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Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:05 am
by ASUG8
The Smart System iP1, a .22-caliber pistol made by the German gun-maker Armatix GmbH, can only function with an accompanying wristwatch, which is sold separately.
When the RFID-equipped watch is activated by a PIN number and placed near the gun — like when a shooter grips the handle — it sends a signal to unlock the gun and a light on the back of the weapon turns green, according to the report. Otherwise, the firearm stays locked and the light on the back remains red, it stated.
The pistol sells for $1,399 and the watch retails for another $399 — more than double the cost of .40-caliber Glock handgun
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So, assuming they go to a larger caliber for home defense - you'll have to put on a wristwatch, enter a PIN, and wait for the gun to activate in order to stop an intruder? If it takes that long you might as well wait 10 minutes for the cops to show up.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:37 am
by LeadBolt
ASUG8 wrote:The Smart System iP1, a .22-caliber pistol made by the German gun-maker Armatix GmbH, can only function with an accompanying wristwatch, which is sold separately.
When the RFID-equipped watch is activated by a PIN number and placed near the gun — like when a shooter grips the handle — it sends a signal to unlock the gun and a light on the back of the weapon turns green, according to the report. Otherwise, the firearm stays locked and the light on the back remains red, it stated.
The pistol sells for $1,399 and the watch retails for another $399 — more than double the cost of .40-caliber Glock handgun
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/02/20/ ... p=features" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So, assuming they go to a larger caliber for home defense - you'll have to put on a wristwatch, enter a PIN, and wait for the gun to activate in order to stop an intruder? If it takes that long you might as well wait 10 minutes for the cops to show up.
Nice! So let me get this straight the watch has an RFID and the gun has a chip to receive it. I therefore assume that means they can be tracked by the eye in the sky. Correct?
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:22 pm
by ALPHAGRIZ1
So all you need to do is cut off the guys forearm and you get a watch and a gun?
Yeah, there wont be anything that goes wrong here.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:36 pm
by ASUG8
ALPHAGRIZ1 wrote:So all you need to do is cut off the guys forearm and you get a watch and a gun?
Yeah, there wont be anything that goes wrong here.
I know how fond you are of .22 home defense rounds.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:45 pm
by JohnStOnge
I agree. I can't see wanting to get a gun that you have to wear a particular wristwatch for.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:04 pm
by ASUG8
JohnStOnge wrote:I agree. I can't see wanting to get a gun that you have to wear a particular wristwatch for.
I'm just thinking the following:
* You hear glass break
* you grab your watch
* you grab your gun
* you turn gun on, wait for it to synch to watch
* you get a green light , then confront the intruder with a .22.
FAIL
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:07 pm
by 93henfan
My P22 was about $1500 less.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:27 am
by grizfnz
ASUG8 wrote:JohnStOnge wrote:I agree. I can't see wanting to get a gun that you have to wear a particular wristwatch for.
I'm just thinking the following:
* You hear glass break
* you grab your watch
* you grab your gun
* you turn gun on, wait for it to synch to watch
* you get a green light , then confront the intruder with a .22.
FAIL
Just sleep with the watch on your wrist and the gun on your night stand in the on position.
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:27 am
by CID1990
Maybe the .22 is just a proving platform for the technology
But personally I can't get past the .22. If they come out with at least a .38 +P then I might consider the technology
Re: Smart guns hit the shelves in Cali
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:06 pm
by JohnStOnge
CID1990 wrote:Maybe the .22 is just a proving platform for the technology
But personally I can't get past the .22. If they come out with at least a .38 +P then I might consider the technology
I wasn't thinking about the caliber. I don't think I've ever shot a pistol. I used to hunt with shotguns and 22 rifles when I was young. You know, small game stuff. Ducks. Doves. Quail. Snipe. Rabbits. Squirrels. Biggest thing I ever shot was a racoon.
Recently I've thought of getting a pistol for defense. Getting a conceal/carry permit. Know nothing about them. Would have to be trained. But whatever I buy I don't think I'd like the idea of having one that would only operate if I was wearing a particular watch.