Asheville, N.C. –-(Ammoland.com)- As far as business start-ups in the firearms industry go, Trailblazer Firearms is taking a different path. The newly formed company, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of their first firearm, LifeCard, “the last gun you’ll leave behind.”
LifeCard is a .22 LR single-action, single-shot folding pistol, no bigger than a credit card when folded. The sleek, no-snag designed pistol’s frame and grip handle is constructed from fully-machined aluminum billet and hard-coat black anodized.
The tilt-up barrel, bolt and trigger are made of steel with an Isonite finish for corrosion resistance.
Trailblazer Firearms Lifecard Folding Pistol
“Trailblazer Firearms fully intends to spearhead innovative new firearms products starting with the LifeCard®, available later this month.”
Aaron Voigt, President of Trailblazer Firearms, explained “New designs and true innovation have been the exception and our goal is to be the pioneer laying new trails for gun enthusiasts, designers and manufacturers.”
Voigt, one of six kids, was raised to love the outdoors and respect the American tradition of firearms and hunting in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. At 18 he joined the USMC Reserve, M Battery, 14th Marine Regiment in Chattanooga, Tennessee and rose to the rank of Lance Corporal. In the early 1990’s, Voigt transferred inter-service to the Army for active duty and was deployed to Kuwait and advanced to Specialist E-4. After a stint in South Korea, Voigt separated from the military and returned his family to his beloved mountains where he shifted careers.
Always the gun enthusiast, in 2010 Voigt hit upon an idea of a unique pistol. The idea slowly became a dream and a long drawn out reality as Voigt tackled the jungle of patents, trademarks, prototyping, machining, licensing, marketing and more. Now, seven years later, the dream that started as a sketch on a piece of paper can be held in the hand, aimed down range and fired.
“Initially, I had no idea that going from concept to actual product would take seven years, but in essence, that time spent was valuable and will show in every aspect of this remarkable product. I am looking forward to putting this pistol on the market and can’t thank my family and friends enough for all the support and patience,”
Voigt said. “We expect product to hit our distributors, Ellett Brothers and Jerry’s Sport Center, in about three weeks. We look forward to the feedback from our customers regarding our initial product offering and look forward to continually innovating new products.”
Trailblazer Firearms Lifecard Folding Pistol Specifications:
- Caliber: .22LR
- Action: Single-Action, Single-Shot
- Length: 3.375 inches
- Height: 2.125 inches
- Width: 0.5 inches
- Weight: > 7 oz.
- Barrel: Steel, Tilt-Up
- Frame: Aluminum (includes folding handle)
- Features: Ambidextrous, built-in safety features, ammo storage in handle for 4 rounds
For more information on Trailblazer Firearms, visit www.trailblazerfirearms.com and stay in the conversation on Facebook.
About Trailblazer Firearms:
Trailblazer Firearms, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, was founded in 2014 to design, develop, manufacture and market innovative American-made firearms. www.trailblazerfirearms.com
Hi, I’m from Argentina I would like to know if the pistol life card 22.lr would like to know if you can send it to Argentina
When and where can I get one
For those of you that dont like it design your own, geez what a bunch of nit pickers ok so it wont kill a grizzly bear but if someone pointed that gun at you would you stand there and laugh, no you would run like hell screaming like a little girl.
Where can i get one?
The feds are not going to like it since it does not look like a gun, so you will probably have to buy a special stamp for it. Then I see another problem. How secure is the latch that folds it open? Can it come open in your pocket with no trigger guard it is very likely to go off. Also so small to get a good grip on and with no trigger guard you have to have your finger near the trigger all the time very easy to get an accidental discharge.
There will be lawsuits, alot of them. You need a key lock on this gun to help your attorney protect you from the lawsuits, and during the trials, the crying parents on the stand. I hear Nevada is a good place to setup a corporation. GOOD LUCK!
Does this require a federal tax stamp for AOW (Any Other Weapon)?
Those are some fugly fingernails. Probably as dangerous as the lifecard.
For $399 dollars you can get a used Glock 23
looks as good idea!