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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...