Smart Gun Limits Who Can Use It

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Smart Gun Limits Who Can Use It
It uses facial recognition and fingerprint biometrics.

Nolan Beilstein, Unit 202 Productions, Alex Shanahan
Apr 17, 2023

Biofire Technologies, a company attempting to improve firearm safety, recently announced its newest development: a 9-millimeter handgun that authorizes usage through facial recognition and fingerprint biometrics.

It’s called the Biofire Smart Gun and is designed for owners to use for home defense. However, only authorized users will be allowed to fire it.

The smart gun’s Guardian Biometric Engine combines 3D infrared facial recognition and capacitive fingerprint identification systems that verify a user’s identity. Customizable LEDs indicate when the weapon is armed.

Additionally, Biofire Technologies claims the systems can work even if the user is wearing a face covering or gloves.

The smart gun, powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, includes IR sensors in the grip that keep it armed while in a user’s hand. If the smart gun leaves the user’s hand, it immediately locks.

Owners can add and remove authorized users with a touch screen on the portable Smart Dock. Encrypted electronic fire control technology also prevents modification that could work around the biometrics.

The Biofire Smart Gun was inspired by mortality data from the CDC that reported firearm-related accidents, suicides and homicides were the leading cause of death for American children and adolescents in 2020.

Since 2019, Biofire Technologies has reportedly raised $30 million for the smart gun, which is currently going through durability and live-fire performance tests. The company expects to begin fulfilling orders next year.

Prospective owners can pre-order the smart gun on the company’s website. The firearm carries a price tag of about $1,500.

[GunLawyer001]

I believe there are states with smart gun mandates that kick in after one becomes available on the market.

Like the ammo bans that became effective if anyone built a handgun to take that caliber.

People wouldn't buy ANY product that self-disabled every time you put it down, not a TV remote or a salt shaker or a fire extinguisher or a laptop. Certainly not the last thing between a home invader and your family. Imagine a car that required AAA to visit every time you shut it off away from home; not even Elon could sell that lemon.

[steve_010]

Politician's bodyguards should be required to use them.

[JaySmith]

Sometimes your iphone doesn't recognize your face and won't unlock? That, when you're being shot at and instant reactions are required.

[oldengineer]

I'll bet the facial recognition S/W in my iPhone is better than theirs and it doesn't like my covid mask protected face.

[GunLawyer001]

I wonder how anyone's supposed to practice with this thing? Do gun ranges have docking stations & power outlets at every shooting stand?

[akley88]

some moron said this will be bought millions of parents with that starting price. i thought NJ changed the law so this would not be the only gun allowed but would mandate all shops to have to have one.

[sakustoms]

Only $1500 - Take my money please..... And if it saves just 1 child it should be mandated for every gun owner....

/sarc

[JaySmith]

I think some guy just figured out how to make a mint off the bleeding hearts, tons of investment, paychecks for years, and in the end, won't deliver.

[akley88]

so will the government subsidize the cost difference between this and some thing like a M&P 9mm that you can get for like 400?