Biofire's gun is designed to allow an authorized person to fire the weapon instantly upon gripping it, and to disable the trigger mechanism the moment it leaves their hand. The company behind ...

The last thing we need in this world is more guns. But we're getting them whether we like it or not, so wouldn't it be nice if those guns had safety mechanisms like our phones, making them impossible ...

Secured by fingerprint and 3D infrared facial recognition, Biofire Technologies announced the 9mm handgun in a news release on April 13. It works in a wide variety of conditions, including if a user ...

In the 2012 film Skyfall, Q presents James Bond with a special handgun for his latest mission — a Walther PPK 9mm short — fitted with a sensor encoded to Bond's palm print so only he can fire it. It's ...

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A smart gun developed by Biofire will soon start shipping to customers that pre-ordered the firearm. The Biofire Smart Gun features built-in fingerprint and infrared facial recognition technology that ...

The world’s first “smart gun” hit the market Thursday, complete with a life-saving fingerprint unlocking system that prevents “unauthorized” people such as kids and criminals from firing it. The ...

The Biofire smart gun is expected to hit the market in 2024. Some believe that when it does, it could significantly help curb the gun crisis we're facing in this country. One of the main advantages of ...

The company behind America’s first biometric “smart gun” — one that fires only when gripped by authorized users — will face a crucial test in the coming weeks. After decades of failed attempts by ...

This article is part of “Under the Gun,” a series on why the deadliest product on the market is also one of the least regulated. The company behind America’s first biometric “smart gun” — one that ...