More discussions at this thread too. Does sound like a bad idea.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/160230-chiappa_firearms_adding_rfid_chips_to_their_guns.html
I've run across those ads with half price kimbers and got the resultant scam reply. However I've had some good responses as well. I agree that INGO has a great classifieds and I plan on shopping there once I reach the necessary post counts. Till then I've been shopping on Armslist.
I agree. From what you posted it looks like they are much further than NASA. Interesting that the technology will most likely be used to send much larger projectiles (like satellites and space craft) into orbit some day. Definitely cool stuff.