Earlier this month, a Vox reporter made headlines himself for blurring the lines between humanity and technology when he had an RFID chip implanted into his hand. He’s reported that the implant in his hand can unlock doors, even start his car, all through the use of communication through radio frequency waves. For most of us, RFID technology takes a much more familiar shape in our everyday lives. We use this technology for keyless entry into locked doors and cars, or to scan products in the check out line in the grocery store.

Pioneers in the field of smart gun safety technology have discovered ways that RFID technology can seamlessly integrate into the shooting experience. Smart Tech Challenges Innovator Jonathan Mossberg has developed prototypes of Mossberg & Sons shotguns equipped with RFID technology. These prototypes only fire when they receive an RFID signal from a special watch worn by the user. This added layer of security gives gun owners more control over access to their firearm and ensures that it cannot be taken and used against them. Jonathan’s iGun is subsidiary of Mossberg Group, Inc.  and committed to producing RFID guns that meet and exceed industry requirements for reliability and quality.

While RFID implants seem like the premise for a sci-fi film for most Americans, guns equipped with RFID technology are on their way to becoming a staple for gun owners looking for an added layer of security, without the time and hassle of external locking devices or safes.

Learn more about Jonathan Mossberg’s technology here.