Abstract: A weapon rest is provided for rifles and the like, which has a support section, and a body carrying the support section. The body defines a central recess and a plurality of blind holes extending radially outwardly from the central recess and communicating with the central recess. A plurality of legs are engageable in the blind holes, and central lock apparatus in the central recess is adapted to engage the legs to releasably secure them in the body. Each of the legs may have a reduced portion for engagement with the central lock apparatus. The central lock apparatus may include, in different embodiments, various features for engaging the legs.

Abstract: The invention is shown as a rifle and weapon rest for supporting the weapon during aiming and firing. There is an upper, partially limited, radially movable rifle holder having a fixed or an adjustable weapon holding strap and a pressure rod spring-supported vertically and axially, which is received displaceably in a guide tube. The guide tube is supported from a holding body by an adjustable rack-and-pinion mechanism. The holding body is supported from the ground by two collapsible strut members. Several modifications of means for detachably and pivotally connecting the rifle stock to the rifle holder are included.

Abstract: Method of breaking up objects, particularly concrete, blocks of rock, machines, and motors, and an installation for carrying out the method.