F42B39/02

Weapon reloading system
11243053 · 2022-02-08 ·

A magazine mount includes a mechanism to releasably hold a weapon magazine in a substantially upright orientation, wherein the mechanism to releasably hold the magazine includes a rectangular housing having an open top and sidewalls, and an axle pin that is fit through a spool, allowing the spool to freely rotate on the axle pin, the axle pin is fit at opposite ends into longitudinal slots through each respective sidewall of the housing. At least one spring backed up by a portion of the housing, exerts a resilient force on the axle pin, urging the axle pin and the spool forwardly in the housing to press on a back end of a weapon magazine held in the housing. The housing has a retainer at a forward end having an underlying clearance to receive a forward side lip of a weapon magazine.

Load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods

Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.

Flexible ammunition holders
09733053 · 2017-08-15 ·

A holder for ammunition and, in particular, to a flexible holder that conforms to curved surfaces especially useful for holding shotgun shells. The holder is a flexible band of separate ammunition shell or cartridge holders which enables the wearer to quickly and easily access the ammunition. The band may be attached to the wearer's arm, belt, or other conveniently accessed location. The band is molded in one piece in a sheet-like configuration and folded to form three-dimensional receptacles and belt loops.

Flexible ammunition holders
09733053 · 2017-08-15 ·

A holder for ammunition and, in particular, to a flexible holder that conforms to curved surfaces especially useful for holding shotgun shells. The holder is a flexible band of separate ammunition shell or cartridge holders which enables the wearer to quickly and easily access the ammunition. The band may be attached to the wearer's arm, belt, or other conveniently accessed location. The band is molded in one piece in a sheet-like configuration and folded to form three-dimensional receptacles and belt loops.

Self-securing firearm holster and self-securing magazine holster

A magazine holster is a unitary body that includes an inner cavity configured to receive a magazine. A firearm holster that is a unitary body that includes an inner cavity configured to receive a firearm. The inner cavity includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end. The holster includes a first opening into the inner cavity adjacent to the second end of the unitary body and a second opening into the inner cavity adjacent to the second end of the unitary body. The firearm holster includes an internal shoulder positioned within the inner cavity. The unitary body selectively retains a firearm positioned within the inner cavity as a force is applied to the firearm by the internal shoulder. The holster may be an elastomer, a thermoplastic elastomer, ethylene vinyl acetate, rubber, silicon, or a combination thereof. The holster may be comprised of ethyl vinyl acetate.

Self-securing firearm holster and self-securing magazine holster

A magazine holster is a unitary body that includes an inner cavity configured to receive a magazine. A firearm holster that is a unitary body that includes an inner cavity configured to receive a firearm. The inner cavity includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end. The holster includes a first opening into the inner cavity adjacent to the second end of the unitary body and a second opening into the inner cavity adjacent to the second end of the unitary body. The firearm holster includes an internal shoulder positioned within the inner cavity. The unitary body selectively retains a firearm positioned within the inner cavity as a force is applied to the firearm by the internal shoulder. The holster may be an elastomer, a thermoplastic elastomer, ethylene vinyl acetate, rubber, silicon, or a combination thereof. The holster may be comprised of ethyl vinyl acetate.

Paintball marker loading and feeding system
09772159 · 2017-09-26 ·

An assembly for rapid loading and feeding of paintballs in a paintball marker comprises a receiver mountable on the marker, having an opening to receive and secure a magazine carrying paintballs. An ejection mechanism to clear a magazine from the opening may also be provided. The magazine comprises an outer shell that interacts with the receiver to secure the magazine, and holds an arming mechanism that is manipulated by twisting or pulling to selectively cover apertures in the outer shell to secure the paintballs within the magazine, or uncover the apertures to release the paintballs.

Paintball marker loading and feeding system
09772159 · 2017-09-26 ·

An assembly for rapid loading and feeding of paintballs in a paintball marker comprises a receiver mountable on the marker, having an opening to receive and secure a magazine carrying paintballs. An ejection mechanism to clear a magazine from the opening may also be provided. The magazine comprises an outer shell that interacts with the receiver to secure the magazine, and holds an arming mechanism that is manipulated by twisting or pulling to selectively cover apertures in the outer shell to secure the paintballs within the magazine, or uncover the apertures to release the paintballs.

Pouch for concealed handgun
09772162 · 2017-09-26 ·

A pouch for carrying a concealed handgun includes a compartment for rapidly accessing extra ammunition. The bag resembles a normal small bag conventionally worn on a user's belt, but is designed to securely hold a handgun and allow rapid employment of the handgun. The ammunition compartment is virtually totally concealed and drops a magazine for a semi-automatic handgun or a rapid reloading apparatus for a revolver directly into the palm of a user's hand.

Pouch for concealed handgun
09772162 · 2017-09-26 ·

A pouch for carrying a concealed handgun includes a compartment for rapidly accessing extra ammunition. The bag resembles a normal small bag conventionally worn on a user's belt, but is designed to securely hold a handgun and allow rapid employment of the handgun. The ammunition compartment is virtually totally concealed and drops a magazine for a semi-automatic handgun or a rapid reloading apparatus for a revolver directly into the palm of a user's hand.