Abstract

A discharge blocking device compatible with a firearm that has a magazine housing. The safety magazine comprises a cover that has a shape compatible with the magazine housing, a base that covers a locking mechanism, and a locking element that at least partially accommodates inside the cover. The locking element is configured to allow blocking the trigger of the firearm. A method for locking a magazine to a firearm and preventing accidental discharge is disclosed. The method comprises providing a cover, that has a shape compatible with the magazine housing, providing a base, covering a locking mechanism, providing a locking element, and inserting the cover into the magazine housing, wherein the locking element is configured to allow blocking the trigger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
• F41A 17/36 - Magazine safeties locking the gun in a safety condition when the magazine is empty or removed
• F41A 17/38 - Magazine safeties locking the magazine in the gun
• F41A 9/64 - Magazines for unbelted ammunition
• F41C 3/00 - Pistols
• F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties
• F41A 17/08 - Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties for inhibiting firing in a specified direction, e.g. at a friendly person or at a protected area