Inert Object for Dry Fire Practice

Abstract

An inert ammunition cartridge for dry fire practice, comprising an elongated body, the body having a forward end, the body having a rear end opposite the forward end, the body having an intermediate cylinder portion between the rear and forward ends, and a flag, wherein the forward end is conically shaped, wherein the rear end is flat, and wherein the flag extends outwardly from the intermediate cylinder portion of the body. The inert ammunition cartridge is any vibrant color that contrasts with black or natural colors typically used for firearms and is made up of a resilient or elastomeric material.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An inert ammunition cartridge for dry fire practice, comprising:
 an elongated body;   the body having a forward end;   the body having a rear end opposite the forward end;   the body having an intermediate cylinder portion between the rear and forward ends; and   a flag;   wherein the forward end is conically shaped;   wherein the rear end is flat; and   wherein the flag extends outwardly from the intermediate cylinder portion of the body.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the inert ammunition cartridge is any vibrant color that contrasts with black or natural colors typically used for firearms.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the inert ammunition cartridge is a resilient material.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the inert ammunition cartridge is an elastomeric material.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein;
 the inert ammunition cartridge is one piece.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein;
 the conically shaped forward end is blunted.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein;
 the circumference of the elongated body of the inert ammunition cartridge tapers from the rear end toward the forward end.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the flag comprises a visual indicator.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the inert ammunition cartridge is sized to fit in the chamber of a firearm.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the size of the elongated body and the placement of the flag is such that is provides just enough displacement of slide when placed in a firearm, keeping it out of battery just enough to allow the trigger to reset   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the placement of the flag on the body is such that it does not interfere with the extractor of a firearm and allows the inert ammunition cartridge to properly chamber when placed in the chamber of a firearm.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the forward end, the rear end, the intermediate cylinder, and the flag portion are separate pieces.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the forward end, the rear end, the intermediate cylinder, and the flag portion are connected.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the rear end is a resilient material.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the rear end is an elastomeric material.   
     
     
         16 . An inert ammunition cartridge for dry fire practice, comprising:
 an elongated body;   the body having a forward end;   the body having a rear end opposite the forward end;   the body having an intermediate cylinder portion between the rear and forward ends; and   a flag;   wherein the forward end is conically shaped;   wherein the rear end is flat;   wherein the flag extends outwardly from the rear end; and   wherein the diameter of the intermediate cylinder portion is greater than the diameter of the forward end and rear end.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein;
 the inert ammunition cartridge is one piece.   
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the forward end, the rear end, the intermediate cylinder portion, and the flag are separate pieces.   
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein:
 the forward end, the rear end, the intermediate cylinder, and the flag portion are connected.   
     
     
         20 . An inert ammunition cartridge for dry fire practice, comprising:
 an elongated body;   the body having a forward end;   the body having a rear end opposite the forward end;   the body having an intermediate cylinder portion between the rear and forward ends; and   a flag;   wherein the forward end is conically shaped;   wherein the rear end is flat;   wherein the flag comprises a flexible material that extends outwardly from the rear end; and   wherein the diameter of the rear end is greater than the diameter of the forward end.