The gun uses facial recognition and fingerprint technology.

Colorado-based technology company Biofire Technologies is preparing to enter the U.S. market with the launch of its first biometric “smart gun.”according to nbc news, which uses facial recognition and fingerprint technology to unlock the gun to those who have access to it. It’s powered by a rechargeable, removable, high-durability lithium-ion battery that, according to the company, should last several months on average.

according to nbc newsBiofire has announced that it will ship its first 9mm pistol by the end of this month. The company said the first batch of smart guns will be given to investors, friends and others in the company’s inner circle. It added that the first paying customers will receive their orders in the coming months.

The purpose of a smart gun is very clear: no unauthorized person can use the weapon, especially children. The company has previously said the biometric data used by the gun never leaves the firearm, and the gun has no onboard WiFi, Bluetooth or GPS.

The $1,499 gun is designed for home defense, allowing gun owners to protect themselves while preventing unauthorized use and abuse, according to the company. It’s available in right- and left-handed models with customizable grip size options.

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Mike Corbett, a consultant to Biofire and a former member of SEAL Team 6, said last year: “Biofire smart guns are designed for serious gun owners who want a high-quality home defense gun. And it cannot be used by children or criminals.” cbs news.

“Biofire’s approach is completely novel: We apply high-precision engineering principles to have a meaningful impact on preventable gun deaths among children. No one has tried this before. As a result, Biofire now offers the most technologically advanced consumer firearm in the world, the Biofire CEO and founder Kai Kloepfer said:

He added: “This is a new era of gun safety driven by ambition and optimism, driven by the idea that we can actually help save people’s lives.”

It’s worth noting that biometrics won’t work if the user’s face and hands are completely covered, according to the company. The company says the smart gun meets consumer electronics safety requirements, as well as handgun safety standards set by some U.S. states.