Trailblazer LifeCard
Trailblazer Firearms · Pistol · In Production · 2017
Also known as: LifeCard, LC1
Overview
The Trailblazer LifeCard is a folding single-shot pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built by Trailblazer Firearms to be one of the most concealable firearms ever produced. When folded, the aluminum frame doubles as the grip and collapses the gun into a flat rectangle roughly the size and thickness of a stack of credit cards - about 3.4 inches long and half an inch thick - that can disappear into a wallet or pocket. To fire, the user unfolds the grip, which locks the action and exposes a tilt-up steel barrel that is loaded one round at a time. A small storage compartment in the grip holds several spare cartridges. Marketed as a minimalist 'every-day carry' utility and backup gun rather than a primary defensive arm, the LifeCard trades capacity and sight radius for unmatched portability.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 198 g (7.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 86 mm (3.39") |
| Folded Length | 86 mm (3.39") |
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Height | 54 mm (2.13") |
| Width | 12.7 mm (0.50") |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 110 J (81 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 7 m (8 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR, .22 Long Rifle
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Mag, 5.6x27mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Folding Action, Rebounding Hammer
- Features: Folding Grip, Tilt Up Barrel, Spare Round Storage, Threaded Barrel Option, Credit Card Form Factor
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Aaron Voigt
Notes
Single-shot. Folded dimensions roughly 3.375 in long x 2.125 in tall x 0.5 in thick. Grip compartment stores spare rounds (commonly cited as up to four). Also offered in .22 WMR and with a threaded barrel for suppressor use.
Background
At roughly seven ounces and half an inch thick when folded, the LifeCard is often described as a firearm that hides in plain sight like a wallet - its name plays directly on its credit-card silhouette.