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A mount for attaching an optical scope to a weapon includes a base and front and rear lower clamping members extending from the base. The rear lower clamping member is axially spaced apart from the front lower clamping member. A front upper clamping member is attached to the front lower clamping member to define a front scope ring having a front cylindrical bore. A rear upper clamping member is attached to the rear lower clamping member to define a rear scope ring having a rear cylindrical bore, and wherein the front and rear cylindrical bores are co-aligned with a first axis. An accessory mount configured to receive a weapon accessory extends from the front upper clamping member and has an elongate portion extending along a second axis. The first axis and second axis are parallel and the second axis is laterally offset with respect to the first axis.

Police officers use conducted electrical weapons (“CEWs”) and cameras. A camera and a CEW may cooperate to improve the performance and use of the CEW and evidence collection by the camera. A camera and a CEW may also cooperate to improve the safety of the user and the target. Improvements may include improving targeting of the CEW, identifying and classifying body parts of the target as suitable or unsuitable for electrode deployment, adjusting electrode trajectory prior to launch, and automating electrode launch. Evidence collection may be improved by recording placement of electrodes on the target. Safety of the target may be improved by monitoring the movements of the target and altering characteristics of the delivered stimulus signal if potential harm to the target may occur.

In various embodiments, an apparatus comprises a locating optic assembly mount arranged to receive an optic or a bracket on which the optic is installed, wherein the locating optic assembly mount includes: one or more locating fastener openings to receive one or more locating fasteners with threaded sections and non-threaded shoulders, wherein the non-threaded shoulders extend through the optic or bracket and below a surface located below the optic or bracket, each locating fastener opening including: a threaded hole to mate with the threaded section of the corresponding locating fastener; and a counter opening located above the threaded hole, wherein the counter opening is arranged to slip fit with the non-threaded shoulder of the corresponding locating fastener to align a center axis of the locating fastener with a center axis of the locating fastener openings. Other embodiments may be disclosed and / or claimed.

A slide for a firearm includes a top surface and an optical sight mounting surface recessed into the top surface of the slide. At least one pin opening is defined through a portion of the optical sight mounting surface and is configured to receive a pin for attaching an optical sight to the slide. At least one sight attachment opening is defined through the optical sight mounting surface to serve as another connection point for the optical sight. The pin opening and the sight attachment opening allow the optical sight to be attached directly to the slide of the firearm.

A pistol slide restraining tool has a frame, a first restraint element connected to the frame and configured to engage a lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip, a second restraint element connected to the frame at a level above the first restraint element and configured to engage a rear portion of the downwardly-extending grip at an intermediate position above the lower portion of the downwardly-extending grip, a third restraint element connected to the frame and having a slide engagement facility configured to selectably engage the reciprocating slide, and the third restraint element being connected to the frame by an adjustable element operable to move the reciprocating slide from a forward battery position to a rearward recoil position and to restrain the reciprocating slide in the recoil position. The first restraint element may engage a forward-facing portion of the downwardly-extending grip.

A riser mount system includes a housing having a lower surface configured to engage a weapon accessory interface and an upper surface opposite the lower surface configured to engage a fire control system. A peripheral wall extends between the lower surface and the upper surface, wherein the housing defines an interior compartment. A forward-facing camera assembly is disposed within the interior compartment and is operatively coupled to a riser circuit assembly also disposed within the interior compartment. The interior compartment is configured to receive one or more batteries for electrical coupling to the riser circuit assembly.

A riser mount system includes a housing having a lower surface configured to engage a weapon accessory interface and an upper surface opposite the lower surface configured to engage a fire control system. A peripheral wall extending between the lower surface and the upper surface, wherein the housing defines an interior compartment. A riser circuit assembly disposed with the interior compartment, which is configured to receive one or more batteries for electrical coupling to the riser circuit assembly. A first electrical connector is disposed on the first surface and is structured and operable to electrically couple the one or more batteries to a fire control system. A second electrical connector disposed on the second surface and is structured and operable to electrically couple the one or more batteries to one or more devices on the weapon accessory interface.

The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.

The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.

A sight mounting system (300; 400) for mounting an optical sight (200; 500) to a firearm, comprising: a sight mounting interface (110; 410), and an oblong dovetail member (305), wherein the oblong dovetail member (305) is arranged to be forced in close contact with a leaning back wall (125) of the sight mounting interface (110) and a leaning rear face (240; 540) of the optical sight (200; 500), wherein the leaning front face (245; 545) of the reflex sight is forced against the leaning front wall (135) of the sight mounting interface (110). An optical sight (200) for mounting to a sight mounting interface (110; 410), and an adapter plate for mounting a sight to a sight mounting interface

The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.

The invention provides an optical aiming device with a variable aiming point. The optical aiming equipment comprises a transmission screen arranged at the first end of the optical aiming device, and a display device arranged at the second end of the optical aiming device, and a projection module configured to project a first pattern individually or simultaneously on the transmissive screen, the first pattern and a second pattern. Wherein the first pattern and the second pattern have different shapes; the first pattern is provided with a geometric center, and the second pattern surrounds the first pattern outwards in the radial direction from the geometric center.

A firearm mounting plate assembly is provided. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a firearm slide with a first side, a second side, and a top side. A recess defined by a first slide wall and a recess base surface is disposed on the firearm slide top side. The recess includes a rib. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side, and a rear side. The mounting plate includes one or more bosses. The mounting plate is configured to secure within the recess of the firearm slide.

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed to correct aimpoint of a system of a weapon and affixed digital weapon sight. The method employs the components of a digital weapon sight configured together for a process of sensing of a ballistic event, storing of digital imagery data before and after a shot or series of shots, and then the performing of an image registration algorithm, via a cross-correlation type function. The image registration determines the misalignment between the images as a Cartesian shift, and aimpoint of subsequent shooting is corrected through application of adjusted reticle symbology or adjusted image sensor windowing. Preprocessing methods for enhancing image registration algorithm accuracy are presented.

A sight apparatus, a projectile launcher apparatus, and a method for launching a projectile are disclosed. The sight for a projectile launcher includes a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front end and a back end, and defining an interior space therein, the lower portion including an open bottom extending between the front end and the back end. The sight for a projectile launcher further includes at least one sight pin having a tip arranged within the interior space of the housing. The sight for a projectile launcher also includes a connecting structure positioned on a first side of the housing, the connecting structure configured to adjustably attach the sight to the projectile launcher.

A weapon system has an optical sight mounted to a weapon and a frame with a sight window that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the sight window in a first focal plane. An optoelectronic device is mounted to the weapon and includes an imager with a sensor array and a display device. An image processor is configured to receive image data captured by the sensor array and process the image data to generate a subset image that is received from a select region of the sensor array. The select region of the sensor array defines a second focal plane. A controller is configured to receive an input from an operator, and in response to the input, to select the select region of the sensor array for aligning the second focal plane with the first focal plane.

Mounting systems configured to mount vision systems such as goggles to target devices such as helmets include a gantry and carriage assembly having a hinge assembly with a pill and a tilt adjustment assembly that cooperates with the pill to move the carriage between various tilt positions and between a deploy and a stow position that is agnostic of deployed tilt setting. The tilt adjustment assembly includes a tilt member that moves in a front to back direction. The gantry and carriage assembly also includes a bore in an upper portion of the carriage and a stow insert that also cooperates with the pill to lock the pill into a stow detent and secure the gantry and carriage assembly in the stow position.

An assembly comprising a firearm slide and an adaptor plate configured to mate with the firearm slide. The adapter plate includes a first seat in a top surface of the adaptor plate and a second seat in the top surface of the adaptor plate. The assembly also includes a first iron sight configured to mate with the first seat and a second iron sight configured to mate with the second seat.

A gun sight optic contingency system is mounted co-witnessed with a red dot sight onto a firearm. The red dot sight has a sight window that remains functionally unobstructed. The gun sight optic contingency system has a low profile rear sight located proximal to a shooter, and a front sight located distally to the shooter. The rear and front sights together define a sighting axis aligned with the path a fired projectile takes. Amounting, such as an adapter plate, couples to the firearm. When aimed at a target, the front sight is visible within and adjacent to a bottom of the view visible in the sight window. The rear sight is outside of and adjacent to a bottom of the sight window and also adjacent to and just below the front sight view in the sight window. The front and rear sights may contain a luminescent compound.

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatuses for adjustment of an interchangeable sight assembly. Elevation and windage of a sight insert may be adjusted. Further, the elevation adjustment mechanism may be used to uncouple a sight insert from the sight assembly and couple another sight insert.

A lighted projectile may comprise a switch and a light source. The switch may comprise a moveable portion. The projectile may receive a propellant. The projectile may fluidly couple the propellant to the switch. The projectile may comprise a cavity by which the propellant is fluidly coupled to the moveable portion of the switch. Responsive to receiving the propellant, the moveable portion of the switch may move within the projectile. Responsive to movement of the switch, the light source may be activated. Movement of the switch may close a circuit between the light source and a power supply integrated within the projectile. The moveable portion of the switch may comprise the light source. Responsive to receiving the propellant, the projectile may be deployed from a projectile launcher. The projectile may further comprise a user interface by which a reset force may be applied to the switch to deactivate the light source.

An optical sighting device includes an eyepiece positioned to receive optical radiation along an optical axis to produce a real exit pupil located remote from the eyepiece. The real exit pupil is positioned at an eye relief distance from the eyepiece along the optical axis. A digital signal processor determines an axial distance from the eyepiece to an eye positioned proximate the real exit pupil along the optical axis. An aperture stop is centered along the optical axis to direct the optical radiation in a direction of the eyepiece. The eye relief distance is based at least in part on a position of the aperture stop along the optical axis. The optical sighting device further includes an eye relief actuator to translate the aperture stop along the optical axis to null a spatial offset between the eye relief distance and the axial distance to the eye.

A firearm optic assembly has a body, the body having a first mounting facility configured to removably connect the body to the firearm, the body having a first receptacle configured to receive a first accessory, the body having a second mounting facility configured to removably receive a second mount portion associated with a second accessory offset from the medial plane, the second mounting facility including a pocket defined by one of the body and the second mount portion, the second mounting facility including a protrusion on the other of the body and the second mount portion, the protrusion being configured to be slidably or loosely received in the pocket, the protrusion having a free end and an opposed base end, the second mounting facility having an alignment facility including flared surfaces at the base end, and the flared surfaces being on opposing sides of the protrusion.

The present invention relates to a day-and-night optical sight. The day-and-night optical sight according to the present invention comprises: a housing; an eyepiece lens disposed at one end portion of the housing; an objective lens disposed at the other end portion of the housing; an imaging-display unit including, in a region between the eyepiece lens and the objective lens, an imaging element disposed toward the objective lens and a display element disposed toward the eyepiece lens; a mode switching unit capable of separating the imaging-display unit from a main optical axis between the eyepiece lens and the objective lens in order to select a daytime mode, or putting the imaging-display unit on the main optical axis in order to select a nighttime mode; and an error compensation unit capable of compensating for an optical error due to the thickness of the imaging-display unit between the daytime mode and the nighttime mode. Therefore, provided is the day-and-night optical sight which can select the daytime mode or the nighttime mode according to a use environment, and which compensates for the optical error occurring between the daytime mode and the nighttime mode so as to use the objective lens and the eyepiece lens both day-and-night.

The utility model belongs to the technical field of sights for guns, and particularly relates to an infrared and red dot fusion sighting telescope. Comprising an upper shell, a lower shell connected with the upper shell, an infrared assembly arranged in the upper shell and a red dot assembly arranged in the lower shell, the red dot assembly comprises a red dot emitter, and a first semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens, a visible light lens group, a second semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens and an imaging lens through which light beams of the red dot emitter pass in sequence; the first semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens and the second semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens are arranged in parallel, and a light beam of the red dot emitter vertically passes through the visible light lens group. The red dot emitter generates a red dot light spot, and then the red dot light spot is reflected by the first semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens to pass through the visible light lens group and then is reflected to the second semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens. And the second semi-transparent and semi-reflective lens reflects the red spot light spot to the target object. Through the mode of two times of reflection, the risk that red dot light leaks from the edge or the surface of the reflector is effectively reduced, and therefore the exposure risk of a user is reduced.

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for an attachment that can be fastened to a gun. The attachment may include a top surface having a longitudinal axis and an aiming sight that is parallel with the longitudinal axis, a front surface having a latitudinal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the front surface including a muzzle aperture, a left surface, a right surface, and a fastening system. The fastening system may include a first mounting aperture of the left surface, a second mounting aperture of the right surface, and a locking pin capable of being positioned in the first mounting aperture and in the second mounting aperture such that the locking pin fastens the attachment to the gun. The attachment may be fastened to the gun such that the longitudinal axis is parallel with a longitudinal bore axis of the gun.

A reticle adjusting device includes a light source mounting seat; a UP adjusting mechanism which is connected with or abuts against a bottom of the light source mounting seat and is used for adjusting the light source mounting seat to move upwards in a vertical direction; a UP resetting mechanism which is movably connected with the light source mounting seat in an inserted mode and is used for enabling the light source mounting seat to move downwards to be reset in the vertical direction; an R adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the light source mounting seat to move leftwards or rightwards in a horizontal direction; and an R resetting mechanism is used for resetting the light source mounting seat rightwards or leftwards in the horizontal direction, wherein the R adjusting mechanism and the R resetting mechanism are arranged at two ends of the light source mounting seat respectively.

A handheld drone denial device, characterized in that the device comprises a laser emission unit comprising a high peak power pulsed laser and an adjustable beam expander, a sighting unit comprising a range finder and a sighting scope, a control unit comprising a denial device start and laser emission unit trigger switch, a power supply and a housing, the configuration of the laser emission unit, sighting unit, control unit, power supply, the structure of the housing and the arrangement of the units including the power supply on the carrier satisfy that the device discovers, locks and measures the range of a drone target through the sighting unit, manually or automatically adjusts the output laser beam divergence angle of the beam expander according to the range measurement result, and then or simultaneously triggers the laser emission unit trigger switch to emit laser to the drone target, wherein the adjustment of the beam expander includes that the adjustment of the beam divergence angle from a range of 500 meters to a range of 100 meters is incremental adjustment, or the adjustment of the beam divergence angle from a range of 100 meters to a range of 500 meters is decremental adjustment.

An archery sight mounting apparatus for a bow is characterized by unique tension adjustment assemblies for an elevation carriage connected with an elevation bar and for a windage carriage connected with the elevation carriage. The tension assemblies both include spaced pairs of synthetic plastic gibs supported by surfaces of the elevation bar, elevation carriage and windage carriage and arranged internally of the mounting system. The gibs facilitate sliding movement of the elevation carriage relative to the elevation bar and of the windage carriage relative to the elevation carriage for full adjustability of an archery sight on a bow. The tension assemblies further include adjustment screws which adjust the tension applied to the gibs and thus the freedom of movement of the carriages. Both carriages include yokes which are displaceable relative to the respective carriages to adjust the tension. Springs between the yokes and carriages deaden internal vibrations within the mounting apparatus for increased accuracy.