Device for inhibiting the loading and use of portable guns
US6393750B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A17/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for inhibiting the loading and use of portable guns such as rifles, pistols and the like for purposes of safety when a gun is transported or put away. The device comprises a dummy cartridge (11) to be inserted into the cartridge chamber of the barrel of a gun, a cable (12) which starts from the dummy cartridge, extends into the barrel for the entire length of same and ends with a final spacer (13) protruding from the muzzle end of the barrel, and a lock (14) applied to said spacer and resting directly or indirectly against the muzzle of the barrel.
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