Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a first and a second switch of the firearm, each switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process, and the first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. The firearm has at least three receivers on the protective loop and at least three beam windows on the protective loop aligned with the three receivers. Further, the firearm has an emitter outside of the protective loop, the emitter propagates a beam of light to a beam splitter, and the beam splitter propagates three beams of light one beam to each of the three beam windows, the three beams of light are incident on one of the respective receivers. Also, when a finger activates one of the switches, the firearm activates, and when the finger breaks one of the beams of light, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding at least one switch and the at least one switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The firearm further has at least one receiver, at least one position beam emanating horizontally that determines a position of a finger by the finger blocking or not blocking the position beam, and at least one emitter that propagates a beam of light, the beam of light incident on the at least one receiver. Further, when a finger activates the switch, the firearm activates, and when the finger breaks the beam of light, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm. Each switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. Further, the firearm has an emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a light beam to a receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has an emitter that propagates a light beam to a receiver and at least two finger position beams that propagate horizontally along the firearm on either side of a switch that provides detection of a position of a finger when the finger blocks and unblocks the finger position beam. Further, when only two finger position beams are blocked, this indicates proper positioning of the finger placing the firearm into a dischargeable condition.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield that is a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm and the switches actuate the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. The protective loop is vertically aligned having the first and second switches on respective shorter sides of the protective loop. The firearm further has a first emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a first light beam to a first receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield and a second emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a second light beam to a second receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding at least one switch and the at least one switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The firearm further has at least one receiver, at least one position beam emanating horizontally that determines a position of a finger by the finger blocking or not blocking the position beam, and at least one emitter that propagates a beam of light, the beam of light incident on the at least one receiver. Further, when a finger activates the switch, the firearm activates, and when the finger breaks the beam of light, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has an emitter that propagates a light beam to a receiver and at least two finger position beams that propagate horizontally along the firearm on either side of a switch that provides detection of a position of a finger when the finger blocks and unblocks the finger position beam. Further, when only one finger position beam is blocked, this indicates improper positioning of the finger placing the firearm into a non-dischargeable condition.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a first and a second switch of the firearm, each switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process, and the first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. The firearm has at least three receivers on the protective loop and at least three beam windows on the protective loop aligned with the three receivers. Further, the firearm has an emitter outside of the protective loop, the emitter propagates a beam of light to a beam splitter, and the beam splitter propagates three beams of light one beam to each of the three beam windows, the three beams of light are incident on one of the respective receivers. Also, when a finger activates one of the switches, the firearm activates, and when the finger breaks one of the beams of light, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm. Each switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. Further, the firearm has an emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a light beam to a receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield that is a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm and the switches actuate the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. The protective loop is vertically aligned having the first and second switches on respective shorter sides of the protective loop. The firearm further has a first emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a first light beam to a first receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield and a second emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a second light beam to a second receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A system of weapon oversight and control is revealed. One or more Authorized Weapon Operators are authenticated, and the weapons are authorized for use by a Remote Authority who is updated in real time by 360 by 360 video and sound as to who is wielding the weapon, the location of the weapon, and the current use of the weapon. The weapon is authorized and deauthorized to fire or not fire by the Remote Authority, giving oversite and operability of the weapon to the Remote Authority.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a trigger of the firearm and the trigger actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger and the trigger is a lever a user presses with his/her finger that starts the firing process. The firearm further has an emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a light beam to a receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield, wherein when a finger depresses the trigger, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield that is a protective loop surrounding a switch of the firearm and the switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The firearm has an emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a light beam to a first receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield and a trigger dip configured as a part of the shield, the trigger dip providing an inclined resting surface for the finger.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield that is a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm and the switches actuate the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. The protective loop is vertically aligned having the first and second switches on respective shorter sides of the protective loop. The firearm further has a first emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a first light beam to a first receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield and a second emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a second light beam to a second receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has a trigger shield configured as a protective loop surrounding a first and second switch of the firearm. Each switch actuates the function of the firearm when activated by a finger to start the firing process. The first switch is on a first side of the protective loop and the second switch is on a second side of the protective loop. Further, the firearm has an emitter mounted on the trigger shield that propagates a light beam to a receiver mounted on an opposite side of the trigger shield. When a finger depresses one of the switches, his/her finger is blocking the light beam and the firearm will not activate and when the finger is moved away from the light beam, the firearm discharges.

Abstract: A firearm has an emitter that propagates a light beam to a receiver and at least two finger position beams that propagate horizontally along the firearm on either side of a switch that provides detection of a position of a finger when the finger blocks and unblocks the finger position beam. Further, when only two finger position beams are blocked, this indicates proper positioning of the finger placing the firearm into a dischargeable condition.

Abstract: An optical firearm trigger is disclosed, revealing means and methods of initiating discharge of a firearm without the use of a mechanical trigger. In this manner the grip of the firearm will not change due to the mechanical loading required to pull the trigger further alleviating the hold, or squeeze, on the firearm during discharge. It further relates to firearm safety as it provides methods and means to prevent reflexive, unintentional trigger pull by the shooter. No personalization or additional security is incorporated in the firearm by this disclosure.

Abstract: A system of firearm control by an institution is revealed. One or more firearms are authorized by a remote officer who is updated in real time by 360 by 360 video and sound as to who is wielding the weapon and the current use of the weapon. The firearm is authorized and deauthorized to fire or not fire by the remote officer, giving oversite and operability of the firearm to the institution.

Abstract: A self-aligning magnetic coupling system provides a mechanically moveable electrical connection for an electrical power source to include a battery or plurality of batteries comprising a battery pack and associated connectivity and controls, and magnetically facilitated power coupling to an appliance. Flexible magnetic electrical conductors and connectors provide mechanical and electrical connection of the electrical power source to an appliance such as a tattoo machine.

Abstract: A self-aligning magnetic coupling system provides a mechanically moveable electrical connection for an electrical power source to include a battery or plurality of batteries comprising a battery pack and associated connectivity and controls, and magnetically facilitated power coupling to an appliance. Flexible magnetic electrical conductors and connectors provide mechanical and electrical connection of the electrical power source to an appliance such as a tattoo machine.