Description
Every so often a firearm comes along that makes people stop and look twice at the counter. The Trailblazer LifeCard is one of those. Folded up, this single-shot .22 WMR measures just 3.375 inches long, 2.125 inches tall, and a half inch thick, which is genuinely about the footprint of a few credit cards stacked together. At roughly 7 ounces, you can drop it in a jacket pocket, a hiking pack, a tackle box, or a glove compartment and forget it is there until you need it.
Built Like a Real Gun, Not a Novelty
Despite the party-trick size, the LifeCard is machined from 100 percent billet material, no castings or stampings. The 2.5 inch barrel and trigger are 4140 pre-hardened steel treated with a corrosion-resistant Isonite finish, while the frame and folding handle are hard-coat anodized aluminum done up in Sniper Grey. Trailblazer builds these in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty, which says a lot about how seriously they take a gun this small.
How the LifeCard .22 Magnum Works
Operation is refreshingly simple. Unfold the handle, tilt the barrel up, drop in a single .22 WMR round, close it, cock it, and you are ready. The handle doubles as onboard ammo storage for spare rounds, so reloads ride with the gun instead of rattling around loose in your pocket. The design is fully ambidextrous with a clean, snag-free profile, and a built-in safeguard means it will not fire while folded closed, a smart touch for something meant to live in pockets and bags.
Who the Trailblazer LifeCard Makes Sense For
This is a specialty piece, and it wears that badge proudly. Hikers, campers, anglers, and anyone who wants an ultralight backup or a just-in-case option tucked into a kit will appreciate how little space and weight it demands. Collectors love it too, since there is nothing else quite like it on the market. And chambered in .22 Magnum, it brings noticeably more pop than its .22 LR sibling. It is also, frankly, a lot of fun at the range.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Trailblazer Firearms
- Model: LifeCard
- Manufacturer Part Number: LC2-SG
- UPC: 850006047116
- Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum)
- Action: Single Action, Tilt-Up Break Action
- Capacity: 1 Round (spare round storage in handle)
- Barrel Length: 2.5 in
- Length (Closed): 3.375 in
- Height (Closed): 2.125 in
- Thickness: 0.5 in
- Weight: 7 oz
- Barrel & Trigger Material: 4140 Pre-Hardened Steel, Isonite Finish
- Frame & Handle Material: Billet Aluminum, Hard-Coat Anodized
- Finish/Color: Sniper Grey
- Sights: None
What’s Included
- Trailblazer LifeCard .22 WMR pistol
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Trailblazer LifeCard fire while it is folded closed?
No. The LifeCard is designed so it cannot fire in the closed position, which is a big part of what makes it practical to carry in a pocket, purse, or pack. You have to unfold the handle and cock it before it can go off, so it stays inert while stowed.
How do you reload the LifeCard .22 WMR?
It is a single-shot tilt-up design. After firing, you open the action, pull the spent case, and drop in a fresh round from the storage compartment built into the handle. It is not a fast process compared to a semi-auto, but that is not the point of this gun. It trades speed for a size nothing else can match.
Does the LifeCard have sights on it?
No, this model ships without sights. With a 2.5 inch barrel and a gun meant for very close distances, you simply index it toward the target. Most owners find that at the ranges this pistol is intended for, sights would not add much anyway.
What is the difference between the .22 WMR and .22 LR LifeCard?
Both share the same folding credit-card-sized design, but this version is chambered in .22 Magnum, which delivers noticeably more velocity and energy from the short barrel than .22 LR. The WMR handle stores fewer spare rounds since the cartridges are longer, but the added punch is worth it for a lot of buyers.





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