Jun 2, 2026
A system for delivering ordinance is disclosed. The system includes a flight capable drone having a lift capacity suitable for carrying a munition, a fire control module in communication with the munition, and a handheld device in remote communication with the fire control module. At least one encrypted firing code generated by the fire control module is received by the handheld device and the munition is armed in accordance with at least the location of the drone.
Jun 2, 2026
Dispensers for spraying a chemical irritant and methods of using dispensers. Such a dispenser includes a casing having an interior cavity and an access opening to the cavity. The interior cavity receives a cannister with a release valve oriented toward the access opening. An actuator is slidingly disposed in the access opening for actuating the release valve, and a retention mechanism releasably retains the actuator in the access opening. The retention mechanism includes a resilient leg and a radial shoulder extending radially inward from an interior wall of the interior cavity. The radial shoulder captures a foot of the resilient leg so as to inhibit removal of the actuator from the access opening. A wall of the actuator is operable to deflect the resilient leg radially inward to enable the foot to travel over and past the radial shoulder and allow the actuator to be removed through the access opening.
Jun 2, 2026
A rifle having a straight pull bolt assembly with a bolt handle that extends outward and downward from a bolt operation mechanism. The bolt handle rotatable a limited rotational range forward and rearwardly about a horizontal axis for operating the mechanism. The handle can be reconfigured to position its rotational range about the horizontal axis and can be attached to the mechanism at either left or right sides to provide for ambidextrous operation. Bolt heads, lower frame members with magazine wells, and barrel assemblies can be readily swapped to change ammunition. The bolt assembly can be unlocked by firing or by a thumb push button release at the backside of the mechanism. A bolt removal release mechanism is forward of the thumb pushbutton and an ejector includes a spring bias and cam follower surface to reliably eject casings.
Jun 2, 2026
A firearm includes a fixed magnet and a movable magnet, wherein at least one of the fixed magnet and the movable magnet is an electromagnet. A control unit can charge the electromagnet causing the movable magnet to move towards the fixed magnet with high speed under electromagnetic forces. A firing pin is coupled with a movable magnet. The movable magnet moving at high speed causes the firing pin to strike a bullet loaded in the firearm resulting in the firing of the bullet.
Jun 2, 2026
A trigger reset device includes a trigger block with a front end and a rear end, a hooker and a link trigger pivoted to the trigger block, and a safety switch being displaceably switchable between an open position and a closed position, and further includes a linkage part, a button and a retractor. The button can be operated to allow the linkage part to displace upward, and the retractor can stop and position the linkage part, drive the link trigger to pivot the linkage part, and separate the hooker, in order to achieve a trigger reset function, which makes the operation more convenient and quicker, and also improves the operation efficiency, and the design is simple and easy to operate, which prolongs the service life of the product and reduces the costs of subsequent maintenance and replacement.
Jun 2, 2026
Launcher system with apparatus and methods for a toy projectile blaster removably interfaced with shoulder or butt stock receptacle hopper for multiple additional projectiles, user operable providing a hopper receptacle passageway in alignment with a firing projectile launching element to a projectile launching barrel for discharging projectiles. The pre-firing area allows projectile rounds to be received, while coupling the hopper stock projectiles magazine holds projectiles located distally along an upper portion of the pre-firing area for communication to outwardly launch the received projectile rounds. A user operable barrier at the hopper stock projectiles magazine receptacle opens and feeds by gravity into the pre-firing area The hopper stock projectiles magazine receptacle tilts towards the breech for feeding received projectile received into the pre-firing area.
Jun 2, 2026
A buffer tube cover assembly includes a cover base assembly and an insert attached to a rear side of the cover base assembly. The cover base assembly includes a cover tube, a lever, a buffer locating portion, a spring, and at least one pin. The insert includes at least one forward protruding member disposed inside the cover base assembly.
Jun 2, 2026
A projectile launcher attachment adapted for a standard unmodified firearm receiver capable of launching a variety of projectiles including flare, smoke round, and gas and less lethal projectiles. The launcher attachment is easily installed having a barrel breach release for loading and unloading rounds using the existing firearm receiver magazine release and provides a single shot break down barrel configuration utilizing the existing firearm attachment pin as a pivot point. A unique firing pin and firing control mechanism is interengaged with the existing firearm trigger and firearm hammer for integral select operation.
Jun 2, 2026
Provided is a reticle unit that includes a reticle with a sight line; an optical fiber that forms a dot by guiding light from a light source to a center of the sight line; and a frame to which the reticle is attached, wherein a light incident portion for receiving light is formed at one end of the optical fiber protruding out of a cutout portion of the frame, a light-emitting portion for emitting light is formed at another end of the optical fiber, the light incident portion has a spherical surface having a diameter greater than that of the optical fiber, the light-emitting portion has an inclined surface that reflects light passing through the optical fiber, and the optical fiber is fixed along a part of the sight line so that the light-emitting portion is positioned at the center of the sight line.
Jun 2, 2026
A kit includes a deterrent device, a grip activation system, and a housing supporting the grip activation system. The housing positions the grip activation system so that a sensing space of the grip activation system extends at least partly adjacent to a trigger guard of the deterrent device. The grip activation system includes an emitter configured to emit first electromagnetic radiation having a first wavelength; a detector configured to detect second electromagnetic radiation having the first wavelength; and a controller. The controller determines, based at least in part on the second electromagnetic radiation, that an object is present in the sensing space; and provides an activation signal to an activatable system in response to determining that the object is present in the sensing space. The activatable system can include a light source. Some examples include a housing, a grip activation system, and an activatable system.
Jun 2, 2026
Disclosed herein are alignment features for scopes, such as alignment rings for telescopic sights. For example, a scope can includes a proximal end having an interior surface. The proximal end is that which a user aligns his or her eye in order to visualize a target. The scope may also include an alignment ring on the interior surface of the proximal end. The alignment ring assists a user in determining whether his or her eye is properly aligned with a longitudinal axis of the scope. With correct eye alignment, the alignment ring is not visible. With incorrect eye alignment, at least a portion of the alignment ring is visible, thus ensuring accurate sighting.
Jun 2, 2026
A firearm system includes a firearm and a computer. Electronics in the firearm determine data that includes a pathway between different points of aim of the firearm as the firearm moves. The computer receives this data and builds an image of the pathway between the different points of aim of the firearm.
Jun 2, 2026
A method for setting a sighting device with a telescopic sight and an attachment device is provided. The attachment device includes a display, a control element, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and is connected to the telescopic sight such that the display can be observed through the telescopic sight. The method includes displaying a center marking at a center position on the display and activating a first interaction mode, in which the center position of the center marking can be shifted into a new center position by operating at least one control element, displaying a circular marking and activating the second interaction mode, in which the size of the circular marking is changeable by operating at least one control element, and storing display information regarding the new center position and the size of the circular marking in the non-transitory computer-readable storage device.
Jun 2, 2026
Automated methods may comprise automatically converting a ballistic trajectory of a projectile into a ballistic flight path. The ballistic flight path may comprise one or more segments. Each of the segments may comprise a plurality of coordinates. The coordinates may be located along the ballistic trajectory. The automated method may comprise automatically navigating an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) along the ballistic flight path. The automated method may comprise automatically collecting environmental data along the ballistic flight path through employment of the UAV.
Jun 2, 2026
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a lens is provided. The lens can be used in an imaging platform of a moving platform (e.g., a projectile or guided munition), for example, in a seeker arrangement. The lens can be configured to optical rotation information of the moving platform to an optical sensor as the moving platform moves in space, for example, following a mission profile.
Jun 2, 2026
A threat countermeasure system includes a calculation device and a communication device. The calculation device is configured to determine, based on a threat level of a target, a countermeasure position of attack on the target. The countermeasure position of attack represents either a first countermeasure position to be attacked in order to temporarily impede a function of the target or a second countermeasure position to be attacked in order to stop the function of the target. A first countermeasure period during which the first countermeasure position is attacked in order to at least temporarily impede the function of the target may be shorter than a second countermeasure period during which the second countermeasure position is attacked in order to stop the function of the target.
Jun 2, 2026
An accessory device may be configured to output an electrical signal from a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”). An accessory device may include a conducted energy shield. A conducted energy shield may include a shield body having a receiving unit for removably receiving a CEW that is used to provide an electrical current to one or more discharge rails disposed along a forward facing surface of the shield body and configured to deliver a high voltage current to an object coming into contact with the discharge rails. Once the CEW is removed from the receiving unit the shield body is unable to generate an electrical current across the discharge rails.
Jun 2, 2026
A conducted electrical weapon may include an interposer. The interposer may be disposed in a bay of the conducted electrical weapon or may be coupled to a magazine insertable within the bay of the conducted electrical weapon. The interposer may include a cartridge separator. The cartridge separator may logically or physically define a plurality of cartridge compartments. Each cartridge compartment may be configured to receive and align with a cartridge loaded into a magazine.
Jun 2, 2026
Folding Target Stand 10 consists of a rectangular base having a middle cross member to which a vertical stand assembly is bolted in place. The stand assembly is composed of two sections of PVC pipes connected by a PVC cross piece on the lower part of the stand assembly via PVC tee connectors. The short PVC pipe sections on either side of the stand assembly are fitted internally with threaded rod assemblies which are used to secure the stand assembly to the base. Diagonal support pieces provide additional stability to the stand assembly. Slotted arms allow for a corrugated plastic target plate to be adjusted for height. The target plate and stand assembly can be folded down onto the base so that the target stand can be either transported or stored as one piece.
Jun 2, 2026
The electronic target includes a front plate, a chamber behind the front plate, a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor element inside the chamber joined to the front plate by at least a connection element, a main control device electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element, and a signal processing element electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element and the main control device. Due to the MEMS sensor element's small dimension, light weight, low power consumption, high durability, low cost, and stable performance, it can be integrated into the electronic target simply by the connection element without being constrained by its shape and size, and the electronic target can be installed more conveniently and quickly.
Jun 2, 2026
The electronic target includes a main member having a target base and a front plate, a power element inside the target base, a main control device inside the target base and electrically connected to the power element, a MEMS sensor device behind the front plate and electrically connected to the main control device, and a wireless control device mounted on and electrically connected to the main control device. By leveraging the MEMS sensor device and the power element, the assembly and deployment of the electronic target becomes straightforward and less susceptible to damage. Moreover, the use of wireless communications relieves limitation by the venue and reduces susceptibility to interference. This simplifies the configuration and setup process for interactions between targets, achieving increased variability in shooting modes and enhancing entertainment or training effectiveness.
Jun 2, 2026
The disclosure relates to a shaped charge assembly including a casing and a liner, the liner being a hollow dome forming a hollow space, coaxially arranged around a longitudinal central axis (x) of the shaped charge assembly. The casing and the liner together defines a volume including an explosive. The liner includes an internal surface facing the hollow space and an external surface facing the volume including the explosive. A tangent of the internal surface and a base plane (y) formed at a base end of the liner, the base plane being perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis (x), forms an angle (α) of at least 100°.
Jun 2, 2026
A simultaneous ignition method for a hollow modular charge using a cluster laser according to the present invention can maximize an intensity of a laser beam per unit area radiated to a gunpowder coating part ( 39 ) by adjusting a path of the laser beam from first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth laser oscillators ( 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 ) igniting the gunpowder coating parts ( 39 ) through one-to-one matching with unit charges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ( 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 ) having a charge inner diameter ( 38 ) as they goes away due to the linear arrangement of the unit charges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ( 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 ), thereby simultaneously igniting a plurality of lasers in a cluster-shaped combination.
Jun 2, 2026
An ignition device includes an igniter that accommodates an ignition charge to be ignited by energization, and a holder that includes an insertion port for inserting the igniter, and is integrated with the igniter by fitting the igniter from the insertion port and press-fitting a tube body into a press-fitting portion. An end portion of the tube body is fitted into an annular groove formed in a bore, and a labyrinth structure is formed by an inner wall portion, an end surface portion, and an outer wall portion of the end portion, and the annular groove.
Jun 2, 2026
An archery arrow is provided to include a shaft that is tubular and includes an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface, with an insert secured to the shaft. The insert can define a hole configured to join a component, for example, a broadhead with the arrow. The hole can be round and concentric with the exterior surface of the shaft, and in some cases non-concentric with the interior surface. The insert can be adhered to the shaft and later machined to define the hole to provide the concentricity of the hole and the shaft exterior or an associated outer diameter. When a component such as a broadhead is joined with the arrow via installation in the hole, the component can be centered relative to the shaft exterior. A related method of manufacturing an arrow is provided.
Jun 2, 2026
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an ammunition cartridge includes a cartridge casing having a longitudinal center axis, a powder pocket positioned adjacent to the cartridge casing, a piston bore positioned adjacent to the powder pocket, a piston in the piston bore, and a payload bay positioned adjacent to the payload bay, wherein the piston is not coupled to the cartridge, wherein the piston is in contact with the payload bay wherein a diameter of the powder pocket is less than an inside diameter of the cartridge casing to provide a reduced velocity to the payload.
Jun 2, 2026
The invention relates to a common carrier munition ammunition device, more particularly to common carrier payload delivery shell. There is provided a common carrier munition suitable for use for a high explosive comprising a tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a payload, a fuze, and located between said main body and the fuze an ogive element, wherein the payload comprises a removable liner, wherein the removable liner comprises a high explosive, such that said removable liner and high explosive may be removed from the payload cavity.
Jun 2, 2026
An instrument measurement package is provided for assessing response effect from laser illumination onto a target. The package includes a photodiode, a circuit board, an illumination indicator, an enclosure and a battery. The photodiode measures the laser illumination as an incidence signal. The circuit board accommodates a power relay, a microprocessor, a clock and a flash memory card for recording the incidence signal. The illumination indicator displays a result from the incidence signal by activation. The enclosure contains the circuit board and mounts the photodiode. The battery supplies direct current voltage to the circuit board via the power relay.
Jun 2, 2026
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
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