Abstract: The Less Lethal (TM) police baton invention, which is capable of firing projectiles, is presented. The baton has a front barrel body, a rear breech body pivotally coupled to the front barrel body, a handle perpendicularly secured to the rear breech body, a locking mechanism adapted to lock the front barrel body to the rear breech body. It also has a firing mechanism positioned inside the rear breech body and adapted to trigger explosions of the projectiles. It has a safety trigger mechanism coupled to the firing mechanism, the trigger mechanism being adapted to be positioned horizontally for locking. The trigger can be unlocked and positioned vertically for triggering wherein a pulling stop of the firing mechanism is adapted to be urged forward by the trigger mechanism for triggering the firing mechanism.

Abstract: A single trigger sequential firing mechanism for a double barrel firearm fires the two barrels or chambers successively upon successive trigger actuation, without need for a separate selector switch. The firing pins are driven by linear motion of corresponding pistons or plungers, rather than by arcuate motion of pivoting hammers. The present invention is adaptable to various double barrel gun configurations, but is particularly adaptable for use with over and under double barrel shotguns. Three different embodiments are disclosed, with each having identical parts and components with the exception of the upper portion of the trigger body. The first embodiment fires the two barrels successively upon successive pulls of the trigger. The second embodiment fires the two barrels after a first trigger pull and a subsequent release of the trigger. Finally, a third embodiment fires the two barrels upon successive trigger releases, after the trigger has been pulled.

Abstract: A firing device for a gun which is used in a target practice and competitive shooting system, said firing device being such, that it activates computer processing of the shot, and said firing device comprising a trigger frame (1), to which a trigger (2) is attached, and a firing mechanism (3,4,5,6,7) connected to the trigger which is used for firing the gun when the trigger is pressed.

Abstract: A paintball gun in the present invention is provided with a screw hole formed in a back of a grip and extended through a chamber for being screwed with an adjusting screw whose inner end is protruded into the chamber and pressed against one sidewall surface of a magnetic-attraction plate, by which the adjusting screw is capable of being adjusted to make an inner end of the adjusting screw push the magnetic-attraction plate slightly forward or backward so that a lower end of a locking member is pushed by an outer end of a push rod of the magnetic-attraction plate to adjust the displacement height of the locking member for being fitted with different types of said gun bodies, and thus a single said grip is suited for being assembled with a gun body of different style to decrease the manufacturing of gun bodies with varied styles and lower the production cost.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic flare signalling device firing mechanism has a tubular casing with a master plunger projecting from one end and slidable in the casing in tandem with a slave plunger which is urged against a stop pin in the casing by a coil spring acting between the plungers. A probe on the slave plunger extends towards a firing pin at the other end of the casing. A ball is located in a dished recess between the firing pin and the probe. The diameter of the ball is such that thrust imparted to the slave plunger by extension of the coil spring is transmitted to the firing pin through the ball when the device is upright whereas the probe is always spaced from the firing pin when the bail is displaced to one side because the device is not upright.

Abstract: A trigger assembly is proposed for a firearm having a firing apparatus for generating a firing signal to a non-percussively fired ammunition cartridge for discharge of the cartridge. The trigger assembly includes a trigger member rotationally fixed to a frame of the firearm by a transverse pin and a trigger bar operatively fixed to the trigger member about a pivot joint. The trigger assembly further includes a trigger magnet fixed to a distal end of the trigger bar, where manipulation of said trigger member causes the trigger member to rotate and induces an approximately linear movement of the trigger bar causing the trigger magnet to move adjacent a firing activation switch.

Abstract: A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirable effects applied to the actuator and generates a compensating signal to modify and compensate for such effects on the actuator.

Abstract: A resettable trigger mechanism has an activating rod with a first portion slidably mounted in a housing and a second portion extending from the housing. The activating rod has a notch formed in its first portion. A trigger is coupled to the activating rod's second portion. A first spring coupled between the activating rod and housing biases the second portion towards the housing. A reset rod has a first section slidably mounted in the housing and a second section extending from the housing. The reset rod has a cutout portion formed in its first section for slidingly receiving therethrough the first portion of the activating rod. A second spring is coupled between the reset rod and housing for biasing the second section away from the housing. When the trigger is activated, the activating rod is pulled from the housing to align its notch with the cutout portion of the reset rod so that the reset rod can move under the force of the second spring until the reset rod's cutout portion engages the notch.

Abstract: A firing probe assembly for communicating an electronic firing signal generated by a firing apparatus of a firearm to thereby cause the detonation of an electrically fired ammunition cartridge includes an electrically non-conductive housing having an approximately cylindrical firing probe cavity formed along its longitudinal length and concentrically aligned with a firing axis of the firearm, the housing having a rear end and a forward end. The firing probe assembly further includes an elongated and electrically conductive firing probe disposed within the cavity including a firing probe tip section disposed on a distal end thereof. The tip section is concentrically aligned with the firing axis and extending through a tip bore formed in the forward end of the housing. An electrically non-conductive, outwardly extending contact protrusion is formed adjacent the rear end of the housing and is integral with the housing.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism having a trigger plate slidably carried in a firearm frame for linear movement. The plate includes a rear cam surface on which a sear functions via a cam follower. The plate is provided with a single hole for holding a leg or pin of a firing valve L-shaped member. The frame has a pair of aligned slots separated by the trigger plate for slidably receiving the leg or pin of the L-shaped member. A stop lug is integrally provided on the trigger plate ahead of the L-shaped member mounting hole operable to engage the frame to stop forward movement by the trigger plate. An anti-frictional coating or finish is carried on external surfaces of the trigger plate and the sear.

Abstract: A trigger extension device attached to a trigger of a paint ball marker gun used in the sport of paint ball marking. A trigger extension bar attached to the trigger at a transverse orientation at a distance from the trigger provides a grip for a user to fan the trigger at a high rate of speed at a position external to the trigger. The trigger extension bar is connected to the trigger in transverse orientation to the left and right side walls of the trigger. The trigger extension bar is linear and is perpendicular to the left and right trigger walls. The distal end of the trigger extension bar can optionally include an angled portion. The trigger extension bar can extend from either the left or right side of the marker gun trigger or can extend from both sides of the marker gun trigger. The trigger extension bar can be connected to the trigger by an extension screw that is threaded through a threaded hole in the trigger and also mounted to an axial threaded bore in the trigger extension bar.

Abstract: A trigger stop connector for semi-automatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly. Incorporated into firearms without major structural changes, the trigger stop connector is designed to increase firing speed and prevent a fulcrum effect caused when a trigger mechanism travels a distance beyond the point of firing of the firearm, thus increasing target precision when discharging the firearm. The trigger stop connector, replacing a common connector, is designed with specific contact points to prevent overtravel of the trigger bar when operating in cooperation with the trigger of the firearm.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved trigger return spring system via an interchangeable, replacement gun trigger return system mechanism for use in firearms, particularly a Beretta® Model 92/96 series firearm and similar firearms. The interchangeable, replacement gun trigger return system comprises a trigger return pin having a first end and a second end, a trigger return cam having a first cavity adapted to receive a trigger bar and a second cavity adapted to receive the second end of the return pin, and a spring. The invention includes methods of replacing the existing, factory installed spring, as well as using the present invention in originally manufactured firearms.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a trigger operating mechanism for sighting in rifles which could be utilized by either a right-handed or left-handed user. A preferred trigger operating mechanism comprises a pair of plates which are clampable against opposed sides of the trigger guard of the rifle. A shaft traverses one of the plates, and the inner end of the shaft mounts a trigger displacing cam adjacent the trigger between the pair of plates. A manually operable knob is secured to the outer end of the shaft. Rotation of the knob will effect a gradual rearward displacement of the trigger to its firing position, thus eliminating any tendency of the user of the rifle to jerk the trigger and disturb the line of sight for the particular firing. Alternative embodiments may include a lock such that a key is required to operate the mechanism, a single mounting plate rather than a pair of mounting plates, or a snap-in mounting body that mates with the interior surface of the trigger guard.

Abstract: Firearms having scandium containing aluminum alloy components having alloying elements including light weight metals, such as magnesium, chromium, copper and zinc, heavier metals, such as zirconium, and other rare earth metals. The components have yield strengths of 82 to 100 KSI, tensile strengths of 88 to 106 KSI, 12 to 19% elongation's, and 7 to 10% reduction areas, and a method for heat treating the scandium containing aluminum alloy. The alloy is composed of 0.05% to 0.15% scandium, 7.5% to 8.3% zinc, 1.6% to 2.2% magnesium, 1.6% to 2.0% copper, 0.02% to 0.04% chromium, 0.05% to 0.15% zirconium, and 87 to 90% aluminum. A method for making the components involves exposure to solution heat treatment of 875° F. for an hours or two, followed by water quench, natural aging at ambient temperature for 24 to 72 hours, artificial aging at 250° F. for 24 hours, and allowed to air cool.

Abstract: A firing device for a gun which is used in a target practice and competitive shooting system, said firing device being such, that it activates computer processing of the shot, and said firing device comprising a trigger frame (1), to which a trigger (2) is attached, and a firing mechanism (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) connected to the trigger which is used for firing the gun when the trigger is pressed.

Abstract: The barrel (2) and the breech (8) are coaxially screw mounted within a tubular casing (9), and therefore said casing (9) not only stands as an interconnection between these elements, but reinforces the same substantially, allowing the use of more tilan one gunpowder pellet (16), a throttling (13) being established between the two casing (9) are at which the nipple assembly (15) is located on said casing, being thus laterally arranged. The rifle may thus, with the classic lateral nipple assembly, be easily taken down to be cleaned. lt is moreover fitted with an additional safety (36) which allows the cocked position with safety to be fall silently changed to the cocked position without safety, which is particularly appropriate when the rifle is used as a hunting weapon.

Abstract: A firearm having a frame, barrel, trigger guard and firing assembly and having a trigger for actuating the firing assembly. A trigger mount is connected to the trigger and, when the trigger is in assembly within the frame, is at least partially positioned within the trigger guard. The trigger mount defines a first interlocking geometry. A plurality of trigger shoe elements each having a differing geometry and dimension and provided with a finger engaging portion are provided for selection by a user. Each of the trigger shoe elements defines a second interlocking geometry which is capable of mating with the first interlocking geometry of the trigger mount. Thus, a user of the firearm is enabled to release and remove a trigger shoe from the trigger mount, even when the trigger is in assembly within the firearm and replace it with a trigger shoe element of a different design and dimension and thereby achieve the desired fit and “feel” of the firearm which is desired by the user.

Abstract: A passive safety mechanism which blocks the firing element until the trigger is deliberately pulled. A link which connects the trigger to the blocking piece serves a dual function by also connecting the trigger to the triggerbar and providing a pivot for the triggerbar. If the link is removed the triggerbar is disconnected from the trigger and the trigger is disconnected from the gun. The blocking piece also serves multiple functions by aligning the triggerbar and positioning the trigger return spring. If the blocking piece is removed the trigger return spring is disengaged.

Abstract: A firing mechanism for fire arms comprising a casing (1) and a trigger guard (1′), a barrel (3), a mobile bolt (5) in the casing (1), comprises a hammer (7) controlling a striker (10), a spring (9) pushing the hammer (7) in its tumbled position, a tumbler (11), a trigger (14) controlling the tumbler (11) by means of a separator (15), a bolt stop (19) which stops the backward movement of the bolt (5) in a locked position and makes the bolt (5) assume another position, a control lever (20) which co-operates with the bolt stop (19) which is also mounted in a revolving manner in the trigger guard (1′).

Abstract: The improved gun has a rapid fire trigger assembly. The gun has a main body and a trigger connected thereto and depending therefrom, with the lower portion of the trigger biased into a forward, non-firing position. The improved rapid fire trigger assembly includes a housing having spaced sidewalls and interconnecting front and rear sides and is adapted to be connected to the gun in front of the trigger. A generally circular elongated tube passes transversely through the housing sidewalls and into the central space in the housing. The tube is rotatable relative to the housing and has a central portion within the housing, which central portion has a number of spaced radiating spokes extending outwardly therefrom. The tube also has opposite end portions extending lateral of the housing sidewalls, one of which end portions has a crank with a trigger finger-receiving space therein. The crank is adjacent the external surface of the sidewall.

Abstract: A firing system for a large-caliber weapon includes a firing pin displaceable into a position of rest, an armed position and a firing position; a spring urging the firing pin into the firing position; a follower affixed to the firing pin; and a rotatably supported control cam having a cam track. The spring urges the follower toward the cam track. The cam track has first, second and third consecutive cam track portions. The first cam track portion is shaped such that upon rotation of the control cam the firing pin is moved into the armed position by a cooperation between the follower and the first cam track portion. The second cam track portion is shaped such that upon continuing rotation of the control cam the firing pin is allowed to be accelerated by the spring into the firing position.

Abstract: A paintball gun trigger is disclosed. The trigger includes an upper finger gripping portion adapted to be gripped by an upper finger without surrounding the upper finger, and a lower finger gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a lower finger while surrounding the lower finger. Preferably, the upper finger gripping portion is an arcuate lever adapted to receive an index finger and the lower finger gripping portion is a ring adapted to receive a middle finger. In this manner, the index finger can actuate the trigger in a first horizontal direction to fire the gun and move in a second horizontal direction opposite to the first horizontal direction without engaging the trigger, and the middle finger can actuate the trigger in the first horizontal direction to fire the gun and engage the trigger when moved in the second horizontal direction.