Jun 3, 2025

US12320625 - Firearm cartridge

A firearms cartridge is provided which is equipped with a signal receiver. The signal receiver is operable to disable the firearm when it received a predetermined signal, such as a signal on the electromagnetic spectrum, acoustic signal, and the like. When the signal is not present, the firearm cartridge works like a traditional unrestricted firearm cartridge allowing a firing of the weapon.

Inventors: Scott Belanger
Filing date: 2023-12-22

firearmcartridgesignalpriming

This patent describes a firearm cartridge that includes a signal receiver capable of disabling the firearm upon receiving a specific signal, while allowing normal operation when the signal is absent. The cartridge features a firing primer with a switch that creates a physical separation between the primer’s rear wall and the priming compound, enhancing safety and control.

Claim 1

A firing primer for use in a firearm cartridge comprising: a body having a rear wall and a quantity of priming compound within the body; a signal receiver and a switch within the body; wherein the signal receiver is in communication with the switch; and wherein the switch is operable to create a physical separation between the rear wall of the body and the priming compound. a body having a rear wall and a quantity of priming compound within the body; a signal receiver and a switch within the body; wherein the signal receiver is in communication with the switch; and wherein the switch is operable to create a physical separation between the rear wall of the body and the priming compound.

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