http://www.metalstorm.com/ What is a Smart Gun? The numerous gun-related deaths each year in the US has prompted widespread calls for improvements in the safety of handguns. This has led to the development of "smart guns". 100% electronic prototype The O'Dwyer VLe - the world's first totally electronic handgun live firing prototype - is Metal Storm's 'smart gun', being developed for military and police. With advanced access limiting features, the O'Dwyer VLe operates without any moving parts. The only thing that moves in the weapon is the bullets.