Smart Gun Technology Update

摘要

This effort had two objectives. The first objective was to document the currentstatus of technologies that may be applicable to the development of a 'smart gun.' Sandia reviewed the technologies identified in the 1996 report as well as new ideas that are being promoted by industry. Like the 1996 report, the capabilities of these technologies are being compared against the law enforcement user requirements. The second objective is to provide information to the law enforcement community that will assist them in understanding the concept of a 'smart gun' as well as the technologies being pursued as potential solutions. This report should provide law enforcement officers with enough understanding that they can make their own informed assessment of the value particular approaches and/or claims regarding 'smart guns' and 'smart gun' technologies.