Fingerprint identifying smart holsters???

CSOs ROCK · January 23, 2001, 11:16 PM

Have you guys checked out the March issue of Handguns (I think)?
Michael's of Oregon have developed a smart holster that IDs you by your fingerprint before you draw your gun. No new technology here, it's all previously proven techs.

Opinions anyone?

Hard Ball · January 23, 2001, 11:40 PM

You are going to be in very bad shape if the battery has run down just before you have to draw.

David Scott · January 24, 2001, 08:25 AM

I'll believe it when I see 100,000 clean draws without a fingerprint mis-read, and 100,000 attempts to snatch foiled. Maybe I won't believe it even then. Besides, it's not gonna stop misuse of the weapon once it's out of the holster.

AAChang · January 25, 2001, 03:22 AM

Personally I wouldn't trust it. I mean in a hurry, what if you can't line up you finger right on the sensor or you have a booger on your finger and it throws the scan off or something. I mean the furthest I would go in smart holster is maybe a holster that is activated my a ring wore by the user. When the ring get close enough to the holster, such as when you put your hand on your gun to draw, it will aloow the weapon to be released. This might help prevent gun grabs by suspects while the gun is still in the holster.

C.R.Sam · January 25, 2001, 12:57 PM

Cycle with points ignition and no cover. Electrical storm in the area. Electric motor with brush cover missing. CB freak with KW linear on a dirty rig. Partner actuates his taser. Bad battery.

So many things that can go wrong already, why add to the list.

Sam

Givem2me · December 11, 2016, 10:29 PM

I'd haveuse for this device that wouldn't involve a quick draw. I'd like to mount it behind my right calf in my car and unlock the holster when I pull out of the driveway. But then I can leave the gun in the car at all times. So I'd have a holster as I drive around town but a fingerprint lock when I parked.

burrhead · December 12, 2016, 03:37 PM

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**Spats McGee** · December 14, 2016, 07:13 AM

Yes, let's let this one rest in peace.

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January 23, 2001, 11:16 PM	#1
CSOs ROCK Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Posts: 153	Have you guys checked out the March issue of Handguns (I think)? Michael's of Oregon have developed a smart holster that IDs you by your fingerprint before you draw your gun. No new technology here, it's all previously proven techs. Opinions anyone?

January 23, 2001, 11:40 PM	#2
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	You are going to be in very bad shape if the battery has run down just before you have to draw.

January 24, 2001, 08:25 AM	#3
David Scott Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 2,456	I'll believe it when I see 100,000 clean draws without a fingerprint mis-read, and 100,000 attempts to snatch foiled. Maybe I won't believe it even then. Besides, it's not gonna stop misuse of the weapon once it's out of the holster.

January 25, 2001, 03:22 AM	#4
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	Personally I wouldn't trust it. I mean in a hurry, what if you can't line up you finger right on the sensor or you have a booger on your finger and it throws the scan off or something. I mean the furthest I would go in smart holster is maybe a holster that is activated my a ring wore by the user. When the ring get close enough to the holster, such as when you put your hand on your gun to draw, it will aloow the weapon to be released. This might help prevent gun grabs by suspects while the gun is still in the holster.

January 25, 2001, 12:57 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Cycle with points ignition and no cover. Electrical storm in the area. Electric motor with brush cover missing. CB freak with KW linear on a dirty rig. Partner actuates his taser. Bad battery. So many things that can go wrong already, why add to the list. Sam

December 11, 2016, 10:29 PM	#6
Givem2me Junior Member Join Date: December 11, 2016 Posts: 1	I'd haveuse for this device that wouldn't involve a quick draw. I'd like to mount it behind my right calf in my car and unlock the holster when I pull out of the driveway. But then I can leave the gun in the car at all times. So I'd have a holster as I drive around town but a fingerprint lock when I parked.