Patent attributes
Implementations of a magazine floor plate with a status indicator are provided. In some implementations, the magazine floor plate with a status indicator may be used by replacing the floor plate of a magazine for a firearm. In some implementations, the magazine floor plate may be configured to provide a visual and/or tactile indicator that relates to the quantity of ammunition contained within the magazine. In some implementations, the magazine floor plate may comprise a base pad and an internal floor plate having a mechanical indicator device thereon. In some implementations, a portion of the mechanical indicator device extends from the base pad of the magazine floor plate when the magazine is loaded to its minimum indication capacity. In this way, the user is provided with a visual and/or tactile indicator that relates to the quantity of ammunition contained with the magazine.