US12298094 - Firearm security device

The patent describes a firearm security device that utilizes a biometric sensor to verify authorized users before allowing the firearm to be operable. It includes a control unit that compares biometric data to stored user data and a locking pin mechanism that prevents the firearm from firing until authorization is confirmed.

Claim 1

1. A firearm security device removably connected to at least a portion of a firearm, the firearm security device comprising: a biometric sensor to scan a physical characteristic of a user and send biometric data therefrom; a control unit running a program thereon and connected to the biometric sensor to compare the biometric data received from the biometric sensor to user data to determine whether the user is an authorized user of the firearm; and a locking pin disposed on a trigger bar of the firearm and connected to the control unit to prevent use of the firearm until the control unit determines the user is authorized to use the firearm, such that removal of the locking pin from the trigger bar renders the firearm inoperable and unable to fire. a biometric sensor to scan a physical characteristic of a user and send biometric data therefrom; a control unit running a program thereon and connected to the biometric sensor to compare the biometric data received from the biometric sensor to user data to determine whether the user is an authorized user of the firearm; and a locking pin disposed on a trigger bar of the firearm and connected to the control unit to prevent use of the firearm until the control unit determines the user is authorized to use the firearm, such that removal of the locking pin from the trigger bar renders the firearm inoperable and unable to fire.

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