Abstract: A laser accessory device comprises a housing having a front side having a port, a rear side opposite the front side, a left side, a right side opposite the left side, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side. One or more laser emitters within the housing are configured to emit a beam through the port. A first cover assembly is positioned on the front side, the first cover assembly including a first safety cover and a first frame securing the first safety cover to the housing. The first safety cover is movable between a closed position covering the port and an open position not covering the port.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.

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: This invention provides a quick detaching mechanism for handle light, including a handle light, a base and a locking rod; the base is rotatably connected to the locking rod; the locking rod detachably mounts the handle light on a bottom of the base; the base has a top which is mounted on a firearm rail. Through the cooperation of the base and the locking rod, the handle light with the handle and the tactical light combined can be quickly mounted on and detached from the firearm rail. The mounting and detachment processes can be completed by only controlling the locking rod. It is convenient to use and no other tools is required. Its operation is simple and convenient.

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: Implementations of a flashlight mount are provided. The flashlight mount is configured to position a flashlight on a handguard of a firearm and includes a trigger mechanism configured to actuate a push-button tailcap switch of the flashlight. In a preferred implementation, a flashlight mount comprises: a base that can be secured to a handguard of a firearm; a flashlight mounting ring configured to releasably hold a flashlight; and a trigger mechanism, the trigger mechanism comprises a bifurcated trigger configured to actuate a push-button tailcap switch of the flashlight when pressed forward. In some implementations, the bifurcated trigger comprises two contact members that extend upwardly and outwardly from a body thereof, thereby positioning each contact member on an opposite side of the handguard. In this way, the trigger mechanism of the flashlight mount is configured to facilitate ambidextrous operation of the flashlight.

Abstract: A surveillance system comprising a housing dimensioned to enclose a plurality of cameras and one or more viewing windows to allow light to pass through the housing. A wife transmitting module sends and receives wireless data via an antenna and a mounting rail is attached to the housing to mount the housing to a firearm.

Abstract: An accessory mounting device to mount an accessory to a weapon such as a firearm provides a base coupled to a mount member, and an attachment body coupled to the mount member. The mount member and attachment body define an interlocking mesh such that the mount member couples to the attachment body in any one of a plurality of positions for which a first component of the interlocking mesh engages with one of a plurality of second components of the interlocking mesh.

Abstract: A light comprises: a light body and a light source supported by the light body; and a tail cap assembly including one or more actuators configured for actuating one or more electrical switch contacts internal to the light body for energizing the light source. The tail cap assembly may include a housing shell defining one or more cantilevered supports extending from the housing shell with the one or more actuators at respective ends thereof. The tail cap assembly may further include a resilient material for sealing the housing shell while leaving the actuators flexibly cantilevered. Alternatively and/or additionally, the light may include a mode selecting face cap that is rotatable on the light body for selecting operating modes, including OFF, and or a laser light source having two adjusting screws at an acute angle to each other.

Abstract: An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with integrated controls. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.

Abstract: Electronic devices for use with deterrent devices are provided. In one aspect the electronic device has a housing, a finger engagement surface shaped to receive a portion of a finger and formed in part by a first contact member movably associated with the housing and in part by a second contact member movably associated with the housing and a control system that determines an output of the electronic device by sensing a movement of at least one of the first contact member and the second contact member. The first contact member, second contact member and finger engagement surface are configured so that the portion of the finger received can move the first contact member in a manner that can be sensed, the second contact member in a manner that can be sensed, and both the first contact member and the second contact member in a manner that can be sensed.

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 pointer illuminator device for autonomous use and with a toy weapon, having means for producing an incoherent light for illumination and at least one laser unit for producing a laser marking light, characterized in that it has: a light emission unit; a control and supply unit structurally separate from the light emission unit; and electric circuit connection means of supply, control and push button means of the control and supply unit relative to lighting means, indicator means and coherent light emission or laser marker means of the light emission unit. Moreover, the device has detachable mechanical connections of certain parts such that said same device can be used selectively in combination with the toy weapon and as an autonomous and portable entity with handgrip, for pointing of the same toy weapon, for lighting and/or as indicator light.

Abstract: A tactical illuminating system for weapons. The tactical illuminating system for weapons has a grip body with a joystick button. The grip body has at least first and second illumination sources and at least one laser emitter. The grip body mounts onto a rail member of a quail rail hand guard. The tactical illuminating system also has an electrical system and at least first and second side illuminator housings with third and fourth illumination sources respectively. The at least first and second side illuminator housings mount onto the quail rail hand guard. The at least first and second, and third and fourth, illumination sources are positioned on both sides of a weapon, and are independently controlled by the joystick button to provide light sources on strong and/or advantageous sides of the weapon when cornering without having to change grip, sight picture, an angle of said weapon, or stance.

Abstract: An improved artificial accessory device for mounting on to a gun rail integration system of a weapon having a weighted housing, a thumb screw positioned on a bottom portion of the improved light structure, a threaded hole through which the thumb screw passes through into a small platform, a recoil groove for receiving gun recoil, a track for receiving the gun recoil and a pair of track extending members designed to allow gun trigger housing to fit in between. The thumb screw is designed to be tightened to engage the improved artificial accessory device with a bottom portion of the gun recoil. Specifically, the thumb screw when turned drives a small platform, that can be spring loaded and featuring a raised ridge, upward into a position flush with the bottom of the gun recoil and fitting the ridge within a counterpart recess in the bottom of the gun recoil.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a flashlight may include a tubular body and a finger rotation feature disposed on the tubular body. In other embodiments, a flashlight accessory may include a flashlight connector to removably attach to a flashlight, a finger rotation feature, and a finger trigger to activate the flashlight.

Abstract: Device for removable attachment to a mounting rail including a body having first and second lateral members movable along respective first and second slots between a retracted position and an extended position; the first and second lateral members in the extended position include portions extending beyond the body for attachment to the mounting rail; a first lock to lock the first and second lateral members in the extended position with third and fourth lateral members depressible into respective third and fourth slots in the body when the first and second lateral members are in the retracted position and having respective bottom portions that engage respective top edge portions of the first and second lateral members when in the extended position; first and second springs to outwardly bias the respective third and fourth lateral members; and a second lock to prevent longitudinal movement of the body on the mounting rail.

Abstract: Embodiments provide modular illumination systems that may be used with any handgun platform, and are not specific to any make or model. Some embodiments may provide lighting, for instance visible light and/or infrared light for use in low light or dark environments. Also provided in various embodiments are aiming and/or sighting systems that may be equipped with an IR sight or a laser sight, such as a red or green laser. In various embodiments, the illumination modules may couple to the handgun via a mounting member that is integral to the handgun body, and the mounting member may be recessed or otherwise concealed and/or protected by the handgun body. Thus, in various embodiments, no portion of the mounting member (or the corresponding mounting element on the illumination module) is exposed or visible when the illumination module is coupled to the mounting member, and a conventional holster may be used.

Abstract: A weapon-mountable designator/illuminator unit having a light source adapted to generate a light beam in a direction away from the unit. The light beam is variable between a collimated light beam and a divergent light beam for, respectively, designating a target and illuminating a target area of the weapon. At least a first modular power supply is adapted for installation in the designator/illuminator unit. The power supply includes a cage adapted to receive a power source, a first end adapted to be received within the designator/illuminator unit, and an end cap adapted to be exposed when the power supply is assembled with the unit. The power supply is adapted to deliver power from its power source to the light source of the designator/illuminator unit. The end cap may contain a light source for generating a light beam in addition to the light beam generated by the designator/illuminator unit.

Abstract: A quick detachable mount is disclosed, wherein the quick detachable mount can be operated with one hand for mounting or detaching the mount from a mounting location (e.g. picatinny rail). The quick detachable mount has a button that can be depressed with the user's thumb while the user's index or middle finger are on the opposite side of the mount (or vice versa). The button when depressed moves a wedge to allow for a pivoting jaw to rotate toward a disengaged position. When the button is released, the wedge contacts the pivoting jaw to traverse the pivoting jaw toward the engaged position.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting accessories to guns. Some embodiments provide gun mounts each including a body and a magnet to magnetically couple the mount to the gun. The bodies are shaped and dimensioned to mechanically retain the accessories (which can be flash lights). The magnets are mechanically coupled to the bodies (and can be an integral portion thereof) and cause magnetic fields. Given the shapes and dimensions of the bodies, the positions of the magnets relative to the bodies and relative to the barrels of the guns when the bodies abut the barrels, the magnetic field strengths are within a range sufficient to releasably and magnetically couple the magnets and the barrels. In some embodiments the magnetic field strengths are sufficient to limit the ranges of motion of the mounts relative to the guns during the shock created by firing the gun.

Abstract: A removable storage container that can be readily mounted on a firearm and in turn be readily removable from the firearm while returning to its original pre-defined shape, to be functional as a separate entity. A storage container comprises a housing 11 that has a pair of lateral members which can both be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. When the lateral members are in the retracted position, the storage housing has the aforementioned pre-defined shape. When the lateral members are in the extended position, they are locked in the extended position, and are adapted to engage the pre-defined firearm mounting rail configuration, and are prevented from movement in the long axis of the mounting rail.

Abstract: In one example, an accessory mount for a gun, such as a machine gun, can include a base configured for attachment of the accessory mount to the gun, a holding mechanism for fixing the position of the base in relation to the gun, and an elongated accessory mounting arm coupled to the base and extending forwardly therefrom, the arm comprising a beam having a vertical web with at least one flange disposed at an upper and/or a lower end thereof.

Abstract: A laser beam generating module capable of projecting a series of concentric circles of light is connected to the frame of a firearm in substantial alignment with the gun barrel. The laser beam can be actuated on demand, and the resultant pattern will be projected onto the target. Due to the intrinsic fan angle of the spatially projected beams, the circles displayed on the target will appear to be spaced further apart when the target is further away, and appear to be spaced closer when the target is nearer. By selecting a suitable laser fan angle, it is possible to get an immediate visual indication of the approximate range to the target increasing the potential accuracy.

Abstract: A mount light for a firearm includes a lighting apparatus and a rail mounting arrangement, which includes a plurality of side panels, an actuation switch, a locking member and a resilient element. The side panels are extended from the mounting side of the lighting apparatus to form a receiving channel between the side panels. The locking member is movably provided in the receiving channel to move between a mounting position and a releasing position. The resilient element is mounted in the receiving channel to normally urge the locking member to retain at the mounting position, wherein in the mounting position, the locking member is urged by the resilient element to engage with a locking slot of a rail of the firearm so as to securely retain the lighting apparatus on the lighting apparatus, wherein in the releasing position, the locking member is moved to disengage with the locking slot.

Abstract: A single mount for mounting a group of accessories on a hand gun, comprising: a four sided bracket for slideably engaging the mount with a Picatinny rail of the hand gun and attaching accessories above, below and to the sides of the hand gun. The mount has a pair of V-grooves in a bottom portion for slideably engaging a pair of V-slides of the hand gun and at least one outward extending Picatinny type rail portions for attaching an accessory to the hand gun. An upper portion of the bracket is spaced upwardly away from a barrel of the hand gun by a distance which allows a shooter to view an existing iron sight at the front of the hand gun. The short Picatinny type rail portion has a cross groove which cooperates with a cross-bolt to lock an accessory on the mount.

Abstract: A sighting device replicates the spread pattern of pellets exiting the barrel of a shotgun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser) and a power source connectable to the light source. The device may also include a mount to attach the sighting device to a shotgun. The sighting device preferably projects a circular pattern of individual light beams wherein the circumference of the circular pattern increases as the light beams move farther from the sighting device to replicate the spread of shotgun pellets. The sighting device may also project a beam of light in the center of the pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.

Abstract: A mount comprising a connecting portion attachable to a firearm, a first member connected to the connecting portion to be rotatable about a first axis, a second member connected to the first member to be rotatable about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and an attachment system connected to the second member for receiving an accessory. Also, a mount attachable to a firearm and having a dampener system connected to base and body portions thereof, the dampener system acting to dampen a recoil force produced by the firearm. Further, a mount attachable to a firearm and allowing a first rotation varying an azimuth of an accessory and a second rotation varying an angle of elevation of the accessory, and control means adjusting the second rotation to obtain a desired value and automatically producing the first rotation to correct a lateral drift of the firearm.

Abstract: A tactical illuminator having an integrated illuminator system including a horizontally-oriented foregrip, a power source, a multi-position rotary selector switch, a toggle switch, a depressible switch, an attachment mechanism, navigation lights, an aiming laser, and a main illuminator.

Abstract: An accessory device for attachment to a firearm may include a device body having a light source and a biasing member extending from the device body through an aperture of a rail clip. The biasing member has a distal end shaped for insertion into a firearm slot, and the device body has an anti-rotation feature that prevents the body from rotating about the biasing member with respect to the rail clip when the distal end is inserted in the firearm slot.

Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: Firearms are provided than can include a firearm frame having a grip attached thereto; a power source recessed within the grip; and a power coupling assembly positioned along the frame, the assembly being in electronic communication with the power source. Firearm frames are provided that can include a grip having a power source therein; and at least one power line extending from the power source to an exterior portion of the frame. Methods of powering a firearm accessory are provided that can include providing a power source within a grip of the firearm; and powering the firearm accessory with the power source.

Abstract: A quick detachable mount is disclosed, wherein the quick detachable mount can be operated with one hand for mounting or detaching the mount from a mounting location (e.g. picatinny rail). The quick detachable mount has a button that can be depressed with the user's thumb while the user's index or middle finger are on the opposite side of the mount (or vice versa). The button when depressed moves a wedge to allow for a pivoting jaw to rotate toward a disengaged position. When the button is released, the wedge contacts the pivoting jaw to traverse the pivoting jaw toward the engaged position.

Abstract: A weapons system having a searchlight is disclosed, the weapons system having a gun, a gun mounting system configured to removably hold the gun, the gun mounting system having vibration/shock isolation portion, a cantilever mount having a first end configured to attach to the vibration/shock isolation portion of the gun mounting system opposite the gun, a light mount configured to attach near a second end of the cantilever mount, and a searchlight removably attached to the light mount.

Abstract: A weapon mounted light for affixing to a weapon has a bulb-reflector assembly cap with at least one light source, and a reflector conformed to direct a beam of light generated by the at least one light source in which the beam generated encompasses a broad area outside of the targeting line to illuminate a broad circular or oblong area encompassing both the target zone and opposing sides thereof.

Abstract: A laser aiming device incorporated into a battery cap housing, which is in turn secured to such as an existing gun sight and which is in communication with the sights primary power source, such as a battery. The laser aiming device constitutes such as a diode and adjustment mechanism attached to a weapon sight battery source and, by virtue of a circuit closing cap insert, powering itself off the same. As such, the device is capable of being attached to the other side of the battery cap, while running off the single (primary) battery source associated with the cap.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would comprise a light-emitting component and a less-than-lethal-agent-emitting component. An exemplary light-emitting component would comprise an exemplary broad-light-emitting device, such as, for example, a flashlight component, and an exemplary narrow-light-emitting device, such as, for example, a laser light. An exemplary apparatus would further comprise an exemplary less-than-lethal-agent-emitting component, such as, for example, an exemplary lachrymatory-agent-emitting device that would be capable of emitting an exemplary lachrymatory agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light assembly for placement inside a handgun, with the battery of the light assembly replacing the recoil spring guide of the handgun. The recoil spring of the handgun fits over the battery of the disclosed lighting assembly. The light provides a primary or alternative light source for the user of a handgun, and may provide white light or infrared light. The light assembly disclosed may be mounted inside a handgun without making permanent modifications to the handgun.

Abstract: The present invention is a rail mounted back-up sight with at least one, but preferred two, illumination apparatuses mounted thereon. The back-up sight features a sight housing that is configured to selectively alternate between a stowed and a spring-biased deployed position. Any type of illumination apparatus may be used, but the preferred apparatus is a flashlight, mounted upon wither side of a sight base. Either a front or a rear sight may be utilized as could different types of illumination apparatuses.

Abstract: A shroud is provided for a firearm having a longitudinal barrel. The shroud is configured to co-operate with formations provided on the firearm barrel such as to provide axial alignment therebetween. The shroud further comprises means for mounting one or more devices to the shroud. The alignment between the barrel and the shroud provides for alignment between the device(s) and the barrel. A firearm comprising such a shroud, and a method of configuring a firearm comprising the shroud are also provided.

Abstract: A keyed mounting arrangement for a light or other object mountable on a mounting rail having a keying feature may comprise a body containing operating elements; a clamping arrangement including clamp members on the body for clamping and releasing the mounting rail; and a keying member removably disposed in a recess located on the body in a predetermined location and having a keying feature that engages the keying feature of the mounting rail when the body is clamped to the mounting rail. Where the object is mountable on mounting rails having keying features of different sizes and shapes, the keying member may be selected from a set of keying members for having a keying feature of a size and shape that corresponds to the size and shape of the keying feature of the mounting rail.

Abstract: Firearms are provided that can include a firearm frame having a grip attached thereto; a power source recessed within the grip; and a power coupling assembly positioned along the frame, the assembly being in electronic communication with the power source. Firearm frames are provided that can include a grip having a power source therein; and at least one power line extending from the power source to an exterior portion of the frame. Methods of powering a firearm accessory are provided that can include providing a power source within a grip of the firearm; and powering the firearm accessory with the power source.

Abstract: An optical sight includes an outer barrel unit, an objective lens unit, an ocular lens unit, a magnification unit, and an illumination unit. The outer barrel unit extends about an axis and has a front end and a rear end. The objective lens unit is mounted to the front end of the outer barrel unit and has a first optical axis. The ocular lens unit is mounted to the rear end of the outer barrel unit. The magnification unit is disposed in and on the outer barrel unit between the objective lens unit and the ocular lens unit, and has a second optical axis. The illumination unit is disposed on the magnification unit, and includes a light source spaced apart from the second optical axis, and a reflective element for projecting emitted light, which is emitted from the light source, onto the objective lens unit.

Abstract: An auxiliary device includes a housing and a rail mount coupled to the housing. The rail mount includes a first rigid member and a second rigid member extending substantially longitudinally along at least a portion of the housing, the first and second rigid members configured to engage a mounting rail defined on a frame portion of a weapon. The rail mount further includes a flex member having a first end coupled to the first rigid member and a second end coupled to a tightening member being movable between a first position and a second position, the flex member configured to provide a gripping force on the mounting rail of the weapon and couple the auxiliary device to the weapon. A shock absorbing member may be provided to prevent or reduce damage to an internal power supply upon discharge of the weapon.

Abstract: A modular hand guard assembly serves both as a hand guard system and as an integrated interface system for mounting various weapon accessories and attachments thereto. The modular hand guard assembly includes a removable forward rail section that can be removed from the forward portion of the hand guard to provide for the installation of additional weapon accessories such as lights, optics or lasers in highly a desirable forward location adjacent to the barrel of the weapon. The modular hand guard assembly further includes an integrated modular switching and control system for use in connection with the various powered accessories mounted thereto.

Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.

Abstract: A combination and accessory for a firearm having a receiving mechanism such as a Picanny rail or similar mechanism. A bracket is used to secure an accessory to the firearm via the receiving mechanism. The bracket mechanism uses a holder configured to encircle a portion of the accessory and a securing bracket adapted to engage the receiving mechanism. A manually operated compression mechanism simultaneously engages the securing bracket with said receiving mechanism and the holder with said accessory for a firearm.