The new empty chamber indicator that combines safety & speed of use
Whether you are a professional or a sports shooter, it is everyone's responsibility to know how to secure their weapon, whether for transport, storage, or during use. However, unlike sports shooters or hunters, military personnel, police officers, and other law enforcement members face emergency situations that require very rapid deployment of their weapon while maintaining optimal safety. Indeed, military and police must secure their weapons to avoid potential shooting accidents on their part, but also to prevent their weapons from being snatched by potential adversaries. Two questions then arise: What devices allow for proper weapon security? Can you secure your weapon while keeping the possibility of using it as quickly as possible?
The trigger lock is a type of padlock that fits onto the trigger guard of a rifle or pistol, preventing any access to the trigger and thus preventing firing. It is the most effective means, whether the lock is key or combination, it will be impossible to use the weapon without opening it first. The downside of this safety is that it will be impossible for the user to quickly deploy their weapon in an emergency, which is why this device is recommended for transport or storage.
Universally used, the empty chamber indicator is certainly one of the best alternatives for securing a weapon while maintaining a more or less rapid deployment in the field. This safety has a dual function: as its name suggests, it shows those around you that the weapon is not loaded and it secures it. It slides into the chamber and blocks the barrel, preventing a new round from being inserted and thus blocking the firing. To use the weapon, simply remove the empty chamber indicator and load it.
This safety system is effective but remains "slow" for weapon use, as before using it, you must first remove the safety device and then arm it. Every professional knows that it only takes a few seconds for an emergency situation to turn into an irreparable disaster. To face all emergency situations, Welkit has developed a brand new safety device: the TOC, Chamber Occupation Indicator for 5.56 caliber. Designed for the Famas, this device ejects like a simple shell, with a simple backward movement on the charging handle, and allows rearming by engaging a normal cartridge when the bolt moves forward. Ideal in the context of Vigipirate, this device allows anyone looking at the weapon to see that it is safe while allowing its possessor to react almost instantly.
