Description
Every so often a gun comes along that makes you stop and look twice, and the Trailblazer LifeCard is one of them. Folded up, it measures just 3.375 inches long and about a half inch thick, which puts it closer to a wallet than a handgun. This version pairs a black frame with a McMillan Tan grip handle, giving it a clean two-tone look that stands out without drawing attention when it matters. Unfold the handle, cock the bolt, and you have a working single shot .22 LR pistol with a 2.5 inch barrel and a surprisingly usable full-size grip.
How the LifeCard 22LR Is Built
Trailblazer machines the frame and grip from solid aluminum billet, then finishes it with a durable coating that shrugs off pocket wear. The barrel, bolt, and trigger are steel treated with an Isonite finish for corrosion resistance, so it holds up to time spent in a pack, tackle box, or glovebox. The whole package weighs around 7 ounces, and the folded design covers the trigger completely, meaning it cannot fire until the handle is deployed. The grip handle also doubles as storage, with room for three extra .22 LR rounds so your reloads travel with the gun.
Where the LifeCard Earns Its Keep
This is a purpose-built piece of kit, not a replacement for your everyday carry pistol. Where it shines is in the roles a conventional handgun just cannot fill. It disappears into a hiking pack, a survival kit, a boat bag, or a jacket pocket without a holster or any bulk to manage. The design is fully ambidextrous, operation is simple and deliberate, and there is nothing to snag on the way out. Plenty of owners also pick one up because it is a genuinely fun and mechanically interesting range piece, the kind of gun that gets passed around and talked about.
Made in the USA and backed by Trailblazer Firearms, the LifeCard is one of the most distinctive rimfire pistols on the market. If ultra-flat portability is the mission, nothing else really compares.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Trailblazer Firearms
- Model: LifeCard
- MPN: LC1-MT
- UPC: 850006047369
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action, Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round (plus grip storage for 3 spare rounds)
- Barrel Length: 2.5 in
- Overall Length (Folded): 3.375 in
- Thickness: 0.5 in
- Weight: Approx. 7 oz
- Frame Material: Machined Aluminum Billet
- Barrel/Bolt Finish: Isonite Treated Steel
- Finish/Color: Black / McMillan Tan
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard .22 LR pistol (Black/McMillan Tan)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the LifeCard fire while it is folded?
No. The folding design completely covers and protects the trigger when the pistol is closed, so it cannot be fired in the folded position. You have to unfold the grip handle and manually cock the bolt before it will go bang, which makes for a very deliberate, safety-minded operating sequence.
How big is the Trailblazer LifeCard when folded?
Folded up, it measures 3.375 inches long, about 2.1 inches tall, and only half an inch thick, weighing roughly 7 ounces. That is genuinely about the footprint of a small stack of credit cards, which is the whole point of the design. It slips into pockets, packs, and kits where no other pistol will fit.
Does the LifeCard 22LR hold extra ammunition?
Yes. Beyond the single round in the chamber, the grip handle has a built-in storage compartment that holds three additional .22 LR cartridges. That way your spare ammo travels with the gun instead of rattling around loose in a bag.
Is the LifeCard a good primary carry gun?
It is best thought of as a specialty piece rather than a replacement for a compact semi-auto. As a single shot with a deliberate deployment sequence, it fills roles a traditional handgun cannot, like deep concealment, survival kits, hiking packs, and vehicle storage. It is also a fun, conversation-starting range gun that is unlike anything else out there.





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