Laser alignment system for small arms

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An electro-mechanical fixture automatically aligns a laser transmitter bolted to the stock of a rifle for subsequent use by a solder in war games. A rectangular hollow case is horizontally oriented and a hinged end cover is swung upwardly toreveal an LCD display and keypad of a control unit. A sliding rack is extended horizontally from a base unit inside the case. The barrel of the rifle is supported on a weapon rest mounted to the base unit and the trigger guard or clip receptacle is mounted in a vise on the rack. The vise has knobs for adjusting the azimuth and elevation of the weapon, thereby permitting the soldier to aim at an image of a target reticle. An optics unit is mounted on a …