THE HEARING IS SET FOR 2 P.M. IN HOOVER. A TECH COMPANY IS SHOWING OFF A NEW WAY TO IMPROVE FIREARM SAFETY. LODESTAR TECHNOLOGY HOSTED A DEMONSTRATION IN VESTAVIA HILLS FOR ITS L. N K9 SMART FIREARM. THE NINE MILLIMETER HANDGUN USES A PIN CODE, BLUETOOTH APP AND FINGERPRINT SCANNER TO ENSURE ONLY AUTHORIZED USERS CAN FIRE IT. COMPANY LEADERS SAY T

Vestavia Hills demo puts stolen guns and accidental shootings in focus with new smart handgun

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Updated: 12:43 PM CDT Jun 14, 2026

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Lodestar Technology demonstrated its LNK9 smart firearm in Vestavia Hills, showcasing innovative features aimed at improving firearm safety.The 9-millimeter handgun uses a PIN code, a Bluetooth app, and a fingerprint scanner to ensure only authorized users can fire it. Company leaders said the goal is to help prevent accidental shootings and keep stolen guns from being used.>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. —

Lodestar Technology demonstrated its LNK9 smart firearm in Vestavia Hills, showcasing innovative features aimed at improving firearm safety.

The 9-millimeter handgun uses a PIN code, a Bluetooth app, and a fingerprint scanner to ensure only authorized users can fire it.

Company leaders said the goal is to help prevent accidental shootings and keep stolen guns from being used.

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