For about $1,500, Biofire Technologies of the US will release the first smart gun with fingerprint unlocking and 3D facial recognition that is only usable by authorized individuals.
Colorado-based firm Biofire Smart Gun
The 9mm Biofire Smart Gun locks up when it no longer senses a user’s hand and can only be fired by those whom you have authorized to fire it; this ensures the firearm does not fall into criminal hands or be used by children.
He promises that he will take steps to prevent tragedies from taking place.
Statistics from the National Institute of Justice demonstrate that 77% of mass killers utilized legal firearms, while 13% used all their illegally acquired arms for murder.
According to Biofire Technologies, their technology is unlockable by simply picking it up and does not slow down weapons.
Biofire Smart Gun was designed so users would no longer have to choose between instant access and secure storage, according to the company’s claims on their website. They showcase it both as part of the nightstand and for homeroom use.
The weapon utilizes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and encryption technology that prevents it from being turned into a standard pistol.
According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, gun deaths among American kids have skyrocketed by 50 percent over the past two years.
