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Gun Safety
Smart guns hold promise, but firearms makers could implement these proven safety features right now.
National Rifle Association
By peddling fear, the group makes safety technology a hard sell for members.
Q & A
Ernst Mauch talks with The Trace about the future of high-tech firearms.
The Business of Guns
The author of the study sees the finding as encouraging news for smart gun makers.
“When I saw those Christians being murdered on the beach, I knew these guns could make a difference over there,” says TrackingPoint's founder.