Patent ID: 8359778

Claim:
A trigger apparatus for use with a firearm having a breech block, comprising: a latch moveable between a blocking position that blocks the breech block and a non-blocking position that does not block the breech block, wherein the latch comprises: a sear arm comprising a recess; a spring assembly; and a securing element moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the sear arm, wherein the spring assembly is to bias the securing element, wherein in the first position, the securing element is positioned at a distance from the sear arm and a surface of a securing device in a securing position to enable the latch to be moved to the non-blocking position and the breech block to retract relative to the weapon, wherein in the second position, the securing element is positioned directly adjacent and at least partially received by the recess of the sear arm via the breech block and adjacent the surface of the securing device in the securing position to secure the latch in the blocking position.