[bvw]

... could be years before it becomes a reality.
[McGreevey] "This is common sense legislation."

In the days and places where nonsense passes for common sense.

[hobbes1]

Sadly stricken from the Bill was the "Smart Politicians" provisions....Proved to be unworkable...

[Liberal Classic]

...a bill requiring "smart gun" technology, but the requirement will not go into effect immediately because the technology is still under development and it could be years before it becomes a reality.

``This is common sense legislation.'' -- Gov. James E. McGreevey

Common sense legislation to require technology that doesn't even exist yet?! Yeah! Why don't we "require" matter-transporters from Star Trek? They don't pollute!

[dirtboy]

[McGreevey] "This is common sense legislation.

The Dems are the party who:

Have trouble with the word "is"
Have trouble defining sex
Have trouble with the concept of 53 days
Believe you can consume what you haven't produced

In other words, they talk about common sense when they have none whatsoever...

[Oldeconomybuyer]

...The New Jersey Institute of Technology is developing a smart gun prototype that would use sensors on the pistol grip to identify a user...

So ... if this wiz-bang technology fails we can sue the The New Jersey Instititute of Technology and the State of New Jersey?

[Desdemona]

can you believe this one?

ping

[Bruce Buckley]

And the Soprano clan is the first to order a new arsenal.

As it relates to Ralphie, is New Jersey also requiring "smart cleavers?"

[gundog]

I thought that Glendingaling signed a similar bill in Maryland a couple of years ago.

[Mr. Mojo]

So if my wife needed a gun to defend herself in our home, and my Colt .45 was far more accessible than her shotgun at that moment, she wouldn't be able to use it.

Commmon sense legislation my eye.

[gundog]

The owner would have his grip programmed at a gun shop or police range by practice-firing the weapon.

That's assinine...think your grip will be the same at the gun shop as when yer jacked on adrenaline in the middle of the night?

[L.N. Smithee]

Gov. James E. McGreevey signed a bill Monday requiring "smart gun" technology, but the requirement will not go into effect immediately because the technology is still under development and it could be years before it becomes a reality.

That makes perfect sense! "We don't have the technology, or whether or not it will work reliably, but but doggone it, we got ourselves a law requiring it!"

[Exit148]

Way to go, McGreevey!!!!! (/sarcasm)

We in NJ have to live with this guy every day!!! {{{{sigh}}}}

The only good thing about it is we can add this idiocy to the growing list of dumb stuff he has done. He is making his ouster easier and easier. Now if we can only work on the sheeple out there who have 'the vote'.

[Mo1]

Gov. James E. McGreevey signed a bill Monday requiring "smart gun" technology, but the requirement will not go into effect immediately because the technology is still under development and it could be years before it becomes a reality.

OK .. they passed a law for a technology that doesn't exist??

Oh sure that makes sense /sarcasm

[cryptical]

The owner would have his grip programmed at a gun shop or police range by practice-firing the weapon. A microchip in the weapon would remember the grip and determine in an instant whether the authorized user was holding the weapon. If not, the gun would not fire.

"The" authorized user? OK, so my girlfriend can't be authorized for my guns as well, for when I'm out of town.

"Remember the grip"? So if I want to change from Weaver to Isocoles, or shoot weak hand, or not be able to assume my normal grip because of injury, I might as well use the weapon as a club, because it won't fire?

Next thing you know, they'll say that the mod only weighs six pounds, and the car battery that it uses for power shouldn't be an impediment to any "legitimate" user.

[concerned about politics]

If you're a crimminal, and you want to get rich quick, may I suggest a New Jersey vacation?
If you're a rapist, New Jersey is without personal self defence. You won't have to wait for them to buy or deprogram their weapons. If it feels good - just do it!
If you wish to adopt, or simply have sex with, a child without the long read tape and paperwork, New Jersey is the place to fish.
Crimminal minds, welcome to New Jersey, the safe haven away from home.
Please, enjoy your stay, compliments of the Democrat party.
Thank you, and may the Earth Mother bless you in your chosen endevors.

[Fred Mertz]

They should make "smart gun" technology mandatory for all taxpayer supported law enforcement types. Let's see how it works with them first before making the serfs comply.

[prophetic]

I guess that for the 'smart gun' they would have a special type of 'battery' and before you know it the Govt would control just how much batteries you could own and invent all sorts of new regualtions, fees and licensing schemes in this newly awarded 'govt gun control scheme'.

[coloradan]

Supporters say the law will help prevent accidental gun deaths and suicides.

I'm sorry, could someone please enlighten me how such technology could be used to stop suicides? Suicides are when the gun owner shoots himself, which the so-called "smart" gun will allow.

With respect to suicides that occur from when someone tries to use another person's gun, the fact that the gun doesn't go off won't stop the suicide - it will only stop the gun suicide. Someone who seriously intends to die will still find a way to do so.

[coloradan]

More idiocy from NJ.

[Anchoragite]

"Now, just hold on there, Mr. Grizzly Bear... it's a little cold out and I have to get my gloves off first.... Now, Damn, frost on the optical sensor. Just wait a second Mr. Bear, I'll get this darned thing working yet. Let me breathe on it a little to see if that will... Darn, frosted up more. Now just wait...."

[Sparta]

Did McGreedy say how much this was going to cost and how much is his cut? What's McGreedy's other benefits for this?