Pneumatic system and method for simulated firearm training
US10030932B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A training method and apparatus are disclosed. The training method may include converting a firearm capable of firing live ammunition to a pneumatic training device incapable of firing live ammunition. The training method may further include cycling a pneumatic training device through one or more cycles. Each of the cycles may simulate an actual firing of the firearm. Each of the cycles may also include triggering a trigger assembly of the pneumatic training device, using a charge of a pressurized gas to reset the trigger assembly, and advancing a counter of the pneumatic training device. After a certain number of cycles have been completed, a next cycle may be attempted, but not completed. Accordingly, the training method may enable a user to safely and realistically practice reloading, jam or malfunction clearing, or the like.
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