There is provided an automatic firing apparatus, and a method for operating the automatic firing apparatus, the apparatus comprising a trigger actuator for automatically firing bullets contained in a magazine of a firearm; a magazine release actuator for releasing an empty magazine from the firearm; a magazine bank for storing a bullet magazine inside the firearm; and a magazine loading actuator for loading a new magazine inside the firearm from the magazine bank. There is further provided a magazine bank apparatus for use with a firearm comprising a magazine bank base having a plurality of slots adapted to receive and store bullet magazines; and a magazine load actuator adapted to be automatically triggered for loading a bullet magazine among the stored bullet magazines inside the firearm.

The inventive technology comprises a novel thermal indicator system that incorporates one or more thermogenic compounds that may be applied to a gun component and indicate the temperature of a gun component during and after use. This novel thermal indicator system may indicate the temperature at which the gun component will cause burns, is unsafe to store, or if a pre-determined threshold temperature has been reached resulting in a loss of firing accuracy, as well as imminent, or actual component failure.

A device to capture pressure data from a weapon's handgrip and trigger during live fire, the device comprising a shell that fits around the handgrip, a network of pressure sensors disposed within the shell such that when the shell is on the handgrip and pressure is applied to the handgrip, the network of pressure sensors is able to record the pressure applied to all sides of the handgrip, and a communication assembly that allows data communication between the network of sensors and a computer.

A device to capture pressure data from a weapon's handgrip and trigger during live fire, the device comprising a shell that fits around the handgrip, a network of pressure sensors disposed within the shell such that when the shell is on the handgrip and pressure is applied to the handgrip, the network of pressure sensors is able to record the pressure applied to all sides of the handgrip, and a communication assembly that allows data communication between the network of sensors and a computer.

Method of and system for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a complex weapon system. First, data representing a movement of the complex weapon system is acquired. On the basis of the acquired data, a measure of mechanical fatigue damage to the complex weapon system arising from the movement is calculated. On the basis of that calculated measure, a cumulative total of the mechanical fatigue damage accrued by the complex weapon system is updated to account for the mechanical fatigue damage arising from the movement.

Method of and system for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a complex weapon system. First, data representing a movement of the complex weapon system is acquired. On the basis of the acquired data, a measure of mechanical fatigue damage to the complex weapon system arising from the movement is calculated. On the basis of that calculated measure, a cumulative total of the mechanical fatigue damage accrued by the complex weapon system is updated to account for the mechanical fatigue damage arising from the movement.

A weapon testing chamber is provided. The chamber enables the testing of conducted energy weapon (CEW) and contain any accidental discharges which may occur. In addition the chamber may also be utilized for safe unloading of a handgun by providing a testing chamber which can absorb any accidental discharges of the firearm and can accommodate differing models and types of weapons in a single testing chamber.

A weapon testing chamber is provided. The chamber enables the testing of conducted energy weapon (CEW) and contain any accidental discharges which may occur. In addition the chamber may also be utilized for safe unloading of a handgun by providing a testing chamber which can absorb any accidental discharges of the firearm and can accommodate differing models and types of weapons in a single testing chamber.

An in-weapon sensor enables electronic measurement of the firing pin indent force of a weapon system. The in-weapon sensor measures, either directly or indirectly, the indent force of the firing pin and communicates the information outside of the weapon to a data capture device. The data capture device provides a visual indication as to whether the firing pin indent force is sufficient or insufficient.

An in-weapon sensor enables electronic measurement of the firing pin indent force of a weapon system. The in-weapon sensor measures, either directly or indirectly, the indent force of the firing pin and communicates the information outside of the weapon to a data capture device. The data capture device provides a visual indication as to whether the firing pin indent force is sufficient or insufficient.