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2022-01-12 Science & Technology
Smart Glock-style 9mm guns that can only be fired by a verified user could be available in the US this year - but experts fear that they could be hacked
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Posted by Skidmark 2022-01-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ]  Top

#1 The more complicated you make something, the less likely it is to work when you absolutely need it.
Posted by SteveS 2022-01-12 00:50||   2022-01-12 00:50|| Front Page Top

#2 Dave: Please release the safety.

GLOCK9000: I am afraid I can't do that Dave.
Posted by Huparong Cloluper8853 2022-01-12 00:51||   2022-01-12 00:51|| Front Page Top

#3 That it can be hacked is the best thing that can happen.

The worse thing is it doesn't sell in the US.
Posted by badanov 2022-01-12 01:11||   2022-01-12 01:11|| Front Page Top

#4 I'll stick with my US Gov 1911 Delta Elite 10mm thank-you.

No need to double tap outvto 50m with 38,000 ftp using 230grn .

Its a great head spliter if needed also.
Posted by NN2N1 2022-01-12 02:22||   2022-01-12 02:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Even if it can be hacked some of the time, it means that it basically works.
Posted by BernardZ 2022-01-12 02:37||   2022-01-12 02:37|| Front Page Top

#6 #2 - LOL

I hope this new gizmo is not confused for a Taser by some cop.
Posted by DooDahMan 2022-01-12 05:14||   2022-01-12 05:14|| Front Page Top

#7 Anyone who buys this deserves to die cursing Glock.
Posted by Dron66046 2022-01-12 06:31||   2022-01-12 06:31|| Front Page Top

#8 Oh it's not Glock, its' some stupid tech mod company. Sorry.
Posted by Dron66046 2022-01-12 06:33||   2022-01-12 06:33|| Front Page Top

#9 The gov't will issue them to criminals at no charge, along with fresh needles. Safety is a huge concern.
Posted by Besoeker 2022-01-12 06:33||   2022-01-12 06:33|| Front Page Top

#10 Maybe a commercial and product placement for it in the next RoboCop movie...

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-12 06:36||   2022-01-12 06:36|| Front Page Top

#11 #6 - "Taser Taser Taser Brick Brick Brick!"
Posted by Frank G 2022-01-12 07:24||   2022-01-12 07:24|| Front Page Top

#12 Also needed: A new 'spectro analyser' mandatory attachment doodad for PD issued guns. Gun refuses to fire on anything darker than a mexi-can.
Posted by Dron66046 2022-01-12 07:26||   2022-01-12 07:26|| Front Page Top

#13 Both Left and Right handed shooter models to also be made available. (Right handed model depicted here)
Posted by Besoeker 2022-01-12 07:32||   2022-01-12 07:32|| Front Page Top

#14 "That's a Glock. And you've had your 17. Thunk... thunk..."
Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-12 07:43||   2022-01-12 07:43|| Front Page Top

#15 Odds are it can be defeated by a single wire.
Posted by Rob Crawford 2022-01-12 09:55||   2022-01-12 09:55|| Front Page Top

#16 Technology to be retrofitted to all firearms by Executive Order.
Posted by Mercutio 2022-01-12 10:09||   2022-01-12 10:09|| Front Page Top

#17 Odds are it can be defeated by a single wire.

That is why Version 2.0 will make a wi-fi connection to the central database before it fires to make sure your license and fees are up to date. No checking for outstanding warrants though since that would be racist.
Posted by SteveS 2022-01-12 11:07||   2022-01-12 11:07|| Front Page Top

#18 People who buy into the "smart gun" crap really don't understand machinery at all.
Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-12 11:10||   2022-01-12 11:10|| Front Page Top

#19 All police departments will be required to have this on all their firearms in 5 4 3 2 1...

Posted by CrazyFool 2022-01-12 11:44||   2022-01-12 11:44|| Front Page Top

#20 Solar charging battery. Legacy Windows ME for ease of operation. Free, fully compatible RF chip installed anywhere shots are given.
Posted by swksvolFF 2022-01-12 13:56||   2022-01-12 13:56|| Front Page Top

#21 Congress should mandate that ALL Federal sidearms are this model:p Especially the secret service and capitol police.
Posted by Silentbrick 2022-01-12 15:01||   2022-01-12 15:01|| Front Page Top

#22 Technology to be retrofitted to all firearms by Executive Order.


Not possible. Stop worrying about the impossible.
Posted by Rob Crawford 2022-01-12 18:30||   2022-01-12 18:30|| Front Page Top

#23 ^ Just because it's not possible doesn't mean it won't be mandated....
Posted by Mercutio 2022-01-12 19:05||   2022-01-12 19:05|| Front Page Top

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