Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
The system comprises a mounting frame suspended above a ground level. The system comprises a modular panel configured to removably attach to the mounting frame and removably interconnect with other modular panels to form a barrier. The modular panel comprises multiple ballistic sub-panels that are configured to removably attach to the modular panel and interconnect with each other to increase the surface area of the modular panel and where each ballistic sub-panel is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material. The system comprises a ballistic detection system comprising at least one sensor configured to detect a ballistic event. The ballistic detection system comprises a notification system configured to communicate a notification to an emergency service in response to the ballistic event. The ballistic detection system comprises a controller configured to determine the severity of the ballistic event and activate the notification system and a power supply.
Feb 10, 2026
The present invention concerns a firearm comprising at least one frame and a barrel group comprising at least one barrel, the barrel group being mounted in a sliding manner with respect to the frame, wherein the frame houses at least one trigger device configured to trigger the firing of an ammunition, a safety device configured to act on the trigger device so as to selectively disengage it, and a closing device configured to act between the frame and the barrel group so as to prevent the barrel group from tilting with respect to the frame, and is characterized in that it comprises an actuation element configured to selectively activate the safety device and the closing device.
Feb 10, 2026
A firearm platform and method of connecting an upper receiver to a lower receiver. The upper receiver has a pivot lug and a takedown lug with perimeter openings in opposite directions. The lower receiver has a locking member that pushes against the takedown lug which causes the upper receiver to displace forward. As a result of the forward displacement, a pivot pin in the lower receiver exerts an opposing force against the pivot lug. The locking member is displaced between a locked and unlocked position through a lever located on an exterior surface of the lower receiver. When the locking member is in the locked position, the lower receiver and uppers receiver form a connection that is tight and free from slop.
Feb 10, 2026
In some examples, a charging handle assembly for a pistol slide includes a base including at least one connecting feature to facilitate connection of the base adjacent a lateral side of a pistol slide and a charging handle including a base portion and a lever portion, the charging handle having a length extending from a proximal end at the base portion to a distal end of the lever portion, wherein the base portion of the charging handle is connected to the base to permit the charging handle to move between a first position relative to the base and a second position relative to the base.
Feb 10, 2026
A firearm comprises a frame; a barrel; a hand grip; a breechblock slidable along the frame; a striker slidable in the breechblock; a longitudinal elastic device for the recovery of the recoil kinetic energy for rearming the striker; and a closing block for locking the breechblock in the closing position, the closing block having a body which extends longitudinally and having a rear wall engaged with a downward protrusion integral with the barrel, a front wall engageable with the breechblock and a longitudinal recess which opens at the front wall, where the longitudinal elastic device for the recovery of kinetic energy has a longitudinal rear portion housed in the recess and a longitudinal front portion retractable towards the inside of the recess, and is longitudinally interposed between a front stop abutment solidly constrained to the breechblock and a rear stop abutment solidly constrained to the frame.
Feb 10, 2026
A firearm, particularly a gun operating by recoil exploitation, comprising: a frame; a barrel, a hand grip; a breechblock slidable for the closing of the breech of the barrel; a striker; a longitudinal elastic device for the recovery of the recoil kinetic energy of the breechblock for rearming the striker; a release lever having a coupling position and a release position of the striker; a single action trigger mechanism comprising a trigger and a trigger transmission rod operatively connected to the trigger and to the release lever, and an antagonist lever to the release lever, the mass of the antagonist lever being distributed and arranged to strain the antagonist lever with inertial forces that contrast the release lever for preventing the accidental release of the striker.
Feb 10, 2026
A muzzle device for a firearm may include a device body and a plurality of ball bearings. The device body may be configured to be removably secured to a mount body of a mount configured to be secured to a barrel of the firearm, the mount body including a plurality of lugs each extending radially outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the mount and including a stop and a detent. The device body may include a plurality of protrusions each extending radially inward relative to a longitudinal axis of the muzzle device and configured to engage the stop of a respective lug of the mount to prevent rotation of the muzzle device relative to the mount in a first direction. The ball bearings each may be configured to move relative to the device body and to engage the detent of a respective lug of the mount to inhibit rotation of the muzzle device relative to the mount in a second direction opposite the first direction.
Feb 10, 2026
A muzzle accessory for coupling to a firearm barrel, the firearm barrel including a chamber for receiving a firearm round, a firing tube extending distally from the chamber to a distal end of the firearm barrel, the muzzle accessory can comprise a main body having a proximal end, a distal end, a through-channel extending longitudinally between the proximal end and the distal end, and a keyed receptacle within the through-channel; and a lock coupled to the main body, the lock being positionable into an unlocked position to permit insertion of the distal end of the firearm barrel within the through-channel of the main body, the lock being further positionable into a locked position to prevent removal of the distal end of the firearm barrel from the main body after the firearm barrel is inserted into the through-channel.
Feb 10, 2026
A shooting rest for a firearm magazine may include a body having a front end and a rear end, with the body including a floor having a top side and a bottom side disposed opposite one another, a plurality of legs extending from the bottom side of the floor and configured for supporting the shooting rest on a surface, a plurality of walls extending from the top side of the floor and defining a magazine receptacle configured for removably receiving a bottom portion of the firearm magazine therein, a tool receptacle disposed on one of the plurality of walls and configured for removably receiving at least a portion of a tool therein, and a pliable arm disposed adjacent to the tool receptacle and configured for releasably retaining the at least a portion of the tool within the tool receptacle.
Feb 10, 2026
A system and method for connecting a weapon-mounted accessory to a computer comprises a first data and power port configured to provide data and power transmission between the computer and the weapon-mounted accessory. The first data and power port is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. In a further aspect, one or more additional data and power ports are capable of providing data and power transmission between the computer and one or more additional weapon-mounted accessories. Each of the one or more additional data and power ports is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. The first data and power port and the one or more additional data and power ports are configured to be operably connected to each other to form a serial chain in a custom configuration of data and power ports.
Feb 10, 2026
A crossbow includes a first plate and a second plate. The second plate is coupled to the first plate, extends substantially parallel to the first plate, and is spaced apart from the first plate. The crossbow includes an upper flexible limb coupled with the first plate at a first mounting location of the first plate and a lower flexible limb coupled with the second plate at the first mounting location of the second plate. The crossbow includes a pulley coupled with the upper flexible limb and the lower flexible limb. A draw string is operatively engaged with the pulley and is configured to move from a released position to a drawn position. A cocking mechanism is coupled with the first plate and the second plate at the respective second mounting locations. The cocking mechanism is configured to move the draw string from the released position the drawn position.
Feb 10, 2026
An arrow rest is moveable between an encapturing configuration and a discharge configuration. The arrow rest comprises a body, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm is movably mounted with respect to the body. The second arm is also movably mounted with respect to the body. Responsive to movement from the encapturing configuration to the discharge configuration a first portion of the first arm and a first portion of the second arm operate to move away from each other, while a second portion of the first arm and a second portion of the second arm operate to move toward each other.
Feb 10, 2026
A crossbow crank can comprise a drive shaft selectively coupled to a one-way bearing that allows rotation of the drive shaft and an associated spool in a first direction, and impairs rotation of the drive shaft and the spool in a second direction. The drive shaft can be automatically locked and unlocked relative to the one-way bearing, allowing the bearing to control operation of the drive shaft, via a brake. The brake can be axially compressible along the drive shaft to automatically lock the drive shaft and a sleeve so they are fixed relative to one another and rotate in unison when the drive shaft is rotated in the first direction. The brake can be deactivated by operation of a crank so that the drive shaft can rotate freely relative to the sleeve and thus the bearing in a second direction. A related method of use is provided.
Feb 10, 2026
An adjustable finger support for an archery release includes a handle having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom portions and interior and exterior side surfaces. A pair of finger beds are configured for pivotal connection with the handle. A drive assembly connects the finger beds with the handle and displaces the finger beds relative to the handle to a desired width. The drive assembly includes a pair of brackets pivotally connected with the handle. The angle of the finger beds is further adjustable relative to the brackets, so that the finger beds are adjustable in both width and to provide variable finger support and an optimal fit for the archer to better positions a head portion of the archery release toward a target.
Feb 10, 2026
An airgun pressure system as described herein includes a pressure chamber comprising a cylinder extending along a length of an axis of the airgun parallel with an axis of a barrel of the airgun. The airgun also includes a piston disposed within the pressure chamber and translatable along a length of the cylinder to pressurize gas in the pressure chamber in response to an increase in force applied to the piston. The airgun also includes a rotating drum connected to a frame of the airgun, a cable operably connected to the piston and the rotating drum, and a crank handle operably connected to the rotating drum and configured to cause rotation of the rotating drum to increase tension on the cable and force on the piston to compress the gas in the pressure chamber.
Feb 10, 2026
An air gun including: a cylinder, a cartridge, an air valve, a stop piece. The air valve includes an assembly channel, a communication port, and an air passage connected to the assembly channel through the communication port. The cartridge is disposed in the assembly channel and includes an ejection channel communicating with the air passage through the communication port. The stop piece is disposed on the air valve to push the cartridge towards the communication port, thereby locking the cartridge onto the air valve, and tightly fitting the cartridge and the air valve at least at an outer circumference of the communication port.
Feb 10, 2026
An adjustable comb riser has an elongated stock profile that protrudes above the factory firearm or non-firearm stock, a rear face that clamps between the factory stock backplate and factory recoil pad, using the recoil pad screw holes in the stock backplate without modification. The rear face includes slots that will allow the riser to adjust vertically up and down in order to give the shooter a proper cheek rest on the firearm or non-firearm.
Feb 10, 2026
A handguard is for a firearm having a firearm upper. The handguard includes a body and a cam. The body is structured to be coupled to the firearm upper. The body has a central lumen having a longitudinal axis. The cam may be coupled to the body in substantially perpendicular alignment to the longitudinal axis and is configured to rotate between an UNLOCKED position and a LOCKED position. When the cam rotates from the UNLOCKED position toward the LOCKED position, the cam rotates into the central lumen.
Feb 10, 2026
A holster for an implement, such as a handgun, includes a holster body and a sensor mount integral to the holster body. The sensor mount has a mounting surface for mounting a sensor, an opening through the mounting surface to an interior of the holster body, and a sensor mount guide comprising a raised portion extending at least partially around a periphery of the mounting surface.
Feb 10, 2026
A locking belt slide assembly is used to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), or the like (e.g., various pouches, holders, accessories, etc.), in a variety of configurations. The locking belt slide assembly includes at least two pivotally coupled hard mount components with features that form a locking receiver when pivoted into a parallel arrangement. A mounting adapter may be inserted into the receiver.
Feb 10, 2026
An example firearm receptacle includes a mounting structure, a firearm holder, and a door stopper. The mounting structure is configured to be fixably mounted to one of a wall or a door. The door stopper is configured to transition between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the example embodiment, the door stopper is configured to impede the opening of the door when the door stopper is in the deployed position and to allow the opening of the door when the door stopper is in the stowed position. The door stopper is additionally configured to prevent the door stopper from transitioning to the stowed position when a firearm is disposed in the firearm holder.
Feb 10, 2026
An aerial-mounted scope is used in a surveillance environment to supplement a plurality of ground-based scopes which are also in the surveillance environment, wherein a presumed target is being tracked in the surveillance environment. A first ground-based scope is configured to determine a current target position data of the presumed target in the surveillance environment, the current target position data being identified using a plurality of measurement devices in the first scope. One or more additional ground-based scopes in the surveillance environment are configured to follow the presumed target identified by the first ground-based scope and receive the current target position data of the presumed target identified by the first ground-based scope, and report their respective position to the network server via the electronic network. An aerial-mounted scope is configured to be deployed in the surveillance environment to supplement the plurality of ground-based scopes. A network server which is in communication with each of the scopes via an electronic network is configured to determine whether it is possible for any of the additional ground-based scopes to reach a suitable, unobstructed position to view the presumed target, and electronically communicate to the aerial-mounted scope the current target position data regarding the presumed target identified by the first ground-based scope when it is determined that it is not possible for any of the additional ground-based scopes to reach a suitable, unobstructed position to view the presumed target. The aerial-mounted scope is configured to be deployed to reach a suitable, unobstructed position to view the presumed target when it is determined that it is not possible for any of the additional ground-based scopes to reach a suitable, unobstructed position to view the presumed target. In another embodiment, the aerial-mounted scope is deployed when the time and effort for any of the additional ground-based scopes to reach a suitable, unobstructed position to view the presumed target does not meet acceptable conditions.
Feb 10, 2026
Aiming a firearm via a disturbed pointer is disclosed and can include receiving a mounting position of a ballistic aiming system with respect to a boresight of the firearm, a detected cant of the firearm, and a determined range to a target. An adjusted aiming solution for the target can be determined based on the mounting position, the detected cant, and the determined range. A projectable pattern of one or more elements can be generated, wherein an element of the elements can be related to a disturbed pointer corresponding to the adjusted aiming solution for the target. A light source can be controlled to output a portion of the projectable pattern of one or more elements comprising the element related to the disturbed pointer, wherein the disturbed pointer can be projected as the adjusted aiming solution for the target.
Feb 10, 2026
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.
Feb 10, 2026
A low profile rail mounting system, comprises an adaptor for mounting an accessory on a firearm rail. The adaptor can include flexible material such that the adaptor can be snapped into position to mount the adaptor on the firearm rail. The adaptor includes opposite grooves that receive the firearm rail to maintain the adaptor on the rail.
Feb 10, 2026
A firearm optics mount is configured to position an optic device on a firearm in a position offset from vertical alignment above the barrel when the firearm is in the vertical position. The canted mount includes a base, a support, and an optic mount at the end of the support. The support is configured to offset the optic between 5 and 30 degrees from vertical alignment with the barrel when the firearm is vertically positioned. The support may be configured to offset the optic between 12 and 22 degrees. The base of the mount may include a rear sight. The optic mounted to the firearm via the canted mount may be a primary or only optic of the firearm. The mount may vertically align a bullet drop feature of an optic with the centerline of the barrel when the firearm is canted to position the optic vertically above the barrel.
Feb 10, 2026
A visibility-impairing security device is disclosed for producing a gathering of air-suspended light-obscuring matter to obscure vision. The device comprises a body comprising an emission unit receiving portion for holding an emission unit having an outlet for emitting the matter; an opening for the passing therethrough of the matter from the outlet; and a door for closing the opening. The door is configured to move between a closed position in which the opening is covered and an open position in which the opening is at least partially open, thus allowing for the passing therethrough of the matter from the outlet when the door is in the open position.
Feb 10, 2026
A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) may distribute deployments from the CEW across a same activation event and across different activation events. The system may distribute deployments based on a deployment list. The deployment list may define a sequential deployment order for a deployment connections of the CEW. The system may determine a next deployment connection and activate the next deployment connection based on the deployment list. The system may update the deployment list responsive to activations of deployment connections such that the deployment list is sequentially maintained between activation events.
Feb 10, 2026
A gas generator includes a housing, an ignition device attached to one end side of the housing, a combustion chamber, a diffuser portion formed on the other end side and including a closed end, an open end, and a side wall positioned between the closed end and the open end, a plurality of gas discharge ports formed in the diffuser portion and including a first gas discharge port having a short distance from the combustion chamber and a second gas discharge port having a long distance from the combustion chamber, and a total opening area of the first gas discharge port and a total opening area of the second gas discharge port are different from each other, and a filter accommodated in the accommodating space, the filter extending from a side of the open end toward a side of the closed end in the diffuser portion.
Feb 10, 2026
Device for interception of incoming ordnance, comprises a dispersion unit to disperse an explosive cloud in an expected path of the incoming ordnance, a proximity detector to detect proximity of the incoming ordnance in relation to the explosive cloud; and an ignition unit associated with said proximity detector that ignites the explosive cloud to disrupt the incoming ordnance.
Feb 10, 2026
This invention relates to plated bismuth shot for shotgun shells and methods of making.
Feb 10, 2026
A simulated round of ammunition is configured so that it can be inserted into an actual or simulated firearm just like a regular live round of ammunition. The simulated round of ammunition includes elements that enable the simulated round of ammunition to generate a haptic effect that mimics the forces one would feel when firing a regular round of live ammunition. The simulated round of ammunition can include a linear motor, a voice coil or some other similar device which can cause a movable member to move in response to application of electric power. Movements of the movable member are used to generate the haptic effect. In some instances, the movable member may be configured to impact a mechanical stop to help generate the haptic effect.
Feb 10, 2026
A projectile for a non-lethal weapon, the projectile includes a hemispherical member; an inner element that comprises an inner aperture; a body that comprises a sidewall, wherein the sidewall comprises a front end that is adjacent to the hemispherical member and a rear end that is proximal to the hemispherical member; wherein the inner element is positioned between the front end and the rear end; wherein the inner aperture and the hemispherical member define a first inner space for receiving non-lethal material; and a closing element for closing the inner aperture.
Feb 10, 2026
A laser weapon countermeasure device is described. The laser weapon countermeasure device comprises a sealed capsule having a filler disposed therein. The filler comprises either: a reflective particulate metal; or a precursor for a reflective metal or reflective metal alloy. The capsule is configured to burst in air such that the filler disperses into an aerosol. A countermeasure launcher and a vehicle comprising a countermeasure launcher are also described.
Feb 10, 2026
An apparatus has a ring adapter coupled to a magnification adjustment ring of a scope and a slider assembly carried on a portion of a firearm spaced from the adapter. The slider assembly has a slider configured for longitudinal translation relative to the firearm and has at least one front pulley located forward of the slider, and a pair of rear pulleys are located below the ring adapter. A cable couples the slider to the ring adapter, the cable extending from one portion of the ring adapter and around one of the rear pulleys, the cable then extending forward and around the front pulley and then rearward and around the other of the rear pulleys to another portion of the ring adapter. The slider is coupled to the cable, so that translation of the slider causes motion of the cable about the pulleys and corresponding rotation of the ring adapter.
Feb 10, 2026
A guidance system mountable to an optical instrument includes an electronic output indicator (EOI) array, the EOI array positioned at a perimeter of an eyepiece of the optical instrument upon mounting the guidance system to the optical instrument, and a controller. While the guidance system is mounted to the optical instrument, the controller includes executable instructions stored in non-transitory memory thereon to, execute a plurality of operating modes, including, for each operating mode, dividing the EOI array into a different plurality of EOI subarrays, and modulating the state of each of the EOI subarrays responsive to a different set of one or more sensor signals.
Feb 10, 2026
An apparatus and methods are provided for a suppressor to be coupled with a muzzle end of a barrel of a firearm to reduce muzzle blast and muzzle flash. The suppressor comprises a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A front portion within the housing comprises a series of cylindrical gas expansion chambers for attenuating the temperature and energy of propellant gases accompanying a projectile fired from the firearm. An annular gas expansion chamber surrounds the cylindrical gas expansion chambers and directs a portion of the propellant gases from a rear portion of the suppressor to peripheral vents disposed at the distal end. Lateral chambers within the rear portion deflect and rebound a portion of the propellant gases before passing them into the annular gas expansion chamber. Ledges within the annular gas expansion chamber direct the propellant gases distally through suppressor toward the peripheral vents.
Feb 10, 2026
A detonator for an explosive material is described. The detonator includes a semiconductor bridge, coupled with the explosive material, including thermal feedback mechanism is provided via one or more thermistors. An exemplary mechanism includes a semiconductor bridge with a polysilicon resistor and a pair of thermistors. The two thermistors are disposed to be substantially close to or sandwich the polysilicon resistor. When the temperature surrounding the polysilicon resistor is getting upwards, the temperature surrounding the thermistors is equally going up. When the temperature reaches a critical point, but below the threshold of the polysilicon resistor, the resistance of the thermistors drops suddenly or drastically, causing the current driving up the temperature of the polysilicon resistor to divert through the VOX temp resistors. Subsequently the current going through the polysilicon resistor is reduced, causing the temperature to drop downwards.
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Personal protective devices have a carrying bag, such as a purse, and a separate bullet resistant vest or penetration resistant (to stab wounds) vest comprises at least one neck sling and at least one torso strap. The bullet/penetration resistant vest is dimensioned to removably fit within the carrying bag. The carrying bags are configured to provide a “ready state” wherein a bullet resistant shield and neck sling are within the carrying bag while at least a connector attached to the end of a deployable torso strap(s) is outside of the carrying bag. The carrying bag has at least one slot designed to allow the torso strap(s) to be pre-fed from the interior of the carrying bag to a position exterior of the carrying bag. In this “ready state”, the majority of the torso strap is maintained within the interior of the carrying bag. The neck sling and torso straps are deployable to secure the vest to a wearer's torso in the deployed position.
Feb 3, 2026
A bolt head of a breech block includes a base element, a breech face arranged on the front of the base element, and a bezel enclosing the breech face in an annular fashion. The bezel is formed by several bezel parts detachably fastened to the base element.
Feb 3, 2026
A firearm comprising at least one frame defining a housing seat of a barrel group; and a barrel group comprising at least one barrel with longitudinal development axis (A), the barrel group being mounted in a tilting manner with respect to the frame between a position in which the barrel group engages the housing seat and a position in which the barrel group is rotated with respect thereto. The barrel group comprises at least one extractor device associated with the barrel and configured to at least partially expel at least a portion of an ammunition from the at least one barrel. The extractor device is configured to selectively operate in a first mode in which it integrally ejects a casing of an exploded ammunition and in a second mode in which it accompanies part of an unexploded ammunition in partial exited from the at least one barrel.
Feb 3, 2026
A system for restricting a firearm to less lethal shooting includes an image sensor, at least one non-transitory memory storing instructions, and at least one processor that executes the instructions to cause the performance of the following steps: processing images to detect potential targets within a scene; locking onto and tracking at least one of the potential targets; defining a safety line relative to the scene; defining one or more aiming regions on the at least one locked-on target below the safety line; and controlling discharge of the firearm, so as to permit discharge of the firearm when a projectile discharged from the firearm will impact the scene or the target at one of the defined aiming regions, and to prevent discharge of the firearm when a projectile discharged from the firearm will impact the scene or target outside one of the aiming regions.
Feb 3, 2026
A safety selector lever assembly may include a selector core comprising an elongated section having a curved and at least one angled face, a first and second extension positioned on opposing ends of the selector core, each comprising an extension aperture, and wherein the elongated section is positioned between the first and the second extensions, a plurality of levers, each comprising: a proximal and distal end, a recess for receiving one of the first and the second extension, a pin aperture, a pin, wherein at least a portion of the pin can pass through the first pin aperture and the extension aperture, and wherein rotation of the levers to a first position enables firing of the firearm and rotation to a second position precludes firing of the firearm.
Feb 3, 2026
A method of firing a firearm includes providing a blank firing adapter plus bullet trap attached to the end of a barrel of the firearm, the blank firing adapter plus bullet trap including a bore aligned with a longitudinal axis of the barrel; providing a magazine that limits loading of up to two live rounds; and arranging for a blast from a cartridge in the firearm to eject a shell casing from the cartridge and automatically operate the firearm to insert a new cartridge from the magazine into a chamber of the firearm.
Feb 3, 2026
A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) may comprise a handle and a deployment unit. A CEW may be adapted for use in a simulation system comprising a simulator and a display. A simulation deployment unit may be used with a handle to adapt the CEW for use in the simulation system. The simulation deployment unit may be configured to detect motion data corresponding with at least one of a change in position, a change in orientation, and an initial orientation of the CEW. The simulation deployment unit may be configured to pass the motion data to the handle so the motion data may be transmitted to a simulator via a communication circuit of the handle. The simulation deployment unit may require power from the handle to operate, and the handle may require motion data provided by the simulation deployment unit so that the CEW may be used in the simulation system.
Feb 3, 2026
A firearm receiver cover and closure assembly that allows the cover to be moved between respective open and closed positions relative to an underlying receiver. The closure assembly includes a latch that defines a latch button that cooperates with a latch button opening formed in the cover. Cooperation of the latch with the receiver and the cooperation of the latch button with the latch opening formed in the cover provide fixed and repeatable vertical and lateral positioning of the cover relative to the underlying receiver, without adjustment or operation of a centering mechanism or structure, during each closing of the cover relative to the underlying receiver.
Feb 3, 2026
An adjustable finger support for an archery release includes a handle portion having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom portions and interior and exterior side surfaces. A finger bed is pivotally connected with the handle portion for movement about a pivot axis at the top of the finger bed parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the finger bed is arranged in a recess in the handle portion exterior side surface for pivotal movement therein relative to the handle portion. The bottom portion of the finger bed is spaced from the handle portion at an angle desired by the archer and locked into place. Angular adjustment provides an optimal fit for the archer and better positions a head portion of the archery release toward a target.
Feb 3, 2026
A method of making a holster for a gun includes selecting a starting polymer material, a starting leather material, and a gun model; preparing a first side of the polymer material by creating texture on the first side; adhering the polymer material and the leather material together to create a combined material; cutting the combined material into a specific shape as determined by the gun model and a desired holster model; stitching around a perimeter of the cut combined material with a pre-selected thread to render a stitched combined material; heating up the stitched combined material to above a predetermined temperature; forming the stitched combined material to a specific shape associated with the gun model and the holster model; and allowing the stitched combined material to cool into the specific shape associated with the gun model and the holster model to render the holster.
Feb 3, 2026
A stabilized end cap for covering one end of a common launch tube on a military aircraft is disclosed. The stabilized end cap includes a central body having a portion with a disk-shape configuration. In some cases, the stabilized end cap has a peripheral extension that extends radially outward from the periphery of the central body, and the peripheral extension is provided with an aerodynamic configuration. In other cases, the stabilized end cap has at least one aerodynamic extension extending longitudinally outward from the outside surface of the central body.
Feb 3, 2026
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an enabler interface. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic with an active display and an imaging device.
Feb 3, 2026
A calibration assembly for a guided vehicle. The calibration assembly includes an orientation marker that operably engages with a first guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. The calibration assembly also includes an imaging assembly that operably engages with and is in electrical communication with a second guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. When the imaging assembly captures the orientation marker at a translated position for at least one cycle, the imaging assembly calibrates a rotational displacement between a first guidance direction of the first guidance apparatus and a second guidance direction of the second guidance apparatus based on an angular displacement of the orientation marker measured between a zeroed position denoting the first guidance direction and the translated position.
Feb 3, 2026
Firearms and accessories are disclosed herein. The firearm can carry a scope mounting assembly configured to couple to a firearm and includes serrated interfaces configured to engage a complementary serrated interface of a component such that the component is rotationally and translationally fixed to the scope mounting assembly. The interlocked serrated interface maintains positional relationships between the component and another component, such as a scope, and/or the firearm.
Feb 3, 2026
A lever-based clamping device.
Feb 3, 2026
The invention is a covering device that acts as both a visual camouflage and as a thermal blocker to cover people and equipment (e.g., vehicles). Specifically, the covering device effectively reduces and/or prevents thermal, infrared, and visual detection of any subject (e.g., person or equipment) positioned under the device. The covering device includes a unique arrangement of apertures that has been surprisingly shown to reduce and diffuse both the heat and visual signature of the subject.
Feb 3, 2026
Embodiments of the present systems and apparatus may provide vehicle armor materials and systems that generate electricity from impact and blast energy. For example, in an embodiment, a protective apparatus may comprise a layer of armor and a layer comprising a plurality of electrical generating devices abutting the layer of armor and configured so that energy applied to the layer of armor is transferred to the plurality of electrical generating devices causing the plurality of electrical generating device to generate electrical energy.
Feb 3, 2026
Lightweight ballistic glasses are provided that provide effective protection from ballistic attack while also being lightweight enough for use in armored vehicles and aircraft. In addition to other embodiments, a multilayered lightweight ballistic glass is provided that meets the CEN 1063 Level BR7 standard while having a weight of no greater than about 155 kilograms per square meter (kg/m 2 ), and a total thickness of less than about 75 mm.
