Abstract: Apparatus and method for adjusting orientation offset of a light source housing of a light beam generator mounted to a firearm, in such manner as to preclude inadvertent rotational displacement of the light source housing. The apparatus includes a coupler secured to the light source housing and adapted for being longitudinally placed for interfacing with and fastenable to the battery housing for incrementally adjusting orientation offset of the light source housing.

Abstract: A handguard system for use on a rifle having a barrel attached to a receiver by a barrel nut, including an adapter ring and a tubular handguard. The adapter ring is receivable about a barrel nut and changeable between a rotatable configuration where it is rotatably about the barrel nut, and a fixed configuration wherein it is fixed to the barrel nut. The tubular handguard is receivable about a barrel and has an end received about the adapter ring with only the end of the tubular handguard fixedly secured to the adapter ring.

Abstract: The invention is a multi-shot launcher adapted to launch ring airfoil projectiles. Each ring airfoil projectile is coupled to a sabot, the ring airfoil projectile and sabot mounted to a housing in a cartridge form. The cartridge has a length which is less than its diameter. The launcher includes a receiver defining a cartridge receiving area and a tubular passage through which the ring airfoil is launched from a fired cartridge. The launcher includes a trigger mechanism for firing a cartridge. The launcher includes an ejector for ejecting the housing of a spent cartridge from the receiving area and a loader for loading a new cartridge into the receiving area. The cartridge may be loaded from a magazine connected to the receiver.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of firearm magazines is disclosed. The device includes a single-piece body having a first compartment adapted to receive a first magazine, and a second compartment adapted to receive a second magazine. The first and second compartments are separated by a divider. The device also optionally includes a first securing member located within a first housing of the divider, and a second securing member located within a second housing of the divider. The first securing member is adapted to engage the first magazine when the first magazine is seated in the first compartment, typically by engaging a groove of the first magazine. Similarly, the second securing member is adapted to engage the second magazine when the second magazine is seated in the second compartment, typically by engaging a groove of the second magazine.

Abstract: A loading device for insertion of cartridges into a revolver moon clip, which has a base (28′) with a cylindrical post (56′) in the center covered by an adapter sleeve (57). The adapter sleeve has a hexagonal shaped top that holds the moon clip in place. A number of loading levers (64′) that have individual inwardly sloping radial cavities (82) are pivotally attached to the body and are disposed between a pair of upright guides (78) in the base. The levers are held in an open position allowing cartridges to be inserted into each of the cavities. After the cartridges are placed in the lever cavities and the moon clip is placed over the adapter sleeve the levers are manually compressed together in pairs snapping them into the recesses in the moon clip. The loaded clip is removed by lifting with the operators thumb and forefinger.

Abstract: A barrel catch mechanism particularly suited to small hinged barrel handguns. A transversely slidable locking piece engages a barrel lug. The locking piece has a stud which engages an aperture in the lug. Locking and unlocking is controlled by a spring loaded actuator extending through the frame.

Abstract: A firearm safety lock for an automatic pistol such as the Model 1911 firearm is disclosed. The safety lock includes a means of arresting the operation of the main trigger or hammer spring in the pistol grip of the firearm to prevent movement of the hammer, thereby locking the gun in a safe condition. A means and a method is disclosed for locking a pistol in a safe condition by arresting the movement of the hammer spring buffer through insertion of a locking shaft through the pistol grip housing which can be keyed to prevent unauthorized removal of the locking shaft. The disclosed invention may be used on newly manufactured firearms or provides a method to easily convert an existing firearm without permanent modification or damage to the firearm.

Abstract: A gun holding apparatus consisting of an elongated adjustable support strap having a slidable pad thereon, whereby the slidable support strap is looped in an over and under fashion through a plurality of slit openings in each of two end sections of the slidable pad enabling attachment to the strap of a variety of firearms, including conventional rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders. A gun holding apparatus is provided for safety in holding rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders in a carrying position, resting position, and at the same time, making for an easy and quick shift of a firearm from the resting position to a ready position for shooting without any adjustment to the gun holding apparatus.

Abstract: A firearm and an assembly for use in the same are disclosed. The assembly comprises a cylinder having a longitudinal axis. The cylinder defines a plurality of bullet wells and is structured to rotate around the longitudinal axis in response to a shot. The assembly also includes an impact base positioned behind the cylinder to support bullets within the bullet wells. The impact base is rotatable about the longitudinal axis with the cylinder in response to the shot.

Abstract: An improved gun stock construction that substantially reduces both the recoil and the tendency of the gun to move upward or jerk when it is fired. The stock is formed with two sections having a flexible hinge mechanism. This structure creates a moment arm or couple which opposes the tendency of the gun to move upward when it is fired. This invention relates to improvements in a gun construction and more particularly to the improvement in gunstock that permits better control of the gun by the operator.

Abstract: A device for the accelerated loading of muzzle loading firearms comprising a hollow cylindrical magazine (10), with a number of vertical through tubes (12) equally spaced around the perimeter. The through tubes (12) are consistent with the bullet (58) size being used. Each through tube (12) contains threads (16) protruding from the top of the magazine (10). This allows penetrable color-coded discs (52) to be placed thereon, and held securely by hollow center nuts (20). The bottom “muzzle mating” tapered ends (24) have cap sealing ribs (28) which hold the powder sealing caps firmly in place. A center tube (56) passes through the magazine (10) expanding in size and extending from the bottom. Creating a barrel holding center handle (38), which houses the compression spring (76) system, which receives the quick detachable T handle (34) and starting rod (42). The device is carried by a sling (64) containing two plunger (68) type dispensers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for locking firearms to prevent their discharge. The device is inserted into the barrel of a firearm and a locking element is inserted into the device to expand the diameter of at least a portion of the device. This causes a portion of the devices to be press or friction fit against the barrel of the firearm, thus locking the device and preventing discharge of the firearm. The device may also include a locking insert to which the locking element may be threadedly engaged in order to further ensure that the device is locked.

Abstract: A novel and superior lariat and lariat rope body for calf and steer roping having a core of monofilaments in the center around which three or more strands of twisted monofilament yarns are wound tightly to form the rope. A novel method of making lariat rope bodies and apparatus used are also disclosed. The rope body has a core in at least about 68 percent of the length of the rope body beginning with the honda end.

Abstract: A bracket for securing the barrel of a flare launcher to the body of the flare launcher.

Abstract: A forearm handgrip for a rifle, comprising a pair of essentially identical semi-oval mating half-grip pieces adapted to mate together to form the grip. The half-grip pieces have an exterior shaped in a generally semi-oval lateral section having curved sides and adapted to fit a shooter' hand, and are formed of injection-molded high density polymer. At least the bottom, and preferably both, half-grip piece have an accessory mounting rail recessed in the area at the center of the piece such that the posts and guide channel of the rail are inside what would be the extended arc of the sides of the half grip piece. A cover plate is adapted for engagement with each rail to cover the rail when the rail is not in use, the cover plate being shaped to replicate the extended arc of the sides of the half grip up to a flat longitudinally extending rib running along the center of the cover plate. Ventilation holes may be located in a row in the accessory rail and in the cover plate.

Abstract: An accessory is used in connection with a sighting scope for a firearm and offsets the light exiting the sighting scope from one location to another. The accessory is used so a sighting scope located on a firearm held on one side of a shooter's body can be viewed from the shooter's eye located on the other side of the shooter's body.

Abstract: A muzzle-loading firearm with a lever-operated breechblock pivotally movable between a securely locked closed position to an open position to expose in plain view a removable breech plug having a cavity for receiving a primer, detonation of which causes ignition of a powder charge in the muzzle loader barrel. The breechblock and a lever are pivotally mounted on a rearward barrel lug which is attached to the barrel. The lever is operatively connected to the breechblock by a pivotally mounted link. The pivotal link in an angular position exerts a locking force on the closed breechblock. The lever manually moves the breechblock rearwardly and downwardly to an open position. A firing mechanism assembly, including a trigger, hammer, firing pin, and torsional springs for forwardly biasing the trigger and hammer, is a unitary member of the rotating breechblock structure.

Abstract: Various kites are described which can be joined together in any of a variety of larger arrays. Each kite includes a generally tubular integral body having two opposing open longitudinal ends and formed by longitudinally extending flexible planar walls, which intersect one another at lateral edges to define a plurality of joints also extending longitudinally through the body. A plurality of identical elongated spars extending longitudinally between the two longitudinal ends of the body. Each of the spars is more rigid and resilient than the kite body walls. Each longitudinal end of each spar is coupled to the body proximal a separate longitudinal joint end of the body. A central portion of each spar between the longitudinal ends is spaced away from each joint connected with either of the longitudinal ends of the spar.

Abstract: Safety devices for use with a handheld firearm are disclosed. The safety devices include a lever that can be pivoted into the travel path of the hammer of the firearm to preclude the hammer from striking a firing pin. In an example, the lever is connected to the trigger such that the safety device is released when the trigger is pulled. In another example, the lever protrudes into the magazine shaft of the firearm such that the safety device is only released when a magazine is inserted into the shaft.

Abstract: A firearm safety device for use with semiautomatic pistols and other firearms which use striker pins to activate a firing pin is disclosed. The invention uses apparatus which selectively blocks the travel or operation of the striker pin to place the firearm in a safe condition. The invention allows for the application of key lock systems to place the firearm in a safe condition and to prevent tampering by unauthorized individuals. In the operation, the safety blocking mechanism operates by preventing the striker from reaching its released position upon application of trigger pressure. The firearm is also caused to be placed in an out of battery condition when selected on and there is any attempt to pull the trigger on the firearm.