US12298095 - Firearm safety device

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The patent describes a firearm safety device designed for AR-15 style firearms, featuring a clip that secures the safety selector rod in a locked position to prevent accidental discharge. The clip is structured to fit within the lower receiver of the firearm, ensuring it remains in place while effectively blocking the rotation of the safety selector rod.
Claim 1
- A firearm safety device, comprising: a clip comprising a bend between a first end and a second end, wherein the clip is configured to mate with an AR-15 style firearm that comprises an accessible safety selector rod, and thereby place the firearm in a safety-locked position, wherein a section of the clip that extends to the first end is configured to be inserted into a gap of the AR-15 style firearm adjacent to the safety selector rod and thereby prevent internal rotation of the safety selector rod in the safety-locked position, and wherein a section of the clip that extends to the second end is configured to be retained against an opposing surface of the AR-15 style firearm in the safety-locked position, wherein the clip is configured to be internally contained within a lower receiver of the AR-15 style firearm. a clip comprising a bend between a first end and a second end, wherein the clip is configured to mate with an AR-15 style firearm that comprises an accessible safety selector rod, and thereby place the firearm in a safety-locked position, wherein a section of the clip that extends to the first end is configured to be inserted into a gap of the AR-15 style firearm adjacent to the safety selector rod and thereby prevent internal rotation of the safety selector rod in the safety-locked position, and wherein a section of the clip that extends to the second end is configured to be retained against an opposing surface of the AR-15 style firearm in the safety-locked position, wherein the clip is configured to be internally contained within a lower receiver of the AR-15 style firearm.
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