Storage device for a magazine of a weapon

Abstract

A magazine storage device for releasably storing a magazine of a weapon is provided. The magazine storage device is configured to engage a notch commonly found on a magazine to positively lock the magazine in place. The magazine is releasably retained by the magazine storage device such that the magazine cannot be removed without releasing the lock of the magazine storage device. The magazine storage device prevents an unintended release or loss of a magazine while still allowing the magazine to be quickly released via the operation of the magazine storage device. The magazine storage device also facilitates proper indexing by the user and rapid replacement of spent magazines.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is a nonprovisional patent application, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. Application Ser. No. 62 / 586,685, filed Nov. 15, 2017, the text and drawings of which are hereby incorporated in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS[0002]The embodiments herein generally relate to a storage device for ammunition of a weapon and, more particularly, to a storage device for a magazine of a weapon.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS[0003]A magazine of a weapon is a device for storing and feeding ammunition to the weapon, and the magazine is generally detachable and replaceable. Replacement magazines are often carried by the user as part of a holster or belt so that the magazine may be kept close to the user for replacement of spent magazines. Police officers and armed forces personnel may carry several magazines to facilitate the quick discharge of several rounds of ammunition.[0004]Many storage de...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a magazine storage device for a weapon that securely holds a magazine in place. The device can be installed on a belt or a weapon holder and is designed to prevent the accidental release or loss of the magazine. The device includes a release that engages the notch of the magazine and a catch that aligns with an opening in the device to secure the magazine. The release can be easily removed with one hand and provides proper finger or thumb indexing. The technical effects of this invention include improved storage and protection of magazines, easy and quick removal with one hand, and proper finger or thumb indexing.

Problems solved by technology

These pouch and cover systems and other similar systems for storing magazines restrict the user's accessibility to the magazine and increase the time required to replace a spent magazine.

Other storage devices rely on friction or tension screws to retain the magazine, and these devices are susceptible to wear and break-down of the friction hold or tension screws.

While such devices are useful for their intended purposes when used properly, these devices are not necessarily practical in applications requiring the ability to quickly and efficiently replace the magazine of a weapon.

Known methods and devices for storing a magazine of a weapon can be cumbersome if quick reload of a magazine is warranted.

Therefore, a need exists for an easy to operate and unobtrusive storage device for a magazine of a weapon that still provides secure storage for the magazine.

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