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Owner-Authorized
H A N D G U N
A Workshop Summary
Lance A. Davis and Greg Pearson, Editors
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
The National Academies Press
Washington, D.C.
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NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing
Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils
of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the
Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were
chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance.
Funding for the activity that led to this publication was provided by the National Acad-
emy of Engineering Fund.
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THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
Advisers to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distin-
guished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of
science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the authority of the charter
granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a mandate that requires it to advise the
federal government on scientific and technical matters. Dr. Bruce M. Alberts is president of the
National Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the Na-
tional Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is autonomous
in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with the National Academy of
Sciences the responsibility for advising the federal government. The National Academy of Engi-
neering also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages educa-
tion and research, and recognizes the superior achievements of engineers. Dr. Wm. A. Wulf is
president of the National Academy of Engineering.
The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences to secure
the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters
pertaining to the health of the public. The Institute acts under the responsibility given tO the
National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal govern-
ment and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr.
Harvey V. Fineberg is president of the Institute of Medicine.
The National Research Council was organized by the National Academy of Sciences in 1916 to
associate the broad community of science and technology with the Academy's purposes of further-
ing knowledge and advising the federal government. Functioning in accordance with general poli-
cies determined by the Academy, the Council has become the principal operating agency of both
the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in providing services
to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. The Council is
administered jointly by both Academies and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Bruce M. Alberts and
Dr. Wm. A. Wulf are chair and vice chair, respectively, of the National Research Council.
www.national-academies.org
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STEERING COMMITTEE FOR NAE WORKSHOP ON
USER-AUTHORIZED HAND GUNS
LANCE DAVIS, Chair, National Academy of Engineering,
Washington, D.C.
MARK BEHRENS, ESQ., Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.,
Washington, D.C.
PHILIP l. COOK, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
T. DIXON DUDDERAR, Lucent Technologies (emeritus), Chatham,
New Jersey
CHARLES F. WELLFORD, University of Maryland, College Park,
Maryland
Project Shad
GREG PEARSON, Study Director and Program Officer, National
Academy of Engineering
RAYMOND A. NASH, OR., Consultant
ROBERT CHERRY, NAE Fellow, Idaho National Engineering and
Environmental Laboratory
CAROL R. ARENBERG, Editor, National Academy of Engineering
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Preface
On lune 2, 2002, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
convened a one-day workshop to consider issues related to the
development of owner-authorized handguns firearms that
would operate only for an authorized user. Nearly 40 individuals represent-
ing diverse organizations and perspectives attended the session. The work-
shop explored the technical feasibility, legal implications, and possible soci-
etal consequences of handguns engineered to prevent or reduce
unintentional discharge or intentional, illegal use. The project was funded
by the NAE and is consistent with the Academy's interest in topics that lie
at the intersection of technology and society. The planning of the work-
shop and the preparation of the summary report were substantially aided
by the volunteer services of the workshop steering committee. This report
summarizes the presentations of invited speakers and panelists.
Lance Davis
Steering Committee Chair and
Executive Officer
National Academy of Engineering
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Contents
Overview
Workshop Summary
Session 1: Technology for Owner-Authorized Handguns
Speaker Presentations, 9
Panel Presentations, 18
Session 2: Liability Concerns
Speaker Presentations, 25
Panel Presentations, 31
Session 3: Impact on Health and Crime
Speaker Presentations, 39
Panel Presentations, 44
References
Appendixes
A List of Participants, 53
B Workshop Agenda, 56
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