Safety mechanism for firearms

Abstract

A method and apparatus for discharge blocking device compatible with a firearm having a magazine housing and a trigger bar, the discharge blocking device comprising, a cover, having a shape compatible with the magazine housing, abase, covering a locking mechanism, and a locking element, at least partially accommodated in a channel inside the cover, wherein the locking element is configured to allow movement within the channel between locked and unlocked states in order to allow blocking the trigger bar of the firearm, and wherein the locking element is at least partially accommodated inside the wall of the cover and configured to at least partially rotate between locked and unlocked states about an axis that is aligned with the longitudinal dimension of the cover, in order to allow blocking the trigger bar of the firearm with the blocking segment.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a safety magazine for various firearms.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of accidental, negligent or unauthorized discharge from various firearms, particularly handguns. Such incidents typically occur when the trigger of the firearm is deliberately pulled for a purpose other than shooting, such as dry-fire practice, demonstration or function testing, but the ammunition is unintentionally left in the chamber. Unintentionally leaving a firearm loaded is more likely to occur when the individual handling the gun is poorly trained, and perhaps also with removable-magazine-fed firearms (as the magazine may be removed, giving an unloaded appearance even when a round remains chambered). Since most handguns are designed such that the magazine constantly remains inside, thus keeping the handgun constantly loaded, su...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a device that can be used to prevent accidental discharges from firearms with magazine housings and trigger bars. The device includes a cover that fits over the magazine housing, a base that holds a locking mechanism, and a rotating locking element that can be moved between locked and unlocked states. The locking element can push the trigger bar into a locked position. The device also includes a positioning lever that indicates when the device is in place, a dedicated space for accommodating bullets, a wedge that secures the device to the firearm, and a user identification unit that verifies the user's identity. Overall, this device provides an effective way to prevent accidents and ensure the safe use of firearms.

Problems solved by technology

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of accidental, negligent or unauthorized discharge from various firearms, particularly handguns.

Such incidents typically occur when the trigger of the firearm is deliberately pulled for a purpose other than shooting, such as dry-fire practice, demonstration or function testing, but the ammunition is unintentionally left in the chamber.

Unintentionally leaving a firearm loaded is more likely to occur when the individual handling the gun is poorly trained, and perhaps also with removable-magazine-fed firearms (as the magazine may be removed, giving an unloaded appearance even when a round remains chambered).

Since most handguns are designed such that the magazine constantly remains inside, thus keeping the handgun constantly loaded, such accidental or otherwise undesired or unauthorized discharge is more likely to occur.

With the finger so positioned, many activities may cause the finger to compress the trigger unintentionally.

Accidental discharges not involving a trigger-pull can also occur if the firearm is mechanically unsound: due to poor maintenance, abuse and / or the use of defective ammunition in the gun, may all lead to breakage.

Furthermore, recently there has been a sharp increase in misuse of firearms with unauthorized users firing (for fun or by accident), and particularly youngsters using their parents' firearms.

Such incidents cause many injuries (and sometimes fatalities) since there are no means to prevent other people from using a gun of an authorized user.

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