A multi-function sensor system including an auto-alignment system. The multi-function sensor system includes a laser module configured to provide a transmit beam and an auto-alignment beam, a shared aperture component, a first channel configured to direct the transmit beam and the auto-alignment beam to the shared aperture component, a second channel configured to receive the transmit beam from the shared aperture component and provide a receive beam to the shared aperture component, and a third channel including a passive imager configured to receive the auto-alignment beam and a first portion of the receive beam from the shared aperture component, wherein the auto-alignment beam propagates through the passive imager to provide an indication of a line of sight (LOS) of the transmit beam relative to a field of view (FOV) of the passive imager.

Known “good” reference lines are provided for scope leveling using a reference device support platform attached to a rifle such that the reference device support platform first surface is parallel to rifle's horizontal bore center line and perpendicular to rifle's vertical bore center line. An alignment reference device, such as a laser leveling device, is then placed on the reference device support platform. When the alignment reference device is so placed, a horizontal axis of the alignment reference device will be parallel to the rifle's horizontal bore center line and a vertical axis of the alignment reference device will be perpendicular to the rifle's horizontal bore center line. Consequently, when vertical and/or horizontal reference lines are generated by the alignment reference device they are known “good” reference lines to be lined up with the scope's stadia lines.

A firearm system includes a firearm and a computer. Electronics in the firearm determine data that includes a pathway between different points of aim of the firearm as the firearm moves. The computer receives this data and builds an image of the pathway between the different points of aim of the firearm.

A firearm system includes a firearm and a computer. Electronics in the firearm determine data that includes a pathway between different points of aim of the firearm as the firearm moves. The computer receives this data and builds an image of the pathway between the different points of aim of the firearm.

A ballistic correction device for sight members (of weapons) provided with an elevation adjustment turret is described. In particular, the device comprises detecting means, outside of the turret, to detect the rotations imparted by the shooter to the adjustment ring of the elevation turret, and displaying means to display the shooting distance and/or other shooting settings corresponding to the position the ring assumed. The device displays, for the shooter, the calibration of the turret from the moment the shooter observes the device. The shooter is no longer required to keep in mind the last calibration carried out. In the step of carrying out a new calibration, it is no longer necessary to consult the compensation tables, but simply to read the values displayed on the device as the ring of the turret is being rotated. A method for correcting the elevation of the weapon is further described.

A ballistic correction device for sight members (of weapons) provided with an elevation adjustment turret is described. In particular, the device comprises detecting means, outside of the turret, to detect the rotations imparted by the shooter to the adjustment ring of the elevation turret, and displaying means to display the shooting distance and/or other shooting settings corresponding to the position the ring assumed. The device displays, for the shooter, the calibration of the turret from the moment the shooter observes the device. The shooter is no longer required to keep in mind the last calibration carried out. In the step of carrying out a new calibration, it is no longer necessary to consult the compensation tables, but simply to read the values displayed on the device as the ring of the turret is being rotated. A method for correcting the elevation of the weapon is further described.

A simulation laser training cartridge for dry-firing practice adapts to the wear condition of a given firearm and provides a convenient way of measuring the barrel erosion. The cartridge uses multiple adjustable interfacing parts that can be applied selectively and independently according to the condition of the barrel to ensure a snug fit in 3-dimensions. In a 2-unit kit embodiment of the invention, the muzzle unit can work with multiple chamber units for a multi-chamber firearm. The cartridge also includes internal modules for laser property management, status monitoring, movement tracking, memory, and communication to help a user manage the device and allow for advanced training applications. By changing the laser property, the laser training cartridge can work as a bore sight. The cartridge may further include a means to attach an external part, so the external part comprises a means to distinguish a longitudinal position inside said barrel.

A lens assembly for a weapon sight includes a first lens having an optical axis and a focal plane array (FPA) coaxial with the optical axis of the first lens. A first parameter of the first lens is selected that minimizes an error in image shift when the weapon sight lens assembly is adjusted for focus. The first parameter of the first lens can be at least one of a lateral position, axial displacement, thickness, effective focal length, material, effective focal length, radius of curvature, conic constants, and higher order aspheric coefficients of the first lens. A sensor can detect a position of the lens and a processor can compare the measured position to an ideal position and use a lookup table to display a corrected reticle position or corrected scene. An actuator may move the lens to the ideal position from the measured position.

A lens assembly for a weapon sight includes a first lens having an optical axis and a focal plane array (FPA) coaxial with the optical axis of the first lens. A first parameter of the first lens is selected that minimizes an error in image shift when the weapon sight lens assembly is adjusted for focus. The first parameter of the first lens can be at least one of a lateral position, axial displacement, thickness, effective focal length, material, effective focal length, radius of curvature, conic constants, and higher order aspheric coefficients of the first lens. A sensor can detect a position of the lens and a processor can compare the measured position to an ideal position and use a lookup table to display a corrected reticle position or corrected scene. An actuator may move the lens to the ideal position from the measured position.

An aiming device is provided including an illumination device and an optical element wherein the illumination device projects a primary dot and at least one secondary alignment dot distal from the primary dot to aid a user in obtaining a view of the primary dot when the aiming device is in an aligned mode, the primary dot is visible within a field of view of the user, but the secondary alignment dot is not visible. When the aiming device is in a misaligned mode, the secondary alignment dot is visible to the user, but the primary dot is not. The secondary alignment dot provides instruction to the user to realign the aiming device relative to the field of view of the user so that the aiming device transitions to the aligned mode. A related method of operation is provided.