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Gun security and safety system

  • US 5,459,957 A
  • Filed: 06/09/1994
  • Issued: 10/24/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A firearm for use only by an authorized user including a handle having first and second side grip surfaces, a barrel connected to the handle, a firing mechanism, and further comprising:

  • a grip safety operable between a first position whereby said firing mechanism is inoperable and a second position whereby said firing mechanism is operable such that when an authorized firearm user grasps said handle, said grip safety is caused to move from said first position to said second position thereby permitting said firing mechanism to operate;

    a disabling unit comprising solenoid means operably connected to a blocking element, said blocking element movable by said solenoid means between a blocking position whereby said blocking element blocks the grip safety from moving into said second position thereby disabling the firearm and a retracted position whereby said grip safety is permitted to move into said second position thereby enabling the firearm; and

    identity verification means operably connected to said solenoid means such that only when an authorized firearm user is identified by said identity verification means, said solenoid means is caused to move said blocking element from said blocking position to said retracted position in order to enable the firearm and allow for standard operation.

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