Feb 10, 2026

US12546568 - Firearm training apparatus and related methods of use

A method of firearm training includes the step of attaching a cord to a firearm and the step of attaching the cord to a frame. The frame may include two vertically oriented members oriented in parallel spaced relation. Several attachment points are disposed upon the vertical members, and the cord may be engaged with an attachment point selected from the several attachment points. The method of firearm training includes the step of tensioning the cord while aiming the firearm thereby applying a force to the firearm. In various aspects, the cord may be attached to the firearm by attaching the cord to a loop that is attached to a rail secured to the firearm. Related firearm training apparatus are also disclosed.

Inventors: Michael R. Mansfield
Filing date: 2022-04-08

firearmtrainingmethod

The patent describes a firearm training apparatus that involves attaching a cord to a firearm and securing it to a frame with multiple attachment points, allowing for tensioning while aiming. This method aims to enhance training by applying force to the firearm, providing a structured approach to improve aiming techniques.

Claim 1

1 . A method of firearm training, comprising the steps of: attaching at least one cord to a firearm; attaching the firearm to a frame using the at least one cord, the frame comprising a vertical member oriented vertically and a second vertical member oriented vertically generally parallel to the vertical member in spaced relation with the vertical member, the frame having several attachment points separably fixedly disposed upon the vertical member and the second vertical member, the at least one cord being attached to two or more separate attachment points of the several attachment points; tensioning the at least one cord while aiming the firearm; and attaching a cord to a firearm by attaching the cord to an eyebolt attached to a rail secured to the firearm, the eyebolt comprising at least three loops with each loop defining an aperture, the cord being attached to an aperture defined by a loop of the at least three loops. attaching at least one cord to a firearm; attaching the firearm to a frame using the at least one cord, the frame comprising a vertical member oriented vertically and a second vertical member oriented vertically generally parallel to the vertical member in spaced relation with the vertical member, the frame having several attachment points separably fixedly disposed upon the vertical member and the second vertical member, the at least one cord being attached to two or more separate attachment points of the several attachment points; tensioning the at least one cord while aiming the firearm; and attaching a cord to a firearm by attaching the cord to an eyebolt attached to a rail secured to the firearm, the eyebolt comprising at least three loops with each loop defining an aperture, the cord being attached to an aperture defined by a loop of the at least three loops.

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