A foldable support for aiming an aimable device, including: (a) a coupling arrangement adapted to releasably couple the aimable device thereto; (b) a foldable leg mechanically coupled to the coupling arrangement; (c) two linear actuators adapted to be angularly spaced apart, the two linear actuators adjustably coupled to the coupling arrangement; and (d) a collapsible reinforcement frame selectively providing rigid interconnection between bases of each of the two linear actuators and the foldable leg, and collapsible to provide a compact portable form of the support.

A foldable support for aiming an aimable device, including: (a) a coupling arrangement adapted to releasably couple the aimable device thereto; (b) a foldable leg mechanically coupled to the coupling arrangement; (c) two linear actuators adapted to be angularly spaced apart, the two linear actuators adjustably coupled to the coupling arrangement; and (d) a collapsible reinforcement frame selectively providing rigid interconnection between bases of each of the two linear actuators and the foldable leg, and collapsible to provide a compact portable form of the support.

A weapon-mounted Fire Control System (FCS) for a handheld weapon includes an imaging sensor and a processing system configured to operate in two modes. In a first mode, for handheld operation of the weapon, the processing system tracks a target, determines an aim-region with which the weapon should be aligned for firing in order to strike the target, and generates an output to facilitate accurate firing of the weapon towards the aim region. The output may indicate the aim region on a display, and/or may control a firing control mechanism. In a second mode, when the weapon is on an adjustable weapon support, the processor tracks a target, determines an aim-region, and generates output signals for controlling operation of at least one actuator of the adjustable weapon support in order to align the weapon with the aim region.

A weapon-mounted Fire Control System (FCS) for a handheld weapon includes an imaging sensor and a processing system configured to operate in two modes. In a first mode, for handheld operation of the weapon, the processing system tracks a target, determines an aim-region with which the weapon should be aligned for firing in order to strike the target, and generates an output to facilitate accurate firing of the weapon towards the aim region. The output may indicate the aim region on a display, and/or may control a firing control mechanism. In a second mode, when the weapon is on an adjustable weapon support, the processor tracks a target, determines an aim-region, and generates output signals for controlling operation of at least one actuator of the adjustable weapon support in order to align the weapon with the aim region.

The invention provides systems and devices for an easily replaceable bearing system for a gunner stand of a vehicle. The bearing system reduces vibration from the vehicle on the bearings, decreases wear and tear, and reduces audible rattling. The bearing system includes a shuttle having a backplate and protruding geometry. Biased members are removably attached to the protruding geometry and are configured to create tension on rails of a gunner stand, holding the bearing system within the rails.

The invention provides systems and devices for an easily replaceable bearing system for a gunner stand of a vehicle. The bearing system reduces vibration from the vehicle on the bearings, decreases wear and tear, and reduces audible rattling. The bearing system includes a shuttle having a backplate and protruding geometry. Biased members are removably attached to the protruding geometry and are configured to create tension on rails of a gunner stand, holding the bearing system within the rails.

Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide different operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, a first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). A second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). A third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).

Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide different operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, a first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). A second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). A third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).

A security camera and weapon system. The system comprises a camera for capturing images of an area and a display screen for displaying those images. A weapon is co-located with the camera and controllable by a user to fire a projectile. The weapon comprises primer contacts in contact with a projectile primer which is in contact with a propellant. The user controls application of a voltage to the primer contacts, thereby igniting the primer and the propellant and firing the projectile from a weapon barrel. The weapon is aimed and fired by the user from a system controller based on images captured by the camera and presented on the display screen, the images are overlaid with projectile aiming indicia.

A security camera and weapon system. The system comprises a camera for capturing images of an area and a display screen for displaying those images. A weapon is co-located with the camera and controllable by a user to fire a projectile. The weapon comprises primer contacts in contact with a projectile primer which is in contact with a propellant. The user controls application of a voltage to the primer contacts, thereby igniting the primer and the propellant and firing the projectile from a weapon barrel. The weapon is aimed and fired by the user from a system controller based on images captured by the camera and presented on the display screen, the images are overlaid with projectile aiming indicia.