Weapon/Firearms Tracking, Inventory & Armory Management System
GOBO Weapon Tracker Software is a robust and scalable weapon/firearms tracking system and
armory
management platform designed for law enforcement agencies, military organizations,
correction departments, border units, and private security firms involved in weapon management &
related operations. It helps teams control
and track firearms, ammunition, and weapon-related assets across multiple locations and departments
while maintaining strict accountability, auditability, and operational readiness.
At its core, the solution combines a comprehensive weapons record keeping with secure
issue/return
workflows and real-time tracking powered by RFID and barcode/QR code technology. Weapons and related
items can be tagged and identified instantly, enabling fast check-in/check-out, accurate inventory, and
complete visibility into where each item is, who has custody, and what its current status is.
To strengthen security and prevent unauthorized access, the platform supports role-based access
control (RBAC), Multi-factor Authentication, Biometric Authentication and Digital
Signatures. Each transaction can be validated using secure methods such as digital signatures or
PIN-based authentication, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access and move controlled
items.
For high-security environments, Weapon Tracker can integrate with RFID portals at armory
doors/windows
and other controlled points. This enables automated movement detection and can trigger immediate
audio/visual alarms and real-time notifications if a weapon exits a restricted area without proper
authorization, helping prevent loss, misplacement, or unauthorized usage.
Beyond tracking, the system supports weapons service and maintenance management to keep weapons
compliant and
mission-ready. It includes workflows for inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and test firing, with
calendar-based scheduling and job management so armory staff can plan tasks, receive alerts, and maintain
history for audits and analysis. Advanced dashboards and comprehensive reports provide leadership
with a clear operational picture across armories and locations.
Weapon Tracker Highlights & Capabilities
Advanced Metadata Management for Weapons & Assets
GOBO Weapon Tracker provides management of a comprehensive Weapons/Arms Database that serves as the single source of truth for all controlled items—firearms, rifles, pistols, ammunition, magazines, tactical gear, body armor, accessories, and other weapon-related assets. The database captures complete item identity, meta data information, and lifecycle details using configurable templates, so each organization can define exactly what information must be recorded.
Configurable data fields include: make/model, serial number, caliber, category, assigned unit, storage location, condition/status, service/inspection dates, compliance fields, attachments, remarks and other user defined data fields.
Flexible data entry options: Data can be entered through an intuitive web interface for day-to-day operations, or loaded in bulk mode for rapid onboarding and migration from existing spreadsheets/legacy systems.
This structured, template-driven approach ensures standardized records across departments, enables fast searching and accurate reporting, and provides a strong foundation for secure issuance/return workflows, audits, maintenance planning, and end-to-end traceability.
Weapon Tracking Using RFID & Barcode/QRCode
Enable accurate weapon identification and tracking using RFID tags and Barcodes/QRCodes labels. Each firearm, ammunition item/box, magazine, and weapon-related asset can be uniquely labeled so it can be verified instantly at issue, return, transfer, inspection, or audit—eliminating manual logs and reducing human error.
Track items across armories, storage rooms, vehicles, and departments with real-time status updates and a complete movement history. The system supports fast scanning using handheld readers/mobile devices and can also be integrated with fixed RFID portals at controlled points to automatically detect movements and create reliable, time-stamped transaction records.
By maintaining continuous visibility of location, custody, and availability, the platform strengthens accountability, improves readiness, and helps prevent loss, misplacement, or unauthorized movement—while providing a traceable audit trail for compliance and investigations.
Biometric Authentication & Role-Based Access Control
The system provides advanced Biometric Authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to
deliver secure, controlled, and auditable access to critical weapon and asset management functions.
Biometric authentication ensures that only verified and authorized individuals can access the system,
eliminating risks associated with password sharing, credential theft, or unauthorized access.
A centralized role-based access control framework enforces permissions based on user roles,
responsibilities, and clearance levels. This ensures that sensitive data, weapon records, and
operational workflows are accessible only to personnel with appropriate authorization,
supporting
strict data confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
The weapon issuance and return workflow is tightly integrated with the authentication and
authorization services. Each weapon issue transaction requires real-time biometric verification and
role validation,
ensuring that weapons are issued exclusively to eligible personnel. This controlled issuance process
enhances accountability, traceability, and chain-of-custody management, while reducing
operational
risk and improving overall security posture. By combining biometric identity verification with
granular
role-based permissions, the system delivers a secure access control solution aligned with
industry
best practices for law enforcement,
defense, and high-security asset tracking environments.
Unauthorized Exit of Weapons/Firearms and Automated Audio/Visual Alarms
The system features unauthorized exit detection at RFID enabled Windows/Doors with
automated audio and visual alarms to prevent weapon loss, theft or misplacement.
RFID-enabled exit doors and windows continuously monitor weapon movement and instantly detect any
unintended or unauthorized removal of firearms or sensitive assets from armories or secure
storage areas.
When a weapon passes through an exit point without proper authentication and authorization,
the system automatically triggers real-time audio and visual alerts, immediately notifying
designated personnel and security teams. These instant alerts enable rapid response, helping prevent
unauthorized weapon exits before they escalate into security incidents.
By enforcing strict exit point control, the solution ensures that weapons cannot
be removed from armories or storage rooms without approved clearance and validated workflows. This
proactive security mechanism strengthens weapon accountability, chain-of-custody enforcement, and
regulatory compliance, making it ideal for law enforcement agencies, military facilities,
and high-security environments.
Weapons/Firearms Chain-of-Custody & Complete Audit Trails
The system provides comprehensive chain-of-custody management with complete, time-stamped
audit trails for every weapon and related asset. Each asset’s lifecycle is fully documented,
capturing who had custody, when it was issued, returned, transferred, or reassigned, where it
moved, and what actions were performed throughout its operational history.
Every transaction is automatically logged with precise timestamps, location details, and user
identity, ensuring end-to-end visibility and traceability. The audit trail also records critical
operational events, including inspections, servicing, maintenance, and compliance checks,
creating a single source of truth for asset accountability.
To strengthen security and governance, the system captures authentication and validation
evidence such as approvals, digital signatures, biometric verification, or PIN-based
confirmations associated with each custody change or action. This layered verification model
ensures
that all activities are authorized, attributable, and non-repudiable.
By maintaining proper audit logs and a verifiable chain of custody, the solution supports
regulatory compliance, internal and external audits, investigations, and incident analysis.
This capability is essential for law enforcement agencies, military organizations, and
high-security facilities that require strict accountability, transparency, and audit readiness
across all weapon and asset management processes.
Weapon Assignment and related Issuance & Return Management
The system offers a controlled and secure weapon assignment and issuance management
capability that ensures weapons are allocated to personnel strictly based on their assigned duties,
roles, and authorization levels. Each weapon can be pre-assigned to eligible individuals or units,
enabling disciplined control over who is permitted to receive specific weapons.
During the weapon issuance and return process, the system validates assignments in real time
at the issue/return workstation or RFID-enabled window. Weapons that are not assigned to the
requesting personnel are automatically flagged, allowing the armorer or authorized officer to
prevent unauthorized issuance. This proactive validation minimizes the risk of weapon misuse,
misplacement, or policy violations.
Any exception handling or workflow override—such as issuing an unassigned weapon—is
explicitly recorded in the system with full details of the authorizing personnel, time, location,
and justification. These override events are logged to ensure transparency, accountability, and
audit readiness.
All actions performed at the weapon issue/return points and across the system—including
assignments, issuances, returns, approvals, and overrides—are captured in a complete,
time-stamped audit trail. This comprehensive history supports compliance reviews, internal
controls, investigations, and regulatory audits, making the solution ideal for law
enforcement agencies, military organizations, and secure armory operations.
Personnel Weapon Certifications & OK-to-Arm Management
The Personnel Weapon Certification and Fitness-to-Arm Management module ensures that only
authorized, trained, and medically fit personnel are issued firearms or controlled weapons.
The system centrally manages weapon certifications, training qualifications, fitness-to-arm
status, and certification expiry dates, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance and
operational safety.
Automated alerts and email notifications notify supervisors and command staff of
expiring or expired weapon certifications, enabling proactive corrective action and
uninterrupted readiness. During weapon issuance, the system performs real-time
certification verification, preventing issuance to personnel without valid qualifications
or fitness clearance.
Armorers have instant visibility into personnel certification history, authorization
flags, and fitness-to-arm indicators at the issue/return workstation. Any overrides
of certification or fitness restrictions are securely captured in tamper-proof
audit trails, ensuring full accountability, traceability, and compliance with law
enforcement, military, and security SOPs.
Weapon Service and Maintenance Management
The Weapon Service & Maintenance Management Module provides a centralized, compliant, and
auditable platform for managing weapon cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and test firing
activities. Designed for law enforcement agencies, military units, and private security
organizations, the system ensures weapons remain operationally ready, safe, and compliant
with regulatory standards.
The system supports scheduled service jobs and preventive maintenance planning, enabling
organizations to define recurring tasks such as routine inspections, periodic cleaning,
maintenance cycles, and test firing schedules. Automated alerts and notifications
are generated for every scheduled job, ensuring no service activity is missed and compliance
deadlines are consistently met.
Each weapon service request is digitally recorded, creating a complete maintenance
history and audit trail for every weapon. This ensures full traceability, regulatory
compliance, and readiness for internal audits or external inspections, while enforcing
mandatory regular weapon inspections as required by governing authorities.
By digitizing weapon maintenance workflows, the module improves weapon lifecycle
management, operational reliability, safety assurance, and compliance enforcement,
making it a critical component of a modern weapon and firearm management system.
Quick Inventory Audits of Weapons and Firearms
The Weapon Tracker Mobile App enables fast and accurate inventory audits using RFID handheld scanners paired with mobile devices. Audits that traditionally take hours or even days when performed manually can be completed within minutes using RFID technology. The system quickly identifies missing or misplaced items, allowing teams to take immediate action to locate assets within the same facility or across multiple locations. By digitizing and automating the audit process, organizations can reduce audit time by up to 80% while significantly improving accuracy and operational efficiency.
Management of Serialized and Non-Serialized Weapons and items
GOBO Weapon Tracking Software is designed to manage both Serialized and Non-serialized items within a single, unified system. Serialized items are uniquely identifiable by a distinct ID, such as a serial number, and are tagged with organization-wide unique RFID tags or barcode labels. Typical examples include rifles, pistols, and other firearms. Non-serialized items, on the other hand, consist of multiple identical items that share the same identifier, such as magazines, batons, ammunition, and holsters. GOBO Weapon Tracker efficiently handles the issuance, return, and tracking of both serialized and non-serialized items, while also supporting the management and consumption tracking of consumable items e.g. ammo to ensure complete operational and inventory control.
Firing Range Operations - Managing Consumable Ammunition
GOBO Weapon Tracker includes an Offline Check-in/Check-out feature purpose-built for firing range operations. Firing ranges are often located in remote areas with limited or no wireless network connectivity, making online systems impractical. To address this, the solution enables secure management of weapon and equipment issuance and returns in fully offline mode. Using tablets and RFID handheld scanners, personnel can continue operations without disruption, with all transactions securely synchronized to the central system once connectivity is restored.
Integration with other Enteprise Applications
GOBO weapon tracking system can integrate with other enterprise applications such as
inventory management systems, ERP platforms, HR systems, and security infrastructure.
This integration enables seamless data exchange, process automation, and enhanced operational
efficiency across the organization.
This software provides a centralized platform for managing weapon data, personnel records,
maintenance
schedules, and compliance reporting.
The integration enables:
- Real-time weapon status updates
- Automated maintenance reminders
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- Seamless user access control
By combining RFID technology with robust software, organizations gain end-to-end visibility and control over their weapons management processes.
Single Sign On (SSO)
GOBO Weapon Tracker seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and other industry-standard identity providers to enable secure Single Sign-On (SSO). This integration allows personnel authentication and role-based access rights to be centrally managed by the organization's IT or security team. By enforcing unified identity governance, the system ensures only authorized personnel can access weapons and sensitive assets, strengthens security controls, and helps organizations maintain regulatory and organizational compliance across all locations.
Deployment Options
GOBO Weapon Tracker offers flexible deployment options to align with an organization's IT strategy and security requirements. The system can be deployed on on-premises infrastructure, on client-owned private cloud environments, or on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other leading cloud providers. This flexibility allows organizations to choose a deployment model that best fits their operational, regulatory, and data-sovereignty needs. Deployment decisions are guided by the client's internal IT governance and security policies, and GOBO strictly adheres to established cybersecurity standards, access controls, and compliance requirements to ensure secure and reliable system operations across all environments.
Additional Key Features
Status & Condition Monitoring
Track weapons/items based on their status (e.g., Active, Damaged, Lost, Retired, Under Maintenance, etc.).
Audit Trails & Compliance Reporting
Complete audit trails and compliance reporting for regulatory requirements.
Multi-Armory/Location Support
System provides support for multiple armories and locations with centralized management.
Comprehensive Reports
Generate detailed reports for insights and analytics on weapon movements and usage.
Advanced Dashboards
Real-time dashboards for monitoring weapon status and armory operations.
Alerts & Notifications
Delivered via Web, SMS, and Email for timely updates.
Personnel History
Complete history of items issued to personnel with timestamps.
Weapons History
Complete history of activities/actions performed on each weapon.
Bulk Items Transaction
Checkout & Checkin of multiple items in a single transaction.
Associated Gear Checkout
Weapon and associated gear/items checkout in single transaction.
User-Friendly Interface
Quick checkout made easy with user friendly graphical screens.
Mobile RFID Integration
Quick Checkin/Checkout with Mobile/Tablet paired with RFID handheld device.
Kiosk Support
Quick Checkin/Checkout with Wall mounted Kiosk with Barcode technology.