A prototype pistol that can read fingerprints and require a passcode before firing may herald a new era of 'smart guns,' developed in an effort to improve gun safety in the U.S. | Reuters

After her brother, Willie H. Manning Jr., was stolen by gun violence, retired Army veteran Sharline Brown channeled her grief into advocacy, becoming a long-time volunteer with Be SMART for Kids—Everytown Support Fund’s life-saving program that promotes responsible gun ownership to reduce preventable child gun deaths. In celebration of 10 years of Be SMART, we’re highlighting the stories of the dedicated volunteers and gun violence survivors who do this work. | Everytown for Gun Safety