Abstract: A firing pin release system, includes: a support; bores distributed about an axis at a first distance from the axis; firing pins each in a respective bore and movable at least parallel to the axis, each including a first extremity to strike a cartridge primer and a second extremity to be retained in a cocked position by a retaining system rotatably mounted on the support about the axis; firing pin springs each biasing a firing pin towards a fired position; a retaining system retaining the firing pins in a cocked position against the firing pin springs. The retaining system includes a rotatable ring carrying a first shoulder extending along a circle centered on the axis cooperating with the second extremity of each firing pin in the bores, retaining the firing pin cocked against the firing pin spring, the first shoulder including an opening passing the firing pins' second extremity.

Abstract: A portable firearm includes component parts such as a barrel, a locking mechanism, a grip, a stock and a magazine. The grip has a left and a right grip element, wherein the user of the firearm grasps the left grip element with the left hand and the right grip element with the right hand, in order to bring the firearm into a shooting position, preferably centrally in front of his body, in which the open end of the barrel of the firearm points away from the body of the user.

Abstract: A compact shotgun, a trigger assembly that could be used with such compact shotgun or other firearms, and an adapter and multipurpose mount that could be used with firearms or other devices are all disclosed. Each element has separate utility and combined utility in forming a combined under-mounted shotgun and long gun assembly.

Abstract: A safety selector assembly for a firearm is provided. The safety selector assembly can include a core member and one or more levers removably coupled to the core member. The core member can include a first end and a second end. The core member can also include at least one shelf recessed into the outer surface of the core member. The core member can also include at least two throws disposed on the core member and between the shelf and the second end of the core member. Each throw can have a different angle of rotation between positions for allowing and preventing movement of a trigger assembly on the firearm. The core member can also include a first post on the first end and a second post on the second end of the core member. A lever can be rotatably coupled to each of the first and second posts.

Abstract: A magazine release button assembly for a firearm, including at least some of a button member, wherein the button member includes a projection extending from an end of the button member, and wherein the projection comprises a dovetail projection; and a finger pad member, wherein the finger pad member includes a recess, wherein the recess comprises a dovetail recess, wherein the dovetail recess is mateable with the dovetail projection of the button member, and wherein the finger pad member is secured to the end of the button member via interaction of the dovetail projection and the dovetail recess.

Abstract: A device for increasing the rate of fire of a firearm is described herein. The inventive device includes pneumatic components having a cylinder having a rod therein. A controller is also included for activating the extension of the rod from the cylinder and a switch is present for monitoring the location of the firearm's trigger. A canister of compressed gas is provided to power the cylinder and the rod therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a handgun comprising a weapon frame with a grip and a break-barrel unit (11) that can be tilted forward and that is comprised of at least two barrels. A firearm as per the invention provides for a bifunctional or multifunctional hammer unit, comprising at least two hammers (19) that can be moved independently of one another when the firearm is triggered; each hammer impacts only one firing pin (28) in each case of a firing-pin unit (27) comprising at least two firing pins (28, 29) in separated positions, wherein each firing pin is assigned to one barrel of the firearm in each case. A double-barrel or multi-barrel firearm is provided in a compact design in which the hammer unit is cocked with a relatively high amount of spring force with a relatively small amount of existing space. In addition, this invention provides a firearm that has less trigger weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a firearm having dual barrels comprising a firearm body which is equipped with a small caliber barrel and a large caliber barrel; a selector installed on one side of the firearm body to select the type of bullet and the mode of firing; a fire control system installed on the firearm body to enable aiming the target through detecting the target both at day and night time; a firearm switch unit installed on the firearm body to transmit the information on the firing of the bullet; a fuse setter installed on the firearm body to transmit the control signal of the fire control system to the fuse of the explosive bullet which is introduced into the large caliber barrel; and a sensor device unit installed on the firearm body to transmit the position of the selector and sensed firing signal to the fire control system.

Abstract: A multi-weapons system comprising: an active defense system (ADS) comprising a mortar launch tube mounted on a support base-plate rotatable 360 degrees; a weapons system comprising a machine gun mounted alongside the active defense system (ADS) on the support base, a motor with mechanism to rotate the support base-plate with the active defense system (ADS) 360 degrees, drive means to adjust the power capacity of the motor between that required for the active defense system and that required for the machine gun, control means to rotate and adjust the elevation of the launch tube and adjust the directional movement of the machine gun, computer and electronic means to automatically rotate and fire the active defense system display and control means to manually operate the machine gun, control means to override the manual operation of the machine gun and prevent its firing when the active defense system is automatically activated.

Abstract: A multi-weapons system comprising: an active defence system (ADS) comprising a mortar launch tube mounted on a support base-plate rotatable 360 degrees; a weapons system comprising a machine gun mounted alongside the active defence system (ADS) on the support base, a motor with mechanism to rotate the support base-plate with the active defence system (ADS) 360 degrees, drive means to adjust the power capacity of the motor between that required for the active defence system and that required for the machine gun, control means to rotate and adjust the elevation of the launch tube and adjust the directional movement of the machine gun, computer and electronic means to automatically rotate and fire the active defence system display and control means to manually operate the machine gun, control means to override the manual operation of the machine gun and prevent its firing when the active defence system is automatically activated.

Abstract: A device for wirelessly and remotely actuating a trigger of a weapon. The device includes a transmitting portion and a receiving portion. The transmitting portion selectively generates a signal wirelessly and remotely that is received by the receiving portion, and when activated thereby, the receiving portion selectively engages and actuates the trigger of the weapon.

Abstract: A ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus includes an optical module adapted to provide visual feedback to a user to aim at an object. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus further includes a firing mechanism adapted to fire a projectile towards the object and a housing containing the firing mechanism. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle.

Abstract: A ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus includes an optical module adapted to provide visual feedback to a user to aim at an object. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus further includes a firing mechanism adapted to fire a projectile towards the object and a housing containing the firing mechanism. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle.

Abstract: A set defence means for defending a designated area including, at least one monitor for monitoring the designated area to detect any zone therein in which a new presence appears, defence capable of debilitating personnel present anywhere in a remote designated area and communication means providing communication between the monitoring means and the defence means for triggering selective activation of the defence means for delivering a debilitating attack to the detected zone.

Abstract: An adapter mechanism for use with an explosive ordnance disrupter arrangement. The adapter includes a yoke and a mount rotatable relative to the yoke to assume a desired angular orientation, which is locked in the desired position. The yoke may be mounted on an explosive ordnance primary disrupter. The mount carries a supplemental disrupter.

Abstract: A barrel assembly for a weapon, said barrel assembly including a barrel; a plurality of projectile assemblies axially disposed in end to end abutting relationship within said barrel for operative sealing engagement with the bore of the barrel, each projectile including a projectile head and an integral cylindrical spacer portion extending axially and rearwardly from said projectile head; discrete propellant charges accommodated within said cylindrical spacer portion for propelling respective projectile assemblies sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel; ignition means for igniting said discrete propellant charges; and control means for selectively and sequentially actuating the ignition means.

Abstract: A barrel assembly with a barrel is provided. The barrel comprises a plurality of external chambers containing respective propellant charges, a plurality of projectiles stacked nose to tail within the barrel and comprising respective expansion spaces for propellant gases, and a control system configured to ignite the propellant charges to create the propellant gases and propel the projectiles sequentially from the barrel. Each projectile has a corresponding external chamber and an expansion space and each chamber comprises a port that conveys propellant gas from the chamber into the expansion space for propulsion of the respective projectile.

Abstract: A method of target specific fire fighting including the steps of providing a barrel assembly, suitably in a pod, which is capable of firing a plurality of projectiles. Each projectile having containment for matter or objects to be delivered to a target fire; loading the containments with matter or objects comprising fire retardants, dousing or extinguishing means; providing control means for aiming and controlling the rate of fire of projectiles and/or quantity of the projectiles fired; and firing the projectiles in a controlled manner from a remote location toward the fire so as to douse or extinguish the fire. The barrel assemblies of the projectile launching apparatus are of the type having a plurality projectiles arranged in-line within a barrel and associated with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges for propelling the projectiles sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel.

Abstract: A weapon comprising a transportable pod having a plurality of barrel assemblies (10) of the type including a plurality of projectiles (11) arranged in-line within barrel (12). Each projectile (11) is associated with a discrete, selectively ignitable propellant charge (13) for propelling each projectile (11) sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel (12). Each projectile (11) includes projectile body (22) which matter or objects may be transported. Projectiles (11) are arranged with one another and barrel (12) so as to prevent rearward travel of an ignited propellant charge to the trailing propellant charge. The pod can include a direction control means for selectively varying the relative alignment between barrel assembles (10) so as to selectively vary the relative delivered position of projectile (11) fired from different barrels (12). The weapon may be used for military or civilian applications.

Abstract: Barrel assemblies (1) each include a plurality of projectiles (11) arranged in-line within barrel (12) and associated with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges (13) for propelling projectiles (11) through the muzzle of barrel (12). Projectiles (11) are arranged with one another and barrel (12) so as to prevent rearward travel of an ignited propellant charge to the trailing propellant charge. The matter or objects contained within holding body (17) may include explosive charges for scismic exploration, fire retardants, fire extinguishing means, pyrotechnics, herbicide, insecticide, fertilizer or seeds. Methods of delivering loaded projectiles (11) for civilian purposes are claimed.

Abstract: A multipurpose weapon having a self-loading large-caliber self-loading rifle module or section and an assault weapon module or section attached to the front portion of the large caliber rifle is provided. A first trigger assembly of the large-caliber rifle is positioned for operation by a trigger hand of the user of the weapon, while a second trigger assembly of the assault weapon module is configured for operation by the non-trigger hand of the user. Alternatively, the assault weapon section or module can be equipped with a trigger that is selectively operable to fire either the assault weapon module or the large-caliber rifle module. Additionally, a detachable secondary module comprising a grip module which includes a grip and a trigger can alternatively be attached to the large-caliber module.

Abstract: A plurality of magazines each receive an array of pyrotechnic devices. The magazines are latched to a fire control and support assembly which automatically engages the fire control circuit to each device of each magazine. The circuit ignites all devices of all the magazines in a given serial sequence. The system, under control of an operator, when turned off, may be restarted at the beginning of a selected sequence, at the point where the last device was ignited and continue the sequence or at selected different portions of devices. Different size devices can be ignited by one circuit using different magazines all coupled to one unit. Safety features also include delay ignition after startup and sounding an alarm before any device is ignited. A CPU is enabled by a fire command signal and disabled by internal programmed instructions. The CPU is periodically enabled in a device ignition cycle by external timing signals initiated by the CPU when enabled.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for firing a guided projectile. The invention provides a matrix of one time shot gun systems. Each one time shot gun system has a one time shot barrel, a one time shot recoil system, a propelling charge, breakable seal, and a guided projectile which is stored in and from the barrel. The one time shot system provides an inexpensive firing system, which eliminates single points of failure that exist in conventional gun systems.

Abstract: A two-barrel gun for firing two types of ammunition includes a single breech locking mechanism for both barrels. The gun includes a selector lever for activating one of two bolts associated with the two barrels, and a single trigger for firing ammunition from a chamber associated with the activated bolt. The gun further includes two magazines for feeding ammunition to the chambers, and a pump-action forearm for ejecting spent ammunition and for loading a new round of ammunition into the chamber associated with the activated bolt. The single breech locking mechanism extends forwardly of the chambers, and the actual breech locking engagement occurs in front of the bolts. Therefore, the receiver section of the gun can be made more compact, and can more easily accommodate other essential components.

Abstract: A barrel assembly includes a barrel and a plurality of projectile assemblies disposed in end to end abutting relationship within the barrel and forming a compression resistant column of projectile assemblies. Each projectile assembly includes a projectile head and a spacer assembly engaged therewith and extending axially therefrom to abu the adjacent projectile assembly. Complementary wedging surfaces are disposed on the spacer assembly and projectile head, respectively, wherein relative axial engagement between a projectile head and its spacer assembly causes a radial expansion of the projectile head of wedging the projectile head into sealing engagement with the barrels. A discrete propellant charge is associated with each projectile assembly for propelling the projectile assemblies sequentially through the muzzle of the barrels.

Abstract: A shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon having a modified spotting rifle with a top-mounted rocket launcher tube is provided. The spotting rifle forms the base structure of the weapon and all weapon controls are located on the rifle. The rifle has several dual-function mechanisms which perform the combined functions of assembly and safing, bolt-locking back and cartridge ejecting, simultaneous adjustment of both open and optical sights, firing, selectively, of both the spotting round and the rocket round. The combination of these dual-firing mechanisms provides a lighter weight, better-balanced and smaller weapon. The reduction in parts count improves reliability and lowers cost. Other improved features include an adjustable spotting rifle barrel used to match the boresight of the rocket tube and an improved locking mechanism. A dual function trigger assembly operated two sears from a single trigger.

Abstract: An automatic combination rifle with a large caliber automatic rifle system and a normal caliber automatic rifle system that include respective triggering arrangements which are connected with a single, movable trigger lever with the use of an activated change-over mechanism. Each triggering arrangement comprises a movable release mechanism to control the respective trigger function. The change-over mechanism establishes a selective connection with one of the release mechanisms for cooperative movement with the trigger lever.

Abstract: A shoulder-launched multiple-purpose assault weapon having a modified spotter rifle with a top-mounted rocket launcher tube is provided. The spotter rifle forms the base structure of the weapon and all weapon controls are located on the spotter rifle. The spotter rifle has several dual-function mechanisms which perform the combined functions of assembly and safing, bolt-locking back and cartridge ejecting, simultaneous adjustment of both open and optical sights, firing, selectively, of both the spotter round and the rocket round. The combination of these dual-firing mechanisms provides a lighter weight, better-balanced and smaller weapon. The reduction in parts count improves reliability and lowers cost. Other improved features include an adjustable spotter rifle barrel used to match the boresight of the rocket tube and an improved locking mechanism. A dual function trigger assembly operated two sears from a single trigger.

Abstract: A plurality of magazines each receive an array of pyrotechnic devices. The magazines are latched to a fire control and support assembly which automatically engages the fire control circuit to each device of each magazine. The circuit ignites all devices of all the magazines in a given serial sequence. The system, under control of an operator, when turned off, may be restarted at the beginning of a selected sequence, at the point where the last device was ignited and continue the sequence or at selected different portions of devices. Different size devices can be ignited by one circuit using different magazines all coupled to one unit. Safety features also include delay ignition after startup and sounding an alarm before any device is ignited. A CPU is enabled by a fire command signal and disabled by internal programmed instructions. The CPU is periodically enabled in a device ignition cycle by external timing signals initiated by the CPU when enabled.

Abstract: A plurality of magazines each receive an array of pyrotechnic devices. The magazines are latched to a fire control and support assembly which automatically engages the fire control circuit to each device of each magazine. The circuit ignites all devices of all the magazines in a given serial sequence. The system, under control of an operator, when turned off, may be restarted at the beginning of a selected sequence, at the point where the last device was ignited and continue the sequence or at selected different portions of devices. Different size devices can be ignited by one circuit using different magazines all coupled to one unit. Safety features also include delay ignition after startup and sounding an alarm before any device is ignited. A CPU is enabled by a fire command signal and disabled by internal programmed instructions. The CPU is periodically enabled in a device ignition cycle by external timing signals initiated by the CPU when enabled.

Abstract: A system for controlling the application of firing signals to electrically fired ammunition rounds which are chambered in the gun or the like. A plurality of insulated contacts are installed in the firing chamber wall so as to connect electrically to mating insulated contacts which are built into the case of the chambered round. Various configurations of annular contact rings are provided for both the inner surface of a gun firing chamber and for the mating exterior surface of a cartridge to be positioned therein. Timing control circuitry for such systems is also disclosed, suitable for use in a single barrel gun or a multiple barrel gun of the Gatling type or a revolving chamber gun with one or more fixed barrels.

Abstract: A fire arm includes a body and a handle carried thereby as well as first and second barrels secured to the body. The second barrel is secured below the first barrel. A first loading mechanism is located in the body for loading the first barrel and a second loading mechanism is loacted in the body for loading the second barrel. A first magazine is selectively secured to the body for supplying the first loading mechanism and a second magazine is selectively secured to the body for supplying the second loading mechanism. The second magazine is spaced from the first magazine. A firing mechanism, which is located in the body allows a sequential firing of the first and second barrels.

Abstract: A semiautomatic gun which can be used to fire two types of ammunition comprises first and second bolts and a selector assembly operated by a user of the gun. The selector assembly selectively permits loading and firing of one type of ammunition. The gun has only a single trigger for firing either of the bolts selected by the selector assembly and the gun may be a combination of a shotgun and rifle or any other desired configuration. Each of the bolts are movable in a forward and rearward direction when fired and have bolt lock-up bearings for preventing such movement at other times. A reciprocable forestock is provided with a forestock lock release. The forestock can be pumped by the operator to initially load a round of ammunition into the chamber selected by the selector assembly.

Abstract: This invention provides the provision of a machine gun having a pair of gun barrels fixed to the receiver with a pair of operating mechanism driven by a rocking lever and each operating mechanism including a reciprocating slider which drives a reciprocating gun bolt assembly and a forward stripper which also serves to lock the gun bolt assembly.

Abstract: The loading, firing and ejection of beltless, cased ammunition is facilitated by the use of an oscillating breech having two breech chambers defined therethrough, which breech is disposed between two parallel ammunition chutes. Unfired rounds are provided to a load position in a first ammunition chute and the oscillating breech rotated to align one chamber with the load position. The unfired round is rammed into the aligned chamber, thereby forcing the spent cartridge just fired from the opposing end of the chamber into an eject position in a second opposing ammunition chute. Meanwhile, a second chamber within the oscillating breech is simultaneously aligned with a corresponding one of two barrel bores and fired.

Abstract: A two-barrel revolver-type firearm comprising two fixed barrels to be fired alternately, which are equipped with igniting systems and drives of their own, independent of each other. A drum with an odd number of chambers alternately aligns a chamber with each barrel for alternate firing of cartridges through the two barrels.

Abstract: A multiplicity of launching tubes for nonguided projectiles, clustered about a central axis, are divided into several groups of 2n tubes each, the muzzles of each group of tubes being trained in directions diverging from one another in at least one dimension at a small angle designed to spread the projectiles of each group over a predetermined segment of an area centered on the main axis. The tubes of each group are subdivided into pairs whose muzzles are distributed symmetrically about the main axis and which may be fired simultaneously to provide a balanced recoil. A computer determines from the output of a tracking radar the location of a region of uncertainty, centered on the calculated position of a target to be destroyed, and selects the group or groups whose segments cover that region whereupon the tubes of the selected group or groups are fired simultaneously or in rapid succession. The entire array may undergo a sweep motion in one dimension (e.g.