Firearm

US12747920 - Bearing delayed firearm operating systems

A firearm operating system includes a bolt with at least one bearing cavity, a carrier disposed on a rear side of the bolt, a plurality of bearings, and a barrel extension. The carrier includes a cavity. The plurality of bearings are retained in the barrel extension. The plurality of bearings are movable relative to the barrel extension.

US12747921 - Increased capacity ammunition magazine

Provided is an increased capacity firearm ammunition magazine with a metallic body. The body is dimensioned to compatibly replace a (OEM) polymer or polymer over metal single stack magazine. The body has walls with exterior dimensions compatibly matching those of the OEM magazine and that are thinner than those of the OEM magazine. The thinner walls allow an at least partially laterally offset arrangement of cartridges therein. A longitudinal exterior ridge extends along a forward wall of the body and is configured from the metallic body walls and sized to compensate for forward-to-aft dimensioning difference compared to that of the OEM magazine.

US12747922 - Weapon usage monitoring system having real-time performance metrics feedback based on discharge event detection

A system and method for determining a performance metric based on a discharge event of a firearm includes receiving, by a first event detection module associated with a first firearm of a first user, a plurality of first input signals over a sample window of time from a first inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured on the first firearm. an occurrence of a first shot discharge of the first firearm at a first time based on the plurality of first input signals is identified by the first event detection module. A performance metric is determined based on the identifying. The performance metric is communicated to the user of the firearm in real-time.

US12747923 - Trigger block

A plurality of trigger blocks are described. An embodiment of the trigger block can be implemented as a slide trigger block adapted to shroud a trigger to aid in preventing accidental discharges of a firearm. The slide trigger block can implement slide trigger block can include frame members each having an engagement assembly to removably couple to one another.

US12747924 - Sectioned reducing barrel system and method of use

A stepped, stabilized, sectioned reducing barrel for firearms is disclosed. The application enables the efficient use of standard cartridges by applying a series of bore sections that stabilize a projectile, reduce its diameter in a controlled manner, re-stabilize the shape, and finally impart rifling spin. This improves ballistic performance, reduces material usage, and extends barrel life without the need for specialized ammunition.

US12747925 - Spade grip attachment assembly for a minigun

A spade grip attachment assembly for securing a spade grip to a minigun includes a first adapter member and a second adapter member. The first adapter member is on the spade grip. The second adapter member is on the minigun. The first and second adapter members are configured such that one is receivable in the other. Each adapter member can define a pair of coaxially aligned pin holes that align to form a passage in which a fastener is receivable when one adapter member is received in the other. The fastener is receivable in the passage to releasably secure the first adapter member to the second adapter member.

US12747927 - Simulated trigger assemblies

A simulated trigger assembly for a firearm includes at least one body with at least one recess, a magnet disposed within the at least one recess, an initial configuration, and a simulated fired configuration. In the initial configuration, the magnet is at least immediately adjacent to a moveable portion. In the simulated fired configuration, the moveable portion has moved to separate the moveable portion from the magnet.

US12747930 - Firearm replacement handguard

A device implementable on a firearm includes a handguard. When the handguard is installed on the firearm: (a) the handguard is configured to surround at least a portion of a barrel of the firearm; (b) the handguard has a first distal end and a second distal end opposite the first distal end such that the first distal end points in a direction of a muzzle of the firearm and the second distal end points toward an upper receiver of the firearm; and (c) the second distal end is configured with physical features that interlock with a star-shaped barrel nut of the firearm to secure the handguard onto the firearm.

US12747931 - Draw alert system for a weapon holster

A “false draw” and/or “shots fired” alert system for use with a weapon holster. The system generates one or more signals when a weapon is drawn from the holster and/or when shots are fired. The signal(s) may include an audible signal and/or a wireless signal. The audible signal identifies the type of weapon drawn (e.g., a handgun, TASER, stun gun) and may include other sounds such as oral commands. The wireless signal may be a text, email, alert, or other notification to one or more remote devices indicating the specific type of weapon has been drawn and/or fired, and may include other information such as GPS location and owner of the holster.

US12747932 - Firearm optical sight, system and method

The disclosure is directed to an optical sight for a firearm comprising a reticle operationally configured to visually inform a user when the optical sight is misaligned from an intended target and operationally configured to visually inform the user as to the direction of misalignment.

US12747935 - Firearm projectile device

A firearm projectile device is provided. The device is comprised of a projectile body with a partially hollow area that allows air to travel through the projectile and reduces the projectile's coefficient of drag. Both ends of the device are preferably pointed to further reduce the coefficient of drag of the device. In addition, the second end attaches to a fitted gas block that seals the projectile from a propellant within the casing of the device.

USD1150320 - Firearm accessory

USD1150323 - Auto-sear

USD1150324 - Handguard for a rifle

US12742604 - Firearm magazine assemblies

A magazine assembly includes a magazine body, a follower disposed at least partially within the magazine body, a spring disposed within the magazine body, a floorplate disposed at a lower end of the spring, and a baseplate attached to a lower end of the magazine body. The magazine body includes an internal cavity for holding at least one cartridge such that a front to rear length of the internal cavity is approximately half of an overall front to rear length of the magazine body.

US12742605 - Modular handgun

A modular handgun system comprises an elongated universal trigger frame having a pair of slide rails and an accessory rail. The trigger frame is adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto. The system further comprises a grip frame having an elongated channel and a hand grip extending downwardly from the elongated channel. The trigger frame is removably mounted in the elongated channel of the grip frame. The accessory rail of the trigger frame is positioned forward of a forward end of the elongated channel of the grip frame so as to be exposed. The system further comprises a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on the slide rails of the trigger frame.

US12742606 - Firearm noise suppressor

A sound suppressor for a firearm comprising a plurality of axially aligned baffles disposed within an outer sheath having a proximal entry opening and a distal exit opening, each axially aligned baffle comprises a proximal metal gas diffuser having a passage formed therethrough to cooperatively form an interrupted exhaust gas channel to direct the exhaust gas generated when the firearm is fired as the exhaust gas migrates from the proximal entry opening to the distal exit opening through the interrupted exhaust gas channel and a distal carbon fiber shell partially embedded in a corresponding proximal metal gas diffuser and including a central cavity aligned with the corresponding proximal metal gas diffuser such that the proximal metal gas diffuser is disposed in the central cavity of the adjacent distal carbon fiber shell to cooperatively form a gas expansion chamber to dissipate a portion of the exhaust gas as the exhaust gas migrates from the proximal entry opening to the distal end opening of the sound suppressor.

US12742608 - Firearm assembly with segregated take down lugs

A firearm assembly includes a lower receiver having a rear lug housing and a front lug housing, an upper receiver having a central cavity and a rear take down lug, and a barrel secured within the central cavity of the upper receiver. A handguard rail is configured to receive the upper receiver and the barrel therein, and the handguard rail includes a front take down lug. A rear take down pin is disposed through the rear take down lug and the rear lug housing, and a front take down pin is disposed through the front take down lug and the front lug housing. The handguard rail is configured to pivot about the front take down pin when the rear take down pin is removed.

US12742611 - Firearm accessory mounting interface

An accessory mounting interface for a firearm, and a related method, are disclosed. The interface has a firearm accessory, a first elongated fastener, and a second fastener rotationally mated to the first elongated fastener. The first elongated fastener has right-handed threading and is arranged through a through hole in the firearm accessory with a first end extending below first and second halves of a first slot protrusion of the firearm accessory. The second fastener has a length greater than a width, the length measured along a longitudinal axis of the second fastener, the second fastener having a plurality of straight edges. At least one of the plurality of straight edges prevents the second fastener from rotating further than a closed position when the at least one of the straight edges abuts a sidewall of an elongated slot in the firearm.

US12742612 - Composite case having retaining bag including bead refill mechanism

A protective carrying case for a firearm is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

US12742613 - Apparatus and methods for an optical reflection gunsight

An apparatus and methods are provided for a gunsight and sighting system for use on firearms. The gunsight and sighting system comprises a mount portion coupled with a hood portion. A projection window with a collimated image overlay is secured to the mount portion by the hood portion. A front sight dot is forward of the projection window, while two rear sight dots are rearward of the mount portion. The sight dots may be illuminated by any of various desirable colors to enhance visibility in various lighting conditions. Light sensors disposed at the front of the mount portion detect ambient light and/or light in a target area and accordingly adjust the illumination of the sight dots. The light sensors may be disposed in asymmetric locations of the mounting portion to overcome interference due to light arriving at angles other than in front of the gunsight and sighting system.

US12742624 - Projectile system

A projectile system is described, the projectile system includes a projectile body, the projectile body including a front end portion that tapers to a point at the front end and the front end portion of the projectile body is dimensionally smaller than a bore of a firearm system, the projectile body including a driving band portion behind the front end portion of the projectile body, the driving band the driving band portion being dimensionally equal to a caliber of the firearm system and dimensionally greater than a bore diameter of the firearm system, such that the driving band portion comes into contact with the bore of the firearm system when the projectile passes through the bore of the firearm system.

USD1148943 - Firearm suppressor

US12736294 - Roller delayed firearm operating system

An operating system for a firearm includes a forward bolt includes a forward bolt cavity, a carrier disposed on a rear side of the forward bolt, the carrier including a carrier cavity, a short cam pin including (i) a forward section that is at least partially disposed within the forward bolt cavity and (ii) a rear section that is at least partially disposed within the carrier cavity, a plurality of bearings that interface with the forward bolt, a retracted configuration where the short cam pin is in a rear position relative to the forward bolt, and a deployed configuration where the short cam pin is in a forward position relative to the forward bolt.

US12736297 - Muzzle device adapter system

Subject matter related to firearms is described. An adapter may include a channel that extends along an exterior of the adapter in a helical pattern. The helical pattern may be configured to advance the adapter into a complementary component based on a rotation of the adapter, the complementary component, or both. Based on the advancement of the adapter into the complementary component, a sidewall of the channel may be forced against a sidewall of a ridge of the complementary component. The channel may lock with the ridge based on a rotation of the adapter, a rotation of the complementary component, or a combined rotation of the adapter and the complementary component that is less than 180 degrees.

US12736301 - Rifle chassis interlock to rifle stock device and system

A chassis locking system includes a bolt having a cross pin and a chassis. The chassis includes a helically inclined surface that contacts the cross pin of the bolt as the bolt is turned, tightening the chassis to a rifle stock.

US12736303 - Stock for a firearm and method of manufacturing a stock for a firearm

A stock for a firearm. The stock includes a foam core, a carbon fiber skin and a carbon fiber insert having a housing for housing the action mechanisms of the firearm. The carbon fiber insert includes a sheet molding compound (SMC) or a bulk molding compound (BMC) that includes a resin matrix and randomly arranged chopped carbon fibers in the resin matrix. The foam core has a cavity in which the carbon fiber insert is housed. The carbon fiber skin covers the foam core and at least part of the carbon fiber insert housed in its cavity, the carbon fiber insert being mechanically bonded to the carbon fiber skin.

US12736305 - Back-up sights with compact aperture, centering sight post, and miniaturized windage detent mechanism

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.

US12736307 - Enhanced precision disturbed zero sighting system for long-range target engagement

A weapon sighting system and method are provided for engaging distant targets with precision. The system includes an in-line or clip-on weapon sight integrated with a fire control system (FCS) that generates ballistic messages for Elevation (ELEV) HOLD and Windage (WIND) HOLD. A sensor capable of detecting various infrared wavelengths is included, allowing for periscopic or prism transforms based on the ballistic solution for a target. This disclosed system enables shooters to engage targets with high accuracy and precision at extreme ranges without losing sight of the firing solution when increasing magnification.

USD1148087 - Rifle

USD1148088 - External casing for an action system of a firearm

US12729767 - Armament system with a non-rotating slip-fit labyrinth seal

A stub base seal comprises a non-rotating slip-fit labyrinth seal to provide additional sealing properties. The labyrinth seal serves to capture errant gasses in the event of a partial leakage between the stub base and a concentric surrounding surface and leverages eddy flow effects to induce back flow impingement thereby reducing the flow rate through a leaking cavity.

US12729921 - Charging handle for a firearm

The charging handle for a firearm includes a gas blowback mitigation feature. This gas blowback mitigation feature is configured to reduce the volume of combustion gases exiting beneath the charging handle when firing the host firearm, particularly when a sound suppressor is attached.

US12729922 - Linkless ammunition handling system

A linkless ammunition handling system for a medium caliber weapon has a first magazine configured to store a plurality of individual ammunition rounds. The first magazine conveys ammunition rounds to a first magazine interface unit. The first magazine interface unit conveys ammunition rounds to a first flexible feed chute subassembly. The first flexible feed chute subassembly conveys ammunition rounds to a first gun interface unit. The first gun interface unit conveys ammunition rounds to a gun feeder. A second magazine is also configured to store a plurality of individual ammunition rounds. The second magazine conveys ammunition rounds to a second magazine interface unit. The second magazine interface unit conveys ammunition rounds to a second flexible feed chute subassembly. The second flexible feed chute subassembly conveys ammunition rounds to a second gun interface unit. The second gun interface unit conveys ammunition rounds to the gun feeder.

US12729923 - Translucent magazine for a firearm

A translucent magazine for a firearm may be formed from a mixture of Polyetherimide (PEI) and at least one of the following: Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), Polyethersulfone (PES) and Polysulfone (PSU). The translucent magazine including a follower, floor plate, and a follower spring. The follower being opaque. The follower residing within a casing.

US12729924 - Compensators and compensator systems for firearms

A compensator is configured to couple an accessory to a firearm, and the compensator includes a muzzle portion and a mounting portion. The muzzle portion is configured to be positioned adjacent a muzzle of the firearm, and the muzzle portion configured to redirect propellant gasses escaping from the muzzle of the firearm to reduce recoiling motion of the firearm. The mounting portion is coupled to the muzzle portion. The mounting portion is configured to detachably couple to an accessory rail of the firearm, and the mounting portion is configured to detachably receive a fastener to detachably couple to the accessory.

US12729928 - Bolt action rifle chassis

A chassis includes an internal portion which corresponds to a rifle action of a first type. The chassis further includes an external portion which corresponds with a rifle stock. The chassis is attached to the rifle action of the first type and to rifle stock.

US12729929 - Stock for a firearm

A stock for a firearm has a body defining a passage with a forward opening, the passage configured to closely receive the rearwardly extending tube, the body having a first wall portion defining a first portion of the passage and configured to conformally contact a first cylindrical portion of the rearwardly extending tube, the body having a second wall portion facing a second portion of the rearwardly extending tube and spaced apart from the second portion of the rearwardly extending tube, and a flexible support element connected to the second wall portion and extending to a position configured to contact the second portion of the rearwardly extending tube. The first wall portion may be an upper portion of the body. A lower surface of the first wall portion may be an elongated cylindrical section. The second wall portion may be below the first wall portion.

US12729930 - Handguard with barrel nut locking mechanisms

A handguard system of a firearm includes a barrel nut, a handguard, and an adjustable barrel nut locking mechanism. The barrel nut is configured to secure a barrel to the firearm. The handguard includes a pathway, which extends transversely across the handguard. The pathway is configured to receive the adjustable barrel nut locking mechanism. The adjustable barrel nut locking mechanism includes a first wedge member, a second wedge member, and a biasing member. The biasing member is configured to connect the first wedge member to the second wedge member. The biasing member is further configured to incrementally bias the first wedge member toward the second wedge member when the biasing member is actuated. As a result, the first wedge member and the second wedge member are tightened about the barrel nut within the handguard.

US12729931 - Composite firearm case

A protective carrying case for a firearm is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

US12729934 - Target sight system including reflex sight having emitter array

A reflex sight for a firearm includes an emitter array including a plurality of light emitters, each of the plurality of light emitters capable of being independently operated to produce light, a surface structured to reflect light from the emitter array to a user of the firearm, and a controller configured to receive input from the user and individually control the operation of the plurality of light emitters in the emitter array.

USD1147229 - Firearm

US12723009 - Propellant charge

The invention is directed to a propellant charge for guns, to a combination of a propellant charge and a primer, to a firearms cartridge, and to a method for modifying the surface of a propellant charge. The propellant charge of the invention comprises multiple propellant grains, wherein an exterior part of part of the propellant grains has been subjected to a surface modification treatment comprising the successive steps of suspending propellant grains in water to prepare a slurry, adding an organic solvent to the propellant grains before, after and/or during the preparation of the slurry, mixing the slurry that comprises water and organic solvent for a period of 120 minutes or less, lowering the concentration of organic solvent, removing organic solvent, and drying the propellant grains to remove water; wherein part of the propellant grains has not been subjected to the surface modification treatment.

US12723826 - Recoil spring abutment for a slide of a modular handgun

A recoil spring abutment for a slide of a pistol, the slide including slide grooves on both sides, and the recoil spring abutment being designed to be insertable and mountable in the slide and includes a preferably essentially semi-cylindrical base body having at least partially continuous guide rails on both sides, and an essentially circular step on a rear side for accommodating a recoil spring assembly. The invention also relates to a modular slide for such a recoil spring abutment, as well as to a slide cover sleeve, which may be mounted on the slide by means of the latter, and to the slide cover sleeve itself.

US12723827 - Staked bolt carrier for a firearm

A bolt carrier assembly for a firearm, including a bolt carrier and a gas key, the gas key having at least one hole along a median plane for receiving a fastening element, and the hole including a bore extending along the hole axis and through a central point and a recess in the upper region. The gas key includes a region of minimal wall thickness, and the gas key is fastened to the bolt carrier by means of at least one fastening element, where for securing the fastening element at least one staking is formed on at least one side wall of the gas key that is spaced apart from the region of minimal wall thickness.

US12723828 - Mechanism disassembly device for weapons with bolt mechanism

Disclosed is a mechanism disassembly device for weapons with a bolt mechanism, which allows the mechanisms to be removed and installed from the body with one hand, without a button.

US12723829 - Trigger mechanism

A trigger mechanism, including a trigger having a trigger shoulder; a trigger sear having a trigger sear shoulder, and wherein the trigger and the trigger sear are positioned such that at least a portion of the trigger shoulder is able to at least partially contact at least a portion of the trigger sear shoulder; a hammer sear having a hammer sear shoulder; a hammer having a hammer shoulder, and wherein the hammer and the hammer sear are positioned such that at least a portion of the hammer shoulder is able to at least partially contact at least a portion of the hammer sear shoulder; and a trigger bar, wherein if the trigger is rotated, the trigger releases the trigger sear, which, urges the trigger bar, which, rotates the hammer sear, which, releases the hammer.

US12723830 - Harmonically balanced firearm suppressor system

A suppressor system of a firearm is provided. The suppressor system comprises a plurality of shims; a casing having a proximal end and a distal end; a first endcap coupled to the proximal end of the casing; a removable baffle disposed within the casing; a second endcap coupled to the distal end of the casing; and a plurality of adjustable weights coupled to the second endcap. The adjustable weights and shims of the suppressor system are configurable to modify the vibration harmonic waveforms of a barrel of the firearm once a bullet is fired. As a result, both consistency and accuracy for rifles or pistols to which the suppressor system is attached are improved.

US12723831 - Measuring pressure for firearm accessories

A measurement adapter may include a body, a first attachment interface configured to attach the measurement adapter to a barrel of a firearm, and a second attachment interface configured to attach the measurement adapter to a firearm accessory. A channel may extend between the first attachment interface and the second attachment interface through the body. The measurement adapter may also include a third attachment interface configured to attach the measurement adapter to a sensing device and to provide a sensor of the sensing device access to the channel.

US12723832 - Reverse thruster muzzle brake for firearms

The present disclosure presents a muzzle break for a firearm having two portions, each comprising corresponding curved baffles, a semicircular channel running the length of the brake, circular inserts, and clamping screw receptacles. Inserts for the bore hole where the gas pressure is highest are inserted into the portions before assembly, and each half of the brake comprises a machined clearance, such that when the brake halves are assembled there is a split machined clearance over the firearm barrel outside diameter. The two halves are fastened together, with alignment pin inserts inserted into machined slots before assembly, and the inner portion of the interior channel is threaded to mate with the threading on a firearm barrel. The muzzle brake is mounted to the firearm barrel by threading the inner portion of the interior channel of the brake onto the barrel to the point of the split machined clearance. Two clamping screws are used to clamp down the barrel end of the brake inner diameter onto the barrel outer diameter to secure the brake to the barrel.

US12723834 - Training firearm

The present invention relates to a training firearm and more specifically, to a training firearm that mimics the trigger mechanism of real firearms. The training firearm comprises a frame, a break arm, a movable magnate, a frame magnet, a trigger, a reed switch and a shot indicator. On application of force, the trigger pushes the break arm to move the movable magnate closer to the reed switch. Once the magnetic field of moveable magnate is detected by the reed switch it turn on the shot indicator to shoot a laser.

US12723837 - Firearm accessory mounting system

An accessory rail mounting system for a firearm comprises an elongated stock defining a downwardly open magazine well cavity, and a magazine well insert comprising an elongated body including a mounting portion and elongated coupling rail cantilevered from the mounting portion. The mounting portion is configured for detachable mounting to a bottom surface of the stock at the magazine well cavity. Threaded fasteners may be used for mounting. The mounting portion includes an elongated magazine aperture configured to receive an ammunition magazine therethrough and latching feature configured to engage a latch of the magazine to releasably retain the magazine in the firearm. The coupling rail is configured to detachably couple and mount a firearm accessory thereto. The coupling rail may have numerous rail configurations compatible with mounting interfaces of various types of firearm accessories, such as bipods, tripods, and other accessories. Mounting portions may be varied to accept different magazines.

US12723838 - Retention system for grip attachment

In various embodiments, an apparatus to operate with a firearm grip is provided, in which the firearm grip includes two openings, including a magazine receptacle and an aftly-positioned additional opening, the openings partitioned by a wall, the apparatus comprising: a retention system insertable into the aftly-positioned additional opening, the retention system including: a drive section; and an expansion section, driven by the drive section, and configured to restrict expansion to direction(s) that are not toward the wall. Other embodiments are disclosed and/or claimed.

US12723839 - Barrel nut handguard system

A barrel nut handguard system can include a handguard with a sidewall defining a bridge opening extending to a handguard interior, a barrel nut defining a registration groove around a periphery of the barrel nut, and a connector bridge in the bridge opening so that a contact surface engages the first registration groove. A fastener extending between the connector bridge and handguard can be tightened so the barrel nut is clamped between the contact surface and the handguard interior. The contact surface can fit between walls of the registration groove and prevent fore to aft sliding of the handguard relative to the barrel nut. The barrel nut can include tool lands allowing tooled rotation of the barrel nut relative to a receiver of a firearm to secure a barrel to the receiver with the barrel nut, without requiring rotational indexing of the barrel nut relative to the receiver.

US12723843 - Optical sight and information display method

An optical sight is attached to a gun for use, including: an optical system, allowing a user to visually recognize a target serving as a sight target; a housing, accommodating the optical system; and an information display part, displaying information toward the user. The information display part is installed within the housing together with the optical system, so as to display the information around a field of view that the optical system allows the user to perform visual recognition.

US12723855 - Practice weighted insert for firearm magazine

A weighted safety-insert for a magazine of a firearm. The safety-insert includes a body and a slidable portion. The body includes a protrusion extending downwardly from a bottom surface, and a channel extends within each of first and second side walls. A pair of flanges extend outwardly from the side walls, adjacent the bottom surface. The slidable portion, includes a top surface, and first and second side wall, each having an upper end disposed higher than the top surface and terminating in an inwardly facing lip. The slidable portion is adapted to engage the body such that the top surface of the slidable portion rests against the top surface of the body, the inwardly facing lips being slidably disposed within the channels in the side walls of the body or a prismatic protrusion of the slideable portion being slidably disposed in a channel in the top side of the body.

USD1145952 - Handguard for a rifle

US12716665 - Firearm

A firearm having a straight pull bolt action operating mechanism. The firearm has a lower receiver housing a trigger assembly, an upper receiver having a longitudinal axis, and a bolt carrier assembly within the upper receiver. The bolt carrier assembly has a bolt carrier, a bolt, a follower element, and an operating component. The bolt is received by the bolt carrier and is configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. The operating component is configured to be manually operated by a user.

US12716666 - Firearm

The present invention relates to a firearm, which includes a receiver and a barrel mountable to the receiver. A slide is mountable to the receiver so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. A locking element is operatively associated with the barrel. The locking element is displaceable between an inactive position and an active position whereby, when the locking element is in the active position, the locking element engages the slide such that movement of the slide towards the open position is inhibited.

US12716667 - 3D printed bolt receiver with reinforcing blade and picatinny rail

An improved receiver such as for bolt action firearms has an integrally formed reinforcing feature or blade situated below the ejection port. This blade extends longitudinally from the proximal receiver bridge to the distal receiver bridge and may continue into the barrel boss region. Functioning like an arch bridge, the reinforcing blade significantly enhances the structural rigidity of the bolt receiver at its weakest point around the ejection port, reducing flexion during firing and minimizing fatigue. The blade tapers in thickness both laterally away from the receiver's centerline and longitudinally toward the distal end, optimizing material usage while maximizing structural benefits. The bolt receiver is preferably fabricated as a single, monolithic structure using metal 3D printing technology, which allows for the integral formation of additional features such as a Picatinny rail on the top surface and a recoil lug at the distal end portion. These integrated components collectively improve the receiver's functionality, durability, and versatility.