NFSI AlertNet™

NFSI AlertNet™ Will be a free mobile app, currently in development, that instantly warns individuals and communities of nearby firearm breaches, acting as a real-time early-warning network for gun-related threats. Developed by the National Firearm Safety Initiative (NFSI) in co-sponsorship with Sound Sentinel Corporation (SSC), NFSI AlertNet links directly with SSC’s Arms Recovery Unit Device (ARUD) as well as API access from regional, provincial, and national law-enforcement agencies, to broadcast verified firearm-breach advisories specific to communities throughout Canada.

In addition to SSC breach alerts, NFSI AlertNet will also integrate with local and national law-enforcement partners, allowing police agencies to issue active or static gun-related advisories such as stolen-firearm bulletins, active threat warnings, missing weapons, or area-specific safety notifications. This transforms AlertNet into a unified, trusted information hub where verified public-safety data flows from both the community and law-enforcement sources in real time.

If an ARUD-equipped firearm safe or case is tampered with or accessed without authorization, an immediate alert is sent not only to the firearm’s owner but once authenticated by the owner, the advisory would then be sent to everyone within the vicinity who has access to NFSI AlertNet. This dual-verified approach community-generated sensor alerts combined with official police advisories allows the general public, schools, educators, frontline workers, and community safe-zones to take real-time precautions as events unfold, much like a localized, firearm-specific version of an Amber Alert system.

To accelerate public adoption, strengthen community readiness, and support law-enforcement integration, the first 25,000 free downloads of NFSI AlertNet will be reserved exclusively for individuals and organizations that have pre-registered through the official NFSI AlertNet™ Early Access Form. This early-release initiative is part of NFSI’s mission to deliver cutting-edge safety technology to the people who need it most, families, schools, law-enforcement partners, and frontline community leaders across Canada.

More details on enrollment, rollout timelines, and eligibility will be announced soon.
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How It Works

NFSI AlertNet™ is powered by SSC-ARUD, a compact, tamper-aware device that monitors firearm storage and detects unauthorized access, movement, or handling. The moment a breach occurs, ARUD captures critical data including GPS, and visual evidence such as static images, including video & audio and instantly alerts the firearm owner via the ARUD App. That same verified alert simultaneously triggers the NFSI AlertNet system, where it’s transformed into an active NFSI Alert Advisory.

NFSI AlertNet immediately sends a localized warning to app users within a 20-kilometre radius, delivering critical details such as the approximate location, time of breach, and a captured image of the person of interest. The alert includes clear safety instructions to help users make informed decisions, such as avoiding the area, securing buildings, or contacting authorities.

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Key Features and Benefits

  • Instant, Location-Specific Alerts: Alerts are delivered in milliseconds to users in the affected zone, offering real-time situational awareness when every second counts.

  • Amber-Style Notifications: The app pushes high-visibility alerts similar to an Amber Alert, designed to prompt swift community attention and safety action.

  • Seamless Integration: Encrypted API access from regional, provincial, and national law-enforcement agencies and direct breach advisories via the SSC arms recovery unit systems,

  • Privacy-First Design: No personal or household data is shared, only anonymized breach information with area-based context.

  • Safety Guidance Included: Each alert provides actionable safety steps to reduce panic and empower smarter community response.

  • Enhanced Theft Recovery: When firearms are stolen, AlertNet helps recover them faster by engaging both law enforcement and nearby citizens.

  • School and Community Protection: Participating schools, daycares, and community centers can receive advance warnings and initiate lockdowns or other safety protocols without delay.

Safeguarding Schools, Families, and Communities

NFSI AlertNet is being designed with educators, parents, and community leaders in mind. In the event of a nearby firearm breach, whether it’s a stolen weapon or a gun accessed by an unauthorized person, school administrators, local organizations, and or individual users, will have the power to respond immediately. That means locking doors sooner, protecting students, canceling public events, and keeping vulnerable spaces secure.

It also empowers the public. Parents can rest easier knowing they’ll be notified if a gun-related incident is unfolding near their child’s school or home. Community centers and businesses gain precious time to take protective measures. And citizens are equipped with tools to help authorities by providing sightings or simply staying out of harm’s way.

A Smarter Path to Public Safety

NFSI AlertNet isn’t just an app it’s part of a nationwide safety network in the making. It represents a new model for firearm security that values awareness, responsibility, and proactive protection. By linking communities with verified breach data from ARUD devices, NFSI AlertNet transforms a potential threat into a coordinated, informed response.

Still in development, NFSI AlertNet is expected to launch in early test communities soon. Early public enrollment is now open through the NFSI AlertNet Application form, offering schools, community partners, and individuals across the country the opportunity to actively participate in building a smarter, more connected safety system. By joining early, participants can help shape the foundation of this innovative network, gain access to valuable tools and resources, and collaborate with others dedicated to improving community safety and emergency response. This initiative marks an important step toward creating a nationwide system that enhances communication, coordination, and preparedness for all.

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