Abstract: A firearm (1) comprising a firearm frame (2) which delimits at least one first friction surface (6, 6?); one barrel (4, 4?), mounted to said frame (2) in a rotatable manner (A1) between opening and closing configurations and comprising an abutment appendix (8); and an adjustment device (10). Such a device comprises: 1) a second friction surface (12) placed in a sliding contact with the first friction surface (6, 6?) to oppose a resistance to the rotation of the barrel (4, 4?) between the configurations; ii) a contact surface (14) with the abutment appendix (8); iii) an adjustment member (16), longitudinally movable (LI, L2) for modifying a relative distance between the second friction surface (12) and the contact surface (14), thereby adjusting the sliding friction between said friction surfaces (6, 6?, 12); and iv) a maneuvering element (18) rotatable in discrete adjustment positions, interacting with the adjustment member (16) to move it by a constant pitch at each angularly adjacent adjustment position.

Abstract: Applicants have disclosed an improved trigger assembly for firearms, and a related method, to avoid premature firing after an unintentional trigger pull, especially where light trigger pulls have previously been set. In the preferred embodiment, Applicants' trigger assembly has two non-coaxial triggers: a slotted primary trigger and a secondary trigger which can pivot into the slot. During an intentional trigger pull, the shooter's finger initially pushes against the secondary trigger until it pivots and nestles within the primary trigger's slot. Continued pulling on both the secondary and primary triggers causes a sear to fall off the primary trigger and the firearm to discharge. In an unintentional trigger pull, where the secondary trigger is not pulled back enough to nestle within the primary trigger's slot, a protrusion on the secondary trigger blocks the sear from falling, thereby avoiding discharge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to training simulators for sharp shooting and introduces a number of functionalities that provide significant savings and further efficiencies such as usage of actual unmodified combat firearms for training purposes, simultaneous training of two individual shooters with individual identification and result display of the firing activity from each shooter on a computer generated concentrical target analogous to the ones used today in firearm training facilities, as well as the usage of a specialized weapon trigger contactor which is mounted on the actual weapon and that provides the usage functionalities to allow training on all single, and double action pistols as well as fully automatic weapons. The simulator also incorporates an emitting unit consisting of a laser light diode and the associated mounting mechanisms which allow the mounting of the emitting unit on any standard firearm.

Abstract: A rifle has a shoulder support and at least one barrel connected to the shoulder support. A trigger is provided and a chamber is arranged behind the trigger when looking in a direction from a front end of the barrel toward the shoulder support. A movable breechblock has a closed position in which the chamber is closed off. At least one firing pin for firing a cartridge inserted into the chamber when the trigger is triggered is provided. A coupling mechanism connects the shoulder support or a swivel arm to the breechblock. The breechblock is movable by a pivot movement of the shoulder support or the swivel arm transmitted by the coupling mechanism. An axis of rotation of the shoulder support or the swivel arm is arranged within a space delimited by the breechblock and the trigger viewed across a length of the rifle.

Abstract: The present invention is a rail mounted forward trigger mechanism featuring in-line linkage between the primary and secondary triggers. Access to adjustment features provides adjustability while simultaneously allowing the mechanism to remain installed. The linkage is also hinged and mounted coaxially with the disconnect pivot point of a weapon, thereby allowing field stripping the weapon without removing the linkage. Connection to the primary trigger of the host weapon is ideally accomplished with a can and roller assembly for smoother and more controlled actuation. An electrical embodiment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A module housing is adapted to be inserted into an operating position in the trigger group receiving area of a firearm. The module housing includes at least one pin receiver defined by two openings formed in the module housing, one on each lateral side of the housing. A module pin is received in the pin receiver and at least one trigger group component is mounted or supported for rotation on the module pin. The pin receiver is located on the module housing so as to align with a pin receptacle of the firearm when the module housing is in the operating position. By locating the pin receiver in the module housing so as to align with a corresponding pin receptacle of the firearm when the module housing is in the operating position, the trigger group module and the trigger group components housed in the module housing may be readily supported by the OEM pin receptacle.

Abstract: A break down triple-barrel shotgun includes three barrels, having two bottom barrels and one top barrel positioned on top of the two bottom barrels. In this respect, the triple-barrel shotgun has features of both side by side and over and under shotguns. The triple-barrel shotgun has simple break down mechanical features and provides increased shot opportunities with the reliability of a breakdown shotgun. As a result, the number of shells that are jammed is lowered or eliminated in comparison with conventional three shot shotguns. Also, the cleaning, maintenance, and care of a shotgun having a three shot capability is simplified in comparison with conventional three shot shotguns. The subject triple-barrel shotgun is especially useful for waterfowl hunting for which a maximum of three shot capability is mandated. The triple-barrel shotgun allows the use of three interchangeable choke tubes, that allow the shot patterns to be changed or adjusted with respect to pattern density.

Abstract: A bolt system for multi-barrel rifles with at least two firing pin pieces. Trigger levers are associated with the firing pin pieces. At least one trigger can rotate about a trigger axis. At least one pivotable pendulum weight is provided for avoiding an unintended firing of a shot. The pendulum weight is arranged on the trigger in such a manner that it can pivot about a pivot axis that is located, viewed in the direction of firing, in front of the trigger axis, and the center of gravity of the pendulum weight is located above the trigger axis.