Nov 18, 2025
The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for communicating across electronic components of a device. The device may be a gun, and the device may encode messages to improve the security of the device. The device may obtain a first spreading code, encode, at a first electronic component, a first message according to the first spreading code to produce a first encoded message, transmit the first encoded message from the first electronic component to a second electronic component across a physical communication channel, decode, at the second electronic component, the first encoded message according to the first spreading code, and perform a first action in response to the decoding the first encoded message. The first action may include discharging electric charge from a capacitor bank, charging the capacitor bank, firing a projectile, arming the device, disarming the device, or transmitting data across an additional communication channel.
Nov 18, 2025
An integrated imaging and passive directional finding (DF) system for a guided munition or weapons platform includes an electro-optical infrared (EOIR) imager within a nosecone of the weapons platform and configured for imaging of a detected target. The passive DF system includes an array of long periodic array (LPA) antenna elements, each element disposed on a face of a tapered conical ground chassis having a polygonal cross section, the LPA antenna elements self-shielded from the EOIR imager and other electronic components by the ground chassis. Each LPA antenna element scans for signals of interest (SoI) within the ultra-wide band (UWB) frequency range. Geolocation or passive direction finding (DF) based on detected signals of interest may be performed to guide the weapons platform into imaging range of one or more targets of interest, where EOIR imaging may take over for target discrimination and aimpoint refinement.
Nov 18, 2025
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a thermoelectric generator (TEG) system can include a TEG conversion element configured to be in thermal communication with a leading edge surface subject to hypersonic flow and a heatsink to generate a temperature differential across the TEG conversion element mounted between the leading edge surface and heatsink, and an electrical conductor configured to connect between the TEG conversion element and a powered unit to supply electrical energy from the TEG conversion element to the powered unit.
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Nov 11, 2025
The speargun for underwater fishing comprises a metal spear provided with one or more engagement heels, a hand grip having a retaining mechanism for retaining the spear and provided with trigger for releasing the spear, a barrel having an upper longitudinal guide that slidingly supports the spear, a terminal head for engaging at least one rubber band for the propulsive thrust of the spear, the head having a front recess where at least one permanent magnet for attracting said spear is positioned.
Nov 11, 2025
A vest cover kit for making a customizable vest cover includes a front and back cover configured to cover at least a portion of a user's chest and back, respectively, a front lining configured to be coupled to an inner surface of the front cover, the front lining including a first pre-installed closure mechanism that allows for insertion of a first insert, a back lining configured to be coupled to an inner surface of the back cover, the back lining including a second pre-installed closure mechanism that allows for insertion of a second insert, a pair of epaulets configured to be secured to one or more of the front cover and the back cover, and at least one side strap, wherein the side strap is configured to be removably secured to the front cover and the back cover to secure the customizable vest cover on the user.
Nov 11, 2025
A self-defense pocket knife with handle of suitable proportion to be grasped in closed first and a conveyance system configured for the emergency manual conveyance of a blade from a position for storage to a position for use without requiring the user to appreciably alter or compromise grip upon the handle during the course of such conveyance.
Nov 11, 2025
An airframe is provided that can be flown under the control of an operator or an automated sensor and feedback system. The airframe can be any of a variety of known configurations with multiple rotors, fixed or retractable wings, puller or pusher propellers, or jet engines. The airframe includes at least one arm that is used to intercept and disable another airborne vehicle. In some configurations, the arm is fixed and can include fingers at its outer end. In other configurations, the arm is movable from a closed condition to an open condition. A wire or net is connected between the arm and a portion of the airframe so that the wire or net is spread open when the arm is deployed to the open condition. The wire or net are configured to disable or capture a target such as another aerial vehicle.
Nov 11, 2025
An alignment system includes a body provided at the air vehicle. An indicator is located on the body and in the pilot's field of vision where at least one guide is located on the body between the indicator and the pilot at a distance from the indicator and the pilot. A reference position enables the pilot to move in the cockpit to the position where the guide and the indicator coincide with respect to the pilot's point of vision enabling the pilot to reach a predetermined position.
Nov 11, 2025
A cartridge ( 20 ) has a cartridge case ( 22 ) extending along an axis ( 500 ) from a base ( 104 ) to a mouth ( 102 ) and having an interior. A projectile ( 24 ) is mounted in the case. A propellant ( 26 ) is contained within the case. The propellant has an annular grain encircling the axis.
Nov 11, 2025
A computer-implemented method of a smart-gun system that includes obtaining a set of smart-gun data, determining one or more states of a smart-gun based at least in part on the set of smart-gun data, determining one or more states of a user based at least in part on the set of smart-gun data, determining to generate a conversation statement based at least in part on the one or more states of the smart-gun and the one or more states of the user, and presenting a conversation statement generated based at least in part on the one or more states of the smart-gun and the one or more states of the user.
Nov 11, 2025
An ambidextrous bolt catch system for a firearm receiver includes a neck having upper, middle, and lower portions; a bolt catch at the upper portion; and an ambidextrous actuator at the lower portion having a spring retention structure. The middle portion extends along a plane perpendicular to a vector extending from the rear to the front of the receiver, and includes a first terminal point towards one side of the receiver, the upper portion extends along the plane and includes a second terminal point towards the side and further than the first terminal point, and the lower portion extends along the plane and includes a third terminal point towards the side and beyond the first terminal point.
Nov 11, 2025
The invention is aimed at improving the accuracy of shooting by reducing the force on a trigger of a firearm during firing. The technical result is achieved by the fact that the design of the trigger mechanism includes a housing in which a hammer and a hammer spring are installed, a tubular axle on which the trigger having a groove allowing longitudinal movement along the axle is installed, thereby disengaging a return mechanism installed in its housing, a roller sear, and a single-fire sear. To engage the return mechanism, the trigger and the hammer are equipped with cams, and when a breechblock carrier is recoiled, the hammer is lowered and its cam affects the trigger cam, forcing the trigger to move backwards (if it has been moved to a forward position before). The return mechanism is also engaged when a safety lock is activated.
Nov 11, 2025
A firearm barrel for a lever action firearm. The firearm barrel has an inner barrel, and outer barrel, and a muzzle keeper. The firearm barrel may also include a gas bushing.
Nov 11, 2025
The disclosure is directed at a blank fire bullet trap attachment (BFBTA) that provides improved protection for firearm users when live ammunition is accidently loaded into the firearm. The BFBTA includes a barrel portion made of a first metal; and a hardened element portion made of a second metal, the hardened element portion sized to frictionally fit within the pipe portion; wherein the first metal is softer than the second metal, such that when live ammunition contacts the hardened element portion, the hardened element portion slides within the barrel portion.
Nov 11, 2025
Detachable leg arrangement ( 100 ) for a bipod ( 1 ) for a rifle ( 2 ), comprising a leg part ( 110 ), having an axial direction ( 111 ), a distal end ( 112 ) and a proximal end ( 113 ) comprising a first threaded engagement means ( 114 ); and a leg part attachment means ( 120 ), comprising a second threaded engagement means ( 121 ), the first engagement means being arranged to engage with the second engagement means, allowing the leg part attachment means to move axially towards the leg part. The invention is characterised in that the leg part attachment means comprises a mushroom-shaped support part ( 123 ) with an abutment surface ( 124 ) arranged to face said proximal end, and in that the support part has a non-circular cross-sectional shape ( 125 ). The invention further relates to a method.
Nov 11, 2025
A self-propelled gun system ( 10 ) comprising a chassis ( 200 ) to which is mounted a gun barrel ( 300 ) having a gun barrel axis ( 302 ). The system also has a chassis suspension system ( 400 ) comprising a first wheel arm ( 402 ) extending away from the chassis ( 200 ) to a first wheel ( 404 ), the first wheel ( 404 ) being rotatably mounted on the first wheel arm ( 402 ), the first wheel ( 404 ) configured for engagement with, and travelling along, a support surface ( 500 ) to support the chassis ( 200 ) a distance (Dz) apart from the support surface ( 500 ). There is also provided a recoil mitigation system ( 900 ) comprising a recoil support leg ( 902 ) which extends away from the chassis ( 200 ) to a foot end ( 904 ), the foot end ( 904 ) operable to engage with the support surface ( 500 ) during firing of a projectile ( 340 ) from the gun barrel ( 300 ). The foot end ( 904 ) of the recoil support leg ( 902 ) is operable to be spaced apart from the support surface ( 500 ) when the gun system ( 10 ) is in transit. The recoil support leg ( 902 ) is configured to react against recoil force (Fr) in the z-axis from the firing of a projectile ( 340 ) from the gun barrel ( 300 ). The recoil mitigation system ( 900 ) further comprising a wheel brake control device ( 600 ) configured for applying a braking force to the chassis first wheel ( 404 ) after the firing of a projectile ( 340 ) from the gun barrel ( 300 ) and after the rotatable first wheel ( 404 ) has started rotating along the support surface ( 500 ) in response to the firing of a projectile ( 340 ) from the gun barrel ( 300 ).
Nov 11, 2025
An elevation adjuster for a gun support includes a support mount for detachably mounting the elevation adjuster to a gun support, a base portion connected to the support mount, and a pinion rotatably connected to the base portion. The elevation adjuster further includes an extendible member slidably engaged with the base portion. The extendible member comprises a rack portion which is engaged with the pinion, such that rotation of the pinion causes the extendible member to move relative to the base portion. The pinion is connected to a handle for manipulation by a user of a gun which is connected, in use, to the elevation adjuster. The extendible member comprises a gun mount for detachably connecting the elevation adjuster to a gun.
Nov 11, 2025
In a compound bow, an axle, having threaded ends, is pushed through a hole in a cam. Cam spacers, having internal threads, are screwed onto the ends of the axle until the ends of the cam spacers abut the cam. The cam can rotate freely around the unthreaded middle portion of the axle. The ends of the cam spacers go into holes in limb brackets attached to the bow's resilient limb ends. In one embodiment, the ends of the cams are threaded, and a nut is tightened over the thread to shift the cam spacers and cam left or right relative to the limb brackets. In another embodiment, the cam spacers and limb brackets are threaded, and turning the cam spacer shifts the cam left or right. In both embodiments, the cam position is precisely adjusted and very stable.
Nov 11, 2025
An archery bow pod system is disclosed and may include a first leg, a second leg configured to engage the first leg, a link configured to engage the first leg, and a clamp configured to rotate axially around a top of the first leg and configured to engage the link and an archery bow, wherein the archery bow is held in an upright position when engaged with the clamp.
Nov 11, 2025
An air piston assembly including a piston cylinder having a main cylinder portion and a piston cylinder extension portion that extends from the main cylinder portion and that is configured to travel between extension arms of a standard projectile magazine, a piston head configured to travel in and out of the piston cylinder, the piston head having an extension that is aligned with the piston cylinder extension portion, a piston arm extending from the piston head, and a piston spring disposed around the piston arm. In exemplary embodiment, a toy launcher incorporates the air piston assembly.
Nov 11, 2025
A gun carrying strap system, with a V-shaped belt strap as a chest part having two legs connected at one end, a tip section located in use position fold down behind the neck of a user, and is connected through a length-adjustable hook-and-loop webbing link with an upper extension arranged on the back of the user, the other ends of the legs are connected through links with side extensions of the back part, both legs are in use position connected with buckle ends on the chest of the user, a gunstock holder is designed as a separate basket for the partial receiving a stock of a carried weapon.
Nov 11, 2025
Provided is a detent apparatus for a rocket, The detent apparatus includes a detent including a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, an extension extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a detent protrusion configured to engage with the rocket, a first elastic body configured to elastically support the first end portion of the detent and connected to the first end portion, and an electrical safety device configured to prevent rotation of the detent including a hinge fixing frame having a hinge axis parallel to the detent rotation axis, a detent support configured to rotate around the hinge axis and support the detent, a hinge axis shaft arranged on the hinge axis, a solenoid configured to rotate the detent support by pushing the detent support, and a micro switch activated when the detent support rotates.
Nov 11, 2025
The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.
Nov 11, 2025
The invention disclosure relates to a fast zero adjusting turret for rifle scope, comprising an turret base, an adjusting knob is movably installed on the turret base, a central tube is vertically arranged through the middle of the bottom surface of the turret base, a spline screw is arranged in the central tube, a spline dial is arranged therein, a storing tube protrudes upward from the top surface of the spline dial, a limit cam is further arranged inside the turret base, a height groove is opened on the top surface of the limit cam, a turn indicator is adhered to the top surface of the limit cam, a top reset spring is movably installed on the turn indicator. The operator can intuitively know the number of turns of rotation and improve shooting calibration time by observing the rise and fall of the turn indicator.
Nov 11, 2025
A compact dovetail pistol sight adjustment tool is provided. The compact dovetail pistol sight adjustment tool has a main housing, a folding leg, a folding sight pusher, an adjustable ratchet and a hex drive. The compact dovetail pistol sight adjustment tool can be transformed into a collapsed orientation for easy storage and transportation.
Nov 11, 2025
A method of determining a point-of-impact of a ballistic projectile comprising: within a predetermined site using a weapon comprising a barrel, a camera, and an IMU configured to provide data concerning barrel attitude: detecting a firing event associated with the weapon; obtaining metadata associated with the weapon; determining estimated pointing angles of the weapon; obtaining a reference image of the site; culling portions of the reference image not associated with the estimated pointing angles, creating a culled reference image; projecting the culled reference image onto an image plane; obtaining an image from the weapon-mounted camera, the image being centered on the pointing direction weapon at the time of firing; registering the image from the weapon-mounted camera with the culled reference image; and calculating the true pointing angles of the weapon based on the alignment of the image obtained by the weapon-mounted camera with the culled reference image.
Nov 11, 2025
A training disruptor device simulation system is described. The training disruptor device simulation system can include a training disruptor device and a simulator system. The training disruptor device can be configured to mimic a conducted electrical weapon and generate signals that can be detected and analyzed by the simulator system.
Nov 11, 2025
A security system may use a netting to apprehend suspects of crime and prevent them from leaving the scene of the crime. The security system can include a netting, trolley system, frame, and triggering device. The netting can be connected to the trolley system. The trolley system can be supported by the frame, which can cover points of egress and ingress of buildings. When the triggering system is activated, netting can travel down the trolley system to apprehend the suspect until law enforcement has a chance to arrive on the scene.
Nov 11, 2025
A method of delivering an electric charge to a remote target with a CEW includes using one or more sensors in communication with the CEW to determine a threat level of a situation and contacting the target with at least one electrode wire discharged from the CEW. The method further includes applying an electric charge along the at least one electrode wire so that electrical charge flows between the CEW and the remote target based upon the determined threat level of the situation.
Nov 11, 2025
A disc target for shooting sports is disclosed that is biodegradable and edible by wildlife. The disc target includes one or more natural ingredients that are readily available and typically inexpensive. The disclosed disc targets are biodegradable and can be consumed by local wildlife. Preferred embodiments of the disc targets are primarily made of alfalfa and/or other natural ingredients such as corn starch that can be used as a binding agent. The disc target can be utilized for shooting sports, such as trap or skeet shooting, as the disclosed disc targets are able to withstand the force of being launched in the air but also easily shatter when hit by only a few pellets from a shotgun.
Nov 11, 2025
A dart throwing game system for wirelessly communicating with multiple players includes a dart throwing game including a dartboard having a front surface and a plurality of darts being removably couplable to the dartboard. A monitor and scoreboard assembly monitors the dart throwing game and displays a score from the dart throwing game and is wirelessly communicable with at least one other assembly. The monitor and scoreboard assembly comprises a monitor tracking a position of each dart on the dartboard and recording the score of the dart throwing game. A display is mountable to a wall and receives the score from the monitor, wherein the display displays the score of the dart throwing game.
Nov 11, 2025
Disclosed herein is a multifunctional broadhead and universal ferrule for an archery arrow that has both mechanical and fixed configurations. The disclosure is directed to multifunctional mechanical arrow broadheads that deploy blades upon contact with a target and the ability to transition to a broadhead configured with the blades in a deployed and fixed position prior to target contact.
Nov 11, 2025
An ammunition cartridge casing has a casing base with a proximal end surface, a casing body defining an inside volume, and a distal end portion. The casing base defines a primer pocket in communication with the inside volume of the casing body, where the primer pocket is sized and configured such that when a primer is installed in the primer pocket, a proximal face of the primer is recessed into the base at least 0.010″ with respect to the end surface. Blank ammunition made with the cartridge casing is configured for use with a rifle having a bolt with a boss on the breech face that corresponds to the recessed primer.
Nov 11, 2025
The present invention relates to a hollow-point bullet, for example for police and/or authority ammunition with a caliber of at most 13 millimeters, which is made of iron, in particular soft iron.
Nov 11, 2025
A radar-absorbing material projectile system including a projectile with an outer layer of radar-absorbing material (RAM). A carrier or armature is disposed around the projectile, protecting the layer of RAM during the firing sequence. In some embodiments the carrier is a discarding carrier which falls away after firing, rendering the projectile low-observable with regard to radar detection due to the layer of RAM.
Nov 11, 2025
According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for providing an optical element is disclosed. In one example, the optical element includes a substrate formed from a Nanocomposite Optical Ceramic (NCOC) material that includes a first oxide nanograin material dispersed in a second oxide nanograin material, and a compressive layer of the NCOC material formed on a surface of the substrate.
Nov 11, 2025
Packaging for a weapon sight and associated components and methods. The weapon sight may comprise a telescopic sight or scope and include a sighting axis along which a user looks to use the optical sighting device. The packaging comprises a package defining an interior sized and shaped to fit the sight. The packaging is configured to permit the user to view the optical sighting device through the cover and to look through the sight along the sighting axis.
Nov 11, 2025
The disclosure relates to a reticle, and particularly a reticle having a marking feature that is translucent. A marking feature may be made from an etched pattern, a gradient, a coating, paint, a filament, or a combination thereof. Reticles may also include an additional feature, such as a center dot, crosshairs, range estimation feature, drop estimation feature, wind point-of-impact estimation feature, moving target point-of-impact feature, and combinations thereof. The additional feature may, but is not required to be, translucent.
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Nov 4, 2025
A protective garment includes a shell and an insert. The insert includes a main body defining a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, and a bottom edge extending between the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The bottom edge includes a first lateral portion extending from the first lateral side, a second lateral portion extending from the second lateral side, and an intermediate portion defining a recess extending from a first end at the first lateral portion to a second end at the second lateral portion. At least one of the first end or the second end defines a convex transition with a respective one of the first lateral portion or the second lateral portion.
Nov 4, 2025
The present invention relates to a lap pretensioner including a structure to limit gas emissions comprises a connecting unit connected with the anchor or the buckle; and a pressure unit having an interior space formed therein into which a portion of the connecting unit is inserted, actuated by an impact on the vehicle to inject a fluid into the interior space, and moving a portion of the connecting unit in one direction under pressure of the fluid received therein to pull the anchor or the buckle; wherein the pressure unit is provided inside the interior space, and configured to allow fluid to move along the inside of a variable space that varies in response to the movement of the connecting unit.
Nov 4, 2025
A reloadable, reusable, downhole interlocking gun and perforation system having two interlocking bodies that each include multiple receivers and barrels. The interlocking bodies are configured to interlock together with each other so that a receiver of one of the interlocking bodies is aligned with a corresponding barrel of the other of the interlocking bodies. Each of the receivers is configured to receive a respective projectile for firing out of the barrel that is aligned with the receiver.
Nov 4, 2025
A technique facilitates perforating operations. According to an embodiment, a perforating gun system utilizes a plurality of modular perforating gun sections which are readily assembled to create a perforating gun with a desired number and orientation of shaped charge holders. In some applications, the modular perforating gun sections may be formed of plastic, e.g. injection moldable plastic, to further reduce costs and provide great flexibility with respect to construction of the desired perforating gun.
Nov 4, 2025
Provided is downward hanging type lamp, comprises a lamp body and a battery, and the lamp body comprises a mounting base and an illumination lamp mounted inside the mounting base and electrically connected to the battery; a battery mounting groove is formed on the mounting base, the battery is detachably mounted in the battery mounting groove, a locking screw is arranged in the battery mounting groove, the locking screw penetrates out of a bottom of the mounting base and is connected to an M-LOK nut, and a head of the locking screw is located in the battery mounting groove; and an accommodating groove is formed in the battery mounting groove at a position where the locking screw penetrates out, and the accommodating groove is used for accommodating the head of the locking screw, when the locking screw cooperates with the M-LOK nut to fix the mounting base on the handguard.
Nov 4, 2025
A self-loading pistol includes a housing which, in particular by means of two wall portions that are located opposite one another in the transverse direction, and a cover portion, defines a receiving region for a locking device of the self-loading pistol. In a closed state of the self-loading pistol, the locking device is received, at least in portions, inside the receiving region of the housing and is movable inside the receiving region of the housing, in particular along the longitudinal axis of the receiving region.
Nov 4, 2025
A spade grip attachment assembly for securing a spade grip to a minigun clutch includes a first adapter member and a second adapter member. The first adapter member is on the spade grip. The second adapter member is on the clutch. The first and second adapter members are configured such that one is receivable in the other. Each adapter member can define a pair of coaxially aligned pin holes that align to form a passage in which a fastener is receivable when one adapter member is received in the other. The fastener is receivable in the passage to releasably secure the first adapter member to the second adapter member.
Nov 4, 2025
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for implementing a smart firearm safety device. The safety device attaches to a firearm having a trigger and a slot for receiving a magazine. The safety device includes a locking mechanism that attaches to the trigger to preclude depressing a trigger of the firearm and a sensor that determines an orientation of the firearm or a relative motion of the firearm to indicate detected movement of the firearm. The safety device also includes a radio device that receives parameter signals from the sensor indicating movement of the firearm. The radio device communicates with a component of a property monitoring system to receive a command to engage the locking mechanism to preclude depressing the trigger of the firearm based on parameter signals indicating a particular type of detected movement of the firearm.
Nov 4, 2025
A firearm barrel, including rifling formed of an alternating, spirally-extending plurality of grooves and lands defining a twist angle adapted for imparting rotation to a bullet being impelled through the barrel from a chamber end to and exiting a muzzle end. The plurality of lands each include a reduced width component communicating with the chamber end of the barrel for a predetermined distance towards the muzzle end of the barrel. The reduced width component defines an acute angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the barrel adapted to cause a bullet being fired from the firearm to prevent blow-by gases to exit the barrel in advance of the bullet. A method of forming the firearm and barrel is also disclosed.
Nov 4, 2025
A suppressed firearm can include a firearm including a slide; and a suppressor configured to mount to the firearm, the suppressor including a suppressor cap, the suppressor cap defining at least one protuberance configured to rotationally interlock with the slide. A suppressor cap can include a flange defining a through hole, the through hole defining an axis; a first lug extending axially outward from the flange, the first lug defining a first radially inner surface; and a second lug extending axially outward from the flange, the second lug defining a second radially inner surface positioned parallel to the first radially inner surface, the axis centered between the first radially inner surface and the second radially inner surface.
Nov 4, 2025
A suppressor for a firearm has a tubular housing extending along a bore axis from a proximal end to a distal end. A baffle stack within the hollow tubular housing extends along the bore axis and includes a tubular baffle wall with a plurality of baffle structures connected to an inside of the tubular baffle wall, where individual baffle structures taper proximally to a central opening on the bore axis. The suppressor defines an inner volume inside of the tubular baffle wall and an outer volume between the tubular baffle wall and the hollow tubular housing. Flow-directing structures in the outer volume include pairs of diverging vanes and pairs of converging vanes. A conduit between adjacent baffle structures defines a gas flow pathway in a radially outer portion of the inner volume and defines an opening located between the adjacent baffle structures to direct gas flow across the bore axis.
Nov 4, 2025
A suppressor connector has distal end threads operable to couple the suppressor connector to a suppressor device and proximal end threads operable to couple to a muzzle of a firearm. At least one flexible pawl is coupled to the suppressor connector and has a free-floating proximal end that terminates beyond the proximal thread end of the set of proximal end threads of the suppressor connector and has an engagement face on the free-floating proximal end. At least one outer hood has a distal end coupled to the suppressor connector proximate to the distal end of the flexible pawl and a free-floating proximal end that at least partially covers the free-floating proximal end of the flexible pawl and that extends beyond and substantially parallel to the free-floating proximal end of the flexible pawl.
Nov 4, 2025
A simulated trigger assembly for a firearm includes at least one body with at least one recess, a magnet disposed within the at least one recess, an initial configuration, and a simulated fired configuration. In the initial configuration, the magnet is at least immediately adjacent to a moveable portion. In the simulated fired configuration, the moveable portion has moved to separate the moveable portion from the magnet.
Nov 4, 2025
A cam for an archery bow having flat segmented power cable tracks or journals. The cam preferably includes five stacked journals sharing a common axis. The middle journal receivable for a bowstring with opposing mirrored and segmented cable journals above and below the bowstring journal plane. Alternately, the cam having three stacked journals; a bowstring journal and two segmented cable journals. A bowstring and cable(s) interact with the cam(s) and other components to fire a projectile, such as an arrow.
Nov 4, 2025
A crossbow includes a first plate including a slot, a second plate including a slot, the second plate coupled to the first plate and extending substantially parallel to the first plate, the second plate spaced apart from the first plate, an upper flexible limb coupled with the first plate, a lower flexible limb coupled with the second plate, a draw string operatively engaged with the upper flexible limb and the lower flexible limb, the draw string configured to move from a released position to a drawn position, and a trigger box slidably coupled with the first plate the second plate and engaged with the slot of the first plate and the slot of the second plate, the trigger box configured to selectively engage with the draw string to move the draw string between the released position the drawn position.
Nov 4, 2025
A crossbow includes a frame, a first flexible limb, and a second flexible limb. The first flexible limb includes a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the frame. The second flexible limb includes a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the frame. A first pulley assembly is coupled to the second end of the first flexible limb and includes a first pulley. A second pulley assembly is coupled to the second end of the second flexible limb and includes a second pulley. A draw string is engaged with the first pulley and the second pulley, the draw string configured to move between a released position and a drawn position. The draw string includes a first loop coupled to a first attachment point on the frame; and a second loop coupled to a second attachment point on the frame.
