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Originally Posted by buggyone
I agree it has nothing to do with the Second Amendment. As for the technology never working well or solving nothing, that is left for the experts.
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I usually don't put this forward but your are getting an answer from someone who actually does have some background and education in designing such systems. Smart Gun Technology will never be implemented for the general public because of all the gotchas, the cost, and reliability. There is no market for them. The whole idea of smart weapons is politically driven and nothing more. Self defense weapon systems for the average police officer or individual need to be simple. There is a saying in the design field we always tried to follow, KISS.
The best self defense firearm for protection from the reliability stand point is the revolver. However there are semi-automatics with a very good track record and provide for more firepower. The only thing you know about a semi-auto is its going to go bang at least one time. The rest is a question mark. Some semi-autos are very particular about the ammunition used. Good quality ammunition in any weapon is a must. Now try to add in an electronic lock. The fact you would put someone in harms way with a complicated piece of electronics that may or may not allow the gun to fire just makes absolutely no sense. Especially when the whole idea is politically driven and the cause of firearm accidents is always negligence. There are far more pressing problems to solve.