Smart Rifle Decides When To Shoot, Hardly Ever Misses Target

Technology deemed by some to be too dangerous to sell to public

A new firearm featuring high-end precision technology went on sale this past Wednesday, and some in the shooting community are calling it too dangerous to be sold to the general public. 

 
New rifle features smart technology advancements that allow it to focus on target and only fire when shot is most precise.

The gun — a rifle — is called “TrackingPoint” and it is, more or less, a “smart” firearm. The user looks through the rifle’s scope, which features an advanced color graphics display, and when locked in on a target, pulls the trigger. The catch, though, is that the gun does not fire right away — instead, it holds off until it is pointed in exactly the right place, taking into consideration several different variables, including wind, shake, and distance to target.

Only when the moment to fire is most optimal does the gun discharge. 

 
TrackingPoint is a next generation firearm, designed specifically for the modern-day gun enthusiast.

The TrackingPoint rifle includes a built-in laser range finder, ballistics computer, and a Wi-Fi transmitter to stream live video and audio to nearby mobile devices. This allows every shot to be recorded, so that it can either be replayed or otherwise shared to social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, et al.

“Think of it like a smart rifle. You have a smart car; you got a smartphone; well, now we have a smart rifle,” company President Jason Schauble told NPR, explaining that TrackingPoint was built specifically for hunters and target shooters, especially the younger audience, which interact with the aforementioned social media sites on a daily basis.

“They like to post videos; they like to be in constant communication with groups or networks,” Schauble continues. “This kind of technology, in addition to making shooting more fun for them, also allows shooting to be something that they share with others.” 

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