Jun 9, 2026

US12650276 - Lock for a firearm

Locks for a firearm have a lock body configured to be closely and removably received in the magazine well, the lock body having an upper portion configured to extend into the bolt passage when installed in the firearm, with the upper portion interposed between the reciprocating bolt and the forward extending barrel, a locking mechanism at a lower portion of the lock body and having a locked condition and an unlocked condition, and a latch element connected at the upper portion of the lock body and interfacing the locking mechanism to move between an unlocked position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked condition and a locked position when the locking mechanism is in the locked condition. The latch element may protrude from the lock body when in the locked position. The latch element may protrude in a forward direction from the lock body when in the locked position.

Assignee: Go Safe Technology, Inc.
Inventors: Mark Hillis, Grant Gregory
Filing date: 2025-05-14

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The patent describes a firearm lock designed to fit closely within the magazine well, featuring a lock body that extends into the bolt passage and includes a locking mechanism with distinct locked and unlocked conditions. A latch element is integrated into the upper portion of the lock body, which protrudes when the lock is engaged, preventing the bolt from moving and enhancing firearm security.

Claim 1

1 . A lock for a firearm having a frame with a forward extending barrel and defining a magazine well and a bolt passage containing a reciprocating bolt movable between a rearward retracted position and a forward battery position, the lock for a firearm comprising: a lock body configured to be closely and removably received in the magazine well; the lock body having an upper portion configured to extend into the bolt passage when installed in the firearm, with the upper portion interposed between the reciprocating bolt and the forward extending barrel; a locking mechanism at a lower portion of the lock body and having a locked condition and an unlocked condition; a latch element connected at the upper portion of the lock body and interfacing the locking mechanism to move between an unlocked position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked condition and a locked position when the locking mechanism is in the locked condition; and wherein the latch element protrudes from the lock body when in the locked position. a lock body configured to be closely and removably received in the magazine well; the lock body having an upper portion configured to extend into the bolt passage when installed in the firearm, with the upper portion interposed between the reciprocating bolt and the forward extending barrel; a locking mechanism at a lower portion of the lock body and having a locked condition and an unlocked condition; a latch element connected at the upper portion of the lock body and interfacing the locking mechanism to move between an unlocked position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked condition and a locked position when the locking mechanism is in the locked condition; and wherein the latch element protrudes from the lock body when in the locked position.

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