Abstract: Pneumatic simulator for an open bolt firearm including an actuator group having a stationary piston and a moving bolt. With each simulated firing cycle producing a firing event, the spring actuates moving bolt toward stationary piston such that the activator unseats a valve located in the stationary piston. Unseating the valve allows regulated compressed gas to exit a high pressure reservoir located in the firearm magazine well which drives the moving bolt back against the spring to complete a firing cycle. Subsequent firing cycles will continue automatically as long as the shooter keeps the trigger depressed. A tension rod, and laser also may comprise the simulator assembly. A nut may be used to secure the tension rod and laser. A laser cable may be used to electrically connect laser to a firing event signal generator. The firing event signal generator may include a magnet located in the moving bolt and a pickup positioned in the stationary piston.

Abstract: A pneumatic counting apparatus for a weapon simulator having a magazine including a compressed gas storage reservoir including a toothed element adapted for articulation within the magazine. The toothed element including a plurality of steps, a first face and a second face. A wheel actuator including a lever for engaging the steps of said toothed element so as to articulate the toothed element. The toothed element including a pneumatic passage there through. A pneumatic branch is in communication with the gas storage reservoir and terminating at a sealed passage adjacent the first face of the toothed element. A pneumatic bridge extends between a pressure chamber and a pneumatic gate positioned adjacent and in selective pneumatic communication with the pneumatic passage on the second face of the toothed element. The pneumatic passage is adapted for selective communication of compressed gas between the passage and the pneumatic gate. A slide catch lifter is in pneumatic communication with said pressure chamber.

Abstract: Pneumatic simulator for an open bolt firearm including an actuator group having a stationary piston and a moving bolt. With each simulated firing cycle producing a firing event, the spring actuates moving bolt toward stationary piston such that the activator unseats a valve located in the stationary piston. Unseating the valve allows regulated compressed gas to exit a high pressure reservoir located in the firearm magazine well which drives the moving bolt back against the spring to complete a firing cycle. Subsequent firing cycles will continue automatically as long as the shooter keeps the trigger depressed. A tension rod, and laser also may comprise the simulator assembly. A nut may be used to secure the tension rod and laser. A laser cable may be used to electrically connect laser to a firing event signal generator. The firing event signal generator may include a magnet located in the moving bolt and a pickup positioned in the stationary piston.

Abstract: A gas magazine for a pneumatic weapon simulator. A gas magazine fill station for a pneumatic weapon simulator. A method of filling a gas magazine for a pneumatic weapon simulator. The apparatus for filling and refilling a fluid reservoir of a magazine for a pneumatic firearm simulator from a source of pressurized fluid of the present disclosure includes: a receiver for receiving the magazine; a passage for conveying the pressurized fluid from the source of pressurized fluid to the fluid reservoir of the magazine received in the receiver; and, a vent valve in fluid communication with the passage for venting the pressurized fluid from the passage. The apparatus may further include a vent channel in fluid communication with the vent valve. The apparatus may also include a valve in fluid communication with the passage which is adapted for permitting pressurized fluid to be conveyed through the passage; and alternately, prevent pressurized fluid from being conveyed through the passage.

Abstract: A composite striker for a firearm simulator which employs a firing pin and provides pneumatic recoil. The composite striker including at least a first segment constructed of a material which is softer than the firing pin and at least a second segment being suitable for displacing a valve in order to initiate the pneumatic recoil.

Abstract: A composite striker for a firearm simulator which employs a firing pin and provides pneumatic recoil. The composite striker including at least a first segment constructed of a material which is softer than the firing pin and at least a second segment being suitable for displacing a valve in order to initiate the pneumatic recoil.

Abstract: A shock activated laser module for simulated shooting transmits a brief laser beam to mark a point of impact. The module includes a housing, an electro-optical member, a stored energy member and a retaining cap securing the electro-optical member and stored energy member in the housing. The laser module housing is selectively attached in combination to any one of a simulated firearm barrel, a simulated firearm gas reservoir, or to an actual firearm for dry-firing practice.

Abstract: Apparatus for conversion of a firearm into a compressed gas powered firearm simulator for simulating shooting including a simulated barrel unit, which includes a rechargeable compressed gas reservoir therein. The reservoir in the barrel unit is rechargeable via a fill port included in the barrel unit, and a metering valve provided in the barrel unit permits the pulsed release of compressed gas from the barrel unit to simulate firing.

Abstract: Apparatus for conversion of a firearm into a compressed gas powered firearm simulator for simulating shooting including a simulated barrel unit, which includes a rechargeable compressed gas reservoir therein. The reservoir in the barrel unit is rechargeable via a fill port included in the barrel unit, and a metering valve provided in the barrel unit permits the pulsed release of compressed gas from the barrel unit to simulate firing.

Abstract: An apparatus for non-permanent conversion of a semiautomatic pistol into a compressed gas powered weapon simulator. The apparatus replaces the pistol's barrel, recoil spring and magazine with no modification of the pistol, which allows retaining the operational functions of the pistol's remaining components. Compressed gas, from the simulation magazine unit, is used in the compressed gas valve means, in the barrel unit, to operate the slide mechanism, to compress the simulation recoil spring, and to emit a laser pulse beam on a target when activated by the firing mechanism; and battery power, from the simulation magazine unit, is used to count the number of shots, lock the slide after a predetermined number of shots and transmit information from the weapon simulator to a remote data system. The compressed simulation recoil spring returns the slide mechanism back to its original position, unless locked open by the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for non-permanent conversion of a semiautomatic pistol into a compressed gas powered weapon simulator. The apparatus replaces the pistol's barrel, recoil spring and magazine with no modification of the pistol, which allows retaining the operational functions of the pistol's remaining components. Compressed gas, from the simulation magazine unit, is used in the compressed gas valve means, in the barrel unit, to operate the slide mechanism, to compress the simulation recoil spring, and to emit a laser pulse beam on a target when activated by the firing mechanism; and battery power, from the simulation magazine unit, is used to count the number of shots, lock the slide after a predetermined number of shots and transmit information from the weapon simulator to a remote data system. The compressed simulation recoil spring returns the slide mechanism back to its original position, unless locked open by the apparatus.

Abstract: A training weapon which is quickly and easilyassembled from a standard weapon without requiring any physical modification (alteration) of any component of the standard weapon. A few components of the standard weapon are removed and replaced by components of the invention. This replacement does not exceed skill level beyond a standard field-strip procedure of the particular weapon. Action of the training weapon is of the same character as the action of the standard weapon, while developing trainee's responses to the substitute firing action, and at the same time improving trainee's skill, all without the use of live ammunition. Installed components include means of cycling the the weapon's mechanism thus simulating recoil using compressed gas, optional laser pointer activating a target, and a replacement magazine including source of electricity and an electronic control circuit and operable with a gas passage unit.

Abstract: A device for measuring the entire profile of a firearm's trigger performance. This device may be either hand held or permanently mounted. The device may be connected to a sensor for sensing strike of the firing pin and connected to a computer for graphically and numerically displaying data relating to the firearm's performance. The device is capable of calculating key firearm performance parameters, including lock time and roughness of the trigger profile.