Possibilities…
The issue with solenoids is they are likely to be susceptible to the magnet attack previously discussed. Look for a micro-servo.
I was recently discussing this with a friend. He had a lot of really good points about reliability. The thing that mainly got to me was the on time in a thousand I pick up a rifle or handgun to shoot, where my life is actually in danger. Would I remember to hold my hand on the grip in a very specific way? What if I forgot to charge the weapon’s electronics?
I’m thinking with currently available tech, the only way I would trust this mod would be to have an array of transponders in my hand, and multiple antennas integrated into the grip. This is all considering a weapon for defense, if it’s just a cool project for fun then I’m all for it. Common self defense firearms already have a myriad of failure points, which can include simply attempting to chamber a round (type 3 malfunction). I would be weary of adding an additional point of failure. Now a weapon that uses electrically fired caseless ammunition, like the Voere VEC-91 would be an awesome testbed for something like this. It already has a large battery for firing it’s caseless ammunition, and plenty of internal space for modifications. Too bad it’s nearly impossible to get an example of a Voere VEC-91, let alone the ammo for it. I am just using it as sort of a jumping off point, and that brings me to my main point. I would not want to mod an existing platform, but create a new platform that is actually designed around the main feature, the smart lockout. These are all just personal feelings and are in no way meant to be hostile towards anyone in this thread. We’re all in this together. I would love a smartgun as much as any of us. I think that if a lot of us here came together, we could accomplish nearly anything. Seems like nearly all of us have unique and diverse skillsets.
Despite the scene in Judge Dread film (lawgiver gun), on weapons in “active and ready to use” mode, there should be no locking mechanism.
Certainly not a complex one .The tool should be operated in a split second, with the most reliable and simple mechanisms.
Connecting electronics creates many failure points, making the weapon more dangerous to its owner in an emergency if it does not work.
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