Patent ID: 6237271
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: F41A,F41G

Abstract:
A firearm having a frame, a firing mechanism connected to the frame, the firing mechanism having a trigger, and a firing mechanism interrupter connected to the firing mechanism to prevent firing of the firearm, the interrupter comprising:control circuitry;a first switch electrically connected to the control circuitry to signal mechanical actuation of the first switch;a second switch connected to the frame at a hand grip section and electrically connected to the control circuitry to signal gripping of the hand grip section of the frame by a user; anda third electrical finger grip switch connected to the frame at the hand grip section for actuation by a same hand of the user which actuates the second switch,wherein both the first and second switches must be actuated before the control circuitry allows the firing mechanism to fire.