Certificate for the fire mode selector-safety on the Kalashnikov assault rifle issued to Kalashnikov in Rospatent

The arms concern has registered a positional trademark for the first time

The Russian Kalashnikov concern has registered the first positional trademark (a unique designation to distinguish goods). Rospatent issued a certificate for the fire mode selector-safety on the Kalashnikov assault rifle.

Kalashnikov assault rifle prototype under the index 40-P
Kalashnikov assault rifle prototype under the index 40-P
Image source Vitaly Kuzmin
The fire mode selector-safety is made in the form of a complex-shaped part located on the right side of the weapon's receiver above the trigger.
Press service of the Kalashnikov concern

The trademark will protect the unique design solution. It reduces the risk of competitors producing similar products.

Currently, the fire mode selector-safety is used in firearms, pneumatic weapons, mock-ups and mass-dimensional models, as well as products for playing airsoft.

Kalashnikov assault rifle
Kalashnikov assault rifle
Image source Kalashnikov Concern

The fire mode selector-safety is a fire control mechanism in assault rifles. It combines the trigger lock (safety function) and the selection of the firing mode - single or automatic. It helps the shooter prevent accidental shots.

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2026-03-24 14:57:20 Yuliya Shelkovenko Military technology AO «Koncern «Kalashnikov»
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