Biometric access control system

A biometric access control system, comprising:

• a weapon rack, comprising:
• a plurality of storage locations individually storing a plurality of weapons assigned to the plurality of storage locations,
• a plurality of clamps corresponding to the plurality of storage locations to additionally secure the weapons to prevent weapon removal by disassembly, wherein the clamps are individually powered and controlled to grip and release the weapons and the weapons are individually lockable and visible, and
• a plurality of sensors aligned with the plurality of clamps to indicate presence or absence of the plurality of weapons;
• and
• an identification station in communication with the weapon rack, and including:
• a biometric reader to read biometric input from a user for recording the user's identity,
• an identification reader to read an identification of a weapon to be acquired or returned by the user, and
• a user interface to receive input from the user, including an indication to acquire or return the weapon, and to display a plurality of categories of weapons authorized for use by the user, and to receive input from the user including the selection of one of the weapon categories and to receive additional input from the user including a selection of a specific weapon of the selected weapon category,
• wherein an authorization signal from the identification station is receivable by the weapon rack to release a clamp of the plurality of clamps securing the selected specific weapon to permit removal of the selected specific weapon authorized for use by the user.