Remotely activated illuminator for a shoulder fired firearm

a remote activation and firearm technology, applied in the field of shoulder fired firearms, can solve the problems of user vulnerability during and after activation of the illuminator, and the difficulty of activating the illuminator

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-31
TOOLE RONALD
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In tactical situations, the user may be vulnerable during and following activation of the illuminator because the firearm is not in a ready to use condition and movement of the firearm while the user is activating the illuminator may require reacquisition of a target.
However, to activate the illuminator the user must have both hands on the firearm making activation of the illuminator difficult when the user is repelling, moving an object for a better view, or opening a door with the non-firing hand or has injured one hand.

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[0016]Referring in detail to the drawings where similar parts are identified by like reference numerals, and, more particularly to FIGS. 1 and 4, a rifle 20, a shotgun 84, submachine gun or other shoulder fired firearm is commonly equipped with a laser sight 22, a flashlight 24, also known as a tactical light, or both, individually and collectively referred to herein as an illuminator. An illuminator may emit light of one or more wavelengths including light in the visible and infrared spectra and may emit light at a single, continuous intensity; a varying intensity or intermittently, such as a strobe light. As illustrated in FIG. 1, an illuminator 22, 24 is commonly mounted under the barrel 26 and in front of the forestock 28 of a shoulder fired firearm. However, the laser sight, the tactical light or both are often mounted on the side of the barrel, above the barrel, on the receiver or adjacent to a telescopic sight on the firearm. The illuminator may be clamped to the barrel of th...

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Abstract

An illumination system for a shoulder fired firearm includes an illuminator, such as a laser sight, which is wirelessly activated by a user control remote from the illuminator.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to shoulder fired firearms such as rifles, shotguns and submachine guns and, more particularly, to an apparatus for a shoulder fired firearm enabling remote activation of a laser sight or other device.[0003]Demand for laser sights and other firearm mounted illuminating devices has increased substantially. It is estimated that 85% of firearm discharges by police occur at night or under other low light conditions, such as in a dimly or unlit building. Likewise, there has been increased military emphasis on urban and nighttime warfare. Laser sights and other illumination systems are also used by hunters; competition shooters; military, police and other firearm trainers and by garners, such as paint ball and airsoft gun enthusiasts. An illuminator for a firearm typically comprises a laser sight; a flashlight, also known as a tactical light, or a combination of a las...

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IPC IPC(8): F41G1/35F41C23/22F41G1/00
CPCF41G1/35
InventorTOOLE, RONALD
OwnerTOOLE RONALD