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Back-up sights with compact aperture, centering sight post, and miniaturized windage detent mechanism

A sighting system for a firearm and related methods are disclosed. The sighting system has front and rear flip-up sights, wherein the front sight comprises a flip-up portion having an aperture through which a sight post can partially extend; a knob comprising one or more notches on a first side and the sight post extending from a second side; at least one detent arranged to face and interact with the one or more notches. The knob is configured to rotate about a first axis, where the rotation causes the sight post to move in a first direction along the first axis; tilting of the knob in a second direction based on the detent interfacing with the notches; and tilting of the sight post in the second direction, thereby forcing at least a portion of the sight post to press against the aperture, or a combination thereof.

Back-up sights with compact aperture, centering sight post, and miniaturized windage detent mechanism

A sighting system for a firearm and related methods are disclosed. The sighting system has front and rear flip-up sights, wherein the front sight comprises a flip-up portion having an aperture through which a sight post can partially extend; a knob comprising one or more notches on a first side and the sight post extending from a second side; at least one detent arranged to face and interact with the one or more notches. The knob is configured to rotate about a first axis, where the rotation causes the sight post to move in a first direction along the first axis; tilting of the knob in a second direction based on the detent interfacing with the notches; and tilting of the sight post in the second direction, thereby forcing at least a portion of the sight post to press against the aperture, or a combination thereof.

Illuminated sight system
11092408 · 2021-08-17 · ·

An illuminated sighting system is provided and includes a front sight and a rear sight, wherein the front sight includes a front aperture and a front base, wherein, the front aperture further includes a front LED and a front sight post wherein the front sight post is adjustable in height and is optically communicated with the front LED such that when the front LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the front sight post is illuminated and wherein, the rear aperture further includes a sighting halo and a rear LED wherein the sighting halo is laterally adjustable and associated with the rear LED such that when the rear LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the sighting halo is illuminated.

Illuminated sight system
11092408 · 2021-08-17 · ·

An illuminated sighting system is provided and includes a front sight and a rear sight, wherein the front sight includes a front aperture and a front base, wherein, the front aperture further includes a front LED and a front sight post wherein the front sight post is adjustable in height and is optically communicated with the front LED such that when the front LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the front sight post is illuminated and wherein, the rear aperture further includes a sighting halo and a rear LED wherein the sighting halo is laterally adjustable and associated with the rear LED such that when the rear LED is illuminated, at least a portion of the sighting halo is illuminated.

Sight enhancer
11085734 · 2021-08-10 ·

A sight enhancer for an open front sight of a firearm, the sight enhancer having a body wherein the body is selectively securable relative to an open front sight wherein the sight enhancer can be selectively installed and removed from the open front sight to allow for an elevation adjustment of the front sight, the body having a front and a rear wherein the rear faces the rear sight of the firearm, the body further including a sun shade that extends at least partially about a front sight post of the front sight, the sun shade having a top sun shade portion, a first side sun shade portion and a second side sun shade portion that is opposite of the first side shade portion, the sight enhancer further includes one or more securing arrangements for the selective secureability to the open front sight, and a method of using the same.

Grenade launcher with modular interface

A grenade launcher system comprises a grenade launcher receiver and a grenade launcher barrel attached to the grenade launcher receiver. A trigger assembly is attached to the grenade launcher receiver at a position adjacent the grenade launcher barrel. The grenade launcher receiver has an elongate channel disposed on an upper surface of the grenade launcher receiver, the elongate channel extending parallel to the grenade launcher barrel and configured to slidably and removably receive a mounting rail. In certain embodiments, the grenade launcher system is configured to operate in an underslung configuration relative to a firearm. In certain embodiments, the grenade launcher system is configured to operate in a standalone configuration without a firearm.

REAR SIGHT ASSEMBLY
20200400405 · 2020-12-24 · ·

A rear sight assembly is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contains a housing defining a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, a rear sight mechanism containing a thumb wheel positioned in the first opening, at least partially threaded support member positioned in the second opening and the third opening, wherein the at least partially threaded support member is threaded through the thumb wheel, and a rear aiming point member adjustably coupled with the at least partially threaded support member.

REAR SIGHT ASSEMBLY
20200400405 · 2020-12-24 · ·

A rear sight assembly is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contains a housing defining a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, a rear sight mechanism containing a thumb wheel positioned in the first opening, at least partially threaded support member positioned in the second opening and the third opening, wherein the at least partially threaded support member is threaded through the thumb wheel, and a rear aiming point member adjustably coupled with the at least partially threaded support member.

LED illuminating weapon sighting system
10837737 · 2020-11-17 ·

Systems, devices, and methods for mounting front and rear IR and visible LEDs sights on weapons. The LEDs illuminate the sights in low light environments unlike modern day iron sights. The LED sights allow a shooter the ability to see both sights, and acquire the sights in low light without projecting any visible light. The sights being battery powered with an on/off and dimmer switch giving the shooter ability to use the sights at their convenience without projecting light.

LED illuminating weapon sighting system
10837737 · 2020-11-17 ·

Systems, devices, and methods for mounting front and rear IR and visible LEDs sights on weapons. The LEDs illuminate the sights in low light environments unlike modern day iron sights. The LED sights allow a shooter the ability to see both sights, and acquire the sights in low light without projecting any visible light. The sights being battery powered with an on/off and dimmer switch giving the shooter ability to use the sights at their convenience without projecting light.