Nov 3, 2026
A handgun simulation assembly that mates a virtual reality (VR) controller having a trigger finger button with a handgun grip and trigger in order to better simulate the feel of a typical handgun for a VR environment. The handgun simulation assembly includes a handgun body with a trigger translation subassembly for translating the horizontal motion of the trigger blade pull to a vertical translational action to depress the trigger finger button of the VR controller. A tensioning mechanism is incorporated in the trigger translation subassembly to simulate the feel of trigger resistance that is found in a physical handgun. By mating commercially available VR controllers with realistic handgun grips and triggers, users of the handgun simulation assembly are provided with a more realistic handgun experience when in a VR environment.
Nov 3, 2026
Systems and methods for recovering bullets from a backstop are disclosed. In one example embodiment of a method, fired bullets and backstop material are collected from the backstop. The fired bullets and backstop material may be vacuumed. The collected bullets are separated from the backstop material based on buoyancy of the collected bullets and backstop material in a liquid. The liquid may have a density that is greater than the density of the backstop material and less than the density of the collected bullets.
Nov 3, 2026
A method and an apparatus/assembly provides enhanced protection to a baby in a child safety car seat. A bullet-proof child seat apparatus (BCSA) having a central segment that includes a seat portion and a backrest portion with a shapeable and adjustable headrest is constructed using bullet-proof covering that includes a protective blanket. Adjacent to the central segment are shapeable first and second side segments, each having a collar portion at an upper end and a side panel portion extending downward and away from the collar portion. The BCSA protects a baby fastened in place within the central segment by an enclosing bullet-proof blanket moldable around a baby's face, an outer bullet-proof material and/or a structure/chassis having a bullet-proof composition. The covering and structure provides complete protection from side to side while side segments can be pulled inward to provide added protection from a frontal direction and particularly to the head and face of a baby whose body is protected in the front by firmly extended flaps of the blanket. The BCSA also includes an infant risk tracking and reporting (IRTR) module that provides further protection by using sensors to track and report a baby's presence and surrounding environment.
Nov 3, 2026
A bullet resistant wall system including ballistic paver blocks constructed, configured, and arranged to form a wall having at least two adjacent individual layers. The at least two adjacent individual layers include multiple adjacent rows of the ballistic paver blocks. The ballistic paver blocks are formed from wet ballistic concrete prepared without an addition of a preformed foam or wet ballistic concrete prepared without an addition of a stabilizing agent.
Nov 3, 2026
A gas key gasket and method seals a firearm's gas system at the interface between the bolt carrier body and the gas key. In various embodiments, the gasket is metallic with an embossment at the gas hole. In embodiments, the embossment compresses and provides one or more contact rings at the interface. The contact ring(s) promote a method of sealing the irregular surfaces around the gas path, which provides a level of consistency to the seal.
Nov 3, 2026
A firearm gas block assembly includes separate gas block and gas block retaining bodies each having a central bore engageable with a gas block journal of a barrel. The gas block retaining body includes a retention member passage that intersects the central bore of the gas block retaining body to define an opening between the central bore and the retention member passage. A retention member within the retention member passage is moveable between first and second positions. A portion of the retention member extends through the opening when in the first position. No portion of the retention member extends through the opening when in the second position. Gas flow control discontinuities may be within a surface of the gas block defining the central passage. A travel limiting member may be engaged with the retention member and the gas block for limiting axial movement of the retention member.
Nov 3, 2026
In a firearm, the ammunition magazine has an enhanced body, display, and circuitry to provide indication of the when there is ammunition loaded in the magazine or when there is no ammunition in the magazine. Additionally, or alternatively, the firearm has an enhanced body, display, and circuitry to provide indication of when there is ammunition in the chamber, when there is no ammunition in the chamber, or other warnings such as a malfunction or jam.
Nov 3, 2026
A magazine may include a body comprising a magazine catch, and an insert in which the insert may be positioned on an upper portion of an interior of the body, the insert may include a magazine catch extension, the magazine catch extension may bend outward away from the body to reinforce the magazine catch, and the insert may be formed of a metal, an alloy, or combinations thereof.
Nov 3, 2026
A magazine assembly for a firearm and a related method are disclosed. The assembly has a magazine housing defining a track, and a follower assembly. The magazine housing is configured to constrain a cartridge as the cartridge is moved within the magazine assembly such that majority of a proximal surface area of the cartridge does not contact the magazine housing, and a distal tip of the cartridge does not contact the magazine housing.
Nov 3, 2026
A magazine for large ammunition includes a plurality of ammunition holders, with each ammunition holder being configured to operatively interface with a single round of ammunition. Each ammunition holder comprises an outer body, and an inner body configured to interface with the single round of ammunition. The inner body is transitional relative to the outer body between a first position and a second position, with the inner body extending out of the outer body as the inner body transitions from the first position toward the second position. The inner body is configured to release the single round of ammunition in response to the inner body being transitioned to the second position. The magazine additionally includes a plurality of links, with each link being coupled to a pair of the plurality of ammunition holders.
Nov 3, 2026
A hammerset device for a firearm incorporates a single quadrant, fixed point, modified Scotch Yoke mechanism between a trigger finger piece and a hammer such that linear movement of the trigger finger piece translates to releasing the hammer, and optionally, continued linear movement of the trigger cocks the hammer for a subsequent firing of the firearm.
Nov 3, 2026
A firearm suppression device comprising multiple stages which are used to control the expansion and direct the expanding muzzle-blast gases (e.g., associated with the firing of a projectile from a firearm) in a manner to improve cooling, to reduce the firing signature of the weapon, and to vent the muzzle-blast gases out the distal end of the suppressor away from the operator's face which can potentially adversely affect the operator's vision and/or respiratory function.
Nov 3, 2026
A muzzle attachment for a firearm includes an attachment body defining a projectile passage therethrough along a longitudinal axis, the projectile passage having a proximal end portion sized to receive a distal end portion of a barrel of the firearm or an adapter attached to the barrel. A locking assembly is provided in the attachment body and is operable to tighten the body to the barrel or muzzle adapter by engaging the barrel or muzzle adapter. In one example, the locking assembly includes a fastener that when advanced moves a yoke into engagement with a circumferential groove on the barrel or muzzle adapter. The attachment can be, for example, a compensator, flash hider, or muzzle brake.
Nov 3, 2026
A firearm support includes a housing, two or more legs, a column, a firearm mount, and a remote actuator. The housing including a first hydraulic cylinder. The two or more legs are pivotally coupled to and extending from the housing. The column resides at least partially within the first hydraulic cylinder. The firearm mount supports a firearm and is attached to a distal end of the column opposite the first hydraulic cylinder. The remote actuator is fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic cylinder through a hydraulic hose. The remote actuator adjusts a height of the column by moving hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic hose in response to rotation of a height adjustment knob on the remote actuator.
Nov 3, 2026
A mobile long-range artillery system integrating a tractor and a trailer having a high-capacity artillery assembly is disclosed. The artillery assembly mounts on the trailer towed by a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) tractor for rapid mobility and deployment. The mobile long-range artillery system includes a 88-caliber 155 mm cannon capable of firing ammunition up to 96 kilometers. The trailer is configurable to accommodate larger caliber cannons such as 203 mm or 240 mm for ultra-long-range capabilities i.e., more than 96 km range. Further, the cannon connects to a 20-round autoloader capable of firing eight rounds per minute. The artillery assembly includes a slidable barrel deployable from a retracted travel position to a run-out firing position. The mobile long-range artillery system offers enhanced range and firepower and provides significant advantages in military operations.
Nov 3, 2026
A spacer and axle arrangement for a cam of an archery bow including an axle that extends along an axle axis. The axle including opposite internally threaded ends and defines axle securement openings that extend laterally through the axle. Axle fasteners are adapted to extend through the axle securement openings. Axial end fasteners are adapted to be threaded into the internally threaded ends of the axle in axial alignment with the axle. The axial end fasteners include fastener heads including stop surfaces that face toward the internally threaded ends of the axle. Bearing positioning sleeves slidably mount on the axles. The bearing positioning sleeves have outer ends adapted to be opposed by the stop surfaces of the axial end fasteners. Spacers mount over the bearing positioning sleeves at positions in which the spacers are radially overlapped by the stop surfaces of the axial end fasteners.
Nov 3, 2026
A safe-to-use string-unloading apparatus for a crossbow includes a string, a trigger assembly, a safety and a string-unlocking apparatus. The trigger assembly is not operable to unload a string when there is no arrow loaded. However, a cocking device is operable to unload the string when there is no arrow loaded.
Nov 3, 2026
In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a first rail and a second rail. An accessory is supported by the riser. The accessory extends through the first rail and contacts the second rail. A fastener contacts the riser and the accessory. The fastener comprises a central axis that does not intersect the accessory.
Nov 3, 2026
A shock absorbing stock with adjustable length of pull is provided having a body with at least one cavity. A spring is received within the cavity. A butt pad is attached to a butt pad mount, and a pull rod is attached to the opposite side of the butt pad mount. A bushing with a central passage and a longitudinal passage is held in the cavity. The pull rod can be secured to the bushing with a pull rod lock. The length of pull is determined by which hole of the pull rod is used to secure the pull rod to the bushing. Firearm shock is absorbed as the butt pad is stopped by the user, causing the bushing, which is fixed to the pull rod, to compress the spring against the collar. The spring has the same spring rate regardless of the length of pull selected.
Nov 3, 2026
An adjustable cheek riser is described. The cheek riser may include a cheek plate and a mounting plate. The cheek plate may removably couple to the mounting plate and configured to slide laterally along a mounting plate length. The cheek riser may further include a horizontal adjustment mechanism, which may include a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member may be disposed on the cheek plate and may include a male boss. The second fastening member may be disposed on the mounting plate and may include divots or notches. The first fastening member may engage with the second fastening member to lock a position of the cheek plate on the mounting plate.
Nov 3, 2026
A buttstock for a firearm. The buttstock includes a housing, a locking bolt, and an actuating lever. The housing includes a main housing part, a rear housing part, and a housing strut The main housing part has a sliding guide. A clearance is formed between the housing strut, the main housing part, and the rear housing part. There is locking bolt mount for mounting the locking bolt. The locking bolt is displaceable between a locking position, a displacing position, and an open position. The actuating lever has a cross pin mount and is fastened via a cross pin. The actuating lever has a first lever arm and a second lever arm. The first lever arm serves for displacing the locking bolt between the locking position, the displacing position, and the open position. The second lever arm has an actuating surface for actuation by a user.
Nov 3, 2026
A mount for attaching one or more firearm accessories to a firearm. The mount comprises a base that is mountable to an upper portion of the firearm, an arm adapted for coupling to a first firearm accessory, and a release assembly connected to the base. The arm is pivotally coupled to the base whereby in an engaged configuration the arm is retained adjacent the base, and in a disengaged configuration the arm is able to pivot away from the base. When actuated the release assembly is adapted to release the arm from the engaged configuration wherein the arm is able to pivot towards the disengaged configuration.
Nov 3, 2026
A holster for concealing a laser-sighted handgun is provided. Advantageously, the holster fits lasers and handguns of many sizes. The holster may be readily attached to a belt around the waist or ankle. The holster is configured such that it is comfortable and such that a handgun is concealable with most usual movements of a user. For example, a handgun remains in substantially the same position within the holster when a user bends forward thereby remaining concealed.
Nov 3, 2026
A trigger guard sheath for a pistol and is configured to be disposed within a holster. The sheath includes an integral body that includes a top section having a first width and configured to receive a barrel or slide of the pistol and a bottom section having a second width and configured to receive a trigger and trigger guard of the pistol. The integral body includes a first protrusion that extends radially outward from a first end of the top section and a first protrusion that extends radially outward from a first end and an inner wall of the top section in a first direction and a second protrusion that extends radially outward from a second end and outer wall of the bottom section in a second direction that is opposite the first direction.
Nov 3, 2026
A locking case comprising a base and a lid, where the base and/or the lid comprises a double wall design including a first wall, a second wall, and a channel formed between the first and the second wall; a gasket positioned within the channel; at least one pressure equalization element integrated into the case; a latch comprising a first end and a second end, and a first one or more protrusions positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a second protrusion configured for removably engaging with a third protrusion of the base, where the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and where, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with one or more of the base and the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid.
Nov 3, 2026
There is a need in the firearm training field for a firearm that can analyze the shooter's grip, aim, position, and anything else that could affect a shooter's technique. The invention is designed to monitor the shooter's technique in real-time using motion sensors to determine any movement by the firearm or the shooter. A light based detection system also tracks the shooter's and firearm's movement by detecting the amount of time it takes for light emitted from the device to reflect back to the device. The motion detected is analyzed and converted into a haptic feedback for the device to emit to the user, usually in the form of a vibration or shaking. The shooter can interpret the haptic feedback in real-time and correct their shooting technique without having to interrupt their shooting session.
Nov 3, 2026
A vector control composite system and methods for producing a vector control strategy capable of blocking mosquito host-seeking cues for reducing the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases. The vector control composite system comprises a substrate coated with a composition further comprising nanoparticles functionalized to block thermal, vibrational, or gray body energy emission of an emitter, thus interfering with mosquito infrared receptor functions for host-seeking. The vector control composite system may comprise a base substrate coated with an IR ceramic coating having an insulation component, a multispectral signature mitigation component, an IR anti-reflective component, whereby the multispectral signature mitigation component and IR anti-reflective component contain functionalized nanoparticles. Embodiments of the vector control composite system may be incorporated in various textiles used as nets, garments, tents, and equipment.
Nov 3, 2026
A break-in machine for use in conditioning a flexible armor panel is described herein. The break-in machine includes a housing, an upper conditioning belt assembly, a lower conditioning belt assembly, and a drive assembly. The upper conditioning belt assembly includes a plurality of sprocketed conveyor rollers spaced along a longitudinal axis, and a first conditioning belt orientated around the plurality of sprocketed conveyor rollers. The lower conditioning belt assembly is positioned vertically below the upper conditioning belt assembly and includes a plurality of adjustable conveyor rollers spaced between the sprocketed conveyor rollers along the longitudinal axis, and a second conditioning belt orientated around the plurality of adjustable conveyor rollers. The drive assembly includes a motor and a drive chain coupled to each of the sprocketed conveyor rollers.
Nov 3, 2026
The disclosure relates to a system and a method for dispensing detection of a pyrotechnical countermeasure in a pyrotechnical countermeasure dispenser system ( 1 ). The method comprises: —providing a pyrotechnical countermeasure dispenser control unit ( 4 ) with a recoil-sensing device ( 5 ), wherein upon activation of a pyrotechnical countermeasure dispensing command, —monitoring the sensing of a recoil signal ( 8 ) from the recoil-sensing device ( 5 ) during a monitoring window ( 6 ), —determining that a dispensing of the pyrotechnical countermeasure from a pyrotechnical countermeasure cartridge ( 3 ) has occurred upon detection of the recoil signal ( 8 ) exceeding a recoil detection threshold value ( 9 ) during the monitoring window ( 6 ), —determining that a misfire of the pyrotechnical countermeasure has occurred upon no detection of the recoil signal ( 8 ) during the monitoring window ( 6 ).
Nov 3, 2026
A gas generator includes a housing, one or more first discharge ports and one or more second discharge ports both provided in the housing configured to discharge the combustion gas. A closing member covers at least one of the one or more first discharge ports and at least one of the one or more second discharge ports together. The closing member includes a portion covering the at least one first discharge port and configured to rupture at a first rupture pressure and a portion covering the at least one second discharge port and configured to rupture at a second rupture pressure. The closing member includes a breakage assisting portion configured to reduce a strength of the closing member at at least a boundary portion between the at least one first discharge port and the at least one second discharge port.
Nov 3, 2026
The invention relates to a holding device for pieces of fireworks, more particularly skyrockets, comprising an engagement part ( 112 ), the engagement part ( 112 ) and/or a top part ( 114 ) that is or can be connected thereto being designed to accommodate a piece of fireworks ( 118 ) to be fired. The engagement part ( 112 ) is designed to fasten the holding device to the top surface of a carrier device ( 102 ).
Nov 3, 2026
The present disclosure provides a fin stabilized projectile which can accommodate subsonic and supersonic flight velocities, wherein flight performance characteristics of the projectile are stabilized. The projectile is configured to be incorporated into a sabot free cartridge, wherein the projectile can be launched from a smooth bore barrel. The projectile includes an elongate body having a diverging ogival nose section extending rearward from a leading end, a converging ogival back section terminating at a trailing end; and a tail segment having a tail fin projecting radially from the back section and extending longitudinally forward of the trailing end of the elongate body and extending longitudinally rearward of the trailing end of the elongate body.
Nov 3, 2026
A system and method for packaging and storing munitions includes a packaging device having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions include a mating indents complementary to fit together in interlocking manner. The upper and lower portions further include one or more first indents to form one or more cavities for storage and protection of one or more munitions within the munitions packaging system when the upper and lower portions are mated. The upper portion and the lower portion are made of a first single polymer material. The system further comprises one or more interposing stacking layers. The method involves placing one or more munitions in a munitions packaging system, assembling an upper portion, lower portion, and optional interposing stacking layers.
Nov 3, 2026
A method of airburst fuze configuration by which airburst capability may be retrofitted to existing weapons systems or munitions or configured for new ones. The system consists of a nose or mid-body fuze package for a host projectile, incorporating a rear-looking optical sensor system, which will periscope outwards to establish a rearwards line of sight. The fuze package is to be used with a separate and retained detonation control system which performs fire control calculations and transmits an optical signal at the time airbursting is desired, which subsequently prompts the rear-looking optical sensor to trigger the payload of the host projectile.
Nov 3, 2026
The pyrotechnic igniter simulator ( 1 ) has a detection element ( 5 ) that is able to detect at least one ignition pulse, a microcontroller ( 6 ) that is able to determine characteristics of the ignition pulse detected by the detection element ( 5 ) and to control an impedance block ( 7 ) depending on these characteristics, the microcontroller ( 6 ) being able to be configured remotely, and the impedance block ( 7 ) being able to be simulated at one of two different impedance values depending on these characteristics, one of the impedance values, referred to as the high value, simulating activation of the igniter in response to the detected ignition pulse, and the other impedance value, referred to as the low value, simulating non-activation of the igniter in response to the detected ignition pulse, the resulting simulator ( 1 ) being autonomous and especially proficient.
Nov 3, 2026
A fiber optic illuminator includes a light source and a fiber optic filament disposed around an exterior of the light source and positioned to receive light from the light source. A reflector is disposed around the light source and surrounds at least a portion of the fiber optic filament. An interior or exterior of the reflector is configured to reflect light emitted from the light source towards the fiber optic filament. A portion of the light from the light source and a portion of the reflected light are coupled into the fiber optic filament and exit an end of the fiber optic filament to form an alignment spot.
Nov 3, 2026
A method for protection of inflight aircraft during approaching-to-landing and takeoff/climbout phases of flight against handheld laser attacks includes two different drone types: a skeining drone and a swarming drone. One or more skeining drones are deployed close to the aircraft and/or one or more swarming drones are deployed further from the aircraft and closer to the beam source. Prior to the aircraft's traversal of a determinable approach point, a plurality of swarming drones are pre-deployed in loitering mode or else launched, and are subsequently directed toward the reckoned source of a trained beam while skeining drones are pre-deployed in a patrol mode or else launched, and fly closer to the aircraft. The skein classically shields the cockpit by flying a controlled interference pattern roughly parallel to the aircraft flightpath while the swarm saturates one or more determined and dynamically redetermined regions athwart the beam source location.
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