Development of an Authorized-User-Only Handgun

Project summary for 2000-RD-CX-K001
This project will provide for further advance in the research and development of Smith & Wesson's Smart Gun prototype using biometrics and an electronic firing system to disable the firearm from use by an unauthorized user. Initial funding will support an analysis of the existing electronic fire/combination lock system and a review and optimization of the existing design for manufacturability and assembly. This supplementary funding will be used to begin to examine the development/test of a nonintegrated fingerprint authorization system, creation of a prototype to explore smart component integration, and a continuation of biometrics technology research to meet law enforcement needs.