Abstract: A gun sling mountable pouch suitable for carrying gun cleaning rod sections and accessories has an elongated pocket with a top opening and side flaps extending therefrom that wrap around behind the pocket to form a sleeve-like, tubular opening through which the gun sling may be passed. In a wrap around form of the invention the side flaps have self-fastening material strips that releasably join each other around the sling; in a slide-on version, the flaps are sewn together. In a gun cleaning kit version, cleaning rod handle, tool bits and other accessories are contained in a recloseable tubular plastic vial which slips into the pocket side-by-side with the cleaning rod sections.

Abstract: The harness comprises a carrying strap and a gripper. The carrying strap is formed from a soft material. Another strap formed from a stronger, less resilient fabric is attached to the soft strap at uniformly spaced intervals and in such a way that the second strap forms loops at its points of attachment to the soft strap. With this arrangement, the soft strap can only stretch until the loops become taut. Thereafter, the stronger second strap carries the load and this prevents the soft strap from tearing when heavy loads are carried. The gripper is formed from a resilient material and comprises a first plate and a second plate which are connected together by an arcuate web. One of the plates of the gripper has a flat body contacting surface and a loop is positioned in the arcuate web between the first and second plates for connection to a device to be carried. A plurality of pins are formed on at least one plate of the gripper.

Abstract: A sling assembly for use in carrying shoulder weapons, such as hunting rifles, in a horizontal ready position. A sling strap is connected to sling swivels mounted on the weapon in the conventional positions at the bottom of the butt stock and forestock, by loops which encircle the butt stock and the front portion of the weapon. The rear part of the sling strap is fixed to the rear loop, which is long enough to surround the butt stock and to slip rearwardly off the butt stock as the weapon is raised to the shooter's shoulder. The front end of the strap is free to hang down beside the front portion of the weapon with only the front loop around the top of the weapon, where it does not interfere with use of the sights. Various ways are disclosed to attach the loops to sling swivels or to a handguard on the front portion of the weapon. In one embodiment a slide fastener holds the sling strap at a desired length but is adjustable using only one hand.

Abstract: A carrying strap for a weapon, attached to the weapon in such manner that it forms a loop intended to be kept across one shoulder and the back, whereby the weapon can be held in front of the person supported by the carrying strap, ready to fire. A drawback of all carrying straps is that the weapon is hanging upside down when in the ready-to-fire position. The carrying strap of the invention has, at least at one attachment point, a laterally stiff strap section so that the center of gravity of the weapon, in correct ready-to-fire position, lies below the line defined by the stiffener and the other attachment point.

Abstract: A versatile gun sling is disclosed which allows a gun to be carried either over a person's shoulder or across their back. The gun sling is made of a long strap slit longitudinally. The strap is broader on the end which connects to a gun's buttstock, allowing optimum weight distribution across the bearer's back. The gun sling's length is adjusted by folding the strap so the opposite end of the strap may be connected to the strap, forming a loop in the strap. The gun sling is attached to a gun by two swivel rings held in loops in the strap on each strap end. One swivel ring resides in the loop formed in the strap by folding the strap to adjust the length; the second loop is formed by folding the buttstock end region of the strap onto itself and fastening it in place.

Abstract: A cartridge holder is described for mounting on either a pistol, rifle or shotgun. The cartridge holder is comprised of an elastic member which is sewn in such a manner so as to create a first loop portion which may be slipped over the forearm of a weapon to maintain the member on the weapon. A pair of spaced-apart smaller loops are also formed in the member adapted to receive a cartridge therein.

Abstract: A multi-purpose sling includes an elongated flexible strap with a hook attached to one end, with the other end of the strap attached to the middle bar of a slide buckle threaded on the strap, thereby forming an adjustable loop. A second hook is attached to a ring which is threaded onto the strap in the adjustable loop. Each hook is J-shaped and large enough to freely hold the string of a compound bow.In a second embodiment, a hook is attached to one end of a flexible strap and the strap is then looped through a large ring. The strap is then threaded through a ring attached to the strap near the first hook, and then through a second ring which is loose on the strap. The other end of the strap is then fastened to the large ring to form a double loop arrangement. A second hook is connected to the loose ring. In this embodiment, the hooks are generally U-shaped with a narrow throat portion which will snap onto a ring or similar member on the item to be carried.

Abstract: A sling assembly for a bow or the like includes a pair of mounting members adapted to be wrapped around the bow and a sling which is removably attached to the mounting members. Each of the mounting members comprises a sheet of fabric and Velcro fasteners on the fabric for securing the fabric after it is wrapped around the bow. A buckle on the fabric is attachable to a buckle on the sling. A sling assembly for a rifle includes one of the bow mounting members and a strap having a buckle on one end and a loop on the other end. The strap can be wrapped around the barrel of a gun, and the buckle is inserted through the loop to form a noose which can be tightened around the barrel.

Abstract: A gun case for protecting a rifle from the elements while being carried in the field. In the preferred embodiment a pair of elastomeric grommet assemblies fit over the stud posts of conventional sling swivel assemblies so as to permit the rifle to be carried by the sling in a conventional manner while being fully enclosed by the gun case. The grommet assemblies form a substantially watertight seal with conventional swivel assembly stud posts. Although the rifle is at all times fully enclosed by the case, the case may at any time be quickly and easily opened to permit the rifle to be aimed and fired, all without having to detach the case from the rifle.

Abstract: A sling adapter is provided for use in combination with a flexible sling to carry a firearm having a stock, the sling adapter comprising an elongated, generally planar member having first and second ends and being commensurate in length with the longitudinal dimension of the butt end of the stock of the firearm; means at the first end of the elongated member for rotatably attaching the first end of the member to a flexible sling; means at the second end of the elongated member for releasably and rotatably attaching the second end of the member to the underside of the fixed stock; wherein the sling adapter is so constructed and arranged with respect to the butt end of the stock that the firearm can be carried in a substantially horizontal stable position while suspended from the shoulder of the bearer of the firearm in a position for firing.

Abstract: A carrier for suspending a pair of skis from a shoulder has an elongated, flexible carrying strap which is designed to be attached to the skis forward and rearward of the ski bindings. One end of the strap is connected with a sheath for receiving the trailing ends of the skis. The sheath carries a band which serves to attach the sheath to the skis and to bind the trailing ends of the skis to one another. The other end of the carrying strap is connected with a coiling device which is designed to be clamped between the skis forward of the ski bindings. The coiling device again carries a band for attaching the skis to the coiling device and binding the leading portions of the skis to one another. The coiling device is receivable by the sheath. When the skis are to be used, the sheath and the coiling device are detached therefrom. The carrying strap is then wound onto the coiling device, and the latter is subsequently inserted into the sheath.

Abstract: A gun sling in the nature of an elongated, flexible strap, worn over one shoulder of the user, has a front end portion which depends from the shoulder and is provided with a buttonhole for coupling with a stud mounted on the gun. A rear end portion of the strap extends downwardly at an angle from the shoulder along the back of the torso to a waistbelt worn by the user. A ring connected to the rear portion receives an S-clip which hooks over the waistbelt. Consequently, the shotgun in the carrying position is supported substantially by the strap yet may be easily and rapidly shifted to a firing position wherein the strap hangs in loose, non-binding relationship to the gun without detachment therefrom.

Abstract: An assembly for fastening a sling to the front portion of a military rifle or other shoulder weapon in an orientation facilitating carrying such a weapon at the carrier's side in an upright orientation, with the longitudinal axis of the weapon generally horizontal. A main body includes a forked end which fits on a bayonet lug and a bored opposite end which can be attached in a sling swivel mounting position on the weapon. A rotatable pedestal holds a sling swivel on one side of the weapon, where it is rotatable and pivotable about different axes. A second sling swivel can also be installed to one form of the assembly in the conventional military orientation. The construction of the assembly can be integrated into the structure of a front sight assembly.

Abstract: A sling for guns which can also be used on other articles, the sling having a strap portion fastenable on both ends to the gun or article, with each end of the strap being doubled back and secured by a sliding type fastener. When used on a firearm the sling can be adjusted quickly for carrying the firearm in various positions and for steadying the firearm for accurate aiming. The adjustable features of the sling make it easily usable for different purposes, and many adjustments can be made without removing the strap from the article being carried.

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.

Abstract: A sling hook adapted for attachment to a long gun, such as a rifle, having a forend and a sling attached to the forend. The sling hook is adapted for attachment of the sling hook to the sling, such as a buckle and a hook portion connected to the buckle and adapted for formation of a sling loop around a forend arm of a shooter. The loop is formed by capture of the sling with the hook between the forend arm and the attachment position of the sling to the forend.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a sling for a rifle, shotgun or the like which is formed of a web of material folded upon itself to define first, second and third web portions with the second web portion being sandwiched between the first and third web portions, the sling being so folded as to have first and second overfolded opposite ends each carrying a connector for connecting the sling to a rifle, shotgun or the like, the first web portion passing through a loop, a third overfolded end portion entraining the loop at a point between the first and second overfolded end portions, and the loop being connected to one end of the web whereby the first web portion can be drawn selectively in opposite directions through the loop to increase or decrease the overall length of the sling and after any such adjustment, the first web portion is frictionally gripped in the loop area by the frictional engagement between the first web end and the third overfolded end portion.

Abstract: A sling swivel for removably attaching a sling of flat webbing or other strap material to a rifle or other firearm includes a loop member for receiving the webbing. The loop has a neck extending away from one side. A pivotable shaft carrying a movable link member extends through the neck and is spring-biased to urge the movable link toward the neck. A mounting pin is mounted on one end of the movable link member and is slidably receivable in a hole associated with the neck or a fixed link member. Moving the movable link from its normal position allows the mounting pin to be placed through an eye on a rifle, to attach the swivel to the rifle. The spring-biased pivotable shaft mounting pin is received within the hole. A stop extending from the neck, alongside the movable link, protects the movable link against being pushed away from the neck by an eye of a rifle on which the swivel may be mounted.

Abstract: A gun support and more particularly a multipurpose sling-type gun support for use in supporting an elongated hand-held firearm.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying strap for attachment to a weapon. The strap may consist of a main strap portion having a shoulder pad attached thereon. The shoulder pad is constructed so as to have a pair of longitudinal side sections having a substantially curvilinear surface along the outermost edges. The strap may also include an adjustment means in the form of a locking ring attached to the main strap.

Abstract: A firearm sling keeper comprises a channel member which completely encloses a small segment of the doubled sling strap and is fixed to the stock of the arm by means of conventional sling swivels at the toe of the butt stock and toward the muzzle end of the stock forearm. The sling strap is free to move longitudinally through the channel member in response to a shift of the center of gravity of the slung firearm. The exterior surface of the channel member opposite to and facing the stock forearm has a large number of small plastic hooks, comprising one-half of a Velcro-type fastener. The mating eye portion of the Velcro-type fastener is located on a fabric and/or plastic patch which is detachably mounted to the user's garment by means of a lockable pin device or fastener secured firmly to, or incorporated into, the patch.

Abstract: An improved carrying strap for attachment to a weapon. The strap may include a main strap element and an adjustment strap element connected to the main strap by a locking ring having an effective clearance passage substantially equal to the thickness of the adjustment strap.

Abstract: A sling for carrying a shoulder operated gun, such as a rifle or shotgun, consists of a strap which may be attached to the rear swivel of a gun, then passed through the front swivel and over one shoulder, then diagonally downwardly across the chest to be attached to a belt at the other side of the body.

Abstract: A gun sling employing a wide shoulder portion and a narrow gun attachment portion. A transitional region between the two portions includes an aperture for the thumb of the wearer near his chest. The aperture is symmetrically located for either left or right shoulder use and is spaced from the edge of the sling by a distance consistant with the thumb-forefinger gap for comfort.

Abstract: A sling and pouch assembly for attachment to a carbine, without requiring existing sling swivels and without modifying the carbine. The sling assembly includes a front swivel having a hook which fits beneath the existing barrel band of the carbine. The rear swivel is attached to one side of a cuff which fits around the stock adjacent the butt plate. The cuff assembly includes one or more pouches for storing ammunition or the like. The cuff assembly has a skid-resistant inner surface for retention on the stock of the carbine.

Abstract: A quick release sling for fast shouldering and firing of shoulder-held small arms, having an adjustable size loop of a strap, which loop may be passed over the shoulder and torso of a user for weapon carrying across the user's chest with the adjustable loop is attached to a D-ring on the weapon's butt. A short strap is attached to the weapon's forearm, and a short strap is rapidly releasably secured to the loop, so that upon releasing the forearm strap from the adjustable strap, the weapon's barrel is free for shouldering the weapon for use. As a safety feature, the sling, also, includes a locking device to releasably secure the short forearm strap to the adjustable size loop, thus preventing accidental release of the weapon's barrel.

Abstract: A sling device for a rifle or the like comprising first and second elongated flexible straps each having first and second ends. The first ends of the flexible straps are adjustably secured together by means of adjustment hooks. The other end of the second strap has a D-ring mounted thereon which is slidably mounted on the first strap. The second end of the first strap has a post screw extending through a U-shaped portion of the first strap. A snap lock strap is secured to the post screw and has a snap lock mounted thereon which may be detachably secured to the second end of the second strap to maintain the second strap in position relative to the first strap. With the snap lock fastened, the sling may be used in conventional fashion or may be used by separating the straps to permit the rifle to be slung diagonally across the chest of the hunter.