Blastshield

US12693003 - Blast shield for the lens of a light source

Disclosed are implementations of a blast shield configured to protect the lens of a light source, such as a flashlight or laser illuminator, from carbon and other debris generated by the discharge of a firearm to which the light source is attached. The blast shield includes a sidewall positioned to shield the lens from carbon and debris discharged from the muzzle, from ports of a muzzle device, or from gaps between tines of a muzzle device affixed to the firearm.