Splatter indicator sight for firearms

Abstract

Method of providing a gun sight for a firearm having an accuracy comprising predetermining as a function of the accuracy a region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability, aiming the firearm at the intended target, and outlining the region about the point of aim with a laser and method for supporting a decision to fire a projectile from a firearm having an accuracy and pointed towards an intended target and an unintended target comprising precalculating as a function of the accuracy a region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability, aiming the firearm at the intended target, delineating the region about the point of aim with a laser, and not firing when at least a portion of the unintended target is within the region.

1 . A method for supporting a decision to fire a projectile from a firearm having a firearm accuracy and pointed towards an intended target and an unintended target, the method comprising:
 pre-calculating as a function of the firearm accuracy a first region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability;   aiming the firearm at the intended target;   delineating said first region about the point of aim with a laser affixed to the firearm; and   not firing when at least a portion of the unintended target is within said first region.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 ; wherein said delineating comprises outlining said first region with said laser. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 ; wherein said region is circular. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 ; wherein said laser emits light in a visible spectrum. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising displaying a reticule about the point of aim using said laser. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein said reticule comprises a pair of crosshairs, each of said crosshairs further comprising a pair of cross hatches. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the firearm has an accuracy rated as units of Minute of Arc (MOA) and further wherein said first region is a circle whose radius is subtended by said units of MOA. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said projected risk zone map comprises a ring defining said first region. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said delineated region comprises an oval ring. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising pre-calculating a second region within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a second predetermined probability and delineating said second region about the point of aim with said laser. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the firearm has an accuracy rated as one Minute of Arc (MOA) and further wherein said first region is a circle whose radius is subtended by one (1) MOA and said second region is a circle whose radius is subtended by two (2) MOA. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said laser further projects a readable character symbolic of said first pre-calculated probability adjacent said first region. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said first region is pre-calculated based on a parameter selected from a group of parameters consisting of MOA, target data, meteorological data, spatial data, ammunition data, weapon data and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the firearm has a maximum effective range and wherein said region delineated by said laser is substantially the same size as a man's head and torso when said first region is delineated on a surface located at said maximum effective range from the fire arm. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein said first region measures 18 inches×36 inches when said first region is delineated on a surface located at said maximum effective range from the fire arm. 
     
     
         16 . A method of providing a visible gun sight for a firearm having an accuracy comprising:
 pre-determining as a function of the firearm accuracy a first region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability;   aiming the firearm at the intended target; and   outlining said first region about the point of aim with a laser affixed to the firearm.