Patent ID: 8387294
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: F41C,F41H

Abstract:
1. A handgun identification light, comprising: a member attachable to a handgun without interfering with firing operations of the handgun, wherein the attachable member comprises a U-shaped, partially open-top barrel clamp adapted for mounting to the slide of the handgun from the top and further comprises longitudinally extending side members having a rear portion and vertically arranged finger grips on the rear portion to facilitate the user pulling the slide of the gun; an assembly of highly visible flashing lights disposed on the attachable member; an electronic circuit for activating the flashing lights, the electronic circuit being disposed in the attachable member, the electronic circuit including a circuit for activating the assembly of flashing lights when the handgun is removed from a holster; and a cut-off switch disposed on the attachable member, the cut-off switch forming part of the electronic circuit and selectively de-activating the assembly of flashing lights when switched to a cut-off position by a user of the handgun.