Abstract: A firearm magazine loader is disclosed herein. The firearm magazine loader, in an embodiment, includes a base, a body supported by the base, an ammunition receptacle supported by the body, and a cartridge positioner moveably coupled to the body. The cartridge positioner includes a plurality of fingers spaced apart by a plurality of gaps. Furthermore, the cartridge positioner includes a ramp extending downward when the firearm magazine loader is vertically oriented.

Abstract: An ammunition movement system and method are disclosed herein. The ammunition movement system, in an embodiment, includes a first driver moveable to apply a first force to an ammunition cartridge unit. The first force acts along a first axis that extends in a first plane. The system also includes a second driver moveable to apply a second force to the ammunition cartridge unit. The second force acts along a second axis that extends in a second plane. The system also includes an actuator operatively coupled to the first driver and the second driver. The first plane intersects with the second plane. The actuator, the first driver and the second driver are configured to cooperate to move the ammunition cartridge unit through a magazine opening of a firearm magazine.

Abstract: An ammunition management device and method are disclosed herein. The ammunition management device, in an embodiment, includes an ammunition receiver, a first structure configured to receive ammunition units from the ammunition receiver, a guide configured to reposition the ammunition units, and a second structure configured to be coupled to an end of a gun magazine. The ammunition management device also includes a drive member configured to force each one of the ammunition units into the end of the gun magazine.

Abstract: An ammunition movement system and method are disclosed herein. The ammunition movement system, in an embodiment, includes a first driver moveable to apply a first force to an ammunition cartridge unit. The first force acts along a first axis that extends in a first plane. The system also includes a second driver moveable to apply a second force to the ammunition cartridge unit. The second force acts along a second axis that extends in a second plane. The system also includes an actuator operatively coupled to the first driver and the second driver. The first plane intersects with the second plane. The actuator, the first driver and the second driver are configured to cooperate to move the ammunition cartridge unit through a magazine opening of a firearm magazine.

Abstract: A firearm magazine loader and method are disclosed herein. The firearm magazine loader, in an embodiment, has a receptacle configured to receive a plurality of ammunition units. The firearm magazine loader also has a body that defines or includes a loading structure. The loading structure is configured to be coupled to a plurality of different types of magazine adapters. Each one of the magazine adapters is configured to be coupled to one of a plurality of different types of firearm magazines.

Abstract: A firearm magazine loader and method are disclosed herein. The firearm magazine loader, in an embodiment, has a receptacle configured to receive a plurality of ammunition units. The firearm magazine loader also has a body that defines or includes a loading structure. The loading structure is configured to be coupled to a plurality of different types of magazine adapters. Each one of the magazine adapters is configured to be coupled to one of a plurality of different types of firearm magazines.

Abstract: An ammunition management device and method are disclosed herein. The ammunition management device, in an embodiment, includes an ammunition receiver, a first structure configured to receive ammunition units from the ammunition receiver, a guide configured to reposition the ammunition units, and a second structure configured to be coupled to an end of a gun magazine. The ammunition management device also includes a drive member configured to force each one of the ammunition units into the end of the gun magazine.

Abstract: An ammunition management device is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the ammunition management device includes a hopper, an agitator, a body supporting the hopper and agitator, and one or more actuators. The body defines an opening configured to receive an end of a gun magazine. The agitator is operable to agitate ammunition units in the hopper. The ammunition units are forced into the gun magazine.

Abstract: An ammunition management device is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the ammunition management device includes a hopper, an agitator, a body supporting the hopper and agitator, and one or more actuators. The body defines an opening configured to receive an end of a gun magazine. The agitator is operable to agitate ammunition units in the hopper. The ammunition units are forced into the gun magazine.

Abstract: A magazine loading device comprises an ammunition delivery interface, a shuttle or escapement, an orientation gate, a staging gate, a plunger, and a magazine receiver. The ammunition may be supplied to the ammunition delivery interface in a number of ways, including utilization of a hopper. The ammunition may be guided into an opening in the shuttle or escapement, which may then transfer the ammunition to an orientation gate. The geometry of the orientation gate is such that the ammunition will always drop through the orientation gate with the projectile down, which in this case is the desired orientation for loading into the magazine. A plunger may then push the ammunition into the magazine.