Rifle internal accessory mounting apparatus, system, and method

Abstract

Fore-end half stock (hand guard) internal rail mounts for a rifle allows rifle accessories to be internally attached to the hand guard. Internal rails are positioned about the axis of the rifle barrel to align the rifle accessory.

1 . A fore-end hand guard apparatus for use on a firearm comprising:
 a hand guard body portion with at least one internal accessory mount; and   an assembly encapsulated and secured within the at least one internal accessory mount by a fixture.   
     
     
         2 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein an external surface of the at least one internal accessory mount forms a hand grip on a lower portion of the hand guard body portion. 
     
     
         3 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the assembly includes a head and a tail cap. 
     
     
         4 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the head further comprises a lens cover, a lens, and an illumination package. 
     
     
         5 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the tail cap further comprises a power source electrically connected to the illumination package. 
     
     
         6 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the head is selected from the group consisting of aim assisting device(s), global positioning devices(s), marking indicators(s), signal emitting devices(s), transponder(s), projectile device(s), and sensor(s). 
     
     
         7 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the tail cap further comprises a rear accessory fixture, a switch package, and a switch cover. 
     
     
         8 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the tail cap is selected from the group consisting of electronic adapters, remote switch interfaces, pressure switch, electrical plugs, waterproof plugs, switching devices, sensors, aim assist devices, global position devices, marking indicators, signal emitting devices, transponders, external power adapters, and projectile devices. 
     
     
         9 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the hand guard body portion includes a grip, at least one front internal mounting, at least one rear internal mounting, and a heat dispersion system. 
     
     
         10 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein material(s) for the hand guard body portion are selected from the group of materials consisting of metal, polymer, rubber, wood, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. 
     
     
         11 . The hand guard apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the hand guard body portion is free float. 
     
     
         12 . A hand guard accessory internal mounting system comprising:
 a firearm;   a hand guard with at least one internal accessory mount; and   an assembly encapsulated and secured within the at least one internal accessory mount by a fixture.   
     
     
         13 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 12 , wherein an external surface of the at least one internal accessory mount forms a hand grip on a lower portion of the hand guard. 
     
     
         14 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one assembly includes a head and a tail cap. 
     
     
         15 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 14 , wherein the head includes a front fixture, a lens cover, lens, and an optical electronic package. 
     
     
         16 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 14 , wherein the tail cap further comprises a rear fixture, a switch package, and a switch cover. 
     
     
         17 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 16 , wherein the tail cap further comprises a power source and a switch to activate and deactivate connected devices. 
     
     
         18 . The hand guard accessory internal mounting system of  claim 12 , wherein the hand guard body portion is free float.