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System and Method for Timing Firearm Practice Drills

a firearm and practice drill technology, applied in the field of firearm training and practice, can solve the problems of disadvantageous use of live ammunition by shot timers and a second person

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-04-28
MORGAN BENJAMIN J
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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a system and method for measuring the elapsed time of firearm practice drills using electronic devices. The invention aims to provide a more efficient and reliable way to measure the time it takes for a shooter to complete a drill without the need for live ammunition or a second person to perform the timing. The invention also includes improvements to the user interface of the electronic device to make it easier for the shooter to use. Overall, the invention aims to enhance the training experience for firearm users by measuring the time it takes to complete practice drills and providing a more efficient and reliable way to measure the elapsed time.

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For example, many of the shot timers disadvantageously require the use of live ammunition as well as a second person to perform the actual timing.

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[0025]For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the disclosure as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the disclosure claimed.

[0026]In describing and claiming the present disclosure, the following terminology will be used in accordance with the definitions set out below. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherw...

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Abstract

A practice round is provided for use with an electronic device, such as a smart phone, to allow a user to time firearm practice drills without using live ammunition. Prior to performing a practice drill, the user loads the practice round into the chamber of the firearm similar to a live round. After a short delay, the electronic device provides a start signal and simultaneously starts an electronic timer. In response to the start signal, the user performs the practice drill which ends with the firing pin of the firearm striking the practice round in response to a trigger pull. The practice round senses the strike of the firing pin and stops the electronic timer. The electronic device then displays the elapsed time between the start signal and the strike of the firing pin on the practice round.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 068,667, filed Oct. 25, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, including but not limited to those portions that specifically appear hereinafter, the incorporation by reference being made with the following exception: In the event that any portion of the above-referenced provisional application is inconsistent with this application, this application supersedes said above-referenced provisional application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. The Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to firearms training and practice, and more particularly, but not necessarily entirely, to electronic systems, methods and devices that measure an elapsed time of firearm practice drills.[0005]2. Description of Related Art[0006]Firearm practice...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F42B8/12F41A33/00
CPCF41A33/00F42B8/12F42B8/08F42B12/365
Inventor MORGAN, BENJAMIN J.
Owner MORGAN BENJAMIN J