Jul 28, 2026
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 21, 2026
A stock ( 28 ) for a small arms weapon is disclosed. The stock may include a recoil reduction system ( 40 ). The recoil reduction system ( 4 ) may include a drive assembly ( 46 ) and a recoil force storage apparatus ( 48 ). The drive assembly ( 46 ) may include a latch bolt ( 44 ), a pin carrier ( 50 ) and a drive link ( 52 ). The recoil force storage apparatus may include a rocker (or lever arm) ( 54 ) and a recoil force storage device ( 56 ). The recoil force storage device may include a strut assembly ( 222 ). The strut assembly may include a coil spring ( 228 ). The recoil force reduction system may include three selectable operational modes. Each operational mode may provide a different level of recoil reduction (e.g., high, medium, and low).
