MAY 2023 - Blues Vol 39 No. 5

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AROUND THE COUNTRY new products yrs. BIOFIRE SMART GUN THE FUTURE OF FIREARMS. Biofire ‘smart gun’ with fingerprint and facial recognition unlocking system hits the market. BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Biofire Smart Gun is the world’s first biometric firearm, a 9mm handgun designed from the ground up to be always locked while remaining instantly accessible to the owner. Biofire’s revolutionary Guardian Biometric Engine uses facial and fingerprint recognition to unlock the firearm for up to five authorized users, and to lock the moment it leaves your hand. The Smart Gun only fires for the people you choose, so your firearm is much less likely to cause a tragic outcome in the hands of a child, criminal, or anyone else. MAKING CHILDREN SAFER IN AMERICA Last year, the New England Journal of Medicine report revealed that firearm-related accidents, homicides and suicides are the primary cause of death for children and teenagers in the U.S. The Biofire smart gun is expected to hit the market in 2024. Some believe that when it does, it could significantly help curb the crisis American children are facing. One of the main advantages of Biofire’s smart guns is that they can dramatically reduce the risks of suicides and accidental shootings at home. The biggest impact will be seen in the areas of accidental shootings and suicides. According to a medical journal article published in the JAMA Network in 2021, over 40% of American children claimed they could access their parents’ “secured” guns within two hours in a recent survey. Therefore, this technology can benefit responsible gun owners by increasing safety and reducing the likelihood of tragic accidents, especially with young children who may not understand the dangers of firearms. REDUCING THE CRIMINAL IMPACT OF STOLEN FIREARMS In addition, smart guns can also help reduce gun theft. Traditional guns can be stolen and easily sold on the black market,contributing to crime and gun violence. However, smart guns that require biometric or electronic authentication contain a built-in theft deterrent and are impossible for criminals to use illegally if they are stolen. HOW DOES THE NEW SMART GUN WORK? Biofire’s proprietary Guardian Biometric Engine uses integrated fingerprint and 3D facial 78 The BLUES The BLUES 79