Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm

Description

Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm offers a modern approach to responsible firearm ownership. It combines the established 1911 pistol platform with Free State Firearms’ proprietary Certifire Technology™, an RFID-based user-authentication system designed to restrict firearm operation to an authorized user.

This package may be especially appealing to homeowners, parents, first-time firearm buyers and experienced owners seeking an additional layer of protection against unauthorized use.

RFID-Based User Authentication

The Sentry 1911™ is paired with an RFID-enabled authorization ring worn on the shooting hand. When the authorized user properly grips the pistol and depresses the grip safety, Certifire Technology™ detects the paired ring and unlocks the firearm automatically.

According to Free State Firearms, authentication occurs in under 200 milliseconds. The system is self-contained within the firearm and does not depend on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular service or an external network. The manufacturer states that it cannot be remotely accessed or disabled by an outside party.

Designed for Authorized Users

Each Sentry 1911™ includes two authorization rings. Ring sizes are selected when ordering, allowing the firearm to be configured for one or two approved users.

Additional or replacement rings may be available through Free State Firearms or an authorized dealer and must be paired with the firearm before use.

Rechargeable Battery Magazine

The Sentry 1911™ uses a rechargeable battery magazine with a 9-round ammunition capacity. Free State Firearms states that a fully charged magazine can provide up to three months of service, depending on usage.

Low-battery indicator lights alert the user when charging is required. When the battery is depleted, the authentication system will not unlock the firearm. The included battery magazine can be recharged using the supplied USB wall charger and cable.

Familiar 1911-Style Platform

The Sentry 1911™ is a full-featured 9mm semi-automatic pistol based on the classic 1911 platform. It is designed for right- or left-handed operation and incorporates the familiar handling characteristics of a 1911 with an additional electronic authorization layer.

The authentication system supplements responsible handling and secure storage practices. It does not replace safe-storage equipment, firearms training or compliance with applicable laws.

Package Includes

• One Free State Firearms 9mm Sentry 1911™ pistol
• Two RFID-enabled authorization rings
• One rechargeable Sentry 1911™ battery magazine
• 9-round magazine capacity
• One USB wall charger
• One USB charging cable
• Cable lock
• Storage case
• Sentry 1911™ Owner’s Manual

Select Authorization Ring Sizes

Choose the correct U.S. ring size for each authorized user before adding the firearm to your cart.

User No. 1 ring sizes:
4 through 15, including half sizes

User No. 2 ring sizes:
Not applicable or sizes 4 through 15, including half sizes

Consult the Free State Firearms Ring Sizing Chart before ordering. Correct sizing is important because the authorization ring must be worn on the shooting hand during operation.  Ring Sizing Chart

Who Is the Sentry 1911 Designed For?

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm may be appropriate for:

• Homeowners seeking an additional unauthorized-use safeguard
• Parents and households with children
• First-time firearm owners
• Responsible owners interested in firearm authentication technology
• Couples who want two authorized users
• Owners concerned about theft or unauthorized access
• Customers who prefer the handling characteristics of a 1911 pistol

Law Enforcement and Agency Applications

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911™ may also be well suited for law-enforcement, corrections, prisoner-transport, courthouse-security and other authorized-duty applications where preventing unauthorized firearm use is a critical concern.

Certifire Technology™ pairs the firearm with an RFID-enabled authorization ring worn by the approved officer or authorized user. When the user properly grips the pistol and depresses the grip safety, the system authenticates the paired ring and unlocks the firearm in under 200 milliseconds.

This user-authentication feature may provide an additional safeguard during:

• Prisoner and detainee transport
• Correctional and detention-facility operations
• Courthouse and judicial-security assignments
• Hospital or medical-custody details
• Evidence, property and secure-facility duties
• Administrative or plainclothes assignments
• Situations involving close physical contact or firearm-retention concerns

The Sentry 1911™ has been beta tested by six separate United States law-enforcement agencies. According to Free State Firearms, it has also been operationally deployed by the Real County, Texas Sheriff’s Office, making it the first user-authenticated firearm operationally deployed by a United States law-enforcement agency.

Multi-User and Agency Configurations

Standard packages include two authorization rings. Additional rings may be purchased and paired with the firearm for approved departmental personnel. Custom multi-user configurations may also be available for agencies and organizations requiring multiple authorized users.

Additional rechargeable battery magazines and multi-magazine charging stands may be available separately for agency use, including 3-, 6- and 12-magazine charging configurations.

Law-enforcement agencies interested in demonstrations, evaluation units, departmental configurations or quantity purchasing should contact Coastal Firearms for availability and ordering assistance.

Agency and law-enforcement orders remain subject to departmental policy, procurement requirements and all applicable federal, state and local laws. User-authentication technology supplements, but does not replace, approved firearm-retention practices, secure storage, training, maintenance or agency policy.

Important Safety Information

A user-authenticated firearm remains a firearm and must always be handled accordingly.

• Always follow the four universal firearm-safety rules.
• Keep the firearm secured from unauthorized access.
• Store authorization rings separately when appropriate.
• Maintain the battery according to the owner’s manual.
• Confirm the firearm’s status before use.
• Never rely exclusively on an electronic or mechanical safety system.
• Obtain professional firearms training before relying on any firearm for defense.
• Follow all federal, state and local laws.

All firearm purchases and transfers are subject to applicable laws, identification requirements, background checks and dealer procedures. State and local restrictions may apply.

Order the Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 9mm  combines a traditional pistol platform with modern RFID-based user authentication. Select both authorization-ring sizes before checkout and review all specifications, transfer requirements and local restrictions before ordering.

Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Free State Firearms Sentry 1911?

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911™ is a 9mm user-authenticated firearm equipped with Certifire Technology™. The RFID-based authentication system pairs the pistol with an authorization ring worn by the approved user.

Does Certifire Technology limit how the Sentry 1911 operates?

No. According to Free State Firearms, Certifire Technology™ does not limit the responsiveness or reliability of the Sentry 1911. Once the authorized user is authenticated, the pistol operates like a traditional firearm.

How does the Sentry 1911 unlock?

The authorized user wears an RFID-enabled authorization ring on the ring finger of the shooting hand. When the user firmly grips the firearm and depresses the grip safety, Certifire Technology detects the ring’s RFID signal and unlocks the pistol automatically.

How quickly does the Sentry 1911 unlock?

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 authenticates the authorized user and unlocks in under 200 milliseconds, which is less than one-fifth of a second.

How long does the Sentry 1911 remain unlocked?

The firearm remains unlocked while the authorized user maintains a firm grip and continues to depress the safety activation switch with the RFID-enabled hand.

What is Certifire Technology?

Certifire Technology™ is Free State Firearms’ proprietary RFID-based user-authentication system. It pairs the Sentry 1911 with an RFID-enabled authorization ring worn on the shooting hand.

When the authorized user grips the pistol and depresses the grip safety, the system authenticates the ring and unlocks the firearm in under 200 milliseconds. The technology is entirely self-contained and cannot be remotely accessed, hacked, modified or disabled by an outside party.

Can left-handed shooters use the Sentry 1911?

Yes. The Sentry 1911 is designed to be operated with either hand. The paired authorization ring must be worn correctly on the shooting hand being used.

Can the Sentry 1911 be remotely hacked or disabled?

No. Certifire Technology is entirely self-contained. It does not depend on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular service or another external network and cannot be remotely accessed, hacked, manipulated or disabled.

Has the Sentry 1911 been tested by law enforcement?

Yes. According to Free State Firearms, the Sentry 1911 has been beta tested by six separate United States law-enforcement agencies.

The manufacturer also states that the firearm has been operationally deployed by the Real County, Texas Sheriff’s Office, making it the first user-authenticated firearm operationally deployed by a United States law-enforcement agency.

What is a smart gun?

“Smart gun” is a commonly used but technically imprecise term. These firearms are more accurately described as user-authenticated firearms, personalized firearms or authorized-use recognition firearms.

A user-authenticated firearm incorporates technology intended to permit operation only by an approved user. The objective is to make the firearm inoperable when accessed by a child, stolen, taken from an authorized owner or otherwise possessed by an unauthorized person.

Authorization Ring Questions

Can one authorization ring operate multiple Sentry 1911 firearms?

Yes, but this requires a custom configuration. A standard Sentry 1911 is generally paired with one or two authorization rings to provide greater control over who can operate it.

Contact Free State Firearms or Coastal Firearms to discuss a custom multi-firearm authorization configuration.

What happens if I lose my authorization ring?

Contact Coastal Firearms, the authorized dealer from which the firearm was purchased or Free State Firearms directly. A replacement authorization ring can be paired with the firearm and shipped to the owner.

The firearm cannot be unlocked by an unpaired replacement ring.

Can multiple users be authorized to operate the same Sentry 1911?

Yes. Additional authorization rings can be purchased and paired with a Sentry 1911, allowing multiple approved users, such as both adults in a household, to operate the firearm.

Custom multi-user configurations may also be available for law-enforcement agencies, businesses and other organizations.

How many authorization rings are included?

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 includes two authorization rings. Ring sizes must be selected when placing the order.

Which finger should the authorization ring be worn on?

The RFID-enabled authorization ring should be worn on the ring finger of the shooting hand. Correct placement and sizing allow the firearm’s authentication system to detect the ring when the pistol is properly gripped.

Battery and Power Questions

How is the Sentry 1911 powered?

The Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 uses a rechargeable battery magazine. Each Home Defense Package includes a USB wall charger and recharging cable.

How long does a fully charged Sentry 1911 battery last?

According to Free State Firearms, a fully charged battery magazine can last for up to three months, depending on the frequency and manner of use.

Owners should routinely check the battery indicator and follow the inspection and charging procedures in the owner’s manual.

What happens when the Sentry 1911 battery is low?

Low-battery indicator lights are located on the upper-right grip facing the operator and on the top of the battery-case base.

A red indicator means the battery is running low and should be recharged immediately.

What happens if the Sentry 1911 battery dies?

The firearm will not unlock when the battery is depleted. No indicator light, or an intermittent flashing red light, may indicate that the battery requires immediate charging.

Without sufficient battery power, the authentication system will not unlock the firearm and the firearm cannot be discharged.

Can the Sentry 1911 battery magazine remain connected to the charger?

Yes. According to Free State Firearms, the rechargeable battery magazine cannot be overcharged and may remain connected to the charger.

Owners should still follow all charging, inspection, storage and maintenance instructions provided in the Sentry 1911 Owner’s Manual.

Purchasing and Legal Questions

How much does the Free State Firearms Sentry 1911 cost?

The manufacturer lists the Sentry 1911 with a starting MSRP of $1,895. Actual dealer pricing, package contents, availability and promotions may vary.

The Home Defense Package offered by Coastal Firearms is priced as shown on this product page.

Where can I buy a Sentry 1911?

The Sentry 1911 is available through authorized Free State Firearms dealers, including Coastal Firearms. Availability may vary, so customers should confirm current inventory or ordering options before purchasing.

Does purchasing a Sentry 1911 require additional background checks?

No additional certification or background-check process is required solely because the Sentry 1911 incorporates user-authentication technology.

The firearm is purchased and transferred according to the same applicable federal, state and local requirements governing other firearms, including identification, eligibility and background-check requirements.

Is the Sentry 1911 legal in every state?

The Sentry 1911 complies with applicable federal firearm laws, but state and local restrictions vary. Buyers are responsible for confirming that the firearm, magazine and product configuration are legal in their jurisdiction.

Coastal Firearms will complete sales and transfers only where permitted by applicable federal, state and local law.

Safety and Misuse-Prevention Questions

How does the Sentry 1911 help prevent unauthorized use?

The Sentry 1911 is designed to remain inoperable without a paired authorization ring. This can provide an additional safeguard when a firearm is accessed by a child, stolen or otherwise obtained by an unauthorized person.

The protection depends on keeping the authorization ring inaccessible to unintended users.

Is an authorization system a substitute for secure firearm storage?

No. Certifire Technology provides an additional layer of unauthorized-use protection, but it does not replace a locked safe, secure storage practices, proper firearm handling, regular maintenance or professional training.

Authorization rings should also be secured against unauthorized access.

How is Free State Firearms different from other user-authenticated firearm manufacturers?

Free State Firearms states that it manufactures the only commercially available RFID-enabled user-authenticated firearm in North America.

Unlike biometric systems that rely on fingerprint recognition, the Sentry 1911 uses RFID technology similar to that used in access cards and key fobs. The system authenticates an approved user in under 200 milliseconds and has been beta tested by multiple law-enforcement agencies.

According to the manufacturer, the Sentry 1911 has also achieved operational deployment with a United States law-enforcement agency.