TrackingPoint rifle enables novice to hit a target at 500 yards.

[trumad]

Wonderful!

"A story on NPR reports that the TrackingPoint rifle went on sale today, and can enable a 'novice' to hit a target 500 yards away on the first try. The rifle's scope features a sophisticated color graphics display (video). The shooter locks a laser on the target by pushing a small button by the trigger... But here's where it's different: You pull the trigger but the gun decides when to shoot. It fires only when the weapon has been pointed in exactly the right place, taking into account dozens of variables, including wind, shake and distance to the target. The rifle has a built-in laser range finder, a ballistics computer and a Wi-Fi transmitter to stream live video and audio to a nearby iPad. Every shot is recorded so it can be replayed, or posted to YouTube or Facebook.

"http://tech.slashdot.org/story/13/05/16/016209/a-computer-based-smart-rifle-with-incredible-accuracy-now-on-sale?utm_source=rss1.0moreanon&utm_medium=feed

[Decoy of Fenris]

1. +1. The tech level behind this is amazing. n/t

[Buns_of_Fire]

12. Absolutely. The problem is that the technology is advancing at a faster rate than is the

ability of humans to handle it.

[mick063]

30. This is the history of war

The Civil War was a gruesome example of weapon technology far outpacing medical technology.

The casualty rates were exceedingly high.

[graham4anything]

2. amazing. Now Zimmerman can be a block away

[premium]

11. Yeah, right,

like your average gun owner can afford this at $22,000 a pop.
This will be a rich persons firearm, not a run of the mill gun owner.

[graham4anything]

17. With the NRA's financing, Zimmy could afford it.

[premium]

18. What the fuck are you talking about?

The NRA isn't going to finance a firearm for Zimmy or anyone.

#implied%20facepalm%20640x496

[hack89]

3. At $22,000 a pop, I don't think you will be seeing too many on these on the streets. nt

[Vox Moi]

4. Maybe my rifle can go hunting without me!

Yahoo!
Finally, proof that guns DO kill.

[badtoworse]

19. LOL!

[NYC_SKP]

5. With price tags of up to $22,000, they're not cheap.

And I doubt that many whacko sociopaths are going to cough up the cash, assuming that they're eligible to own one.

It's a smart gun, but not that smart.

A smart gun would distinguish innocent victims from predators, and a smarter gun would fire at the owner if he/she's a bad person!

[Vox Moi]

6. A really smart gun would plead self-defense.

[NOVA_Dem]

7. This is very troubling.

Important leaders may not be able to walk outside.

[madrchsod]

8. these types of rifles need to be tracked at all times.

[Eleanors38]

13. IMO, this is transition technology before the development of arms...

...that may not be truly "arms," even using the most fluid definitions of controller/banners.

[premium]

15. Why?

A good sniper with an ordinary Remington 700 hunting rifle with a good scope can hit a target out to 700 yards.

[bluedigger]

9. Comes with an iPad Mini, and batteries.

What a bargain!

[Eleanors38]

10. "Who needs a high cap mag & an assault weapon to hunt deer with?"

Now, it seems, you don't.

[olddots]

14. will this lower the price of other guns ?

I'm gonna buy me a whole bunch of AR15s to go rabbit huntin then.

[premium]

16. Meh.

You'd be better off using a .22 rifle or a .410 shotgun for rabbit hunting.

[LanternWaste]

20. This will most certainly make canned hunts even more efficient for the brave hunters.

This will most certainly make canned hunts even more efficient for the brave hunters.

[Brigid]

21. Instant snipers.

If you have the money, that is.

[premium]

25. That's why your average firearms owner won't be able to afford one,

it'll be more of a rich persons system or a novelty item.
A sniper can shoot just as well with a Remington 700 with a good scope.

[NaturalHigh]

22. I can't hit a wall from fifty feet.

That's why I keep a shotgun for home defense. I figure that if someone keeps coming after hearing the very distinctive "click", they probably need to be shot.

[jmowreader]

23. Will they have police discounts?

This sounds like a SWAT sniper's dream rifle: one that will hit the bad guy they're shooting at in high wind, and holds an evidence trail to use in court. Your average scumbag isn't going to buy one because the price is too high, and your rich guy isn't going to buy one because rich guys get hand-carved exotic-wood stocks and gold inlays. But police departments will.

[Duer 157099]

24. Maybe they can alter the technology slightly

so that it can detect a human form and then locate the knee caps, so if someone points the weapon at a human being, it will only shoot out the kneecap.

[clarice]

26. Where can I get one !!!????.nt

[NaturalHigh]

31. I think they're available if you have 22 grand to spare.

Cool stuff, but the price tag pretty much excludes me.

[clarice]

33. WOW !!!! count me out! nt.

[lumberjack_jeff]

27. Is there any doubt that the government and police departments already have these?

The second amendment has zero value in the goal of preventing tyranny.

[jberryhill]

28. Not as simple as stated

The system assumes a static target where the laser is aimed.

You have to lead a moving target.

[tularetom]

29. If I shot something from 500 yards I'd have to go get it

and I don't want to work that hard.

[NaturalHigh]

32. I find it difficult to argue with your logic.

[premium]

34. LOL.

I with ya brother.