy gun-handling practices & therefore, accidents.

[PeterFinn]

"Smart-guns' are just a canard for gun control.

Once someone successfully uses a 'smart-gun' to rob a bank, kill someone, or kill themselves the gun-grabbers will say that this is proof that the only safe gun is no gun at all.

Which is what they already say if you pay attention to them.

[JesseJane]

Hopefully, there will be no 'gun safety lock' police. I lived in fear for years over removing the tag from my mattress. No one even called. /humor break... :)

[crushelits]

I said ."I don't endorse or condemn" the technology.

However, there are many people out there that are careless with their weapons when children may be around and parents not present.

[crushelits]

Now, that's a very smart remark!

[Disambiguator]

Careless adults require well-trained children. And I did acknowledge (in part) your neutral stance. :^)

[Disambiguator]

You must be that guy from the Pee-Wee Herman movie.

[Jack Deth]

Gun Safety = A Loaded .45 ACP. Cocked and Locked in Condition 1.

The web of your thumb and forefinger disengages the Backstrap Safety.

Your thumb comes down on and disengages the Manual Safety.
As the weapon comes up on the target.

Center Mass.

BANG!

BANG!
BANG!

One in the Gut
Two in the Head
Makes a Bad Guy
Good and Dead!

Jack.

[JesseJane]

? sorry, not familiar with it..

[need_a_screen_name]

If smart-gun technolgy is so great, then police officers should be the first to want to use it. Afterall, many cops are shot by their own weapons. Now do you see the police wanting to use it? NO. If it isn't reliable enough for them, it isn't reliable enough for the rest of us.

[herewego]

Amen! Well said..

[backhoe]

Gives new meaning to "The Blue Screen of Death..."