Why Choose a User-Authenticated Firearm?
Protection Against Unauthorized Use
A user-authenticated firearm responds only to you. Using RFID technology, your Free State Firearm UAF remains safe and inoperable in the hands of anyone who isn’t authorized — no exceptions!
Peace of Mind – On the Job or at Home!
Accidents involving unsecured firearms are a leading concern for law enforcement officials, security professionals AND families! An authenticated firearm adds a critical layer of safety without sacrificing instant access when you need it most.
Theft Deterrence
Even if your firearm is stolen, it’s useless without your matching authorization ring!. That means less risk of your weapon being used in a crime — and potentially lower liability insurance premiums.
Immediate Access for Authorized Users
Don’t mistake safety for slowness. Today’s authentication technology is engineered for rapid response. Our systems unlock in milliseconds, so you’re never left waiting when it counts.
A Responsible Choice That Doesn’t Compromise Performance
User-authenticated firearms are built to the same performance and reliability standards you expect. You get the stopping power, accuracy, and durability of a traditional firearm — plus the confidence of knowing it’s yours alone.
Own It Responsibly. Own It Confidently.
The future of firearm ownership is secure and unapologetically yours. Browse our selection of user-authenticated firearms and find the model that fits your lifestyle and your values.
All firearms sold in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Authentication technology response times may vary by model and conditions. Consult your owner’s manual for reliability information.
About Free State Firearms, LLC
Free State Firearms, LLC is a Baldwin City, Kansas-based firearms manufacturer and technology company dedicated to advancing firearm safety through RFID-enabled user-authentication technology.
Co-founded by Tom Holland and Brennan Fagan, Free State Firearms developed Certifire Technology™ — a proprietary RFID-based user authentication system — and integrated it into the Sentry 1911™, a full-featured 9mm semi-automatic pistol built on the classic 1911 platform.
The Sentry 1911™ is the only commercially available RFID-enabled user-authenticated firearm (UAF) in North America. In 2026, Free State Firearms became the first company in the United States to achieve operational law enforcement deployment of a user-authenticated firearm, when the Real County, Texas Sheriff’s Office adopted the Sentry 1911™ for prisoner transport operations.
Tom Holland
Co-founder & President
Brennan Fagan
Co-founder
Our Milestones
2020 — Contracted with K-State Technology Development Institute to begin development of first UAF prototype
2022 — Featured in Reuters national coverage of the emerging UAF market
2023 — Completes beta product testing with six separate U.S. law enforcement agencies
2023 — Announces limited availability of the Sentry 1911™ 9mm pistol
2024 — Establishes first authorized dealer agreement (The Gun Guys II, Ottawa, KS)
2025 — Introduces lower-priced Sentry 1911™, expanding market accessibility
2026 — Real Co., TX Sheriff’s Office becomes first U.S. law enforcement agency to operationally deploy a UAF
