Firearm

Patents tagged Firearm

Aug 25, 2026

US12716668 - Firearm receiver systems offering a fixed barrel arrangement and pressure relief capability

A firearm receiver system comprises a receiver and a handguard. The receiver includes a front mounting body and a central bore configured for having a bolt carrier slidably disposed therein. The central bore includes a barrel-receiving receptacle at least partially located within the front mounting body. The handguard includes a handguard mounting body receptacle at a first end portion thereof. The front mounting body includes a plurality of interior surfaces each matingly engaged with a corresponding one of a plurality of exterior surfaces of the handguard mounting body receptacle. The receiver and the handguard may unitarily-formed body. The receiver may be configured for accommodating a barrel extension. The front mounting body may be configured for providing a fixed-barrel receiver system. The receiver may accommodate a pressure relief body for enabling the receiver to exhibit pressure relief functionality in the event of an over-pressure event within the receiver.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716669 - Ambidextrous bolt release mechanism for firearm

A firearm with ambidextrous bolt release mechanism includes a barrel and a bolt slideably mounted in the receiver for axial movement between forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and a rearward open breech position. A recoil spring biases the bolt forward. A side-mounted bolt catch lever is configured and operable to selectively hold the bolt in the open breech position, and disengage the bolt to reclose the breech when manually actuated. A transversely movable actuator plunger allows a user to release the bolt from the side of the firearm opposite the bolt catch lever side. The plunger comprises an inclined camming surface which slideably engages a mating inclined camming ramp on the lever. Wedging action applied to the bolt catch lever by the plunger rotates the lever about its pivot axis to disengage and release the bolt.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716670 - Adjustable gas system

Disclosed is a firearm gas system including a gas block having a body with gas passageway for alignment with a barrel gas port. A gas tube has a gas inlet in a forward portion thereof and is axially variably positionable in at least partial alignment and disalignment relative to the gas passageway to thereby adjust gas flow.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716672 - Machine gun trigger assembly

A trigger lever assembly includes a link rotatable between a first position and a second position. The link has a first leg extending from an axis of rotation to a first end portion and a second leg extending from the axis of rotation to a second end portion. A trigger lever is mounted to the first end portion of the link and is rotatable between a blocked position and an unblocked position. The trigger lever is biased toward the blocked position. In the blocked position, a second end portion of the trigger lever contacts a first protrusion on the link. On the other hand, when the trigger lever is in the unblocked position, the second end portion of the trigger lever abuts a second protrusion on the link. The assembly can be part of a spade grip assembly or part of a complete machine gun.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716673 - Synthetic trigger system

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for a trigger system that can be implemented in a gun. The trigger system may include a trigger body affixed to a pivot, a trigger detent affixed to the pivot, and a detent biasing device configured to bias the trigger detent away from the trigger body such that a detent surface protrudes from the trigger body. The trigger detent may be moveable along a displacement path, and an obstructing surface that is configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the trigger detent may be located in the displacement path of the trigger detent. The trigger detent may be configured to contact the obstructing surface while moving along the displacement path, move linearly away from the obstructing surface by compressing the detent biasing device, and move past the obstructing surface based on a threshold amount of force being applied to the trigger body.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716675 - Firearm training system and method utilizing distributed stimulus projection

Systems and methods are disclosed herein to improve efficiency and effectiveness in firearms and tactical training, at least in part by selectively generating images onto external target elements. One or more portable devices are selectively mounted with respect to selected ones of the external target elements, which may be fixed in position or mobile as the application demands. Each device includes a housing accommodating and configured for optical projection of light from an array of laser sources and diffractive optical elements. A device controller directs the projection of light from one or more of the laser sources according to a programmed dynamic target stimulus arrangement. The device controller may be individually and manually programmed or commanded in some embodiments, but alternatively a master controller may be implemented to coordinate light projections from an array of devices to provide any number of desired scenarios for neurological and/or physiological stimulation of users.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716683 - Muzzleloader power cell with primer

Muzzleloader systems including a pre-packaged propellant charge with a primer and receptacle. The muzzleloader system may include a propellant containment vessel separate from the primer and the projectile and that doesn't contact with the projectile until assembly. The muzzleloader may be rear loading, with a constriction portion forward of the breech chamber. The propellant containment vessel may include a body portion having a forward opening, with a propellant charge disposed therein and a cap portion that is crimp rolled within the mouth of the vessel to seal the forward opening. The closed end of the propellant containment vessel may define a primer receptacle configured to receive the primer. The receptacle may define a depth that is less than the primer height so that, when inserted into the receptacle, the primer extends rearwardly beyond the containment vessel. The muzzleloader system may be configured to fire only specifically configured propellant containment vessels.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716684 - Slider mechanism for collapsible firearm stock

A device may include a proximal end and a distal end, an internal cavity of the device is defined between the proximal end and the distal end. The device may include a slider panel defining a channel and a biasing mechanism disposed in the internal cavity, the biasing mechanism configured to bias the slider panel. The device may include a lock pin disposed in the internal cavity and configured to contact the biasing mechanism. The device may include a release pin extending through the lock pin, wherein: an end portion of the release pin extends into the channel, the release pin is configured to travel along a path defined by the channel in response to a movement of the slider panel; and the release pin is configured to cause the lock pin to transition from a first position to a second position in response to the movement.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716686 - Vertically adjustable belt loop

A holster support assembly for supporting a holster configured for receiving and withdrawing a handgun. The holster support assembly is configured for supporting a holster on a user's belt and comprises a belt engaging member comprising: a column portion and at least one belt loop portion; wherein the holster attachment portion comprises: a central slot; a plurality of pairs of diametrically opposed recesses on the rear face, defining a plurality of ride height positions.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716688 - Firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device

A firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device is provided. The device is comprised of an eyepiece-mounted optical accessory configured to affix securely over the eyepiece of a standard firearm scope without requiring any permanent modification to the scope itself. The device comprises a housing with at least one optically-aligned diopter lens, available in a range of diopter strengths to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. In certain embodiments, the lens is installed in a removable cartridge that interfaces with the housing via a fastener such as a magnetic ring, twist-lock, or bayonet mechanism. Selective lens tinting may be applied to enhance contrast and reduce glare in varying light conditions. An optional micro-adjustment ring concentrically aligned with the lens permits fine diopter calibration in increments of ±0.25 diopters. A protective flip-up cap with a silent hinge mechanism and optional locking feature is integrated to shield the lens from debris when not in use.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716689 - Firearm sighting device and system

Systems, devices and non-transitory mediums that may display (a) a list of weapons or ammunition, allowing the user to select a type of weapon or ammunition; (b) a reticle selection screen allowing a user to select the type of reticle to be displayed; (c) adjustment controls allowing the user to adjust the positioning of the display reticle; (d) adjustment controls allowing the user to mark a position of a firearm reticle; (d) a range-to-target screen allowing the user to directly input range information or to employ a range finder; (e) a keypad allowing a user to enter a height estimate for the target; a scaling control screen to allow the user to input relative height information of the target; (f) an environmental information page allowing the user to enter the environmental factors; or (g) an optimized aim point or adjusted reticle based on such information.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716690 - Accessory mounts

A system includes a mounting portion and an accessory portion. The mounting portion includes an alignment projection protruding from a first surface, a mount-side recess formed in the first surface and offset from the alignment projection, and a mount-side object disposed in the mount-side recess. The accessory portion includes a second surface forming an alignment recess configured to receive the alignment projection of the mounting portion, and an accessory-side object disposed in the accessory-side recess. The accessory-side object and the mount-side object are configured to couple to removably secure the accessory portion to the mounting portion.

Aug 25, 2026

US12716692 - Portable ballistic shield with integrated weapon bracket

In one example, a portable shield includes a first cover, a second cover, a panel, a panel retention system, and a weapon support bracket. The second cover is configured to couple to the first cover and thereby from a cavity between the first and second covers. The panel is configured to fit within the cavity and to resist penetration of a weapon-fired projectile having a kinetic energy greater than 500 foot-pounds. The panel retention system is coupled to the first or second shield cover and configured to bear the load of the panel and to hold the panel in a fixed place within the cavity. The weapon support bracket is coupled to the panel retention system and has a bracket arm selectively moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The extended position extends the bracket arm beyond respective edges of the first and second shield covers. The bracket arm provides a surface configured to support the forend portion of a firearm.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710241 - Firearm receiver assemblies

A firearm receiver assembly includes a receiver body with a plurality of cavities and a plurality of rails. Each of the plurality of rails is disposed in one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of rails includes at least one retaining feature for engaging the corresponding cavity.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710242 - Firearm locking device

A device including a body coupled to a magazine receiving area of a firearm and a locking unit that locks a firearm to the body of the device.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710247 - Firearm grip

A firearm grip has an elongated body having an upper end having an upper attachment facility configured to attach to a firearm, the elongated body having an opposed lower end having a second attachment facility, a palm rest element having a base element having a third attachment facility configured to removably connect to the second attachment facility, the palm rest having a palm support element connected to the base element, and the palm support element defining a central aperture receiving the base element and having an upper surface encompassing the base element. The palm support element may be pivotally connected to the base element. The palm support element may be connected to pivot about a pivot axis transverse to a major plane of the firearm. The pivot axis may be at a level below the opposed lower end of the elongated body.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710248 - Apparatus for remotely adjusting scope magnification

An assembly allows for remote control of magnification of a scope of a firearm, the assembly comprising a housing for an adjustable-magnification scope to be mounted thereto, a motor carried by the housing and coupled to a magnification adjuster ring of the scope for causing selective rotation thereof, and a battery carried by the housing and configured for providing electrical power to the motor and to accessories carried by the firearm. A switch actuated by a user controls operation of the motor.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710249 - Turret with a zero stop

In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret for a firearm. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret zero stop.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710250 - Dovetail reflex sight and interface for mounting to a firearm

To allow a reflex sight to be mounted to the slider of a handgun and removed without the need for tools, an adapter shoe may be secured to the slider to provide an interface between an optics-ready recess of the slider and a mounting element that forms part of the reflex sight assembly. The adapter shoe may provide a dovetail track that engages complementary dovetail features of the mounting element. A push button retention mechanism may be biased to lock the mounting element within the adapter shoe. Actuation of the push buttons may retract the retention mechanism and allow the reflex sight assembly to slide out of the dovetail track.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710251 - Sight and accessory mount assembly for a firearm

A sight and accessory mount assembly for a firearm having a rail includes a sight mount configured to carry a sight, and an accessory mount configured to carry an accessory. The accessory mount extends rearwardly from, and is pivotally connected to, the sight mount when the sight and accessory mount is attached to the firearm rail. The accessory mount is rotatable between a first end position and a second end position relative to the first sight mount, wherein in the first end position the accessory mount and an accessory that may be carried by the accessory mount are aligned with the sight mount and a sight that may be carried by the sight mount, and in the second end position the accessory mount and an accessory that may be carried by the accessory mount are pivoted away from the sight mount.

Aug 18, 2026

US12710254 - Training apparatus including a weapon

Training apparatus ( 1 ) for at least one user ( 2 ), including a weapon ( 3 ) and consisting of a device for detecting a hit and a display device ( 6 ) for displaying virtual targets ( 13 ), wherein: the display device ( 6 ), worn by the user, takes the form of an augmented reality (AR) device, which visually displays to the user ( 2 ) at least the target ( 13 ) to be hit; the weapon ( 3 ) takes the form of a firearm, which fires at least one projectile ( 7 ); and the projectile ( 7 ) is detected by at least one laser ( 9, 11 ), evaluated and visually displayed on the display device ( 6 ).

Aug 11, 2026

US12703066 - Suppressor assembly, toolset, and methods for assembling and disassembling

Assemblies, suppressor assemblies, firearms, tool sets, methods, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a tool set for assembling and/or disassembling a suppressor assembly may include a first wrench and a second wrench. In some embodiments, the first wrench includes one or more teeth configured to engage a plurality of annularly arranged protrusions disposed at or proximate a distal end of a suppressor assembly, the plurality of annularly arranged protrusions defining recesses therebetween. In some embodiments, the second wrench includes one or more wrench engagement surfaces configured to engage one or more corresponding suppressor engagement surfaces disposed at or proximate a proximal end of the suppressor assembly.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704335 - Handgun and magazine therefor

A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704336 - Heat shield for firearm suppressors and method

A heat dissipation promoting ventilated protective guard for a firearm suppressor also known as a moderator can include a substantially cylindrical cage shaped body surrounding an inner void that can contain the suppressor. In inwardly projecting beveled stop-surface on the guard bears against a corresponding beveled shoulder on the suppressor to limit axial movement. A snap-ring and wave spring bias the guard against the shoulder. Slits and vents in the mounted guard allow air to pass over the suppressor and prevent contact by a user with a dangerously hot suppressor.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704337 - Firearm magazine release lever apparatus and related methods

A magazine release lever apparatus is provided having an engagement portion and a lever arm. The engagement portion is to engage a portion of an ammunition magazine to secure the ammunition magazine to the firearm. The lever arm extends from the engagement portion. The lever arm is pivotable about a pivot axis to move the engagement portion between a magazine securing position and a magazine release position. The lever arm is to be adjustably mounted to the firearm to permit adjustment of a position of the engagement portion relative to the pivot axis.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704338 - Trigger device

A trigger device for activating a firing mechanism is described. The trigger device comprises a housing, a sear, and a trigger. The sear is pivotally mounted on the housing via a sear pivot pin. The trigger is pivotally mounted on the housing via a trigger pivot pin. The trigger comprises a trigger extender. The trigger extender inhibits unloading the sear until the trigger is rotated from a ready position.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704339 - Sear assembly for weapons

A sear assembly for a weapon, the weapon comprising a hammer adapted to contact with the sear assembly and a trigger disconnected from the sear assembly, the sear assembly comprises a sear for mechanically engaging a sear surface on the hammer, a lever mechanically coupled by one end to the sear, the lever comprising a contact surface that causes the rotation of the sear, an actuator that actuates the lever by means of a cam, and a trigger sensor that is configured to determine if the trigger is pulled. In this regard, the trigger sensor is a coil. The sear assembly comprises a firing state and a safe state.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704340 - Firearm sound suppressor with peripheral venting

An apparatus and methods are provided for a suppressor to be coupled with a muzzle end of a barrel of a firearm to reduce muzzle blast and muzzle flash. The suppressor comprises a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A front portion within the housing comprises a series of cylindrical gas expansion chambers for attenuating the temperature and energy of propellant gases accompanying a projectile fired from the firearm. An annular gas expansion chamber surrounds the cylindrical gas expansion chambers and directs a portion of the propellant gases from a rear portion of the suppressor to peripheral vents disposed at the distal end. Lateral chambers within the rear portion deflect and rebound a portion of the propellant gases before passing them into the annular gas expansion chamber. Ledges within the annular gas expansion chamber direct the propellant gases distally through suppressor toward the peripheral vents.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704341 - Suppressor baffle

A suppressor baffle includes a cone portion expanding along a central axis from a proximal end defining a projectile opening to an open distal end having an outer rim. The projectile opening is in an entrance plane oriented obliquely to the central axis. A first volume between a first side of the cone portion and a central plane that includes the central axis is smaller than a second volume between an opposite second side of the cone portion and the central plane. At least part of the outer surface of the second side of the cone portion has a convex profile as viewed along the central plane from a side of the suppressor baffle. In another example, a first part of the cone is axially offset from an opposite second part of the cone, resulting in a curved projectile opening profile and a curved outer rim profile.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704342 - Electronically controlled recoil positioning (ECRP) system for firearms

An Electronic Controlled Recoil Position (ECRP) unit is muzzle-mounted on a firearm and is designed for nearly real-time correction of the firearm's recoil. This correction can maintain a shooters aim on target or else nearly remove recoil for easier control of the firearm during full or semi-automatic fire. The ECRP unit is primarily designed as a cylindrical body that attaches to the muzzle of a firearm barrel via threaded or snap-on connection. The unit features an internal bore aligned with the barrel to allow projectiles to pass through unimpeded.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704345 - Combat training system

A combat training system for carrying out and monitoring at least one shooting practice and combat scenarios, comprising: at least two components, with a first component being a firearm and a second component being a target object; a device for sensing position information of each of the at least two components; device for sensing spatial orientation information at least for the at least one firearm of the at least two components; and an information processor, in which position information of the at least two components and the orientation information of the at least one firearm is processed and transformed into at least result information. The at least two components each have a clock, which are time-synchronized with each other and each generate coded time signals with a component identifier which individualizes the respective component, and an event sensor is provided on each of the at least two components.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704346 - Training system

A training system for using a firearm is provided. The training system has a simulacrum firearm having a trigger assembly, electro-stimulators engaging a user's body for producing an electrical stimulation, shot detectors for detecting an actuation of the trigger assembly, a grip detection unit for detecting modes of gripping the simulacrum firearm by the user, and a command and control unit operatively connected to the simulacrum firearm and to the electro-stimulators to control the electro-stimulators on actuation upon a detection of an event of a fired a shot by the shot detectors The command and control unit commands intensity, duration, timing and type of electrical stimulation, namely electric current, emitted by the electro-stimulators as a function of a detection performed by the grip detection unit.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704351 - Closable pistol stabilizer assembly

A pistol stabilizer assembly includes a chassis that has a pistol mounting portion configured to securely support a pistol therein, and a buttstock movingly coupled to the chassis. In a closed orientation, the buttstock is moved relative to the chassis to couple with the pistol mounting portion, and if a pistol is mounted in the pistol mounting portion, to conceal the pistol. In an extended orientation, the buttstock is moved relative to the chassis away from the pistol mounting portion to expose operating portions of the pistol.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704356 - Firearm accessory mounting structure

A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.

Aug 11, 2026

US12704357 - Mounting system for mini red dot sights

A mounting system for securing a viewing optic to a firearm utilizes an oblong dovetail connection component having a first end, a second end, and a contoured perimeter forming a dovetail profile. The viewing optic has a bottom surface comprising a mortise slot open at a first end to receive the oblong dovetail connection component and closed at a second end, the viewing optic further comprising a fastening area on a side of the viewing optic, the fastening area having a first securing structure. A fastening element having a second securing structure, wherein the first and second securing structures correspond to one another and facilitate securing the fastening element to the fastening area.

Aug 4, 2026

US12698943 - Trigger assembly with safety features

Provided are a trigger assembly, firearm, and various methods and components. An example assembly includes a lower trigger body comprising a trigger lever; a disconnector rotatable relative to the lower trigger body; a trigger tower rotatable relative to the lower trigger body and the disconnector, the trigger tower defining a trigger tower hook; and a hammer defining a hammer sear hook configured to engage the trigger tower hook to hold the hammer in a cocked position. In response to application of a force to the trigger lever, the lower trigger body may rotate and cause the trigger tower to rotate to release the trigger tower hook from the hammer sear hook.

Aug 4, 2026

US12698944 - Thermoacoustic heat exchanger suppressor

A silencer core for suppressing and dissipating at least one of a sound, a flame, or a quantity of heat of a projectile fired from a firearm includes a thermoacoustic organic structure (TOS) extending along a central axis from a first end to a second end. The TOS defines a central bore extending along the central axis from the first end to the second end. The central bore enabling the projectile to pass through the TOS when fired from the firearm. The TOS also defines a network of interconnected passages or a mesh configured to move at least one of combustion gases, heat, or sound from the central bore to an outside diameter of the TOS. The TOS has a density between 1.5 g/cm 3 to 4 g/cm 3 .

Aug 4, 2026

US12698946 - Adjustable firearm stock with passive tensioning mechanism

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to adjustable stocks for firearms and methods for installing an independently sprung tensioning mechanism. The adjustable stock comprises a stock body attached to a buffer tube, with a lever-operated tensioning mechanism. The mechanism includes a tensioning block with fins to grip the buffer tube, an indexing pin, and a retaining pin. When the lever is depressed, the tensioning block and indexing pin disengage, allowing longitudinal adjustment of the stock on the buffer tube. The tensioning block applies upward pressure on the tube, compensating for rotational tolerances during assembly. Both the tensioning block and indexing pin move independently when engaging with the buffer tube but move together when disengaging. The indexing pin is biased towards the buffer tube by a spring, while another spring biases the tensioning block. The lever engages the retaining pin to retract both the indexing pin and tensioning block.

Aug 4, 2026

US12698948 - Aiming device for firearm

An aiming device for a firearm comprising a housing and a near infrared illuminator. The near infrared illuminator is positioned in the housing and is configured to output near infrared light with adjustable beam divergence to provide a field of illumination that is adjustable. The near infrared illuminator includes a divergence adjustment input positioned on an upper side of the housing that is movable by a user to adjust the beam divergence.

Aug 4, 2026

US12698951 - Method for determining position of a laser point applied in a firearm training simulation system using infrared lasers

A method to detect, identify and determine the position of laser points from infrared laser emitters in a firearm training simulation system. The method consists of two steps. This first step combines some common tools such as a camera with a filter switcher and edge and corner detecting algorithms in image processing to provide a fast automatic screen calibrating method. The second step is to detect laser point objects in each frame continuously captured by the camera, and then further process these objects to identify laser shots, filter out noisy objects, and eventually detect simulated shots from different laser emitters and determine the final mapped position of the shot.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693003 - Blast shield for the lens of a light source

Disclosed are implementations of a blast shield configured to protect the lens of a light source, such as a flashlight or laser illuminator, from carbon and other debris generated by the discharge of a firearm to which the light source is attached. The blast shield includes a sidewall positioned to shield the lens from carbon and debris discharged from the muzzle, from ports of a muzzle device, or from gaps between tines of a muzzle device affixed to the firearm.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693082 - Magazine catch for a firearm

A magazine catch for a firearm has a catch body, a leg extending longitudinally from the catch body to a distal end, where the leg has a first leg portion and a second leg portion spaced from one another by a longitudinal gap such that the second leg portion can flex independently of the first leg portion. A catch protrusion is on a distal end portion of the leg, where the longitudinal gap extends through the catch protrusion to define a first catch portion and a second catch portion. The magazine catch can be provided, for example, as a stand-alone component or component group, as part of a firearm, or in a parts kit for an existing firearm.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693083 - Bolt assembly for firearm

A modular two-piece bolt system for firearms with blowback actions provides a rear bolt piece which detachably couples to plural different front bolt pieces each of different mass. The front bolt pieces have a similar configuration and common coupling interface which forms an interlocked relationship with a complementary configured coupling interface on the rear bolt piece to prevent axial separation of the pieces when the action of the firearm is cycled. The system allows various front bolt pieces to be selected and used interchangeably with the rear bolt piece so that a front bolt piece of proper mass can be matched to the energy of ammunition to be fired. The front and rear bolt pieces when coupled define a continuous extended longitudinal passage which receives the rear breech end portion of the firearm barrel therethrough to reduce the projected length of the barrel.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693084 - Adjustable gas valve for firearm

Provided is an adjustable gas valve for use in a firearm gas block having a cylinder and piston. The valve includes valve body configured to associate with the cylinder and has an exhaust port. A regulator adjustably occludes between none and all of the exhaust port.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693085 - Accessory for a firearm, and firearm

The accessory ( 20 ) attaches to a firearm ( 15 ) of predetermined geometry including a casing ejection window ( 18 ) defining a path ( 19 ) of a casing ejected from the firearm upon firing. The accessory ( 1 ) comprises: a permanent magnet ( 21 ), and a support attached to the firearm, configured to position a surface of the permanent magnet in the path of the casing or tangentially to the path of the casing.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693087 - Firearm trigger mechanism installation device and method

A tool for installing a fire control group in a lower receiver includes a pair of sides. The fire control group includes a set of trigger components and a set of hammer components. The first and second side each have an inner surface and an outer surface, and a recess is formed in each inner surface. When the first and second sides are assembled together, the inner surfaces of the sides contact each other and their recesses cooperate with each other to define a cavity within which the set of trigger components and the set of hammer components are at least partially arranged, the cavity having a bottom opening through which the fire control group may be withdrawn unobstructed by the first and second side. The tool also includes a flexible tie wrapped around the first and second sides for retaining the fire control group in a preloaded state.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693088 - Firearm side casing ejection assembly and related techniques

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatuses for casing ejection mechanisms. The firearm includes a lever, an adapter with a first hole and second hole, and a magazine inserted inside the first hole. The lever is configured to cause a casing to be ejected in a direction parallel to a plane along which the lever moves while ejecting the casing or at least partially toward a side of the firearm.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693089 - Bipod with sling stud mount

An interface for coupling a bipod to a sling stud of a firearm forend. The interface can include two pawls that pivot to release or grasp the sling stud. The pawls can be biased upward via a detent that rides within a vertical aperture in a pivot holder. The pivot holder can move up and down within a vertical aperture in a mounting plate of the interface, and via this movement the pawls may be forced open or closed. A bottom surface of one or both pawls can include an irregular surface different portions of which interface with a top of the detent depending on a vertical position of the pivot holder within the aperture in the mounting plate.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693090 - Active firearm recoil reduction system

The present invention relates to an active system configured to apply an active force to a portion of a firearm designed to contact a body of the firearm's operator, to reduce the perceived recoil of the firearm. The active system includes an actuation element capable of generating an active force, and systems for powering and selectively operating the actuation element.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693093 - Hunting and carrying devices, assemblies, systems, and related methods

A device may include a back plate comprising one or more clip receivers and a plurality of slots. A plurality of straps may be included and may be configured to pass through the slots to releasably secure the back plate to a backpack. The one or more clip receivers may be configured to receive a clip to releasably secure a firearm to the back plate.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693095 - Auxiliary device for calibrating aim point of firearm

The application discloses an auxiliary device for calibrating an aim point of a firearm, comprising a shell internally provided with a laser emitting assembly which emits visible light beams. One end of the shell is provided with a light emitting hole, an outer side wall of the other end of the shell is provided with a first frustum inclined plane, a limiting mechanism is arranged at an end portion, and central axes of the light emitting hole, the first frustum inclined plane and the limiting mechanism are coincident. According to the application, the aim point calibration of the firearm is completed by observing the light beams, which greatly improves efficiency.

Jul 28, 2026

US12693097 - Fast mounting device for multiple slot interfaces

Devices, assemblies, systems, and methods for providing a quick and easy accessory mounting device for mounting to a multiple slot interface, such as a multiple slot rail on a firearm. The mounting device/assembly allows for firearm accessories such as foregrips, bipods, scopes lights, bayonets, and the like, can be easily interchangeably attached to the multiple slot interface on the firearm. A wedge member having two wedge legs can be activated to move below the device/assembly and attach to a pair of slots in the multiple slot rail on the firearm. A torque screw can be also used to lock the wedge legs in place.

Jul 21, 2026

US12685383 - Carrying device and method for handling a carrying device

A carrying device ( 10 ) comprises one or more storage pouches ( 12 ), at least one shoulder strap ( 14 ), intended for carrying, connected to the storage pouch. An attachment member ( 20 ) is intended for attachment of a long narrow object ( 3 ) and comprises a first part ( 21 ) and a second part ( 22 ), being releasable from one another. The first and second parts have a respective connecting end and a respective fixation end. The connecting ends are configured to receive and lock one another. The fixation end of the second part is configured to allow attachment to a long narrow object ( 3 ). The fixation end of the first part is fastened on the storage pouch, the shoulder strap or a frame, at a position proximally behind one of the shoulders ( 4 ), thereby allowing freedom of when said long narrow object is secured. A method for handling a carrying device is also disclosed.

Jul 21, 2026

US12687353 - Firearm bolt assembly

A bolt assembly that includes a bolt defining at least one bolt opening and an extractor that is configured to pivot relative to the bolt. The extractor may define at least one extractor opening. The bolt assembly may include a pin positioned within the at least one bolt opening and the at least one extractor opening. The bolt assembly may include a retainer that is positioned inward relative to an exterior surface of the bolt assembly. The retainer may be removably coupled to the pin.

Jul 21, 2026

US12687354 - Bolt action firearm

A bolt action firearm has an ejector element movable between a forward position in which a portion of the ejector element protrudes from the bolt face and a rearward position rear of the forward position, an ejector restraint element operable in a restraining position to restrain the ejector element to the rearward position and in a release position to enable movement of the ejector element from the rearward position to the forward position, an actuator movable between a first position and a second position such that seating a cartridge case head in an aligned position motivates the actuator from the first position to the second position, and a linkage connecting the actuator to the ejector restraint element and operable in response to movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position to enable movement of the ejector element from the rearward position to the forward position.