Device And Method For Converting And Preventing Conversion Of A Semi-Automatic Firearm To An Automatic Firearm

Abstract

A device and method is provided for easily and readily converting a semi-automatic firearm to a fully automatic firing firearm. An additional method is provided for preventing the conversion of a semi-automatic firearm to an automatic firing firearm.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to firearms and, more particularly, to a device and method for converting and preventing conversion of a semi-automatic firearm to an automatic firearm.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]The AR10 and AR15 were invented by Armalite Corporation by a team led by Eugene Stoner in the 1950's. Armalite Corporation sold its rights concerning the Ar10 and Ar15 rifles to Colt Firearms Manufacturing Co. in 1959. The U.S. Military eventually adopted the Ar15 rifle and changed the rifle's model designation to “M16” Under U.S. law, the U.S. Military M16 rifle is defined as a machine gun, as it will continue to fire if the trigger is held in the pulled position until the shooter releases the trigger or the ammunition supply is exhausted. Later models of the US Mili...

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Benefits of technology

[0043]In accordance to another embodiment, the obstruction is provided as a crossmember or a crosspin suitably mounted within the elongated receptacle, wherein the crossmember is adapted to provide a suitable obstruction means for effectively obstructing or blocking a direct linear travel path provided by the elongated receptacle to the firing pin without interfering or impairing the ability of the hammer to strike the firing pin in conformance to standard operation thereof. The crossmember is mounted, such as by welding, perpendicularly between lateral sidewalls forming elongated receptacle of tubular guide frame of bolt carrier.

[0044]In accordance to yet another embodiment, the bolt carrier is envisioned to be manufactured as having a solid distal end adapted to prevent both placement of a weighted element or functionally comparable device inside the elongated receptacle, and to prevent the weighted element or comparable device from reciprocating axially inside the elongated receptacle and contacting firing pin, and allowing hammer to pivot according to its standard operation.

[0045]In accordance to still another embodiment, in order to prevent a weighted element or a component being functionally comparable therewith, from being carried within the elongated receptacle of tubular guide frame so as to prevent reciprocating axial movement by the weighted element or functionally comparable device inside the elongated receptacle, the lower edges of the arcuate lateral sidewalls are milled in such a manner so as to eliminate an ability by the elongated receptacle to carry a weighted element or any functionally comparable component therein, thereby preventing conversion of a semi-automatic rifle or firearm to a fully automatic firing firearm.

[0046]The use of the present invention allows a semi-automatic rifle or firearm to be converted to a fully automatic firing firearm in a manner which is quick, easy, and efficient, and without modifications, adjustments, alterations and / or removal or replacement of parts concerning a selected semi-automatic rifle or firearm. The use of the present invention further provides a method for preventing the conversion of a semi-automatic firearm to an automatic firing firearm in a manner which is quick, easy, and efficient.

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Civilian ownership of machineguns is highly restrictive.

Because U.S. Law prohibits new manufacture or sales of machineguns or new registration of machineguns to the civilian public, the Ar10, Ar15 and clones thereof are arguably contraband and may be subject to seizure and forfeiture.

In addition, owners in possession of the Ar10, Ar15 and clones thereof could be potentially charged with unlawful possession of a machinegun.

Colt Firearms Manufacturing Co. has patented several designs which will make the Ar15 or other similar models manufactured by Colt Firearms difficult to convert to full automatic operation, thus it is apparent easy conversion to full automatic operation is not a desirable feature in a civilian legal semi-automatic firearm.

Also, in the event of mechanical parts (trigger, hammer, or associated pins and springs) failure resulting in the inability of the firearm to fire, the firearm could be fired simply by removing the hammer, installing a weighted element, and pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing it to initiate firing and depressing the forward bolt assist plunger to stop firing.

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