Abstract: A universal scope mount for attaching a scope to a variety of rifles, without requiring the rifle to be modified by drilling, or the need to purchase multiple scope mounts. Comprised of identical front and rear mounting assemblies having a mounting plate and a corresponding scope attachment ring. The bases comprise a planar mounting surface embodying a radial recess down the center, along with at least 3 pairs of mounting holes for attachment to rifles having different screw patterns and mounting surfaces. The mounting rings are received and attached within longitudinal channels along the mounting bases, and the scope subsequently clamped in place by the upper and lower attachment rings.

Abstract: A sighting device in the form of a fiber optic front sight has a frame which mates with a vent rib of a weapon. The frame defines a hole which fits over a front bead sight on the shotgun. A locking screw threadingly received in an upstanding boss on the frame is turned such that the locking screw engages the bead sight to secure the sighting device to the shotgun. A fiber optic element is secured to the frame and the mating of the frame with the vent rib aligns the fiber optic element such that one end faces the stock end of the weapon. The fiber optic element absorbs available light and emits this light through the ends of the element. Another embodiment of the sighting device utilizes a bolt to secure the sighting device to the shotgun by threadingly engaging the threaded bore used to mount the front bead sight once the front bead sight has been removed. An additional embodiment utilizes a front sight with one fiber optic element and a rear sight with a pair of fiber optic elements.

Abstract: A strap retained shoulder protection device for absorbing loads directed to a user's shoulder area by reason of rifle or similiar firearm recoil. The device includes a shoulder protection pad and a strap assembly which cooperates with the pad to form a shoulder harness for locating and retaining the pad in its proper operative position upon the user's shoulder area. The strap assembly is adjustable to facilitate use of the device by different users. The protection pad may be provided with various amounts or load absorbent material according to the desires of the user.