Introduction: The issue of firearm safety has been plagued by people all over the world, especially in countries where guns are rampant, such as the United States. Is the smart gun a nemesis for the problem? What are the factors that hinder the development of smart guns?
Note: This article first appeared in Read Write, by Cate Lawrence. This article was compiled by Lei Fengnet (search for “Lei Feng Net†public number) and may not be reproduced without permission.
For the past 20 years, scientists have been racking their brains to solve gun safety problems. Their efforts have kept pace with technological advancements such as Bluetooth, WiFi, sensor technology, wearable devices and the Internet of Things.
However, if nothing is hindered, the implementation process of smart guns is very slow. I want to look at the difficulties in the implementation process, and how and when it began to develop. I also interacted with someone who believes that the data blockchain can solve some of the backend structural challenges, Kevin Barnes, who was the founder of the Blocksafe Foundation, and a 20-year veteran, architect, and program member.
First, before we talk about data blockchains, let's dive into guns. In April of this year, President Barack Obama provided a fund for research on smart guns, which is part of his efforts before the end of his term of office. Smart guns promise that there is a technology that can solve gun violence, that is, guns do not fall into the hands of non-humans, such as thieves, children and other unauthorized users.
The history of smart guns
For those of us who are not born in the United States, it is hard to imagine that the development of smart guns has been obstructed by politics and politicians, and one of the potential problems is that the advent of smart guns will lead to stricter gun control. However, the history of the development of smart guns is slightly strange.
• In 1997, Gunmakers Colt received a $500,000 sponsorship from the Department of Justice to completely develop a pistol that uses an RFID wristband for operation.
· In 1999, gun manufacturers, Smith and Wesson, agreed to develop smart guns at the White House of Clinton, which could only be launched by owners to defend against liability lawsuits. Between 2000 and 2004, Smith and Wesson again received over $3 million in payments from the Ministry of Justice to develop smart guns for law enforcement. The prototype has been completed, but no one has made it.
Smith and Wesson have also been boycotted by gun lobbying groups who believe smart guns and other concessions in processing are also part of the gun control agenda. As a result, the company closed down, the company had to lay off 15%, and for a period of time, the United States large-scale gun manufacturers have avoided talking about smart guns. The boycott comes from fear. The smart gun will soon become the only one that people are allowed to buy, which infringes on one’s weapon choice.
· In 2002, the New Jersey legislator passed a law that stipulated that once a gun had been on the market for three years it must be "intelligent." Part of the reason that the three-year countdown has not started is that pressure from gun rights activities has made manufacturers unwilling to develop smart gun technology.
· In 2014, when Washington’s armaments stated that they were planning to sell the German Armatix iP1 .22 caliber pistol with electronic limited weapon shooting capability, the store received thousands of complaints, violence and death threats, which forced them to reconsider Your own decision. There is an electronic chip in the Armatix gun. You can only use it if you wear a watch that can communicate with the gun through radio signals. If the gun leaves the watch more than ten inches, it cannot fire.
California lawmakers this week on behalf · Mark DeSaulnier, modern firearms technology law submitted to Congress. The bill will require firearms retailers to display at least one personalized gun and allow those gunners who are not prohibited by the law to purchase the gun. If it is sold to an unauthorized person, it will be fined 1000 US dollars per year.
Using Blockchain to Solve Firearm Security Challenges
Barnes said:
“Because of the lack of infrastructure to fully employ smart gun technology, the law has not mandated the use of smart guns. They have video recordings, and some people try to use sound sensors to listen to shootings in the city. If there is no unbreakable decentralized infrastructure, IoT devices, like smart gun devices, have too many security risks. The goal of Blocksafe's calculations is to solve this problem."
In Barnes' view, systems based on data blockchains have the ability to secure, disable, track, and secure firearms without any centralized control or reporting. Blocksafe is primarily a software-based project that provides manufacturers with a 3D printing project that supports the infrastructure of smart device hardware and enhances gun security and defense capabilities. It is a peer-to-peer network that combines Lisk, BitTorrent, and Telehash.
Basically, Blocksafe's "shotspot" technology can sense and record details into Blocksafe's classification when it fires. At the same time inform emergency personnel. Multiple "shotspots" can jointly detect, locate, and respond to gunshots.
When the smart device was just established, the owner used Blocksafe's APP for Bluetooth authentication, and all authorized users were added by the device owner and stored in the local category. The authentication method may vary depending on the device and the manufacturer. The gun's round count and authentication attempt parameters will be stored in real-time along with other data, and the device owner can choose what to record, such as date, time and location, and encrypt it into the device's local category.
When the device accesses the network, the classification will be synchronized to the network, and the device owner will receive notifications, such as push, SMS or email, which can be configured by the owner. This data is encrypted using the data key on the network. Therefore, only those who own the device owner data can view the actual activity of the device.
Barnes explained:
"The purpose of the network is to support smart device network functions such as logging activity and remote management, and only the device owner can do these things. For example, the smart lock on the gun can be used and the Blocksafe app reminds the owner of the guns. This will help equipment owners to control the use of firearms and locate them.â€
How to lock or not
The technology includes a lock mounted on the gun. Barnes said they are developing custom prototypes of smart devices, but their focus is on developing and maintaining Blocksafe networks and infrastructure. Blocksafe will provide SDKs, APIs, and support for use of Blocksafe networks by other manufacturers.
Barnes said:
“The risk of crackable, controllable third-party solutions is too high. We believe that an anonymous, secure and decentralized infrastructure must be in place to reduce gang activity, find stolen guns, and prevent firearms from being used against owners. These advanced features can save lives and our right to self-defense."
During the interview, Barnes is communicating with the Smart Technology Foundation to find opportunities for cooperation. Unless the legislature is stronger than the lobbyists, it seems unlikely that the use of smart guns to replace traditional guns forever will be impossible. The truth is that in the future they can greatly promote the development of gun safety.
Xiao Bian concludes: The process of developing a smart gun can be described as painstakingly. Smith and Wesson are living examples, but it is undeniable that the development of smart guns can greatly improve the safety of firearms. There are three main factors that hinder the development of smart guns:
• Human rights issues: Smart guns will more or less infringe on people’s weapons choices.
· Technical issues: support smart gun infrastructure is totally inadequate.
· Funding issues: The government's funding and support are not enough to promote the development of smart guns.
Via:READ WRITE
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