White House Releases Report On How To Spur Smart-Gun Technology (computerworld.com)

Lucas123 writes: A report commissioned by the White House involving the Defense, Justice and Homeland Security Departments has begun a process to define, for the first time, the requirements that manufacturers would need to meet for federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies to consider purchasing firearms with "smart" safety technology. They've committed to completing that process by October, and will also identify agencies interested in taking part in a pilot program to develop the smart gun technology. The DoD will help manufacturers test smart guns under "real-world conditions" at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland. Manufacturers would be eligible to win cash prizes through that program as well. In addition to spurring the adoption of smart gun technology, the report stated that the Social Security Administration has published a proposed rule that would require individuals prohibited from buying a gun due to mental health issues to be included in a background check system.

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Re:LOL WTF no.

[bugs2squash]

I've read a few recent stories about kids firing their parents' gun while they were in the back of the car (a couple of them shooting their mothers at least). I would think that incidents like that should weigh on the matter. Then there's legislation and litigation - if your kid shoots someone, did you take reasonable steps to prevent it...

Re:Errrrrrr, NO

[fche]

"Can't drive a car without wearing seat belts, ..."

That is an act of oppression. The nanny state is protecting you from yourself, which it should not do.

Re:Correlation is not causality

[JustAnotherOldGuy]

Of course, it's just a question of if the worst happens do you want to take your chances on the quick draw like some cowboy, or play the odds and lose a wallet but almost certainly live.

You forgot option 3: Letting him have your wallet, then shooting him the back as he runs away. ;)

Or if you're squeamish about shooting someone in the back, wait till he starts to leave, exclaim, "Hey, you forgot my Rolex!", and then shoot him in the face when he turns around.