Abstract: An adjustable cheek riser for a firearm is disclosed herein. The adjustable cheek riser comprises a comb extension member configured to move between at least an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration. The adjustable cheek riser comprises at least one living hinge positioned on the comb extension member and at least one locking element, the at least one locking element being configured to switch between a locked and an unlocked position upon activation of the living hinge.

Abstract: An electronic system for a firearm includes a power source, one or more electrical conductors electrically connected to receive power from the power source, and a plurality of electronic devices. Each electronic device has an electrical input configured to receive power from the one or more electrical conductors to power the electronic device. A communication device is configured for data communication across the one or more electrical conductors. A method of communicating between electronic devices connected to a firearm includes powering a plurality of electronic devices connected to a firearm from a power source through one or more electrical conductors, and communicating data between the plurality of electronic devices across the one or more electrical conductors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a loading machine for cartridges with a metal case including a frame structure; a feed unit for a plurality of cases having a longitudinally extending axis; a first operating beam having an alternating vertical translation movement, provided with working tools having a vertical axis, adapted to load the cases; feed and a conveyor of the cases and element for ejecting the loaded cartridges; a motor and a control unit. The feed unit includes a race and a conveyor guide comb defining a plurality of seats, containing the cases conveying them along the race. The conveyor guide includes bushings, each including at least a first conical surface and a hole to house one of the bushings and being housed in one of the seats. The machine includes a second operating beam, having an alternating vertical translation movement, provided with a plurality of hollow centering cylinders having a vertical axis.

Abstract: A turret assembly configured to be coupleable to the combination of a rifle scope and a rifle, to adjust the rifle scope relative to the rifle is provided. The turret assembly includes a turret body, a jacking screw, and a turret cap. The turret assembly may also include a locking mechanism including a locking pin configured to prevent rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The turret assembly may include a stopping mechanism configured to limit rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The stopping mechanism may include a zero stop ring which defines a zero stop point which prevents further rotational movement of the turret cap. The turret assembly may also include an indicator configured to depict information about the position of the turret cap relative to the turret body, where the indicator is configured for only translational movement.

Abstract: A device incorporates a light source, a power source, and a control unit. The device has two operating modes and a switch to select one of the two modes. In a first operating mode the light source has a first control function wherein it emits light and a second control function wherein it does not emit light. In a second mode the light source emits light when the sound of a gun firing pin is detected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a subsonic ammunition cartridge including a polymeric casing body comprising a generally cylindrical hollow polymer body having a body base at a first end thereof and a mouth at a second end to define a propellant chamber; a propellant insert positioned in the propellant chamber to reduce the internal volume of the propellant chamber, wherein the propellant chamber has an internal volume that is at least 10% less than the open internal volume of a standard casing of equivalent caliber; and a primer insert positioned at the body base and in communication with the propellant chamber.

Abstract: A firearm 10 having a selectively movable slide portion 12 which includes at least one serrated radius or shoulder edge 14, 16 and which allows the firearm 10 to be selectively cycled by engaging the at least one serrated edge 14, 16 with a surface, such as table edge 32, thereby allowing for selective and relative movement between the frame 7 and the slide portion 12.

Abstract: A locking box magazine safety device, comprising a magazine body comprising a rigid material shaped to conform to the internal dimensions and features of a box magazine well in a magazine-operated device; a lock cylinder comprising a key-operated lock and an operating rod, the operating rod configured to move when the appropriate key is used in the key-operated lock; and a pivoting arm configured to pivot about an axis, configured to be fixed in place by the movement of the operating rod, and configured to obscure the action of a magazine-operated device when fixed in place.

Abstract: A rotatably adjustable mount for removably mounting an NV monocular onto a weapon is disclosed. The mount has a base and a rotatable side fixture. The base is configured to clip onto a rail on the weapon. The side fixture has a battery section, an electronics section and a lever section. The battery section supports a battery. The electronics section is electrically connected to the battery section and includes power-management electronics. The lever section locks and unlocks the NV goggle to the side fixture. The side fixture has a slot configured to receive an NV mounting fixture of the NV monocular and establish electrical contact between the electronics section and the NV monocular. The side fixture is rotatable between an in-line position and an out-of-line position of a downstream day sight supported by the weapon. A night-vision weapon sight that employs the mount is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pistol is provided, on the plastic housing of which a sliding carriage containing the barrel is guided in the longitudinal direction, which housing has a trigger guard at the transition to a grip stock, and in which housing a locking block is arranged; for an especially light embodiment that is simple to manufacture and nevertheless robust, the locking block forms a unit with the guiding elements of the sliding carriage, which unit is arranged in front of the magazine well and extends forward as far as the trigger guard, as a result of which the guide length is shortened. The locking block is fixed in the housing by a front cross pin and a rear cross pin and accommodates a locking bolt approximately over the second cross pin.

Abstract: A one man portable electronic pulse generator includes a standard rifle having a muzzle and capable of firing a blank cartridge containing propellant. A blank firing adapter is fixed to the muzzle of the rifle. A piezoelectric generator is aligned with the gas exit orifice of the blank firing adapter. A lead cable is electrically connected from the piezoelectric generator to a unit in series with said lead cable for storing or utilizing said electronic pulse.

Abstract: A device for converting a semiautomatic firearm to a non-semiautomatic firearm. The device includes a bolt stop lever pivotally attachable to a receiver of a firearm, a spring configured to be installed in contact with the bolt stop lever and a firearm receiver such that the spring exerts a force on the bolt stop lever to retain the bolt stop lever in a first position, and, a bolt release mechanism operatively coupleable to the bolt stop lever and configured to pivot the bolt stop lever against the force of the spring into a second position. The bolt release mechanism is operatively decoupled from the bolt stop lever when the bolt stop lever reaches the second position. When in the first position the bolt stop lever restricts motion of a bolt of the firearm, and when in the second position, the bolt stop lever permits motion of the firearm bolt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined fireworks with launching pits and multi-channel fireproof structures comprising a body, several tubular cavities are uniformly arranged on the body with the upper ports thereof are open and the lower ports thereof are closed, inner cylinders of fireworks and propellants are arranged inside the tubular cavity, the bottom of each tubular cavity is provided with annular grooves and launching pits. The bottom surface of the body is provided with several fireproof bosses, the position of each fireproof boss corresponds to each tubular cavity in the body respectively, and recessed countersinks are arranged on the fireproof bosses, the priming holes are arranged within the recessed countersinks, one end opening of the priming hole is located on the bottom surface of the launching pit, and the other end opening of the priming hole is located in the recessed countersinks.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting system is provided and includes a front sight and a rear sight, wherein the front sight includes a front aperture and a front base, wherein, the front aperture further includes a front LED and a front sight post wherein the front sight post is adjustable in height and is optically communicated with the front LED such that when the front LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the front sight post is illuminated and wherein, the rear aperture further includes a sighting halo and a rear LED wherein the sighting halo is laterally adjustable and associated with the rear LED such that when the rear LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the sighting halo is illuminated.

Abstract: A trigger bar for a semi-automatic firearm. The trigger bar includes a longitudinal body with a rearward lateral arm. The arm includes surfaces for engaging the sear and the drop safety lifter of the firearm. The surfaces are configured to reduce trigger pre-travel distances by reducing a trigger travel distance prior to drop safety lifter engagement, sear engagement, and striker release. An over-travel stop reduces a trigger over-travel distance.

Abstract: An impulse mitigation system configured to mitigate blast impulse directed to a surface (or structure or target). The system includes a substrate in communication with the surface (or structure or target), wherein the substrate is configured to receive an impulse directed to the surface (or structure or target) and then relocate from the surface (or structure or target) in response to received impulse.

Abstract: A meltable fuze plug for a munition has an upper flange ringed by a specially corrugated steel washer to absorb impacts of various strength levels from various directions, and against falls, to protect the ogive and munition. The meltable fuze plug renders the munition insensitive. It is formed of a meltable plastic for facilitating venting of the munition's interior areas during unexpected fires or explosions.

Abstract: A weapon station includes a low profile adapter and rotating platform. The low profile adapter is mountable on numerous vehicles or structures, including armored combat vehicles, and mounted concentrically with an operator ingress and egress. The low profile adapter may be mountable on optical sights, such as periscopes. The rotating platform is mounted on the low profile adapter and concentric with the operator ingress and egress and is rotatable about an azimuth axis. The weapon station includes a weapon that can be fired in stabilized, power, and manual modes. The weapon can be fired from within the vehicle in stabilized and power modes, and an operator can fire the weapon manually without leaving the protection of the operator ingress and egress. The weapon station does not obstruct a line-of-sight through optical sights and affords an operator enhanced protection during combat engagements due to its ingress/egress-centric configuration.

Abstract: A perforating gun of a perforating gun system is provided including hollow charges positioned within a holding device. The holding device includes holes in which the hollow charges are inserted and secured. In an embodiment, the holes are arranged on at least one helix. In a further embodiment, the perforating gun provides collapsible and fragmentable components that minimize debris remaining in a wellbore upon detonation of the charges.

Abstract: A firearm barrel with non-metal outer sleeve preferably includes an elongated tube, a first non-metal tube, a second non-metal tube, a sleeve nut and a coupler bushing. A first raised sleeve support section and a raised coupler section are formed on the elongated sleeve. The raised coupler section is formed in substantially a middle of the elongated tube. The bushing inner diameter is sized to slidably receive an outer diameter of the raised coupler section. The first and second non-metal tubes include a tube inner diameter and a plurality of openings formed through a wall thereof. The tube inner diameters are sized to slidably receive an outer diameter of the first raised sleeve support section and each end of the coupler bushing. The sleeve nut retains the first and second non-metal tubes and the coupler bushing on the elongated tube.