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[–] Soyboy69 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Surely the audio detectors would be advanced enough to be able to tell the difference between a gun shot and airburst-style fireworks.

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[–] Planetoftheclown 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

The same physics that make the sound of a gun when fired make the sound of fireworks when exploded, supersonic changes in localized air pressure.

u/empire_of_the_mind's explanation is probably correct. The reason why they're doing it is likely to desensitize authorities to the system's reporting.

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[–] BearDolphin1488 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Nahh, they're not. Sure there are some that are, but I think acoustics in cities may be a bit more complex for the machine. Spotshotters I think is one brand

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[–] knuteson 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

I think acoustics in cities may be a bit more complex for the machine.

Yeah, it's like when you're in the concrete canyons of NYC at 4 AM, and you shout 'HALLOOOO' and the echo sounds more like 'SHUT THE FUCK UP!'.