Description
The Trailblazer LifeCard LC1 is one of those designs that stops people in their tracks at the counter. Folded shut, it measures 3.375 inches long, 2.125 inches tall, and just a half inch thick. That's genuinely credit card territory, and at roughly 7 ounces it disappears into a pocket, a pack pouch, or a small kit without a second thought. Unfold it and you get a usable full-size handle, a tilt-up 2.5 inch barrel for loading, and a single shot of .22 LR fired by a manually cocked striker.
How the LifeCard LC1 Is Built
Trailblazer didn't cut corners on materials just because the gun is small. The frame is hard coat anodized aluminum, while the barrel, bolt, and trigger are machined from 4140 pre-hardened steel with a corrosion-resistant Isonite finish. That combination holds up well to pocket lint, sweat, and the kind of neglect a deep-storage gun tends to see. The controls are fully ambidextrous, the folded shape is completely snag-free, and the handle has a built-in compartment that stores spare .22 LR cartridges so the whole package is self-contained. It's made in the USA, too.
Smart Safety Thinking in a Tiny Package
The standout feature here is that the LifeCard simply will not fire when it's folded. The trigger tucks away inside the closed body, so carrying it in a pocket or stashing it in a bag doesn't leave anything exposed. Firing it takes a deliberate sequence: unfold, load, cock, then press the trigger. That's by design, and it's what makes this format work.
Where the LifeCard Earns Its Keep
This isn't trying to replace your everyday carry pistol, and it shouldn't. Think of it as the gun for the spots a normal handgun can't go: a hiking kit, a tackle box, a glove compartment organizer, or simply the flattest backup option you can own. Feed it ammo it likes, practice the deploy sequence a few times, and the LC1 becomes a genuinely useful little tool with a lot of conversation value on top.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Trailblazer Firearms
- Model: LifeCard LC1
- MPN: LC1
- UPC: 864845000300
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action, Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 2.5 in
- Length (Folded): 3.375 in
- Height (Folded): 2.125 in
- Thickness (Folded): 0.5 in
- Weight: Approx. 7 oz
- Frame Material: Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum
- Steel Components: 4140 Pre-Hardened Steel, Isonite Finish
- Sights: Fixed, No-Snag Profile
- Color: Black
What’s Included
- Trailblazer LifeCard LC1 pistol
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the LifeCard LC1 fire while it's folded closed?
No, and that's the whole point of the design. When folded, the trigger is enclosed inside the body of the gun and the mechanism cannot be actuated. It only fires after being unfolded, loaded, and manually cocked, which makes it well suited to pocket or bag storage.
Does the Trailblazer LifeCard hold spare ammo?
Yes. The handle has a built-in storage compartment that holds spare .22 LR cartridges, so the pistol carries its own reloads. It keeps the whole setup self-contained, which is handy for a survival kit or pack gun.
How do you load and fire the LifeCard LC1?
Unfold the handle, tilt the barrel up, drop a single .22 LR round into the chamber, close the action, and cock the striker manually. Then it's ready to fire. It's a deliberate sequence, so it's worth practicing until it feels natural.
Is the LC1 durable enough for everyday pocket carry?
It was built for exactly that. The aluminum frame wears a hard coat anodized finish, and the barrel, bolt, and trigger are 4140 pre-hardened steel treated with corrosion-resistant Isonite. Between the finish work and the snag-free folded shape, it handles pocket life better than most small guns.





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