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Lautenberg, Corzine and Pascrell Introduce Child Proof Handgun Act Measure Requires Gun Manufacturers to Develop Grip Recognition Technology so Only Rightful Owner Can Discharge Firearm WASHINGTON, DC -- United States Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Jon S. Corzine, along with Rep. Bill Pascrell introduced legislation in the Senate and House today requiring gun manufacturers to develop a "child proof' gun within five years. Such a gun would include technologies that would prevent anyone except the rightful registered owner from firing the weapon. A child proof gun incorporates dynamic grip recognition technology using electronic sensors embedded in a gun's handle to...

Corzine, Lautenberg to introduce bill banning assault pistol use Associated Press WASHINGTON - New Jersey's U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill that would make it illegal for anyone, except a police officer or military official, to purchase or use an assault pistol that fires bullets capable of penetrating a bulletproof vest. The Five-SeveN gun made by FN Herstal of Belgium has already been denounced by three national police organizations and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The handgun is small and lightweight and easily concealed in a person's pocket, the groups said. Last month, the Brady Campaign released...