High-tech handgun with 'fingerprint and facial recognition biometrics' only shoots in the hands of authorized users

Biofire is selling a high-tech handgun that only unlocks and shoots in the hands of an authorized user whose identity is verified via fingerprint or facial recognition technology.

The 9mm "Biofire Smart Gun" is powered by a rechargeable battery that the company claims will allow for several hours of continuous shooting or can power the gun "for several months with average use," according to a press release.

"Biofire's Guardian Biometric Engine integrates state-of-the-art capacitive fingerprint identification and 3D infrared facial recognition systems that independently verify a user's identity - whichever recognizes the user first, unlocks the firearm. It works in a wide variety of conditions, including if a user is wearing gloves or a face covering. Customizable LED indicators show when the gun is armed," the company wrote.

Biofire says that the weapon locks once it is no longer being held by an approved user: "The firearm immediately locks when it leaves an authorized user's hand. Integrated IR sensors in the grip keep the firearm armed while an authorized user is holding the gun, removing a need to continuously authenticate their biometrics."

The company promotes the product on its website with phrases such as "Always Locked" and "Instantly Accessible."

The gun starts at $1,499, but it will be awhile before buyers get their hands on them because the company is not yet shipping the product.

"Biofire's approach is totally novel: we've applied high-precision engineering principles to make a meaningful impact on preventable firearm deaths among children. No one had tried that before. As a result, Biofire is now offering the most technologically advanced consumer firearm the industry's ever seen," Biofire CEO and founder Kai Kloepfer said, according to the press release. "The Biofire Smart Gun shoots like any high-quality firearm, but it also feels like you're holding the future in your hand. This is a new era in firearm safety driven by ambition and optimism, motivated by the idea that we can in fact help save people's lives."

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