US12326313 - Firearm magazine engagement mechanisms and related techniques

The patent describes a magazine release mechanism for firearms that features an arm engaging the magazine and an actuator that allows the arm to transition between holding and releasing the magazine. This actuator is designed for accessibility from both sides of the magazine, enhancing usability.

Claim 1

1. A magazine release for a firearm, comprising: an arm configured to engage with a magazine on a first side of the magazine; and an actuator operatively coupled to the arm and configured to transition the arm from a first position to a second position when actuated, wherein in the first position the arm is engaged with the magazine to hold the magazine and in the second position the arm is disengaged from the magazine; wherein the actuator is configured to be accessible from both the first side of the magazine and a second side of the magazine opposite the first side. an arm configured to engage with a magazine on a first side of the magazine; and an actuator operatively coupled to the arm and configured to transition the arm from a first position to a second position when actuated, wherein in the first position the arm is engaged with the magazine to hold the magazine and in the second position the arm is disengaged from the magazine; wherein the actuator is configured to be accessible from both the first side of the magazine and a second side of the magazine opposite the first side.

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