Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided for attaching an auxiliary apparatus to a weapon having a frame. The clamping mechanism has projections which are biased by a flexible member toward corresponding recessed portions formed in the frame of the weapon. A retaining member is also provided which may be moved between an open and a closed position. In the closed position, the flexibility of the flexible member is minimized, such that the projections of the clamping mechanism are locked against the corresponding recessed portions of the weapon. In the open position, the flexible member may bend away from the weapon thereby disengaging the projections of the clamping mechanism from the recessed portions of the weapon. A battery housing is also provided for receiving a battery casing which holds one or more batteries. The batteries are provided for energizing the auxiliary apparatus. The battery housing has a cavity formed therein.

Abstract: A novel aiming light assembly and mounting bracket therefor is disclosed. The bracket has a first portion which clamps to the barrel of a weapon, a second portion including a cut-out which fits over and abuts against the front sight post of the weapon, and a third portion on which the aiming light assembly is mounted. A novel switching assembly and the combination of integral and remote switching is provided. An improved steering mechanism is provided to facilitate boresighting of the aiming light assembly once mounted on weapon.

Abstract: An automated boresighting device and method for an aiming light assembly. The device comprises a housing attached to the weapon, aiming means enclosed in the housing for generating a beam in a direction whereby an operator may aim the weapon at a target, range determination means enclosed in the housing for determining the range from the weapon to the target, ballistic trajectory data enclosed in the housing for use in calculating device elevation angle as a function of range, and automatic adjusting means for automatically adjusting the aiming means responsive to computed elevation determined by the range determination means. The adjusting means includes a computer and the servo assembly. The computer may use the range determination information and ballistic trajectory information determined by a ballistic trajectory means to determine an elevation angle adjustment necessary for a given range. A servo assembly automatically adjusts the transmitter in response to the computed angle.