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 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
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
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
Feb 10, 2026
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 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
A lever-based clamping device.
Feb 3, 2026
A representative reverse-saboted sidearm system includes: a sidearm having a barrel assembly with an inner wall defining a longitudinally extending bore; and a round of reverse-saboted ammunition having a non-necked casing, a reverse sabot, and a projectile, the reverse sabot mounted at a discharge end of the casing with a distal end of the reverse sabot extending outwardly from the casing, the reverse sabot exhibiting a diameter corresponding to a diameter of the casing and defining a receiving passage aligned with a longitudinal centerline of the casing, the projectile being at least partially disposed within the receiving passage of the reverse sabot; the inner wall of the barrel assembly being configured to engage an exterior surface of the projectile to direct the projectile.
Jan 27, 2026
The invention relates to hand firearm and is aimed at improving the ergonomics of firearm with a bullpup layout. The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that the bolt of the firearm has an extension of the bolt handle, which makes it possible to position the bolt handle near the trigger, thereby facilitating the process of reloading the firearm.
Jan 27, 2026
A small firearm includes: a receiver; a barrel including a barrel bore axis; an action including a bolt head; and a guide surface, the receiver being configured for (i) at least indirectly receiving the barrel including a locking mechanism area, a chamber, a guide area, and a muzzle arranged successively in the longitudinal direction, and (ii) at least indirectly receiving the action movably arranged within the receiver along the longitudinal direction from an open position to a closed position, the guide surface, which is within a locking space, being configured such that at least one of (i) an entry of a cartridge case under an influence of a torque during a movement of the action from a closed position to an open position is limited due to an interaction of an ejector and an extractor and (ii) an exit of the cartridge case is favored.
Jan 27, 2026
A receiver blank includes a receiver body with a magazine well and an insert. The insert is located internal to the receiver body, and the insert is manufactured before the receiver body. The insert must be removed from the receiver body to convert the receiver blank to a firearm receiver.
Jan 27, 2026
A bolt stop actuator is disclosed. The actuator may include a lift arm, a first leg extending from a point proximate to an end of the lift bar and generally perpendicular therefrom, a second leg extending in the same direction from the lift bar as the first leg, and a projection extending from the lift bar and configured to contact a follower of an empty magazine when the bolt stop actuator is assembled into a firearm. Neither the first leg, nor the second leg, include apertures positioned distal to the lift arm.
Jan 27, 2026
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.
Jan 27, 2026
Disclosed is a linear trigger mechanism for a firearm. In certain examples, the trigger mechanism includes a trigger housing having a linear trigger pathway and a removeable side plate. The trigger mechanism also includes a trigger that is at least partially disposed between the trigger housing and the removeable side plate, where the trigger is configured to move between a first position and a second position along a path that is defined by the trigger pathway, and where the trigger includes an angled sear engagement surface. The trigger mechanism also includes a sear that is at least partially disposed between the trigger housing and the removeable side plate and is configured to pivot with respect to the trigger housing, where the sear includes an angled trigger engagement surface that corresponds with the angled sear engagement surface.
Jan 27, 2026
A firearm accessory and an end cap useful with the firearm assembly. The firearm assembly handles exhaust gas expelled with a round fired from a firearm and includes a fitting, a sleeve, a fluid pressure dissipation structure, and an end cap assembly located at a distal end of the fluid dissipation structure. The sleeve defines an internal volume that at least partially receives the fluid dissipation structure. The end cap assembly and the fluid dissipation structure at least partially define one or more distal chambers in communication with the internal volume. The end cap assembly defines an angled port.
Jan 27, 2026
A firearm attachment member includes a firearm mounting structure which includes a receiver support shelf for supporting thereon a receiver of a firearm. The firearm attachment member includes left and right halves, arranged for securing the firearm between the left and right halves, each of the left and right halves extending along a longitudinal axis corresponding to a longitudinal firing axis of the firearm. One of the left and right halves pivots in azimuth with respect to the longitudinal axis about a firearm attachment member pivot located rearward of the firearm mounting structure. Each of the left and right halves includes a forward fastening flange configured to be mounted below the receiver and in front of the trigger guard of the firearm. The forward fastening flanges are fastened together with a fastener.
Jan 27, 2026
A firearm is provided that comprises a barrel, a magazine tube below the barrel, and a handguard with first and second portions. A clamp between the handguard portions has a main body with deformable lugs and a fastener. The handguard's first portion features an arcuate surface for the barrel and a bore for the magazine tube. The lugs move inward and downward, securing the handguard. The clamp is positioned within a recess between the handguard portions. Fasteners are accessible through apertures in the handguard. The clamp contacts both the magazine tube and the barrel when tightened. The clamp includes a main body and deformable lugs, with a fastener to secure the handguard. The lugs are deformable, made of various materials, and designed to bend upon tightening. The method involves positioning and tightening the clamp to deform the lugs and secure the handguard.
Jan 27, 2026
A trigger shroud assembly ( 14 ) for a small arms weapon ( 12 ) is disclosed. The trigger shroud assembly ( 14 ) may include a rail mount ( 22 ), an accessory body ( 28 ) slidably connected to the rail mount, a spring guide ( 24 ) disposed between the rail mount and the accessory body, a resilient member ( 26 ) arranged about the spring guide, and a starboard side trigger shroud ( 32 ) and a port side trigger shroud ( 34 ) connected to the accessory body. A belt clip ( 36 ) may be disposed on one of the starboard side trigger shroud or the port side trigger shroud. The trigger shroud assembly ( 14 ) may include a closed configuration ( 17 ) and an open configuration ( 27 ). The trigger shroud assembly ( 14 ) may include a tactical accessory ( 47 ) such as a flashlight. The trigger shroud assembly ( 14 ) may be secured to a handgun for inside the waistband carry and to deter inadvertent handgun discharge.
Jan 27, 2026
A printing prevention system that utilizes a contact pad connected to a concealment wing for enhancing the concealment and use of a firearm in a holster. In one implementation, the apparatus comprises a body member of a concealment wing attachable to a holster and a removable contact pad attached to the body member. The contact pad comprises a waistband contact surface to leverage the pressure from the user's waistband to draw the grip of a firearm closer to the user's body and an angled ramp surface to assist positioning of the holster within a waistband or belt. The position of the contact pad may be adjustable relative to the body member so that the contact pad can stay in contact with the user's belt with a variety of different placements of the belt clip on the holster.
Jan 27, 2026
The application pertains to 1911 style firearms. In some embodiments, the firearm frame comprises a relief to capture debris. In some embodiments, the firearm has an ambidextrous slide stop.
Jan 27, 2026
A protective cover for an optical sight of a firearm, with at least one transparent end wall section for protecting either a proximal opening or a distal opening of the optical sight is disclosed. In order to provide a backup sight, it is proposed for the transparent end wall section to have a permanently displayed optical reticle or a part of this reticle.
Jan 27, 2026
A firearm barrel has an elongated body defining a bore and defining a bore axis, the body defining a breech end and an opposed muzzle end, a chamber defined in the breech end and contiguous with the bore; the bore having an interior surface having a plurality of alternating lands and grooves, the grooves being surfaces separated from the bore axis by first radius, the lands being surfaces separated from the bore axis by second radius less than the first radius and the lands and grooves being straight elements parallel to the bore axis, such that no spin is imparted to a projectile propelled down the bore. The lands and grooves may extend from the chamber to the muzzle end. The bore may have a constant cross-sectional profile along its length.
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Provided is a blow-back bolt and recoil spring/buffer system for an autoloading firearm action. The blow-back bolt includes a bolt body and an actuator that is longitudinally movable relative to the bolt body to a limited extent by manual cycling. The recoil spring/buffer system has a longitudinal guide rod with at least one recess, a release component and a forward abutment slidably arranged together on the guide rod, a recoil spring is configured to bias the release component forwardly, and at least one roller body is arranged between the release component and the forward abutment. When the roller body is engaged in the recess, the release component and forward abutment are longitudinally slidably detained relative to the guide rod. Rearward movement of the actuator by manual cycling engages and displaces the release component such that the roller disengages from the guide rod recess to allow undetained rearward sliding movement against the recoil spring.
Jan 20, 2026
In the embodiments herein, an ambidextrous slide is fitted on a firearm. The ambidextrous slide comprises: a slide release and catch mechanism configured for locking a slide of the firearm to a rear position, followed by sending the slide forward on the firearm using a thumb. The slide release and catch mechanism comprises: a left side slide release lever; a right side slide release lever; a spring and detent held in by a set screw; and a plunger detent with a dovetail flange with a first end and a second end.
Jan 20, 2026
A firearm as disclosures herein comprises a main receiver body, a barrel, a breech bolt structure, a buffer assembly, a trigger group assembly, a bolt catch and at least one of an auto-sear, a magazine adapter and a breech bolt anti-rotation structure. The main receiver body is preferably of a monolithic construction whereby the handguard and breech bolt carrying bore can be manufactured from a single piece of material. The auto-sear is tripped by engagement with a buffer of the buffer assembly. The magazine adapter has an exterior surface structure engaged with a mating interior surface structure of a magazine well space of the main receiver body. A distal end portion of the breech bolt anti-rotation structure is engageable by the buffer for limiting forward travel of the buffer when the barrel is detached from the main receiver body.
Jan 20, 2026
An accessory facilitates loading and unloading of cartridges into a firearm magazine and includes a main body having a top end with a top opening, a bottom end with a bottom opening, a wall portions extending between the top and bottom ends and defining therebetween a body cavity in communication with the top and lower openings and also defining a front opening in communication with the body cavity. A first portion of the body cavity can receive a cartridge from the front opening and a second portion of the body cavity can receive an open end of a portion of a firearm magazine from the bottom opening. A thruster is movably coupled to the main body and mounted to the main body above the top end, and includes a plunger which is movable into and out of the first portion of the body cavity through the top opening.
Jan 20, 2026
An unjamming multitool for use with a firearm, including a housing having opposing parallel side plates joined at an edge and having a first end and an opposing second end, and defining a cavity therebetween. A first pivot post and a second pivot post are carried at the first and second ends of the housing. An extractor assembly is pivotally coupled to the first end of the housing by the first pivot post and movable between a stored position adjacent the housing and a deployed position wherein the extractor assembly is pivoted outwardly from the housing about the first pivot post to a stop. A bolt over-ride claw coupled to the opposing second end of the housing by the second pivot post, and movable between a stored position generally within the cavity of the housing and a deployed position pivoted outwardly from the cavity to a 90 degree stop. A collapsible range rod movable between a stored position against one of the opposing parallel side plates and a deployed position extending from the one of the opposing parallel side plates.
Jan 20, 2026
A safety mechanism for a firearm includes a cam selector, a lever, and a trigger. The cam selector comprises a first end, a second end, a top side, and a bottom side. The cam selector comprises a longitudinal slot positioned on the top side of the cam selector. The lever comprises a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal slot is configured to receive the lever. The cam selector further comprises a first recess and a second recess on the bottom side of the cam selector. The trigger comprises a first trigger tail portion. In addition to the standard semi-automatic and safe modes, the present invention provides an additional active reset mode in which the cam selector is configured to allow the first trigger tail portion to engage the second recess and be moved down by a cam portion of the second recess when the cam selector rotates.
Jan 20, 2026
An integrally suppressed barrel system for a firearm, the system comprises a barrel having a series of transverse holes and a spiral groove forming machine-type threads of some dimension or specification, a gas block assembly configured to provide integration with the gas cycling system inherent to a firearm, a gas tube configured to protrude back into an upper receiver of the firearm, and a suppressor having a main housing. The main housing of the suppressor includes an inner wall, an outer wall, a series of holes and a base attached to the barrel through machine threads. The suppressor is fixed in a concentric pattern about the bore of the barrel.
Jan 20, 2026
A suppressor mount facility for a firearm has a rear cap associated with a suppressor, an adapter having a facility for connection to a barrel associated with the firearm and defining an adapter bore, the rear cap defining an internally threaded cap bore, the adapter having an externally threaded portion configured to removably connect to the internally threaded cap bore in a connected condition, and at least one of the rear cap and the adapter having a flexible spring portion configured to bias against the other of the rear cap and the adapter when in the connected condition. There may be a plurality of springs arranged circumferentially about the adapter bore. The plurality of springs may be leaf springs. The plurality of springs may extend rearwardly from the threaded portion of the adapter.
Jan 20, 2026
An optical sighting device 10 used by being installed to a firearm includes: an objective system part 12 , forming an inverted image of a target object on a first focal plane; and an erect system part 14 , forming an erect image obtained by reversing the inverted image on a second focal plane. The erect system 14 has: lenses 112 to 116 arranged between the first focal plane and the second focal plane; and a movable cylinder 134 as an erect system cylinder holding the lenses 112 to 116 . The adjustment mechanism 20 is a mechanism for adjusting tilting of an axial direction of the movable cylinder, and has: an advancing-retracting shaft 204 as an advancing-retracting member advancing and retracting on an end side of the movable cylinder 134 ; and a spring 206 as a double torsion spring biasing the movable cylinder 134 toward the advancing-retracting shaft 204.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
A magazine extension is provided. The magazine extension includes a baseplate structured to receive a lower open end of a magazine, the baseplate having a laterally extending through-bore; a side bracket structured to couple to the baseplate for securing the magazine, the side bracket having a laterally extending through-bore; and a locking pin insertable within both the through-bore of the baseplate and the through-bore of the side bracket to lock the side bracket to the baseplate.
Jan 13, 2026
A multi-caliber firearm includes a barrel extension configured to connect to an interchangeable barrel that is selected from at least two predetermined caliber sizes. An interchangeable magazine well receives a magazine that is selected to house cartridges from the predetermined caliber sizes. The magazine well includes a first end facing towards the stock and a second end facing towards the barrel extension. A bolt carrier group includes a bolt carrier and a bolt. A reverse movement unloads a used cartridge from the bolt and a forward movement loads a new cartridge from the magazine. The bolt carrier group receives an interchangeable bolt that is selected to load and unload one of the predetermined caliber sizes. The bolt includes a longitudinal cartridge retaining notch facing towards the magazine. The cartridge retaining notch is configured to retain the new cartridge in the magazine during the reverse movement.
Jan 13, 2026
A firearm suppressor ( 100 ) is disclosed that includes a plurality of fluid redirectors ( 202 ). The fluid redirectors ( 202 ) include vanes ( 402 ) in one of either a clockwise or counterclockwise configuration. The firearm suppressor ( 100 ) also includes an outer tube ( 102 ) disposed around the plurality of fluid redirectors ( 202 ). The fluid redirectors ( 202 ) are stackable and include an annular base ( 404 ) that tapers to a central opening ( 406 ), where the central opening ( 406 ) is configured to receive a projectile. Each vane ( 402 ) is configured to nest into the annular base ( 404 ) of a first adjacent stackable fluid redirector ( 202 ). A firearm is also disclosed and includes a barrel ( 1402 ) and the firearm suppressor ( 100 ).
Jan 13, 2026
A noise suppression device for a firearm includes a body including an internal surface; a plurality of raised strips protruding from the internal surface; and a plurality of fins corresponding to and extending from the plurality of raised strips, respectively, wherein the noise suppression device includes no joints, no seams, or any formerly separate pieces within the body or a core.
Jan 13, 2026
A muzzle device with an inner core coupled to the barrel, and an outer sleeve coupled to the inner core. The inner core is sized so that it has a smaller outside diameter than an inside diameter of a gas block fitted to the firearm to which the inner core is to be attached.
Jan 13, 2026
A rifle with tapered interfaces has a receiver, a barrel extension connected to the receiver at a first interface, a barrel connected to the barrel extension at a second interface, a barrel nut element connected to the barrel extension at a third interface and to the barrel at a fourth interface, and at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth interfaces being tapered interfaces. The tapered interfaces may be stably tapered such that a wedging effect is generated. The barrel extension may have two tapered interfaces. The barrel extension may have a forward external tapered interface connecting to the barrel nut element and a forward internal tapered interface connecting to the barrel.
Jan 13, 2026
An apparatus and methods are provided for a handgun stabilizer that enables a shooter to very accurately fire a handgun while remaining well protected by a ballistic shield and looking through a bullet resistant viewing window comprising the ballistic shield. A high visibility green laser sight/high output white light illumination system may be mounted onto the handgun for aiming and illumination, with the handgun being precisely and removably mounted to the side of the handgun stabilizer at a location where the handgun's grip can be ergonomically grasped in the shooter's dominant hand, both for operating the handgun and for controlling the position and orientation of the ballistic shield for aiming purposes. An interface that enables the handgun to be precisely and removably mounted to the handgun stabilizer may comprise a quick-draw holster that is mounted directly onto the handgun stabilizer.
Jan 13, 2026
A holster includes a holster housing having an opening for inserting therethrough a weapon, a retention release lever including a shaft that has a pusher member and an inclined surface, and a holster retention tab pivotally coupled to the holster housing by a pivot element. The holster retention tab includes a catch, which lockingly engages an ejection port of the weapon when the weapon is inserted into the holster housing, and a force inclined surface. A biasing device is mounted in the holster housing to apply an urging force on the holster retention tab so as to retain the catch in the ejection port when the weapon is inserted into the holster housing. The inclined surface pushes against the force inclined surface, thereby creating a force vector that causes the holster retention tab to pivot about the pivot element and overcome the urging force of the biasing device and release the catch from the ejection port.
Jan 13, 2026
A gun sight includes a rear sight including a plurality of light sources with each of at least two light sources of the plurality of light sources emitting a different color of light than the other of the at least two light sources; and a front sight including a reflective surface that is directly opposing the plurality of light sources, wherein the rear sight and the front sight are configured such that light emitted from the plurality of light sources is reflected by the reflective surface toward the rear sight.
Jan 13, 2026
Devices, systems and methods for providing firearms, including handguns, with infrared sights and a camera which can be held in one shooter's hand. The camera can send live video which can display a target to a portable display, such as a smart phone, smart watch or smart glasses, that is held in another hand of the shooter, so that the shooter remains out of harms' way if the target is armed. The novel sight can include hybrids of combinations of infrared and bright white visible lights, and use all visible bright white light. A motion sensor or magnetometer sensor can be separately used to cause the novel sight to become activated. Wireless charging can be accomplished with charging circuits, charging pads and USB cables and ports. A multi-position locking system can allow for a rail key to be used for spacing the novel sight at up to twelve different positions relative to the firearm.
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Jan 6, 2026
A cartridge system includes a clip unit including a clip having a plurality of arms; a case including an accommodation region in which the clip unit is accommodated; and a spacer that is accommodated in the accommodation region, wherein the spacer is configured to be separated from the clip unit when the clip unit is pulled to a proximal-end side of the cartridge system.
Jan 6, 2026
A compact stock for an AR-style firearm includes a receiver extension configured to attach to a lower receiver, a buffer assembly receivable in the receiver extension, a buffer biasing member receivable in the receiver extension, and a buffer locking mechanism. The buffer assembly is configured to reciprocate between a retracted position wherein the buffer assembly is contained within the receiver extension, and an extended position wherein the buffer assembly is in-battery within an upper receiver. The buffer biasing member is configured to bias the buffer assembly toward the extended position. The buffer locking mechanism is configured to selectably retain the buffer assembly and the buffer biasing member within the receiver extension when the buffer assembly is in the retracted position such that the upper receiver is rotatable relative to the lower receiver about a forward take down pin of the firearm unimpeded by the buffer assembly and buffer biasing member.
Jan 6, 2026
The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for a multi-linkage mechanical system comprising: a four-bar linkage mechanism comprising: a first ground connected to other linkages via a first revolute grounded joint and a second revolute grounded joint; a first crank; a first coupler; and a first output; and a slider-crank mechanism comprising: a second ground connected to other linkages via the second revolute grounded joint and a prismatic joint; a second crank; a second coupler; and a second output, wherein the first output of the four-bar linkage mechanism is connected to and configured to drive the second crank of the slider-crank mechanism. The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for a firearm comprising: a lever; a four-bar linkage mechanism; and a slider-crank mechanism, wherein the lever includes at least one linkage of the four-bar linkage mechanism.
Jan 6, 2026
Leaf springs for use in a firearm magazine are described. The leaf springs comprising an inner edge, an outer edge, and a channel, and configured to facilitate movement of cartridges within a feed tower of the firearm magazine. The leaf springs can be in a flexed or unflexed position, wherein downward movement of the cartridges in the feed tower outwardly flex the leaf springs into the flexed position to facilitate downward translation of the cartridges by forcing the inner edge of the leaf springs away from the cartridges, and in the unflexed position, the inner edge of the leaf springs is parallel or substantially parallel to an edge of the cartridges in the feed tower.
Jan 6, 2026
A barrel extension configured to reduce the likelihood of premature bolt failure in automatic and/or semi-automatic style weapons. The barrel extension includes one or more cutouts within a body of the barrel extension. The cutouts are configured to reduce rigidity of the barrel extension proximal to the location of the cutout. As the rigidity around the extractor is lowered, the force on the bolt lugs is more evenly distributed. In one example, the cutouts are in the form of a single oval cutout positioned adjacent an extractor of the bolt.
Jan 6, 2026
Sight systems comprise a sight receiver and a base attachable to and detachable from a sight receiver. A base carries a sighting component, such as an iron sight or optic sight. A sighting component may be attachably and detachably mounted to a base, or a sighting component may be made integrally with a base. A base may carry plural sighting components. Sight systems may include plural interchangeable sight receivers, bases, and/or sighting components. In some embodiments, a sight system may comprise a base deployed with an elastomeric or otherwise resilient mounting pad. In some embodiments, an elastomeric or otherwise resilient mounting pad may be proud of a front or rear face of the base, or a side face of the base, or both. In some embodiments, the pad may be proud of a bottom surface of the base.
Jan 6, 2026
A firearm sight mounting plate assembly for a firearm is provided. The firearm sight mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate. The mounting plate having a first area supporting an iron sight, and the mounting plate having a second area supporting an optic. The first area is different from the second area.
Jan 6, 2026
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Dec 30, 2025
In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a detonator assembly that includes a detonator housing that includes a detonating cord receptacle and a detonator receptacle, a detonator seated within the detonator receptacle, a detonating cord seated within the detonating cord receptacle side-by-side the detonator, and a grounding clip that extends lengthwise along a substantial portion of the detonator housing, where the grounding clip extends beyond an axial end of the detonator housing.
