Gun safety advocates support 'smart' firearms

Name: Gun safety advocates support 'smart' firearms
Uploaded: 2013-10-18T00:19:38Z
Duration: P458S
Description: New guns that won't fire for anyone who hasn't been authorized are on their way to the market. Proponents of these "smart" firearms say they can prevent accidental deaths, but gun rights activists say additional safety feature aren't necessary. Ray Suarez reports on the new technology in the gun debate.

Clip: 10/17/2013 | 7m 38s

New guns that won't fire for anyone who hasn't been authorized are on their way to the market. Proponents of these "smart" firearms say they can prevent accidental deaths, but gun rights activists say additional safety feature aren't necessary. Ray Suarez reports on the new technology in the gun debate.

Aired: 10/17/13

Rating: NR

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