The fingerprint reader unlocks the gun in microseconds, but since it may not work when wet or in other adverse conditions, the PIN pad is there as a backup. LodeStar did not demonstrate the near-field communication signal, but it would act as a secondary backup, enabling the gun as quickly as users can open the app on their phones.
"Uh, excuse me Mr. Bad Guy, before you shoot me I need to find my smart phone."
It’s time to re-enact the Boston Tea Party