Magnetic activation of an optic for a gun

Abstract

A system and method for activating an optic for a gun. A magnetic field from a magnet proximate the optic is detected. Power to the optic is turned off from a battery of the optic in response to detecting the magnetic field. Power to the optic is turned on from a battery in response to not detecting the magnetic field.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method for activating an optic for a gun, comprising:
 detecting a magnetic field from a magnet proximate the optic;   turning off power to the optic from a battery of the optic in response to detecting the magnetic field, the optic includes one or more lenses; and   turning on power to the optic from a battery in response to not detecting the magnetic field.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is integrated in a holster. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is integrated in a carrying device for the gun. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is connected to a holster. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the optic is removable attached to the gun, and wherein the optic is a holographic sight or a reflex sight. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected utilizing a magnetic switch. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic switch is integrated in a frame or base of the optic. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected utilizing one or more sensors. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein one or more lenses of the optic display a red dot or reticle. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is attached to a lanyard. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the optic is adjustable utilizing one or more interfaces of the optic. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the battery of the optic is replaceable. 
     
     
         13 . A method for activating an optic for a gun, comprising:
 detecting a magnetic field from a magnet proximate the optic;   activating power to circuitry of the optic from a battery in response to not detecting the magnetic field, the optic includes one or more lenses; and   deactivating power to the optic from a battery of the optic in response to detecting the magnetic field.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the magnet is integrated in a holster or carrying device for the gun. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more lenses of the optic display a red dot or reticle. 
     
     
         16 . An optical sight for a gun comprising:
 a housing including a base, a first support and a second support extend from opposing sides of the base, a top support extends between the first support and the second support, the top support extends over one or more optical elements; and   the optical element is supported by the housing between the base, the first support, the top support, and the second support;   a battery powering circuitry associated with the optical element; and   a magnetic sensor integrated with the housing, wherein the magnetic sensor activates the battery to power optical element when removed from proximity to a magnetic field.   
     
     
         17 . The optical sight of  claim 16 , wherein the magnetic sensor is a magnetic switch. 
     
     
         18 . The optical sight of  claim 16 , wherein the magnetic field is emitted from a magnet integrated with or connected to a holster. 
     
     
         19 . The optical sight of  claim 16 , wherein the optical sight is adjustable utilizing one or more interfaces of the housing. 
     
     
         20 . The optical sight of  claim 16 , wherein the gun is a handgun, and wherein the optical sight is removable attached to the gun.