Multi-mode weapon
OwnerRobert Osann, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A multi-mode and/or multi-ammunition weapon is described, whereupon being removed from a stored position is always initially in a first mode that is intended to disable or stun a subject. If deadly force is required, the weapon is easily and quickly placed in a second mode that is deadly. When returned to the stored position, the weapon is automatically placed in the first mode. Different mechanisms for disabling and/or stunning a subject are also described. A mechanism is optionally included for recording sequences of attack modes and/or ammunition types fired to provide an un-alterable record of events when the weapon is fired.
Claims13
A pistol apparatus having at least two forms of attack mechanism including at least one firearm mechanism, comprising:
- a first form of attack mechanism comprising other than a bullet-type firearm mechanism;
- a second form of attack mechanism that is different from the first and comprises a bullet-type firearm mechanism;
- a single, user-controllable integral selection mechanism that selects either the first or second form of attack mechanism;
- a single trigger for activating whichever of the first or second attack mechanisms have been selected by the integral selection mechanism;
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- an integral recorder contained within the pistol apparatus wherein for each shot fired of a sequence of shots, the integral recorder records which of the first or second forms of attack mechanism are utilized for each shot fired of the sequence of shots.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.