Patent ID: 8117779

Claim:
A catch for a trigger apparatus of a firearm having a breech and a securing device, wherein the catch is moveable between a blocking position that blocks the breech and a non-blocking position that does not block the breech, the catch comprising: a securing element moveable relative to the catch between a releasing position and a securing position, wherein the securing element is positioned in the releasing position when the breech block retracts relative to the catch even if the securing device is in a securing position enabling the catch to be moved to the non-blocking position; wherein the securing element is positioned in the securing position when the breech block advances toward the catch and actuates the securing element forward, in the securing position, the securing element engages the securing device when the securing device is in the securing position to substantially fix the catch in the blocking position wherein the securing element is moveable from the releasing position to the securing position against a spring force.