Firearm locking system

Abstract

A locking system for a firearm is disclosed. A lock has a set state and an unset state, and substantial movement of any one or more fire control group components is inhibited with in the set state. A biometric sensor attachable to a grip of the firearm is receptive to an input biometric feature data set corresponding to a physiological feature of a user. A biometric input controller stores biometric feature data sets corresponding to enrolled user identities in a memory, and compares it against the input biometric feature data set to generate a biometric input validation status indicator signal. A proximity sensor attachable to the grip detects possession of the firearm by the user and generates a corresponding grip detection indicator signal. A system controller selectively actuates the lock to the set state and the unset state based upon a received combination and sequence of the biometric input validation status indicator signal and the grip detection indicator signal.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application relates to the concurrently filed co-pending application entitled “FIREARM SAFETY LOCK,” the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]1. Technical Field[0004]The present disclosure relates generally to firearms and biometric systems, and more particularly to a firearm safety system that locks and prevents the operation of a firearm without valid biometric credentials. The present disclosure also relates to firearm locks that prevent the disengagement of safeties.[0005]2. Related Art[0006]Firearms are valuable tools that are commonly utilized for many legitimate purposes by civilians, military, and police alike. Chief among these purposes is personal defense, as firearms greatly level the field and equalize inherent power imbalances typical between criminal and potential victims. With th...

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[0020]In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking system for a firearm is contemplated. There may be a lock having a set state and an unset state, and substantial movement of any one or more fire control group components of the firearm may be inhibited with the lock being in the set state. There may also be a biometric sensor that is attachable to a grip of the firearm. The biometric sensor may be receptive to a biometric input corresponding to a physiological feature of a user. An input biometric feature data set may be generated from the biometric input. Furthermore, there may be a biometric input controller in communication with the biometric sensor. There may also be a memory for storing biometric feature data sets corresponding to enrolled user identities. The biometric feature

Problems solved by technology

As with any tool with destructive capabilities, there is a potential for abuse and misuse.

Because of its lethality, the harm resulting from inappropriate uses of firearms are compounded or exacerbated.

Still further, manufacturers are prohibited from selling handguns in some jurisdictions without meeting safety requirements such as loaded chamber indicators, magazine disconnects, passing drop tests.

Despite these wide-ranging measures, many may still be apprehensive of firearm ownership, both personally and by others.

For instance, spouses or other family members may feel uncomfortable with keeping a loaded firearm in the home, no matter how remote the possibility of accidental shootings under proper storage conditions.

Indeed, there have been incidents of a child somehow gaining access to a firearm and accidentally discharging it, resulting in injuries to bystanders.

Furthermore, there are also worries that a firearm carried on the person may get used by a perpetrator against the actual owner after being inadvertently let go during a physical altercation.

Due to these concerns, ordinary law-abiding citizens may forego purchasing a firearm, and even when able to do so under local laws, not carry it while going about their daily lives.

Although legislated a “gun free zone,” educational institutions may be vulnerable to mass shooting attacks, necessitating armed guards.

However, some parents may oppose this, citing the inherent dangers of firearms and the risk of it being ta

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