Don't make guns like smart phones with code access

In this photo taken April 7, 2016, Jonathan Mossberg, whose iGun Technology Corp. is working to develop a "smart gun," demonstrates the firearm, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Mossberg is among a group of pioneers looking to build a safer gun. But unlike many others, he was in the gun business when he started down that path. Mossberg has been working to develop and someday bring to market a firearm that can't be fired by the wrong person, but works without fail in the hands of its owner in a life-or-death situation. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane) Lisa Marie Pane AP

I am strongly opposed to devices that control who can use a firearm. Not going into the issue of rings, bracelets or other electronic ideas, I am limiting my comments to the use of fingerprint access only.

I use this technology on my iPhone. It works well. But I'd hate to have to wait, while under pressure for it to operate.

However, my biggest complaint is this: I work with my hands a lot. Construction! I use sandpaper, paints and adhesives.

On more than one occasion I have found my iPhone would not recognize my fingertip print because it was worn off, filled with paint or glue. I had to wait weeks for the ridges to reappear.

The alternative was to key in a code. More waiting and stress could affect my ability to do that. Not a good idea.

Michael Harris

Bradenton

This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Don't make guns like smart phones with code access ."

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