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The new DNA gun
Posted by:
Numbers
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Date: January 26, 2013 01:50PM
It may look more like a high tech water pistol or something out of a sci-fi film than the latest weapon in the fight against crime.
But an innovative new tagging system using a gun and DNA pellets could make it easier for police to mark the cards of even the most volatile criminal.
Unlike a taser or gun that fires real bullets, the weapon won't hurt a suspect or render them incapacitated so that officers can pounce.
Instead, it will enable police to stay at a safe distance during trouble and identify criminals and arrest criminals days or even weeks after an incident.
The High Velocity DNA Tagging System, designed for use by police forces and the military by Kent-based firm Selectamark, fires small soft green pellets containing the transparent material at a target from as far away as 40 metres.
Each pellet, which weighs less than a gram and is effectively like a paintball, contains a unique DNA code which could remain on the target for weeks.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/26/2013 04:17PM by Numbers.
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But an innovative new tagging system using a gun and DNA pellets could make it easier for police to mark the cards of even the most volatile criminal.
Unlike a taser or gun that fires real bullets, the weapon won't hurt a suspect or render them incapacitated so that officers can pounce.
Instead, it will enable police to stay at a safe distance during trouble and identify criminals and arrest criminals days or even weeks after an incident.
The High Velocity DNA Tagging System, designed for use by police forces and the military by Kent-based firm Selectamark, fires small soft green pellets containing the transparent material at a target from as far away as 40 metres.
Each pellet, which weighs less than a gram and is effectively like a paintball, contains a unique DNA code which could remain on the target for weeks.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/26/2013 04:17PM by Numbers.
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Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
MrMephisto
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Date: January 26, 2013 01:55PM
Numbers Wrote:
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> Each pellet, which weighs less than a gram and is
> effectively like a paintball, contains a unique
> DNA code which could remain on the target for
> weeks.
Or until they take off their jacket.
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13 4826 0948 82695 25847. Yes.
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> Each pellet, which weighs less than a gram and is
> effectively like a paintball, contains a unique
> DNA code which could remain on the target for
> weeks.
Or until they take off their jacket.
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13 4826 0948 82695 25847. Yes.
Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
Numbers
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Date: January 26, 2013 01:56PM
I'm waiting for the DNA assault rifle.
Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
BioHazard
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Date: January 26, 2013 01:59PM
That's right up there with this....
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Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
DNA Gunner
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Date: January 26, 2013 02:27PM
I've already got a gun that shoots DNA, I was born with it (though it took a few years for it to start working)!
Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
friskydingo
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Date: January 26, 2013 02:31PM
DNA Gunner Wrote:
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> I've already got a gun that shoots DNA, I was born
> with it (though it took a few years for it to
> start working)!
Haha, nice one.
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> I've already got a gun that shoots DNA, I was born
> with it (though it took a few years for it to
> start working)!
Haha, nice one.
Re: The New DNA gun
Posted by:
Manly Man
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Date: January 26, 2013 05:54PM
DNA Gunner Wrote:
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> I've already got a gun that shoots DNA, I was born
> with it (though it took a few years for it to
> start working)!
But does it stay on for weeks? Mine has and on one occasion
had effects over 9 months later. On other occasions the
marker was lost as soon as she swallowed.
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> I've already got a gun that shoots DNA, I was born
> with it (though it took a few years for it to
> start working)!
But does it stay on for weeks? Mine has and on one occasion
had effects over 9 months later. On other occasions the
marker was lost as soon as she swallowed.
Re: The new DNA gun
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: January 26, 2013 06:08PM
Fucking DNA pellets, how do they work? Can't people just wash off the residue?
Re: The new DNA gun
Posted by:
change
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Date: January 26, 2013 06:39PM
eesh Wrote:
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> Fucking DNA pellets, how do they work? Can't
> people just wash off the residue?
Or change clothes. This sounds so dumb how about at least using a gps tracker so you can follow them
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> Fucking DNA pellets, how do they work? Can't
> people just wash off the residue?
Or change clothes. This sounds so dumb how about at least using a gps tracker so you can follow them
Re: The new DNA gun
Posted by:
Walmartian
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Date: January 26, 2013 07:12PM
They should invent a RFID gun. Then they can pick them up the moment they set foot into a Walmart.
Re: The new DNA gun
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What Problem Does this Solve?
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Date: January 26, 2013 07:43PM
What problem does this solve, exactly? When is it preferable to arrest criminals days or weeks afterwards instead of going and kicking their arses and arresting them right on the spot?
The only application I can see for this might be during large unruly demonstrations or riots, when you want to make sure you've pinched every last person in the mob.
The only application I can see for this might be during large unruly demonstrations or riots, when you want to make sure you've pinched every last person in the mob.