Devices and methods for stealth operations

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel weapon devices and methods of their use. In particular, the present invention relates to compatible mirror devices that are removably attached to weapons which allow for observation in fields of operation other than the forward filed of observation.

I claim: 
     
         1 . a compactible mirror device for stealth operations, comprising:
 a. a mirror component situated in a hinged holder bracket,   b. a picatinny rail system situated on the hinged holder bracket configured to removably attach the mirror device to a weapon,   c. a mechanism for locking the mirror component within the hinged holding bracket when in a closed position, and   d. a hinge configured to allow the mirror to be folded and locked in a closed position when not in use.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the mirror is flat, convex or concave as desired. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the mechanism for locking the mirror component is a magnet. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the mirror is further configured to pivot along the vertical and horizontal axes of the weapon. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rail system is configured such that the mirror device can be removably attached to the bottom of the weapon and, when in use, the hinged holder bracket is configured to be opened from the bottom and the mirror is opened on the bottom of the weapon. 
     
     
         6 . A method for using the compactible mirror device for stealth operations of  claim 1 , comprising the steps of:
 a. attaching the compactible mirror device to a rifle using a picatinny rail system,   b. opening the mirror device, and   c. positioning the mirror using the pivoting mechanism, the hinging mechanism or both.   
     
     
         7 . A rifle comprising a picatinny rail system with the compactible mirror device of  claim 1  removably attached.