Abstract: A sighting system for a firearm and related methods are disclosed. The sighting system has front and rear flip-up sights, wherein the front sight comprises a flip-up portion having an aperture through which a sight post can partially extend; a knob comprising one or more notches on a first side and the sight post extending from a second side; at least one detent arranged to face and interact with the one or more notches. The knob is configured to rotate about a first axis, where the rotation causes the sight post to move in a first direction along the first axis; tilting of the knob in a second direction based on the detent interfacing with the notches; and tilting of the sight post in the second direction, thereby forcing at least a portion of the sight post to press against the aperture, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A rear sight assembly is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contains a housing defining a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, a rear sight mechanism containing a thumb wheel positioned in the first opening, at least partially threaded support member positioned in the second opening and the third opening, wherein the at least partially threaded support member is threaded through the thumb wheel, and a rear aiming point member adjustably coupled with the at least partially threaded support member.

Abstract: A leveling jack for a gun sight (or ‘scope’) of a gun or rifle is provided. The leveling jack is movable between at least a first and a second position and is secured to a gun or rifle. The leveling jack has a bottom edge which may be secured to, for example, the picatinny rail of the top of the gun or rifle and an extended bar which contacts and levels the gun sight. The leveling jack may also be secured directly to the gun or rifle without utilizing a picatinny rail. The leveling jack is especially suitable for leveling the gun sight of the gun or rifle in a quick and efficient manner.

Abstract: A rear sight assembly is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contains a housing defining a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, a rear sight mechanism containing a thumb wheel positioned in the first opening, at least partially threaded support member positioned in the second opening and the third opening, wherein the at least partially threaded support member is threaded through the thumb wheel, and a rear aiming point member adjustably coupled with the at least partially threaded support member.

Abstract: An adjustable peep sight for use with an archery bow that can be readily adjusted to allow multiple users each having different bowstring draw distances to aim accurately. The peep sight includes a slide element that is moveably mounted on a main body. The adjustable peep sight can be mounted on the bowstring of a bow and adjusted for various archers while the peep sight remains in the original position on the bowstring.

Abstract: Sight adjustable and rotating smart phone mounts for firearms which mount the smart phone and lens on the rail of the firearm behind the sights. The phone mounts rotate, and are vertically and laterally adjustable, and include mirror assemblies. The smart phone and mirror assemblies are secured in precise positions to be in alignment with one another, and the mirror assemblies remain in axial viewing alignment with the firearm sights, and reflect the view to the smart phone camera lens, as the mount is rotated through 180° from side-to-side of the firearm. A shooter views an enlarged target area on the smart phone screen, and most importantly, can view and record the target area from the either side of the firearm standing perpendicular to the firearm rail and barrel. In such position, the shooters can fire around obstacles and building without becoming a target themselves and out of harms way.

Abstract: A scraper strip for a scraper device including at least one adjusting disk positioned in a recess of the scraper strip and rotatably attached to a scraper strip support, the adjusting disk comprising an eccentric guide track, which extends in a spiral shape or at least approximately as a circle involute, from a region at least close to a center point of the at least one adjusting disk in the direction of an edge region of the adjusting disk, and so as to linearly displace the scraper strip with respect to the scraper strip support of the scraper device when the adjusting disk is rotated. A fastener is accommodated by a groove extending substantially in a displacement direction of the scraper strip such that the scraper strip is displaced with respect to the fastener.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents a gun sight and a method of forming a gun sight. The gun sight includes a sight body, and a diamond affixed to the sight body at a predetermined location to facilitate aiming. The gun sight may further include a mount, wherein the diamond is retained in the mount and the mount is connected or coupled to the sight body.

Abstract: Sight adjustable and rotating smart phone mounts for firearms which mount the smart phone and lens on the rail of the firearm behind the sights. The phone mounts rotate, and are vertically and laterally adjustable, and include mirror assemblies. The smart phone and mirror assemblies are secured in precise positions to be in alignment with one another, and the mirror assemblies remain in axial viewing alignment with the firearm sights, and reflect the view to the smart phone camera lens, as the mount is rotated through 180° from side-to-side of the firearm. A shooter views an enlarged target area on the smart phone screen, and most importantly, can view and record the target area from the either side of the firearm standing perpendicular to the firearm rail and barrel. In such position, the shooters can fire around obstacles and building without becoming a target themselves and out of harms way.

Abstract: A tool for temporarily fitting a sighting scope to a firearm with a mounting rail. The tool includes a vertically moving slide that is adjusted so that the scope is at the correct height. The height of corresponding scope rings required can then be read from the tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-profile folding sight assembly having a base configured to be secured to a gun and an arm mounted on the base for pivotal movement between at least a folded position and a deployed position. A first sighting aperture having a first size is provided adjacent a distal end of the arm. A selector member on the arm has a second sighting aperture of a second size and is slidably movable between at least a first position in which the first sighting aperture is unobstructed and a second position in which the second sighting aperture is aligned with the first sighting aperture to present a reduced-size sighting aperture.

Abstract: An optic mount for a firearm allows a user to switch between a primary optic and a secondary optic, facilitating rapid target acquisition when a user switches between close quarter engagement and long range engagement. The base of the optic mount is securable to a firearm. A primary optic platform can be pivoted and linearly translated with respect to the base. The primary optic platform is spring biased toward the front of the base. An actuator mechanism rotates a secondary optic platform on the base from a spring-biased first orientation to a second orientation. When in the first position, the primary optic platform engages the actuator mechanism, causing the secondary optic platform to be rotated to the second orientation. When in the second position, the primary optic platform does not engage the actuator mechanism, allowing the secondary optic platform to rotate to the first orientation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to kits and associated methods for converting a semi-automatic firearm into a bolt single action firearm, as well as the converted firearm itself. The kit includes a housing (e.g. upper receiver) that accommodates a bolt carrier and a charging handle and a carrier key, if desired. The housing has ends which mount to the existing lower receiver of the semi-automatic firearm to convert the semi-automatic firearm into a manual bolt-action firearm.

Abstract: A replacement slide assembly for a pistol, the slide assembly having a barrel assembly with a barrel and a firing chamber. The barrel assembly also has a guide member which is a protrusion that extends horizontally outward from the barrel assembly. The replacement slide assembly also includes a housing with an interior wall that defines a groove that receives the guide member. The guide member and the groove in the housing are located forward of a firing pin assembly also mounted within the housing. The slide assembly or any firearm also includes an adjustable sight assembly that permits interchangeability between different types of sights without requiring that the firearm be re-sighted.

Abstract: A rear sight comprises a base member and a top member. The base member comprises a fitting portion and a base member bearing surface. The fitting portion of the base member is attachable to a firearm. The top member comprises a rear sight alignment portion and a top member bearing surface. The top member bearing surface is slidably engageable with the base member bearing surface for pivotable movement of the top member relative to the base member between lowered and raised positions. Movement of the top member away from the lowered position and toward the raised position increases the distance between the rear sight alignment portion and a barrel axis of the firearm to thereby adjust the elevation of the rear sight alignment portion of the rear sight.

Abstract: An adjustable mechanical sighing mechanism for firearms has a sight blade mount defining an internal passage having first and second outwardly flaring passage end surfaces. An adjustment screw having an external tapered surface is in engagement with the first of the outwardly flaring passage end surfaces. A sight blade structure defines a sight adjustment member having an internally threaded screw passage that receives the adjustment screw. A lock nut is threaded onto the adjustment screw and has an external tapered surface in engagement with the second outwardly flaring passage end surface. The sight blade mount defines a slot through which a support for the sight adjustment member is movable, providing for windage adjustment of the sight blade structure by rotation of the adjustment screw. The tapered surfaces of the adjustment screw and lock nut provide for locking of the sight blade at any desired position.

Abstract: An incrementally adjustable sight for a firearm is taught. The sight includes a base attachable to a firearm and a housing carried by the base. The housing includes a central cavity having an opening and carrying a sight post assembly. The sight post assembly includes a sight post having a first end extending outwardly from the central cavity through the opening and a second end. A cam follower and a cam member are carried by the sight post with the cam member, cammingly engaging the cam follower between a plurality of positions. A biasing member biases the first end of the sight post away from one of the cam follower and the cam member a distance. The distance is adjusted by relative movement of the cam member and the cam follower between the plurality of positions.

Abstract: An adjustable base for attaching a sighting device such as a telescopic sight to a rifle or other ballistic projectile launcher, comprising upper and lower rails pivotally attached at the muzzle ends thereof, is disclosed. Adjustments are provided for altering the angle between the sight and the weapon's boreline or similar axis in elevation in increments of minutes of arc or fractions thereof.

Abstract: A rail mountable diopter rear sight has a housing, a drum arm pivotably connected to the housing, a sight drum rotatably engaged with the drum arm, and elevation adjustment screw connected to the drum arm and the sight drum. The sight drum rotates on a common axis with the elevation adjustment screw. The sight drum threadedly engages a threaded portion of the elevation adjustment screw.

Abstract: An adjustable iron sight for firearms includes compensation for projectile drop. The projectile drop compensation moves the sight aperture to compensate for projectile drop. Use of the compensation will allow aiming directly at the target without having to visually compensate for projectile drop. The projectile drop compensation mechanism includes a multi-position manually operable wheel and cam that is profiled to match the trajectory of the particular firearm and load. As there are many possible loads that could be used with a particular firearm, the multi-position cam is interchangeable to allow changing to a cam that is matched to the specific load that is desired.

Abstract: Rugged, rapid-target-acquisition iron sighting systems in which least one of the front sight and the rear sight has a multiple-lead thread elevation screw post for vertically adjusting a sighting point are disclosed. The use of a multiple-lead thread elevation screw post permits the relatively fast adjustability of a coarse threaded screw post while providing the stability of a fine-threaded screw post. Embodiments of the present invention also include guns equipped such iron sighting systems.

Abstract: A rail mountable diopter rear sight has a housing, a drum arm pivotably connected to the housing, a sight drum rotatably engaged with the drum arm, and elevation adjustment screw connected to the drum arm and the sight drum. The sight drum rotates on a common axis with the elevation adjustment screw. The sight drum threadedly engages a threaded portion of the elevation adjustment screw.

Abstract: A firearm accessory mounting rail with an integrated back up sight system including an elongated Picatinny rail having longitudinally spaced apart first and second end regions and a transverse profile. A first sight element has a visual marker substantially centrally positioned. A second sight element has laterally spaced apart visual markers. A substantially centered longitudinal channel extends along the upper surface of the rail between the first and second sight elements. The firearm may be sighted by visually aligning the marker of the first sight element between the markers of the second sight element, the visual alignment being at least partially through the longitudinal channel. The sight elements may be defined completely within the transverse profile of the rail so as not to interfere with the normal attachment of any accessories to the rail and may be adjustable for windage and/or elevation. The visual markers may be illuminated by light gathering fiber optic or tritium elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trajectory correction apparatus arranged between a firearm and a sight, the trajectory correction apparatus including: a trajectory correction device which includes a mount mounted to a firearm body, a moving body having a projection at one side and arranged on an upper side of the mount, a joint shaft rotatably inserted in the moving body, a rotation shaft penetrating in a direction perpendicularly intersecting the joint shaft and installed to the mount, an adjusting member adjusting a vertical rotation angle of the moving body, and a guide plate obliquely formed thereon with a guide groove, in which the projection is inserted, and fastened to one side of the mount to horizontally rotate the moving body as the moving body vertically rotates.

Abstract: A sight for a firearm including a front sight portion and a rear sight portion. The front sight portion includes a front sight, at least one shim and a front sight and shim pocket whereby at least the elevation of the firearm can be adjusted by changing the shim. The front and rear sight portions are further provided with replaceable colored plastic inserts.

Abstract: A front sight has a main body, a sight post body carrier, and a sight post body. The main body has an engagement structure for having a sight post body carrier movably engaged therewith and has a mounting structure for being attached to a weapon. The sight post body carrier is moveably engaged with the engagement structure of the main body in a manner allowing the sight post body carrier to be selectively translated at least partially along a length of the engagement structure and limiting unrestricted movement of the sight post body carrier in other directions. The sight post body includes a plurality of different length sight posts. The sight post body is moveably mounted on the sight post body carrier in a manner allowing each one of the sight posts to be selectively moved to a sight post use position with respect to the main body.

Abstract: A detachable carrying handle for a firearm, such as a semi-automatic or automatic firearm, having increased range. The detachable carrying handle includes a carrying handle body that defines a window to receive a rear sight base of a rear sight. The carrying handle body further includes a pin opening positioned below the window that is configured to secure the rear sight base of the rear sight to the carrying handle body through the use of a pin. The rear sight base further defines a sight opening and a threaded end that is configured to mate with a threaded opening of an elevation knob positioned in the window. The elevation knob may be used, in operation, to adjust the height of the rear sight. The threaded end of the rear sight base further includes at least one elongated slot that are configured to receive the pin that is used to secure the rear sight base to the carrying handle body.

Abstract: A rotatable and retractable rear gun sight is disclosed. The rear gun sight is coupled to a body of a gun. Three different apertures are provided for rear sight viewing of targets of three different distances. The apertures can be rotated out of view or into use depending on the estimated target distance. The rear gun sight can also be flipped down.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: A shotgun sight is provided with a barrel, a sighting rib, a rib support member, a pitch adjustment mechanism, and a latch mechanism. The rib support member is provided on the barrel. The pitch adjustment mechanism is provided between the rib and the rib support member to adjust pitch of the rib relative to the barrel. The latch mechanism has a pair of coacting base plates. A first base plate is provided along a proximal end of the rib and a second base plate is provided on the rib support member. Each base plate has an array of complementary-shaped interlocking projections. One of the base plates is configured to be forcibly urged apart from the other base plate to reposition the array of interlocking projections in order to selectively position the rib relative to the barrel at one of a plurality of locations each corresponding with a unique pitch for the rib relative to the barrel. An adjustable gun sight is also provided.

Abstract: A rugged, adjustable optical alignment device well suited for use as a pistol rear sight is adapted for use in a dovetail, as is customarily seen on the slide of an automatic pistol. The sight assembly includes a rear notch, but could just as easily include a peep aperture or other optical alignment structure. The rear sight provides an easy click-detent adjusting mechanism for horizontal translation of the notch, as well as a second click-detent mechanism for vertical translation of the structure defining the notch, thereby providing adjustments for windage and elevation. A base hingedly supports a vertical tilt member. A horizontal slide member mounted on the rear of the vertrical tilt member is horizontally translatable by adjustment of a windage adjustment screw.

Abstract: A system and method for providing multiple sights includes a number of sights that are attached to a sight assembly. The sight assembly is securable to a firearm and configured such that a shooter can selectively utilize one of the number of sights tailored for number of respective distances. Preferably, the sights are connected such that moving one sight out of a shooting line of sight brings another sight into the shooting line of sight. Such a sight assembly allows a shooter to quickly configure a firearm for accurate shooting at a variety of distances.

Abstract: A system and method for providing multiple sights includes a number of sights that are attached to a sight assembly. The sight assembly is securable to a firearm and configured such that a shooter can selectively utilize one of the number of sights tailored for number of respective distances. Preferably, the sights are connected such that moving one sight out of a shooting line of sight brings another sight into the shooting line of sight. Such a sight assembly allows a shooter to quickly configure a firearm for accurate shooting at a variety of distances.

Abstract: A precision targeting system for a firearm has an image capturing scope, a processor, and an actuator. In one embodiment, a user indicates when he wants to lock onto the target, and then readjust his aim after receiving feedback from the system. In another embodiment, the system automatically locks onto the target. After lock on, the system compares successive images, and determines if the target has moved in the firearm sight. If movement has occurred, the system calculates the degree of the movement, and sends appropriate signals to an actuator which corrects the aim of the firearm. The system thereby converts reasonably good aim into precision aim.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for an example sight device with an adjustable sight line for use in a firearm. The example sight device described herein includes a base plate and a holder, wherein the holder is pivotable and includes a target device that defines the sight line. The sight device also includes a locking device that couples the holder and the base plate in one of a plurality of pivot positions. The locking device includes an adjustable locking element that engages at least one of a plurality of adjustment areas. Further, the plurality of adjustment areas include a plurality of notches, wherein each of the plurality of pivot positions is associated with one of the plurality of adjustment areas based on an ammunition type and one of the plurality of notches based on a distance to a target.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: A rugged, releasably attachable or interchangeable optical alignment system well suited for use as with pistol sights includes a sight body carrying a leaf spring locking member adapted to releasably engage a pistol's indentation. The sight body's leaf spring member is inserted into the pistol in a side opening transverse receiving notch with a pinned end of the leaf spring locking member sliding transversely over the pistol indentation's end wall open segment (at the side of the pistol). The user slides the sight base toward the bore's central axis to its fullest transverse extent, whereupon the leaf spring member's first end abuts the indentation's closed end wall. At this moment, the leaf spring locking member's free distal second end springs down and releasably engages and abuts the indentation's end wall, thus releasably locking the sight base to the pistol.

Abstract: An adjustable front sight includes a carrier with a spiral sighting blade mounted for rotation within a base attached directly or indirectly to a barrel. A progression of sight lands is formed along a peripheral surface of the spiral sighting blade. Rotation of the carrier in opposite directions moves different sight lands into a sighting position at varying heights above the barrel for making elevation adjustments.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new and improved adjustable rear sight for firearms which comprises a polymer sight body and a metal aperture screw which is adjustable for elevation by screwing the aperture screw up or down in a threaded insert which is inserted in a cavity which extends from an upper surface to a lower surface of the sight body. The polymer sight is held securely in a sight mounting dovetail via a flex plate which is held to the bottom of the sight body by a flange on the bottom end of the threaded insert. The flex plate is sized to fit tightly in the sight mounting dovetail.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: An elevation adjustable firearm front sight with user changeable sighting elements that includes a lower rotatable front sight insert member adapted to be secured to a firearm front sight base and an upper front sight insert member rotatably secured to the upper portion of the lower rotatable front sight insert member. The front sight insert member has a plurality of front sight elements that are selectable by the firearm user by rotating the upper front sight insert member that is rotatably secured to the upper portion of the lower rotatable front sight insert member. This sight has provisions for permitting the user to select the front sight element by rotating the front sight mounting member without changing the elevation setting of the front sight.

Abstract: An offset sighting device for a weapon such as an M16 rifle for use with an NBC mask or equivalent. The sighting device includes front sight, rear sight, and a mechanism for supporting both. The site support includes a bracket, and a front sight support arm pivotally connected to the bracket to permit the front sight to be moved from a closed position adjacent to the bracket to an operational position. The sight support further includes a rear right support arm pivotally connected to the bracket to permit the rear sight to be moved from a position adjacent to the bracket to an operational position in alignment with the front sight. The sighting device also includes a mechanism for attaching the bracket to the rifle.

Abstract: A sight apparatus for a shotgun includes a lens movable longitudinally and laterally with respect to the axis of the barrel so that the entire shot pattern at a given target distance for a given barrel choke is visible to the shooting eye of the shooter through the lens in a properly calibrated sight. The lens is colored so that a colored pattern indicative of the shot pattern is superimposed over a target at the given target distance. The mechanism providing for longitudinal and lateral adjustment of the lens relative to the axis of the barrel includes a longitudinally extending track pivotally mounted to the barrel adjacent the muzzle end. The track is formed to include a plurality of lateral slots within which tab extending from a frame holding the lens is received.

Abstract: A grenade launcher sighting assembly. A sighting apparatus for a grenade launcher having a barrel with a centerline is provided. The sighting apparatus has a mounting module that is alignable mountable to the barrel of the grenade launcher, wherein said mounting module is adapted to be attached to the barrel of the grenade launcher such that mounting module is consistently aligned with the centerline of the barrel. An adjustable range gradient is also provided. The adjustable range gradient is pivotally attached to said mounting module, wherein said range gradient has selectable a plurality of selectable positions, such that each selectable position has a yardage value and such that each selectable position corresponds to a particular trajectory wherein said grenade launcher will launch a grenade a distance that corresponds to the yardage value of selected position of said range gradient.

Abstract: A rear sight including a sight housing and a threaded sleeve. The sight housing has a threaded male portion for insertion into the threaded sleeve. The threaded sleeve is connected to the firearm though bushings which stabilize the threaded sleeve, yet allow it to rotate. Rotation of the threaded sleeve causes the sight housing to move up or down, depending on the direction of the rotation.

Abstract: A rear sight including a sight housing and a threaded sleeve. The sight housing has a threaded male portion for insertion into the threaded sleeve. The threaded sleeve is connected to the firearm though bushings which stabilize the threaded sleeve, yet allow it to rotate. Rotation of the threaded sleeve causes the sight housing to move up or down, depending on the direction of the rotation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.