Abstract: A gun hanger for vertically hanging a firearm is disclosed. The gun hanger allows an operator to hang the firearm in a vertical position to enable the operator to use both hands for other tasks, such as climbing over a fence or climbing a tree, thus increasing firearm safety. In one embodiment, the gun hanger comprises an L-shaped member and a flat plate member. The flat plate member has a recess sized to accept the magazine of a firearm and secure the gun hanger to the firearm with the magazine cap. The recess can be sized to accept different firearms such as 12 gauge and 20 gauge shotguns. The L-shaped member can be mounted on many surfaces such as fences, tree branches, and boat sides to keep the firearm in a vertical position. Methods for using the gun hanger are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chest support sling for hands free transport with quick release of an elongated firearm or crossbow. In each instance, the sling includes a main strap adapted to being supported upon a shoulder of a wearer. The strap is connected at opposite ends to a pocket which is further adapted to be arranged to a side waist location of the wearer and to receive a butt end of the firearm or crossbow. A secondary support strap extends from the main strap and is adapted for engaging an extended location of the firearm or crossbow to maintain hands-free support when carried by the wearer.

Abstract: A handle assembly include right and left straps secured to a handle, the right and left straps each have first magnetic elements secured thereto. A case has second magnetic elements mounted thereto, such mounted to the case with a portion of the right or left strap secured between itself and the case. The magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic elements draws the handle toward the case. The case may define a recess such that the handle is drawn into the recess and does not protrude.

Abstract: A hunter safety device for transporting firearms from ground level to an elevated position. It attaches to the stock of a weapon which is in turn attached a sling. A tether attaches the weapon from the sling to an elevated platform position. Once installed, it prevents a falling weapon from contacting the ground. The device consists of three layers including an inner layer made of a non-slip material interior, a middle layer made of a tough type of material, an outside/exterior layer made of a durable material such as vinyl, for the exterior to be exposed to atmosphere, and a closure mechanism; an edge method like sewing or adhesive which secures the three layers; and an elastic strap encircles the three layers. The tether strap then is connected to the layers at one end and to a tree/tree stand at the other to safely secure the weapon.

Abstract: Consistent with various embodiments, a firearm securing apparatus comprises a first surface configured and arranged to secure the apparatus to a support structure. Sidewalls extend away from the support structure and are configured and arranged to surround and support the butt of a firearm. A securing component is configured and arranged to prevent removal of the butt of the firearm from between the sidewalls.

Abstract: A sling strap retention device is provided. The sling strap retention device includes a structure with a first flexible member and a second flexible member, the first flexible member and the second flexible member further comprising a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a front surface, and a back surface, wherein the first and second flexible members may be oriented one over the other with the back sides of the first and second flexible members in opposition and coupled along a length of the members. The first and second flexible members may be configured to flex and couple to one another to form opposing closed loops. These closed loops may be configured to couple to and retain therein a sling strap of a weapon.

Abstract: An adjustable gun holster is described. Embodiments of the holster include a first member for receiving a buttstock of a gun and a second member for receiving a forestock/barrel of the gun. The holster can further include a pair of attachment structures to removably couple to a shoulder strap of a pack. The holster can be adjusted to fit guns having differing lengths. For instance, the holster can be adapted for a short barreled shotgun and a long barreled rifle. To holster varying sized guns, a strap connecting the first member to the second member can be lengthened and shortened.

Abstract: A gun stock retainer, a gun rest operable to mount on a human knee, and an inclined seat pad may be used separately or included in a single garment (e.g., a hunting vest). The gun stock retainer includes an opening in a base material and a retaining strap including a nonslip material operable to engage the stock and pull the stock into the base material and the opening. The gun rest includes a knee cup shaped to conform to a front of a wearer's knee, a knee strap to hold the knee cup to the wearer's knee, and a cradle attached to the knee cup and sized to receive a fore-end of a gun. The inclined seat pad is generally wedge-shaped and is attached or releasably attached to a back portion of fabric of the garment via a hinge.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for securing a sling to a firearm includes a fastener having first and second ends. The fastener is receivable by a hole in the firearm such that the first and second ends are accessible on opposite sides of the firearm. A first opening in the fastener proximal the first end receives the sling. A locking member is receivable by the second end to prevent removal of the fastener from the firearm hole when connected to the firearm.

Abstract: A gun stock retainer, a gun rest operable to mount on a human knee, and an inclined seat pad may be used separately or included in a single garment (e.g., a hunting vest). The gun stock retainer includes an opening in a base material and a retaining strap including a nonslip material operable to engage the stock and pull the stock into the base material and the opening. The gun rest includes a knee cup shaped to conform to a front of a wearer's knee, a knee strap to hold the knee cup to the wearer's knee, and a cradle attached to the knee cup and sized to receive a fore-end of a gun. The inclined seat pad is generally wedge-shaped and is attached or releasably attached to a back portion of fabric of the garment via a hinge.

Abstract: In general, disclosed is a multi-use and gun-protective apparatus for secure and hands-free carrying of a long gun in close proximity (in time, distance, and procedure) to a gunman carrier's gun firing position. Basically, in one embodiment, the apparatus is a reversible, open-ended, and chest-mounted bi-fold pouch configured to fold around at least part of the receiver portions (the portions of the rifle that contains the operating parts, e.g., bolt carrying group, trigger group, or magazine port) of a long gun). In operation, a long gun may be provided to the pouch so that the gun is transversely oriented with respect to torso of the gun carrier whereby the barrel of the long gun extends out of one end of the pouch while the stock of the long gun extends out of the other end of the pouch.

Abstract: The present system provides a detachable cup or receptacle for receiving the butt stock of a weapon so that a greater portion of the surface area of the butt stock is stabilized when aiming and firing a weapon. The system provides fastening means for removably fastening the cup to the uniform of a shooter when wearing body armor. For ease of use, the system includes a graduated positioning system that can receive the butt stock and allow it to slide into place where, in one embodiment, it slips into a recessed area that matches the dimension of the butt stock for greater security of the positioning of the weapon. The weapon can be easily removed from the cup so that the shooter's mobility and the ability of the shooter to move the weapon back and forth from a shooting position is not compromised.

Abstract: The present invention is a sling system utilizing a rear sling fitting for a long firearm, such as a rifle. Such fittings typically are positioned between the stock and receiver. It presents a fitting body with an aperture to slide over a rifle receiver tube and a connection bar extending from a reverse of the fitting body. A point-type sling attachment may then be attached to the connection bar and be able to slide left and right across the back of the weapon, allowing for quickly adaptable left or right positioning of the weapon. Registration geometry may be added and positioned to further allow interface with weapon geometry and prevent rotation of the fitting during use. The connection bar may be positioned on another component of the weapon, such as the receiver or the stock, should the weapon not have a receiver extension tube. A convertible sling and forward sling mount are also disclosed for cooperative use with the fitting, completing the system.

Abstract: A holster for a long gun such as a shotgun or rifle that provides a safe firearm support and allows for quick aiming and firing of the firearm. Generally, the gun holster includes a base portion for securing to the user, such as to the user's belt, and a support portion for supporting the gun. The support portion includes a bottom wall portion that extends forwardly from a lower edge of the base portion. Several embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the base portion and support portion are integrally formed of a folded fairly flexible material, such as leather.

Abstract: A sling system comprises a boot to receive a stock at a first end portion of an equipment to be carried by the sling system and a strap having a first end attached to the boot and a second end to extend about a second end portion of the equipment.

Abstract: A backpack system is provided including an external frame, a pack bag and a sling configured for extending between the frame and pack bag providing a space between the frame and pack bag for accommodating heavy or bulky cargo therebetween. The sling can be extended or retracted in order to selectively adjust the distance between the pack bag and frame. The backpack system may also include a pouch for supporting a lower end of relatively long object therein, which may be carried in the space between the pack bag and frame. In one embodiment, the pack bag is equipped with stiffening members for supporting the pack bag when not mounted directly to the frame.

Abstract: A sling is held in a folded state under a cheek piece attached to the butt of a rifle or gun stock, and deployed by drawing from the cheek piece and attaching to a forward end of the rifle or gun. A rear sling end may remain attached to the rear of the rifle or gun at all times. The folded sling is stowed in a channel formed beneath the cheek piece by a releaseable flap, with a forward sling end exposed at the rear of the channel. The sling is deployed by drawing from the rear of the channel and then reaching forward to attach to the forward end of the rifle or gun. The sling may be returned to the folded state by folding the sling, releasing one side of the flap, placing the folded sling under the cheek piece, and reattaching the flap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for carrying an elongated object (2). The device comprises a first protective layer (12) a second protective layer (14); where the respective layers (12, 14) are joined together at least at some point to form a fold (20). At least one releasable locking device (30) is provided for locking at least a part of the first protective layer (12) to at least a part of the second protective layer (14), thereby providing that the elongated object (2) may be carried between the first and second protective layer (12, 14). At least one releasing device (40) is also provided, the device (40) being connected to the releasable locking device (30), wherein activation of the releasing device (40) provides a release of the elongated object (2).

Abstract: A bipod attachment mechanism for small arms that is releasably attached to an elongated rail adaptor is disclosed. The attachment mechanism removably mounts an accessory to a small arms weapon. The bipod attachment mechanism includes a rail attachment mechanism and a grip element having an upper end and a lower end, and including a hollow interior cavity. A pin-receiving section includes an aperture for receiving an accessory mounting pin, and a spring-biased catch mechanism for securing the accessory mounting pin.

Abstract: A long gun support for maintaining the stock end of a long gun against the chest of a user. A strap assembly worn by the user includes a pad for attaching to a pliable gun butt sleeve in the chest region where the stock of a long gun stock is conventionally placed for firing.

Abstract: An arrangement for the transportation of a rifle is intended to be attached to a rucksack. The arrangement includes an upper part arranged to receive a rifle stock, wherein the upper part is arranged to be attached to a first of the two shoulder straps of the rucksack. The upper part includes a U-shaped holder. The arrangement further includes a lower part arranged to be attached to a waist belt of the rucksack, said lower part includes a pocket arranged to receive a rifle butt. The pocket has a base part and a side part along a first side and the pocket is open upwards and along a second side.

Abstract: A backpack with a receptacle and a tether has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a weapon, such as an archery bow or a long gun firearm. The backpack has the advantage of allowing the removal of the weapon from the backpack without first removing the pack from the user's back. It is equipped with at least one shoulder strap. In an ideal embodiment, a waist belt is included to facilitate the stabilization of the backpack, as well as to contribute to the load bearing functions of the backpack.

Abstract: A magnetic gunstock holding device for attaching a gunstock to a hunters clothing. The device has two nylon strap assemblies with magnets sewn in. The first nylon and Velcro strap holds the magnet on the recoil pad of a gun. The second nylon strap holds the magnet on the shoulder of the hunter. The second strap makes a loop at the bottom that supports the bottom of the recoil pad on the gun. Allows the hunter to be in the ready position, with no hands on his gun, if the front of the gun is supported.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rifle carrier that is configured for use in conjunction with pack hard frames. The rifle carrier includes a barrel holder and a buttstock cradle. The barrel holder includes an L-shaped bracket defining a hole. The bracket is fastened to or integral with a frame. The bracket holds the barrel of the rifle, which is inserted through the hole. The cradle supports the buttstock of the rifle, and is fastened directly to the frame or to a support beam that is fastened to the frame. The bracket and cradle are separated by a distance that is less than the length of the rifle. The frame or carrier can be adjusted to accommodate rifles of different sizes.

Abstract: A hands-free gun support has an adjustable telescoping barrel stand that supports the front end of a gun in a cradle. The gun butt is attached to a gun butt harness, which is removably attached to a shoulder harness worn by the hunter. The gun is aimed at the firing position and both the telescoping barrel stand and the butt harness support are adjusted so that the gun is completely supported in the firing position and the user's hands are free. The barrel stand height, as well as the horizontal and vertical orientation of the gun mounting cradle can be adjusted and locked. Adjustment of the gun butt harness is accomplished by a standard adjustable clip and a push-button clip in the shoulder harness. The gun support is especially suited for hunting turkey hunting or other game animals that are extremely sensitive to the slightest movement of the gun or the person holding the gun. Hunters engaged in such pursuits must spend long hours holding the gun steady without motion.

Abstract: A combination holster for weapons having a front stock and a butt-stock, comprising a front stock holster having interior and exterior portions, the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock, and a butt-stock retraction element connected to the user and to the butt stock. The retention element may be a cord connected to a vest. The weapon is secured in a first position in which the front stock holster grips the front-stock, and the retraction element retains the butt-stock near the user. The weapon may be unsecured by removing the front stock from its holster and applying a drawing force to the retention element to pull the butt-stock away from the user. To return the weapon to a secure position, the user returns the front stock its holster and permits the butt-stock retention element retain the butt-stock near the user.

Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.

Abstract: A rifle sling support for securing a rifle to the back of a user. An engagement portion is adapted to engage an intermediate extent of the rifle. The engagement portion is supported upon a nylon webbing. The webbing has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The first and second ends of the webbing have fastening means secured thereto. The webbing is ad pted to be disposed about a belt with the fastening means of the first end releasably engaging the fastening means of the second end. A grip and stock with retaining element has a first elongated end and a second arcuate portion defined by a curvature. The elongated end is secured to the webbing. The arcuate portion has upper and lower edges. The grip and stock retaining element is entirely formed from a malleable metal.

Abstract: A hands-free gun holding device comprising a flexible sling, an attachment mechanism, and an anti-slip liner. The sling of the device is adjustably attached to a hunting jacket by the attachment mechanism and supports the butt of the gun, thereby leaving a hunter's hands free to use animal calls and binoculars, and perform other functions useful in hunting. The liner covers at least a portion of the inside of the sling thereby preventing the gun butt from slipping out of the sling. The flexible sling lies flat against the hunter's jacket when not being used, and, therefore, the sling does not interfere with other hunting activities. This gun-holding device allows the hunter to minimize both gun, body movements, and resulting unwanted noise. It therefore, reduces the chance that the animal will detect the hunter.

Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.

Abstract: A gun support system for a paintball gun comprises a support frame and a strap attached thereto. The support frame consists of a bracket and a support arm. The bracket is defined by an opening and has a front side. The support arm has a proximal and distal end and extends outwardly from the front side of the bracket. The system may also consist of an adjustable opening thereby providing the support of various different paintball gun sizes and shapes. The system may also consist of an adjustable support arm to better support guns with a larger nozzle.

Abstract: A firearm rest for a firearm having a butt stock. The gun rest includes a base that may be slipped onto a belt and further includes an elastic line depending from the base. The elastic line forms a loop. The butt stock is placed into the loop and on the end of the loop opposite of the base. The elastic line is selected relative to the weight of the firearm to be carried such that the elastic line gives or stretches preferably only when the user is walking. With such a selection, the line absorbs the shock generated by the firearm instead of transmitting the shock into the body of the user such as into the back of the user. The size of the loop may be adjusted by tying knots at various points in the line. The base from which the shock or elastic line extends may be an apertured leather base, a base with a tapered slot for pinching a portion of the line to adjust the size of the loop, or a belt from which an elastic strap may depend.

Abstract: A modular load bearing field support system having a waist belt, a pair of shoulder straps, each of the shoulder straps having a front end attached to the waist belt and a rear end attached to the waist belt, and a middle section disposed between said front and rear ends. A mounting track is attached to said waist belt, and a spatula accessory support system is included for mounting an accessory on the mounting track. The spatula system includes a flat spatula attached to an accessory, with the spatula inserted between the mounting track and the waist belt to attach the accessory to waist belt. A long gun support system for conveniently and safely carrying a firearm along with the load bearing support system is described. Extension panels for carrying large loads on the support system, as well as fabric noise-reduction and color variation panels are also described.

Abstract: A firearm retaining apparatus operable to be carried on a user's belt member and positioned at a forward mid portion of the firearm user and having means thereon for retaining and supporting portions of a hunting rifle in vertical or horizontal positions. The firearm retaining apparatus includes 1) a main firearm retainer member of a U-shape and rigid construction; 2) a retainer and flap cover assembly of a flexible construction wrapped vertically about the main firearm retainer member; and 3) a front pocket and cartridge retainer assembly operable to be interconnected to itself and extended horizontally about the main firearm retainer member. The retainer and flap cover assembly is operable to be extended and covered about an outer surface of the main firearm retainer member and providing a rest for the hunting rifle thereon.

Abstract: A harness for use by a hunter in retaining a weapon. The harness includes a belt positionable about a waist of the hunter and a shoulder strap including first and second rings for placement above a shoulder and extending on either side of a torso of the hunter. A pouch is connected between the belt and shoulder strap, the pouch includes a base and a skirt extending therefrom to form a weapon receiving pocket. An auxiliary strap including first and second releasable clips is connected to the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A rifle sling includes a longitudinally-extending strap which is joined together to form a loop. This loop is attached to a rifle at two spaced-apart points which divide the loop into two relatively equal portions. These portions are constructed and arranged for passing over the shoulders of an individual to carry the rifle in a backpack position, with the rifle in a generally vertical position when the individual is upright. A rapid-release buckle is disposed in one portion to facilitate the rapid removal of the rifle from the backpack position to a firing position. The sling is also constructed and arranged to simultaneously shorten the two generally-equal portions, so that the sling may be used as a support during aiming or firing of the rifle. A fastener is also provided for maintaining the sling in its firing position. In addition, a rear strap mount for the sling is also disclosed.

Abstract: This article is a rest for the butt stock of a rifle or shot gun. It mounts to the belt from a loop at one end of the article. The article supports a weapon in a substantially upright non-firing position. When hunting a person can easily hold the weapon with one hand in near aiming position. It is very flexible, lightweight, and compact for easy storage in small places.

Abstract: A "backpack"-style carrier for transporting sporting equipment such as a rifle, a shotgun, an archery bow, or a fishing rod. The butt end of the rifle stock, the pulley end of a compound bow, or the handle grip of a fishing rod is disposed in the device's lower "pocket". The barrel, the upper bow limb, or the upper fishing rod portion is held in place by an upper strap which closes with a hook and loop fastening system. Shoulder straps attached to the device allow the sporting equipment to be carried "backpack"-style, in a vertical position. An optional waist belt provides additional stability.

Abstract: Hoist-line for lifting rifles and shot guns to elevated positions has a snap hook for attachment to a rifle trigger guard and a fixed barrel engagement loop, each permanently attached to an elongated hoist line near its bottom end. The trigger guard snap hook and barrel engagement loop are advantageously sized and spaced apart to maintain an attached rifle in a vertical orientation when the device is hoisted from above, and accommodate rifles of varying barrel length and bore. Modification of the hoist-line has a bow engaging strap and string engaging strap for temporary attachment of an archery bow adjacent to an attached firearm.

Abstract: An improved firearm support is disclosed, comprising a base assembly and a harness secured thereto which is worn by a user to secure said base assembly firmly adjacent to the user's chest. A plurality of support pins protrude outward from the base assembly for receiving and supporting a weapon thereupon. Typically, a weapon having a barrel area and a trigger guard is supported upon the support pins by resting the barrel area of the weapon upon a first support pin and resting the trigger guard of said weapon upon a second support pin. A detachable fastening strap extends from an edge of the base assembly, around the supported weapon, and engages the base assembly on the other side of said weapon, cinching the weapon against the base assembly and holding it firmly thereat, providing the user with hands-free support and permitting said user to move about in an unencumbered manner.

Abstract: A butt stock sling attaching device is disclosed for securing a sling to a shotgun, rifle or the like. The attaching device includes a primary loop having a stock toe engaging bight and opposite thereto carrying a "D"-shaped ring to which a sling is attached. A pair of secondary loop portions are attached at one end to side portions of the primary loop and are brought into overlying relationship to a stock comb with hook and loop fastenings maintaining the secondary loop in secure, though removable, fastening relationship to each other. Preferably, the primary loop includes a half-twist for achieving proper orientation of the "D"-shaped ring relative to an associated sling.

Abstract: A safety device for a rifle, or other elongate firearm, includes a first part for removably attaching the stock to the chest of a user and a cord for supporting the butt portion below the user's chest. The firearm can, thus, be supported in a safe, substantially vertical orientation to allow the user's hands to be free. The stock portion is easily released to allow the rifle to be operated with the cord remaining attached and providing additional safety.

Abstract: A first support ring is arranged for positioning about a forward threaded portion of a magazine tube to complementarily engage a bottom surface of the associated gun barrel, wherein a second ring is arranged for locked engagement with the first ring upon directing the associated magazine tube cap into abutting relationship with locking spheres mounted in a projecting relationship relative to the forward walls of the second support ring. A mounting plate is oriented between the butt stock and the butt pad of the associated shotgun, wherein a flexible sling member is arranged for securement between the second support ring having a mounting lug and the mounting plate having a mounting plate mounting lug extending beyond the respective second support ring and the mounting plate.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for permitting ease of transport of a shotgun by an individual to include an elongate central strap, with a rear pocket and a forward sleeve for mounting of the shotgun. A medial strap is provided mounted pivotally to the central strap for permitting rapid and convenient adjustment and securement of the associated firearm.

Abstract: A firearm holder of improved efficiency and design. The apparatus includes first and second movable gun support members. Each gun support member includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper ends of both members are spaced from each other to define a gun receiving zone therebetween. Positioned within the gun receiving zone and suspended between the first and second support members is a medial support member. Also included in an adjusting strap made of non-abrasive material designed to vary the distance between the first and second support members. In a preferred embodiment, the strap has a length sufficient to completely cover the first, second, and medial support members. In addition, the strap includes a free end which is slidably adjustable.

Abstract: A universal long gun support and holster system. This system contains (1) a waist belt, (2) a lateral gun support containing a forestock channel and a ductile anchor plate, (3) means for removably attaching the lateral gun support to the waist belt, (4) a shoulder strap, (5) means for removably attaching the shoulder strap to the waist belt and the lateral gun support, (6) means for forming a forestock web from a portion of the shoulder strap, (7) a butt support, (8) means for removably attaching the butt support web to the waist belt, the lateral gun support, and the shoulder strap, and (9) means for maintaining the forestock channel and the butt support web in a fixed spatial relationship.

Abstract: A gun caddy comprising a belt and a pocket depending from the belt to receive the butt of a rifle or shotgun.

Abstract: A device for carrying skis comprises a flexible strap (12) formed at one end with a pocket (22) to receive the ski ends and having at the other end of the strap (12), fastening means (28, 30) adapted to grip the skis. The device allows the skis to be carried substantially vetically with the strap (12) over the user's shoulder and is formed of plastics webbing material to be foldable, when not in use, to approximately pocket size. The pocket (22) mouth is unrestricted and can be arranged for simple insertion of the skis without the need to guide the pocket (22) by hand.

Abstract: A gun vest including a pocket assembly which receives the butt end of a gun stock to partially support the gun while it is being carried and fired. The gun vest includes a torso portion, a shoulder portion, a leg portion and the pocket assembly. The torso portion is designed to be worn about the midsection of the person. The shoulder portion extends upward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one shoulder of the person. The leg portion extends downward from the torso portion and is designed to be worn about one leg of the person. The torso portion includes waist straps and the shoulde portion includes shoulder straps for releasably fastening the gun vest about the person The pocket assembly includes a flexible extension member and a pocket which receives the gun butt. The extension member has a first end which is attached to the torso portion of the gun vest. The pocket member is attached to the second end.

Abstract: A sling assembly for carrying shoulder-fired weapons, particularly military rifles, in an upright horizontal ready position. A strap portion of the sling assembly extends rearwardly from a sling swivel on the bottom of the butt stock and then extends upwardly along the butt plate on the rear side of the butt stock, where it is retained detachably by a sleeve slidably disposed on the strap. The sleeve includes a portion of a detachable connector to hold the sleeve and strap against the butt plate, the other mating portion of the fastener being located on the butt end of the stock. The sleeve extends high enough relative to the butt stock so that raising the rifle to the user's shoulder separates the parts of the detachable connector, allowing the sleeve and strap portions of the sling assembly to fall clear of the butt end of the stock while the sling remains connected to the weapon by the sling swivel.