AI Gun
Detection.
Applying Artificial Intelligence to identify guns as early as possible to save lives.
Bounding boxes added if monitoring system allows.
Gun Detection: A Serious Challenge for Security, Risk Management and Law Enforcement Personnel.
The Exigent®-GR gun detection capability is based on the latest AI technology. The technology was originally developed to detect both drones and guns, based on the concept that a larger operational space allows more reaction time
Current security camera systems require a human to identify gun threats. Even dedicated security professionals using the best camera system cannot provide 100% real-time observation. An effective, pro-active solution is needed to identify guns before they enter the building and shots are fired.
The Exigent®-GR offers that solution. Exigent-GR offers the capability to:
- DETECT — autonomously detects people with guns as early as possible, before shots are fired.
- IDENTIFY — instantly analyzes imagery using AI algorithms to determine type of gun (long gun vs. pistol).
- ALERT — automatically notifies security officials via text message or email showing person with the gun, their location and type of gun.
- TRACK — follow the suspect’s location in real-time, even if the gun has been discarded.
- STOP — If a gun is detected a signal can be sent to lock a door with electronic locks or magnetic locks. If an electronic or magnetic lock is not available a pin can be released to drop into a pre-drilled hole that would place a barrier to opening the door.
How Exigent®-GR Works
Diagram description
A crowd of people includes one person carrying a rifle. Three cameras each analyze imagery with AI algorithms trained on rifles, pistols and assault rifles. Cameras 1 and 2 report "Unarmed: all clear." Camera 3 reports "Armed: threat." The system then sends a detailed mass alert to security resources, tracks the gun and sends updates.
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Product Comparison
Comparison table
| Feature | Arcarithm | PatriotOne | ShotSpotter | Athena | Defendry | Actuate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated detection | Fully supported | Fully supported | Partially supported | Fully supported | Partially supported | Fully supported |
| Automated identification | Fully supported | Fully supported | Partially supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported |
| Automated alerts | Fully supported | Partially supported | Partially supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported |
| Mass notifications | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported |
| Real-time | Fully supported | Fully supported | Partially supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported |
| Continuous availability | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Power outage protection | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Network outage protection | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| On-premises operation | Fully supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Automated denial of entry | Fully supported | Partially supported | Partially supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported |
| No single points of failure | Fully supported | Not supported | Partially supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Existing infrastructure agnostic | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Unconditional performance | Fully supported | Not supported | Partially supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Real-time threat tracking | Fully supported | Unknown | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Fully supported |
| Remotely upgradeable | Fully supported | Fully supported | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Preemptive solution | Fully supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported |
| With or without human-in-the-loop | Fully supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported | Not supported | Fully supported |
Security / Operation
Exigent-GR security features include role-based login, application authentication and message encryption. Further, the Exigent-GR Application Programmer’s Interface (API) operates inside a docker container isolating the API from the rest of the system as an extra layer of security, while ensuring the software does not conflict with other required system dependencies.
Arcarithm provides required training on how to operate Exigent-GR, and how to understand the output, with onsite training available. A training manual is provided, and Arcarithm provides call center support as well.
System Requirements
| Power | Exigent-GR operates off of facility 110V power |
| Internet Access | Exigent-GR connects to the Internet via the facility WiFi |
| Alert Access | Alerts are sent to computers and/or smart phones via the internet |
| Exigent-GR is installed by Arcarithm's trained technicians. | |
Product Details
| Manufacturer | Arcarithm |
| Product Name | Exigent®-GR |
| Version | 2020 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A2020EXGR |
| Product Type | SAAS |
| Delivery Method | Hand delivered for installation. Updates provided via remote digital upload, requires access to the internet |
AI Gun Detection: How It Works
Exigent-GR uses advanced AI computer vision to detect visible firearms in real time. When the system identifies a potential firearm, it sends a thumbnail image to authorized personnel via a secure app. The designated reviewer then assesses the alert and determines whether to escalate. No automated notifications are sent to law enforcement — a trained human always reviews the alert before any action is taken.
Exigent-GR operates in a probabilistic manner. False positive alerts are a standard characteristic of AI gun detection technology and may occur due to factors such as lighting conditions, camera angles, partial obstructions, or objects that visually resemble firearms (e.g., a high-pressure washer wand). The system's built-in human review step ensures that false positives are identified and dismissed before any escalation occurs.
Access to the Exigent-GR app is controlled by your administrator. Only personnel expressly authorized can receive alerts, ensuring that detection events remain within your designated security workflow. Proper camera placement and adequate lighting further enhance system accuracy.
Exigent-GR is designed to function as one layer within a comprehensive security program, combining AI detection speed with human judgment for reliable, actionable alerts.
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