Patent ID: 6430861
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
The combination of:a firearm having a cartridge chamber adapted to receive a cartridge, a laser adapted to emit a laser beam into the cartridge chamber, and a power supply connected to power the laser; at least one cartridge arranged to be received in the cartridge chamber, said cartridge having a casing, a propellant, a primer, and including a lasing chip disposed on the rear of the cartridge adapted to lase and generate sufficient heat to cause ignition of the primer and propellant when impinged upon by said laser beam; and electronic means for selectively connecting the power supply to the laser to cause ignition of the cartridge propellant, wherein said electronic means includes a user identification card and an electronic identification system, said electronic identification system having a card receptacle and adapted to enable connection of the power supply to the laser only when the electronic identification system is enabled by inserting said user identification card into said card receptacle.