Dual trigger weapon control system with integrated manual and assisted targeting

A weapon control system for use with a cradle, the cradle having a shape and size to receive and secure a weapon, the system comprising:

• a first trigger to, upon actuation by an operator, fire the weapon secured in the cradle;
• a controller comprising firing control logic, the firing control logic not activated upon actuation of the first trigger;
• a second trigger to, upon actuation by the operator, activate the firing control logic within the controller,
• the firing control logic, when activated:
• determines an aimpoint of the weapon,
• calculates an aim goal,
• determines, based at least partially on the aimpoint of the weapon and the calculated aim goal, whether to fire the weapon, and
• in response to a determination to fire the weapon, transmits a control signal to fire the weapon secured in the cradle;
• and
• a trigger actuator to selectively fire the weapon secured in the cradle, based at least partially on the control signal from the controller.