Biofire was founded in 2014 by Kai Kloepfer in Broomfield, Colorado, after he began developing smart gun technology as a high school science project following the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. The company produces the world's first commercially available biometric smart gun — a 9mm pistol that uses fingerprint and facial recognition to ensure only authorized users can fire it.
Looking for a Biofire handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Biofire model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 1 Biofire models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Biofire offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with 9mm being the most common (1 models). MSRP is $1,499.
Yes — any Biofire model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.