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Gun Control & RKBA

blueridge3210

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5. In all seriousness,

Reply to Jenoch (Reply #4)

Thu May 22, 2014, 03:44 PM

May 2014

anyone who had had their smart phone/tablet/laptop freeze up should be able to see the potential issues with "Smart Gun" technology. One needs a weapon to work every time the moment it is needed; not a "few seconds" later. It's my personal opinion that the more "safety" features added the less people are inclined to pursue safe practices and rely on the machine instead. Sometimes paranoia regarding "Murphy's Law" is an asset.

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Mark Glaze compares Armatix pistol with Diebold voting machines [View all] gejohnston May 2014 OP

Direct link to the video: friendly_iconoclast May 2014 #1

I do not believe the proponents of 'smart gun' technology should Jenoch May 2014 #2

'smart bun' technology : Cinnamon or Honey? lol blueridge3210 May 2014 #3

Ha! Jenoch May 2014 #4

In all seriousness, blueridge3210 May 2014 #5

I don't have a CCW, but if I needed a gun to protect my family in our home, Jenoch May 2014 #6

That Does Not Compute. That Doez Not Compute. Eleanors38 May 2014 #7

I notice that all "smart gun" proposals exempt LE, VIP protective details, and corporate security. benEzra May 2014 #8

Well said- and BTW, good to hear from you again friendly_iconoclast May 2014 #9