Abstract: A dual-wavelength gun aiming collimated beam light source module, comprising: a positioning seat, having a first through hole and a second through hole inside; a first laser module for emitting laser light of first wavelength; a second laser module for emitting laser light of second wavelength; a first reflecting mirror, and the inner surface of the first reflecting mirror has a first wavelength laser light high-reflection coating; and a second reflecting mirror, and the outer surface of the second reflecting mirror has a first wavelength laser light high-reflection coating and a second wavelength laser light high-reflection coating; so as to solve the aiming deviation problem.

Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.

Abstract: A lighted nock assembly may include an LED/battery assembly, a nock, a housing and a sleeve. The housing can be releasably coupled within the center opening of the nock sleeve and resist longitudinal translation of the battery relative to the nock sleeve. The nock translates longitudinally with respect to the nock sleeve between an activated configuration that activates the LED portion and a deactivated configuration that deactivates the LED portion without removing the LED/battery assembly from the nock sleeve.

Abstract: An illumination device for a firearm may include a housing supporting multiple lamps. A switch actuator of the device is rotationally coupled to a rear end of the housing. A cam is coupled to the switch actuator, such that the cam rotates with the actuator, the cam having a first end including a magnet and a second end having a shaped cam surface configured to interface with a cam follower. The actuator and the cam are biased toward a neutral position. Selective rotation of the cam causes a magnet of the cam to operate one or more magnetic switches. The cam is transitionable between a plurality of discrete positions, e.g., including a pair of toggle positions in the first rotational direction from the neutral position, and a pair of momentary positions disposed on the cam in the second rotational direction from the neutral position.

Abstract: A rifle includes a barrel; a rail extending along the barrel; and a laser and illuminator system comprising a cartridge that is releasably held in a front portion of the rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for improving shooting accuracy of a weapon comprising i) a barrel 13, ii) at least one component iii) a holding device mounted on said barrel 13, said holding device comprising means for holding 1a said at least one component allowing said at least one component to be displaced relative to and in parallel with the barrel and the means for holding from 1 mm to 200 mm during which displacement said at least one component does not absorb any substantial recoiling forces.

Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.

Abstract: Methods and systems for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed, including providing a lighted nock having: a nock body which has a portion for attachment to an arrow or shaft and a slotted proximate end adapted to receive a bowstring; and a detent member, a luminous assembly, and a push member all of which are at least partially disposed within the nock body, wherein the push member comprises a recess and at least a portion of the push member protrudes into the proximate end; attaching the lighted nock to the bowstring, thereby releasing the portion of the detent member from within the recess of the push member; drawing the bowstring; and releasing the bowstring, thereby withdrawing the bowstring from the slot, and illuminating the nock. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Devices mountable to a rail having a recoil groove are provided. In one aspect a device mountable to a rail having a recoil groove has a rail positioner having a longitudinal length with a plurality of teeth arranged along an edge of the longitudinal length and a recoil groove insert extending away from the rail positioner and configured to be inserted into the recoil groove, a first body member having a first rail engagement surface and plurality of openings generally sized to receive the plurality of teeth and arranged along a length of the first body a second body member having a second rail engagement surface opposite the first body member, and a clamping structure operable to tighten and maintain a clamping force between the first body member and the second body member when the rail positioner is arranged in therein and that can be released facilitate installation and removal of the mounting to a rail.

Abstract: This invention includes a first base which is movably connected to the rail; an end surface of the first base which is close to the rail is further provided with a first hooking part for hooking the rail; a movable pull rod which is movably connected to the first base and includes a first connecting part, a second hooking part for hooking the rail, and a first adjusting part connected to the first connecting part; the first connecting part is fixed to an inner wall of the chamber through a first elastic member, so that the first hooking part and the second hooking part form a clamping device; a rack fixedly mounted inside the chamber; the rack teeth and the teeth cooperate to fix the movable pull rod and the rack; a second base for fixing the tactical light.

Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.

Abstract: A high impact strength lighted nock assembly for an arrow that is activated when the arrow is fired with a bowstring. The lighted nock assembly includes a nock molded from a high impact strength, transparent polymeric material containing at least 10% by weight reinforcing fibers. The nock includes a head configured to engage with the bowstring and a shank configured to couple with a rear end of the arrow. The shank includes a recess extending in a distal end of the shank toward the head. A light assembly including a light emitting device is located in the recess in the shank that is electrically coupled to a battery. A switch is electrically coupled to the light emitting device and the battery that is triggered when the arrow is fired to activate the light emitting device.

Abstract: A device for mounting an action camera to a protrusion includes a fastener and a mounting arm configured to be secured to the action camera. The mounting arm has a first opening configured to accommodate a fastener. An upper bracket has a second opening positioned to be aligned with the first opening and configured to accommodate the fastener. A lower bracket is configured to be selectively secured to the upper bracket. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are configured to surround and frictionally engage the protrusion.

Abstract: A targeting system for visualizing a target includes a targeting assembly having a main body mountable to a weapon and a rail-locking member selectively mountable to the main body. The main body supports at least one of a visual assembly, a power assembly, and a transmission assembly. Communicating with the targeting assembly is a viewing assembly.

Abstract: An illumination device for a firearm may include a housing supporting multiple lamps. A switch actuator of the device is rotationally coupled to a rear end of the housing. A cam is coupled to the switch actuator, such that the cam rotates with the actuator, the cam having a first end including a magnet and a second end having a shaped cam surface configured to interface with a cam follower. The actuator and the cam are biased toward a neutral position. Selective rotation of the cam causes a magnet of the cam to operate one or more magnetic switches. The cam is transitionable between a plurality of discrete positions, e.g., including a pair of toggle positions in the first rotational direction from the neutral position, and a pair of momentary positions disposed on the cam in the second rotational direction from the neutral position.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a rail system. The rail system can include a plurality of powered rails and at least one control rail. The rail system can be disposed on a firearm, extending along the barrel toward a front of the firearm. The front or forward direction of the firearm extends from the trigger toward the distal end of the barrel. The rail system can extend along the barrel forward of the trigger, stock, and firearm handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exchangeable laser and an array thereof. The exchangeable laser includes a cartridge receiver having a uniform shape and a uniform electrical interface, and including laser elements inside thereof, and a housing for clamping a cartridge receiver. The power supply and parameter controls of the laser element are realized by cylindrical protrusions with a certain degree of inclination on clip-lock panel and electronic interfaces within cylindrical slots of the cartridge receiver, and the cylindrical protrusions and cylindrical slots with the certain degree of inclination can realize precise positioning of the cartridge receiver and the housing. In the exchangeable laser array of the disclosure, the cartridge receiver inside each housing can be replaced by other cartridge receiver that emits laser with a different wavelength, and the plurality of housings can be connected with a plurality of wavelength switchers in the back to realize selective output of the wavelength.

Abstract: An alert and response helmet system for temporarily disabling in a non-lethal manner in order to take a wanted individual into custody without placing the life of an officer in danger, the alert and response helmet system including; a pair of glasses to be worn by the officer; the glasses including a camera which photographs an individual and obtains facial and or an iris scan of the individual. The glasses further including an earphone and a communication device which communicates with the officer. A processor processes the camera image and a database provides information relating to whether the processed images correspond to a wanted individual. A helmet worn by the officer includes a non-lethal but temporarily disabling device which causes a wanted individual to be temporarily disabled to give the officer time to draw their weapon before the wanted individual can draw a weapon.

Abstract: Methods and systems for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed, including providing a lighted nock having: a nock body which has a portion for attachment to an arrow or shaft and a slotted proximate end adapted to receive a bowstring; and a detent member, a luminous assembly, and a push member all of which are at least partially disposed within the nock body, wherein the push member comprises a recess and at least a portion of the push member protrudes into the proximate end; attaching the lighted nock to the bowstring, thereby releasing the portion of the detent member from within the recess of the push member; drawing the bowstring; and releasing the bowstring, thereby withdrawing the bowstring from the slot, and illuminating the nock. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A takedown pin for a firearm, having at least some of a head; a shank, wherein the shank extends from the head to a terminal surface; a projection extending from at least a portion of the terminal surface; a first groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank; a second groove or slot formed in at least a portion of the shank, wherein the first end of the first groove or slot is positioned at a spaced apart location from the first end of the second groove or slot; and a connecting groove or slot formed between the first end of the first groove or slot and the first end of the second groove or slot.

Abstract: An alignment aid for a suppressor includes a sleeve having an external surface and an internal surface. An alignment slot extends longitudinally along the external surface of the sleeve. A groove is in the internal surface, and a strip is at least partially in the groove. A set screw is engaged with the strip to bias the strip radially inward from the groove.

Abstract: A flashlight mounting system for mounting a flashlight on a firearm includes a light barrel, which is sized and shaped for containing a flashlight and which is mountable on the firearm, a light activator plug positioned inside the light barrel, a light control member positioned on the outside of the light barrel, and a connector, which extends through a slotted hole in the light barrel and connects the light control member to the light activator plug. Sliding the light control member on the outside of the light barrel moves the light activator plug on the inside of the light barrel to push and activate an on-off switch on the flashlight in the light barrel.

Abstract: A lighted nock assembly may include an LED/battery assembly, a nock, a housing and a sleeve. The housing can be releasably coupled within the center opening of the nock sleeve and resist longitudinal translation of the battery relative to the nock sleeve. The nock translates longitudinally with respect to the nock sleeve between an activated configuration that activates the LED portion and a deactivated configuration that deactivates the LED portion without removing the LED/battery assembly from the nock sleeve.

Abstract: A laser aiming and illumination device is configured to be mounted onto a shot shell firearm such that mounting the device onto the shot shell firearm does not require permanent alteration of the shot shell firearm, the shot shell firearm having a trigger, a grip, a lower portion and an upper portion having a side surface, the laser aiming and illumination device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed, including providing a lighted nock having: a nock body which has a portion for attachment to an arrow or shaft and a slotted proximate end adapted to receive a bowstring; and a detent member, a luminous assembly, and a push member all of which are at least partially disposed within the nock body, wherein the push member comprises a recess and at least a portion of the push member protrudes into the proximate end; attaching the lighted nock to the bowstring, thereby releasing the portion of the detent member from within the recess of the push member; drawing the bowstring; and releasing the bowstring, thereby withdrawing the bowstring from the slot, and illuminating the nock. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: I disclose an apparatus for incapacitating an active shooter. The apparatus is easy enough for an untrained person to disable, but not kill, an armed assailant. Lifting the main unit out of a discreet docking station unfurls spring-loaded bullet-resistant shields and a bullet-resistant apron. This motion also releases an alarm button which automatically calls local law enforcement. Simple thumb-operated triggers unleash blinding light, deafening sound waves and a potent chemical irritant toward an attacker up to 30 yards away.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a body having a head portion at one end and an opposing tapered tail portion and a clamping assembly on a bottom side of the body. The tail portion of the body tapers rearwardly towards a tail end thereof and downwardly from an upper side towards the bottom side, such that the tail end of the tail portion merges with the bottom side of the body and forms an inclined angled surface extending from the bottom side to the top side. A switch is mounted within the inclined angled surface of the tapered tail portion, and includes a safety bail pivotably movable to selectively mechanically impede operation of the switch.

Abstract: Devices mountable to a rail having a recoil groove are provided. In one aspect a device mountable to a rail having a recoil groove has a rail positioner having a longitudinal length with a plurality of teeth arranged along an edge of the longitudinal length and a recoil groove insert extending away from the rail positioner and configured to be inserted into the recoil groove, a first body member having a first rail engagement surface and plurality of openings generally sized to receive the plurality of teeth and arranged along a length of the first body a second body member having a second rail engagement surface opposite the first body member, and a clamping structure operable to tighten and maintain a clamping force between the first body member and the second body member when the rail positioner is arranged in therein and that can be released facilitate installation and removal of the mounting to a rail.

Abstract: A holster system for receiving and releasably retaining a handgun with or without a reflex sight mounted thereon. The holster body comprises a pair of opposing side wall portions and an upper wall portion. The holster body may define a rear accessory sight opening for receiving the handgun with the reflex sight attached thereto. The holster system may include a first rear sight cover selectively and robustly coupleable to the holster body so as to cover the rear accessory sight opening when a handgun with conventional sights extending upwardly about ? of an inch or less mounted thereto is used in conjunction with the holster system. The holster system may also include a second rear sight cover selectively coupleable to the holster body so as to cover the sight opening when a handgun with a reflex sight mounted thereto is used in conjunction with the holster system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: A lighted nock assembly may include an LED/battery assembly, a nock, a housing and a sleeve. The housing can be releasably coupled within the center opening of the nock sleeve and resist longitudinal translation of the battery relative to the nock sleeve. The nock translates longitudinally with respect to the nock sleeve between an activated configuration that activates the LED portion and a deactivated configuration that deactivates the LED portion without removing the LED/battery assembly from the nock sleeve.

Abstract: A switch assembly is provided for optical sight activation. The switch assembly includes a shoulder mounted device comprising an actuatable portion and a stock, an electrically powered optical sight disposable on the shoulder mounted device in alignment with the actuatable portion, a switch disposed in the stock and actuatable to activate operations of the optical sight and circuitry by which the optical sight and the switch are electrically coupled.

Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting a cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A boresight device includes a casing designed to be loaded into a chamber of a firearm in the place of a bolt carrier group. The casing may include one or more keyed features to engage with corresponding components of the firearm such that the one or more keyed features align an exit port in the casing to a barrel of the firearm upon loading of the casing into the chamber. The boresight device may further include a laser device for generating a laser beam. The laser device is positioned within the casing to direct the laser beam through the exit port of the casing and along an axis of the barrel when the casing is loaded into the chamber.

Abstract: A device for arranging an accessory on a firearm, in particular a handgun, is provided, wherein the device has a housing for receiving the accessory in the housing, wherein the housing can be fastened to the firearm, wherein the housing has a first portion with a front end wall and with a rear end wall at a distance from the front end wall, the housing has a second portion, which protrudes axially at the rear end wall of the first portion, the second portion has a fastening device for fastening the housing to the firearm, and the housing has a substantially L-shaped basic form. A firearm with a device for arranging an accessory on a firearm that is arranged on it or can be arranged on it is also provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses a lighted nock device, including a nock body, an LED, a battery, a conductive mounting base, a conductive shift block and an on-off component arranged between the conductive shift block and the conductive mounting base to control connection and disconnection of the conductive shift block and the conductive mounting base. Connection and disconnection of the battery and the LED can be achieved quickly, so that the LED can be turned on or off quickly, with convenient operation and recycling use.

Abstract: A laser sighting device for a handgun may include a power supply module and a backstrap having a laser emitter, the power supply module and the backstrap each comprising a portion of an electrical conduction path. When the backstrap is mounted to an external portion of a handgrip and the power supply module is inserted into an existing cavity of the handgrip, the electrical conduction path is automatically completed and the laser emitter is powered by the power supply module.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a target marker for a firearm may comprise a module having a first portion, and a second portion electrically connected and coupled to the first portion. A light source may be disposed within and electrically connected to the second portion. An optical component may be coupled to the first portion at a first fixed distance from the light source. A circuit board may be electrically connected to the light source via at least one lead, wherein the lead may permit relative movement between the circuit board and the light source and may maintain a second fixed distance between the circuit board and the light source.

Abstract: A compact flashlight housing configured for hand held use concurrently with a hand-held weapon. The flashlight housing holds a light source and power source and is configured with a strap secured to an external surface of the housing opposite a light emitting surface. The strap is configured to be supported by one or more fingers of a user's hand and allows the flashlight to be held on a top side of a user's hand or outside of a user's fist while allowing the user to also securely grip a weapon with a two-hand grip.

Abstract: A lighted nock assembly may include an LED/battery assembly, a nock housing and a nock body. The LED/battery assembly can include an LED and a battery. The nock housing can include a cylindrical structure so that an outer surface is inserted into a rear end of an arrow, wherein a portion of the LED/battery assembly is disposed within the nock housing. The nock body can be linearly movable towards and away from the nock housing. A portion of the LED/battery assembly is secured within the nock body such that moving the nock body away from the nock housing along a straight line turns the LED from a lighted state to an unlighted state.

Abstract: This invention relates to the protection system for battery current collectors in cameras mounted on a gun, bow, or shooting device. More particularly, the present invention relates to the system of protecting the current collectors from fracture in a camera attached to a gun barrel or shooting device as a result of recoil and shock and vibration during shooting device discharge.

Abstract: A lighted crossbow nock with an external switch preferably includes a crossbow nock body, a light unit, a compression spring and a power source. The crossbow nock body preferably includes a crossbow string portion and a shank portion. A crossbow string receiver is formed in the crossbow nock body. A battery bore is formed through the shank portion. A switch opening is formed through a wall of the crossbow nock body and into battery bore. The light unit preferably includes a modified top hat LED, an LED housing, an LED housing insert and a switch. The LED housing includes an insert notch for insertion of the LED housing insert. The LED housing insert includes a switch notch. The switch includes a switch base and a pair of snap legs. The LED, LED housing and a LED housing insert are assembled and inserted into the battery bore.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: A multi-function gunsight for aiming a firearm comprises a body and a sight arm pivotally coupled to the body for rotation between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation. The body defining a laser cavity, a starboard cavity, and a port cavity. A laser housing is disposed inside the laser cavity defined by the body. The laser housing supports a semiconductor chip that emits laser light and a collimating lens that collimates the laser light emitted by the semiconductor chip. A forward end of the laser housing is coupled to a spherical bearing. The spherical bearing constrains movement of the laser housing in three translation degrees of freedom corresponding to translation along x, y, and z axes of an x-y-z coordinate system. The spherical bearing allows rotation of the laser housing about at least the x and y axes of the x-y-z coordinate system.

Abstract: Devices mountable to a rail having a recoil groove are provided. In one aspect a device mountable to a rail having a recoil groove has a rail positioner having a longitudinal length with a plurality of teeth arranged along an edge of the longitudinal length and a recoil groove insert extending away from the rail positioner and configured to be inserted into the recoil groove, a first body member having a first rail engagement surface and plurality of openings generally sized to receive the plurality of teeth and arranged along a length of the first body a second body member having a second rail engagement surface opposite the first body member, and a clamping structure operable to tighten and maintain a clamping force between the first body member and the second body member when the rail positioner is arranged in therein and that can be released facilitate installation and removal of the mounting to a rail.

Abstract: A weapon magazine accessory includes a floor plate member mountable on a bottom portion of a magazine, and a clip element which attaches to the floor plate member, the clip element including a keeper element.

Abstract: A nock body may include a first end and an opposing second end. A nock housing may include a proximal end that engages the first end of the nock body and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A slot may be defined in the nock housing beginning at the distal end that extends in a direction of the proximal end. An LED/battery assembly may be disposed at least partially inside of the nock housing. A fastener may be secured to the nock housing in a location that causes a width of the slot to narrow and secure the LED/battery assembly. A groove may be defined in the nock body beginning at the first end that extends towards the second end. A nock activation lockout can be provided to block an LED activation gap from closing so that the LED does not unintentionally turn on.

Abstract: A firearm bullpup conversion system incorporates a uniquely configured buttstock that conforms to the operator's shoulder or upper arm to reduce the pull length for a given overall stock length. The system also provides for an auxiliary trigger located in front of the action, an integrated cocking and accessory mounting rail, and a trigger safety.

Abstract: A readily attachable and detachable firearm attachment for mounting firearm accessories to a firearm forearm rail is provided by an attachment having a pair of rail clamping and locking jaws. At least one of the jaws is a movable jaw actuated by a levered cam equipped with a locking system to lock and anchor the attachment to the firearm rail and a quick release for unlocking the cam to permit a release of the jaws from the rail.