Abstract: A detachable mount for a telescopic sight which can be operated using only one latching mechanism. The mount uses a front base attached to the ring of a rifle receiver and a rear base attached to the bridge of a rifle receiver. The upper surfaces of both the front and rear bases open into a pair of slots. A separate scope mount is attached to a scope sight by conventional means. Two sets of lugs descend from the lower surfaces of this scope mount. These sets of descending lugs are configured to fit securely within the slots in the front and rear bases when the scope mount is placed over the bases. The forward facing surfaces of the rear set of descending lugs mate with a corresponding set of rearward facing surfaces in the slots within the rear base. These sets of mating surfaces are offset from the vertical to create a wedging effect that pulls the rear of the scope mount down when it is pushed forward relative to the rifle receiver.

Abstract: A locking hinge especially used in a folding shoulder rest for paintball guns. The locking hinge comprises a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate in relative rotation. The first hinge plate has a hinge joint axis, a plurality of symmetric mounting holes, and a counter bore for receiving the locking mechanism. The counter bore in the first hinge plate contains a spring and a locking cylinder. The locking cylinder has a taper on the end directed toward the second hinge plate. The second hinge plate has a relative hinge joint axis, a plurality of tapered circular cavities or notches, and a means for symmetric mounting. The locking mechanism sufficiently aligns with the tapered circular cavities or notches at plurality of predetermined positions thereby preventing rotation of the hinge plates. A minor misalignment between the locking mechanism and tapered circular cavities further provide rigid locking of the hinge plates.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A hind portion then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The hind portion is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the hind portion are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable-length stock for a shoulder fired weapon, which preferably includes an extendible shoulder piece installed on a shortened gun stock. The extendible shoulder piece preferably includes a butt plate for placement against the shoulder of a user, and a telescoping connection between the butt plate and the shortened gun stock. The connection may have at least one support rod and preferably two support rods telescopically sliding within their respective support tubes. After adjustment, the stock is locked at the selected length, thereby fixedly holding a desired length. The preferred two connections between the butt plate and the gun stock are vertically-distanced as much as possible, in order to stabilize the butt plate. The system preferably also uses a bipod for forward support of the weapon while being used by the adolescent. This system may be used to teach adolescents how to fire such a weapon.

Abstract: A butt structure for a pneumatic gun includes a butt frame, a sleeve, a pneumatic control means and an inner tube. The sleeve has a front end with the outer peripheral surface forming a screw section and a lateral side forming a first slot. The pneumatic control means includes an adjusting ring, a retain ring and a push rod. The adjusting ring is coupled on the screw section and has an inner peripheral surface forming a retain trough. The retain element is to anchor the push rod and has a pin located on the lateral side. The inner tube is housed in the sleeve and fastened to the rear end of the duct of the pneumatic gun and has the lateral side forming a second slot corresponding to the first slot. The retain element and the push rod of the pneumatic control means are housed in the inner tube. The pin of the retain element runs through the first and the second slots and engages with the retain trough of the adjusting ring; The front end of the push rod presses the retain rod of the cartridge firing mechanism.

Abstract: A locking hinge especially used in a folding shoulder rest for paintball guns. The locking hinge comprises a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate in relative rotation. The first hinge plate has a hinge joint axis, a plurality of symmetric mounting holes, and a counter bore for receiving the locking mechanism. The counter bore in the first hinge plate contains a spring and a locking cylinder. The locking cylinder has a taper on the end directed toward the second hinge plate. The second hinge plate has a relative hinge joint axis, a plurality of tapered circular cavities or notches, and a means for symmetric mounting. The locking mechanism sufficiently aligns with the tapered circular cavities or notches at plurality of predetermined positions thereby preventing rotation of the hinge plates. A minor misalignment between the locking mechanism and tapered circular cavities further provide rigid locking of the hinge plates.

Abstract: Sight mounting devices may be utilized in combination with sighting devices such as sighting scopes, camcorders and camera. The sight mount device has an elastomeric mounting plate adapted to receive a variety of sighting devices. The sight mounting device is compact as it has a retractable shoulder stock extension that can be retracted and extended as needed. The sight mounting device is highly versatile in that it can be held like a rifle and can be mounted to a variety of devices such as a bipod, a tripod and a window mount.

Abstract: A tripod gun handle for providing a combination pistol grip and pivotal tripod. The tripod gun handle includes a mounting assembly designed for removably coupling to of a gun. A handle portion has a first end coupled to the mounting assembly. A plurality of legs are hingably coupled to a second end of the handle portion opposite the mounting assembly whereby each of the legs are positionable into a deployed position wherein each of the legs is designed for abutting a support surface for supporting the gun. The legs are positionable into a storage position for facilitating transportation of the gun. A leg locking assembly is coupled to the second end of the handle portion. The leg locking assembly is for selectively locking the legs in the deployed position and in the storage position defined by the legs being positioned within the handle portion.

Abstract: A digit support for AR family receivers designed to reside in a gap left between a receiver's pistol grip and trigger guard. The support fills the gap and ideally separates a user's digit from the gap, thereby protecting the user's digit from injury due to prolonged contact with the walls forming said gap. The digit support is easily installed without removal of any components of or attachments to the receiver and in its best mode allows for the simultaneous opening of the receiver's trigger guard. In the best mode, the support is a body molded from a rubber compound having dimensions to fit snugly in the gap left between the trigger guard and the pistol grip. Ideally, the remaining exposed surface extends slightly higher than the depth of the gap and is cylindrically domed. Also in the best mode, the side of the body abutting the trigger guard mount should have a concavity designed to fit around the trigger guard mount so as to encompass said mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for a firearm, the firearm having a user hand-gripable barrel portion. The apparatus has a U-shaped member with an outwardly extending cylindrical protuberance swivelably disposed thereto. An elongated handle is detachably secured to the cylindrical protuberance. An elevated contoured member is mountably disposed along the curved portion of the U-shaped member. The elevated contoured member is formed to receive a selected portion of the hand-gripable barrel of the firearm. An elongated strap is connectively disposed to the U-shaped member. The elongated strap traverses the hand-gripable barrel portion of the firearm thereby detachably securing the firearm to the U-shaped member. Whereby the user gripping the elongated handle enables swivelable firearm movement.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for releasably securing a retractable shoulder stock relative to the casing of a firearm. The retractable shoulder stock includes a slide rail which is displaceable relative to the casing. The slide rail defines a recess. The shoulder stock also includes a catch lever which is mounted for rotation about an axis. The catch lever has a peripheral surface that can be manually engaged to rotate the catch lever about the axis. The catch lever is positioned to selectively engage in the recess to releasably lock the slide rail in a first predetermined position.

Abstract: A device to provide storage and transportation of a flat pin ejector removal tool (28) and a round pin removal tool (30) within a frame cavity (12) of a firearm. Consisting of a tool body (10) shaped to fit within the frame cavity, and having the tools affixed to it. The tool body has a plunger journal hole (14) containing a spring (22) that underlies a plunger (24). These are held captive by a retention clip (26) pressed into a retention clip recess (16). This arrangement allows the plunger to be manually urged to its proximal position during insertion of the device into the frame cavity. The spring then urges the plunger to its distal position. Thus, the plunger projects out of the tool body to sufficiently communicate with a lanyard hole (13) retaining the device within the frame cavity. Manually urging the plunger to its proximal position facilitates removal.

Abstract: A holster stock for pistols comprises a shoulder piece (11) and a holding part (12). The pistol has a housing (2) with a grip (3) which projects downward and is at least partially hollow, and has a slide (5) which is guided on the upper part (4) of the housing. The holding part (12) of the holster stock is attached to the grip (3) of the pistol. To combine a firm connection to the pistol with a good grip feel, the holding part (12) has a lower strut (14) and an upper strut (13). The struts run approximately in the firing direction. The lower strut (14) ends in a guide strip (20) which points upward and is inserted from underneath the grip (3) into guides (35) in the interior of the grip (3) while the upper strut (13) bears against the upper part (4) of the housing (1).

Abstract: A holster stock for pistols comprises a shoulder piece (11) and a holding part (12). The pistol has a housing (2) with a grip (3) which projects downward and is at least partially hollow, and has a slide (5) which is guided on the upper part (4) of the housing. The holding part (12) of the holster stock is attached to the grip (3) of the pistol. To combine a firm connection to the pistol with a good grip feel, the holding part (12) has a lower strut (14) and an upper strut (13). The struts run approximately in the firing direction. The lower strut (14) ends in a guide strip (20) which points upward and is inserted from underneath the grip (3) into guides (35) in the interior of the grip (3) while the upper strut (13) bears against the upper part (4) of the housing (1).

Abstract: An adapter for converting a handgun into a rifle or carbine. The adapter includes an elongated member having a stock and a pair of sidewalls forming a cavity. A pair of guide rails is positioned on an inner edge of the cavity, and a locking bar is mounted within the sidewalls and extends across the cavity. The locking bar is selectively positionable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A handgun mounts into the adapter by aligning channels on the outer edge of the handgun into the guide rails. The handgun is slid along the guide rails and into the locking mechanism for attachment.

Abstract: An intrusion apparatus for safely propelling a non-lethal diversionary device into a structure through a barrier. The intrusion apparatus comprises an extension device adapted to be gripped by an individual and being movable generally towards the barrier by the individual. A support assembly is connected to the extension device. The support assembly serves to support the non-lethal diversionary device as the extension device is moved towards the barrier. A barrier breaking assembly is also supported by the extension device. The barrier breaking assembly forms an opening sized to receive the non-lethal diversionary device through the barrier as the extension device is being moved towards the barrier. A propelling assembly is also supported by the extension device. The propelling assembly serves to selectively propel the non-lethal diversionary device into the structure through the opening formed in the barrier at a non-lethal velocity.

Abstract: A tool to assist in the field removal of a rifles's hand grips or hand guards, comprising a pair of releasably joined split ring segments which are adapted to urge the slip ring of a rifle away from the rifle's mounting ring, thereby freeing the rifle's hand grips. Elastic means are provided linking the device with the rifle's stock thereby permitting pressure to continuously urge the slip ring away from the mounting ring.

Abstract: A brace for use by a shooter to brace a gun having an elongated stock and a butt portion. The brace includes a generally upright member connected to the stock of the gun and is configured for contacting the back portion of the user's head or neck and for bracing the gun there against while the user holds the butt of the gun against the user's shoulder. A telescoping arm is pivotally connected to the stock of the firearm adjacent the butt of the gun. The arm is pivotable between a retracted position adjacent the stock and an extended, operable position above the stock. A brace pad is connected to the end of the arm, and the brace pad is spring-biased to pivot outwardly for contacting the back of the user's head or neck.

Abstract: A multipurpose weapon having a self-loading large-caliber self-loading rifle module or section and an assault weapon module or section attached to the front portion of the large caliber rifle is provided. A first trigger assembly of the large-caliber rifle is positioned for operation by a trigger hand of the user of the weapon, while a second trigger assembly of the assault weapon module is configured for operation by the non-trigger hand of the user. Alternatively, the assault weapon section or module can be equipped with a trigger that is selectively operable to fire either the assault weapon module or the large-caliber rifle module. Additionally, a detachable secondary module comprising a grip module which includes a grip and a trigger can alternatively be attached to the large-caliber module.

Abstract: A guard including a handle and having a tang received in a mounting device mounted on a handgun, providing a user with dual-handled control over the handgun.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable grip for mounting on an elongate object, such as the barrel of a portable weapon. The grip comprises an elongate grip section and a hinge which connects the grip section to the elongate object. For effecting the movement between a folded-in position and a folded-out position, the hinge consists of an oblique pin to be affixed on the elongate object and of an oblique hole formed in the grip section and cooperating with the pin. During the movement of the grip section between the folded-in position and the folded-out position, the grip section turns through essentially 90 degrees around an axis in the longitudinal direction of the grip section.

Abstract: A survival weapon is described in which a projectile firing weapon mounts a stock member. A connector mounts the stock member to the projectile firing weapon for selective motion between an inoperative position in which the stock member is positioned in juxtaposition to the projectile firing weapon, and an operative position in which the stock member projects outwardly of the projectile firing weapon. The stock member includes compartments releasably receiving survival items such as a fire starting component, a cutting tool, a direction finding device, and ammunition for the projectile firing weapon. An access opening is formed in the stock member that is aligned with the trigger of the weapon and that provides access to the trigger when the stock member is in either the operative or inoperative position. A saw blade and a chopping head may also be provided for attachment to the stock member to enable use of the stock member as a saw or chopping tool.

Abstract: A housing structure for a hydrostatic machine comprising two shells of part-cylindrical form. The shells are connectable together at their junction surfaces on a parting-plane. A drive-shaft is supported in the housing structure and its axis of rotation lies on the parting-plane, this being the axis of symmetry of the shells. The shells are identical in cast shape, and have symmetrically arranged recesses and surface features to either side of said axis of symmetry. In the interior chamber between the shells, working component elements of the machine are located and driven by the drive-shaft to convert mechanical power into hydraulic power passing through openings or fluid-passageways provided in the housing structure.

Abstract: A rifle has a fore-end to which a bipod is fitted which comprises a support part and retractable legs, the support part and the legs being connected by means of pins, which are thickened at their outer end and have a cut-off sector, and depressions with an interrupted circumferential lip. In order to provide a simple, cheap and elegant bipod, the support part is mounted on the fore-end such that it can rotate about a shaft located in the firing direction, the pins are part of the leg and the associated depressions are provided in the support part, and the support part and leg have a circular groove and a circular bead which fits into the groove and projects in the direction of the axis of symmetry of the pin, the axis of the groove and bead being the same as the axis of symmetry of the pin, and their diameter being larger than the maximum diameter of the pin.

Abstract: A folding stock is provided for a pistol. The stock is particularly suited for automatic pistols which may employ extended magazines. The stock includes a first end which mates with the hollow located in the rear portion of the grip of the pistol. A first stock element is attached to the first end. A second stock element is pivotally attached to the first stock element. The attachment includes a spring mounted push-button element. The push-button element, when depressed, permits rotation of the stock from a folded to an unfolded position and visa versa. The pivotal attachment is securable in a folded first position and an unfolded second position. The folded position brings the first stock element into a substantially parallel and proximal arrangement with the second stock element. The securing mechanism is engaged and disengaged by the push-button located on the right side of the intersection of the first stock element and the second stock element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrist support for a handgun. According to the invention, a support (1, 2, 3) is attached to a grip projecting from the bottom portion of the grip substantially away from the gun in the direction of the barrel (44), so that the support (1, 2, 3) settles in the part between the hand holding the gun and the armpit or at least at some point of the lower part of the arm.

Abstract: Our integral user configurable sniper rifle stock comprises a wide forearm and a relatively narrow carry portion extending rearwardly from the forearm. An action mounting portion extends rearwardly from the carry portion. An angled relatively vertical, stippled grip extends rearwardly and downwardly from the receiver portion. An open rear stock portion extends rearwardly from the grip. The carry portion is narrower and thinner than the forearm. The action mounting, grip and rear portions are generally as wide as the carry portion. The forearm comprises a forend having an angled base and a flat serrated base portion extending rearwardly from the forend. A "T" channel rail is disposed within the angled base to mount a bipod. The folded legs of a bipod lie along the barrel. The grip defines a weight receptive cavity. A trigger guard extends from the receiver portion to the grip. The rear stock portion comprises upper and lower braces with a butt extending vertically between rear extents of the braces.

Abstract: A holster for game calls which can be fastened around the stock of a gun or of a bow. The holster has an elongated body made of flexible material, with a plurality of pockets formed on one side. The pockets are preferably formed so as to open toward the center of the elongated body. A fastener, such as hook-and-loop material (Velcro.RTM.) allows the elongated body to be wrapped around the gunstock and the ends fastened to each other, so as to form a sleeve around the stock with pockets on the outside. If the pockets are formed to open toward the center of the elongated body, they will open upwards when the holster is fastened around the generally horizontal gunstock. Game calls can be inserted into the pockets, and removed easily without removing the gun from the shoulder of the hunter and without startling the game. A bow-hunting variation has the pockets turned 90.degree.

Abstract: A slip on recoil pad having a sleeve portion and a cushion portion. The sleeve and cushion portions can be formed integral with one another or be separate components attached together. The sleeve component may be comprised of a neoprene or polypropylene rubber for providing enhanced cushioning, warmth, and durability, and may also include a rifle sling attachment stud, grommet. The rifle sling attachment stud preferably includes a reinforcing liner or strip to prevent the reinforcing stud from pulling through the sleeve portion of the recoil pad. In addition, a protective layer is provided to overlie the rivet, or grommet portion attached to the eyelet of the rifle sling attachment stud to prevent marring or scratching of the rifle stock when it is installed and attached thereto.

Abstract: A handgun grip enhancer unit for use with side panel grip type handguns. The unit is made from elastomer and includes a forward finger rest cushion member molded integral with reduced thickness side wing members which extend rearwardly in full face engagement with the gun handle and beneath the standard side panel grip elements.

Abstract: An augmented service pistol weapons system and ammunition has an extended barrel and an adapter sleeve and mount which supports the barrel and partially surrounds a forward end of the service pistol. Two hinged flaps have inward extending clamps which engage an inside of the front of a trigger guard on the pistol. A turn-to-release locking pin holds the two flaps together as the flaps are closed on the trigger guard. An arm rest extends laterally rearwardly along sides of the pistol and terminates in a curved rearward extension to support the augmented service pistol on an arm of the user. A fifty round magazine replaces the standard pistol handle magazine. Scopes and aiming devices are mounted above the extended barrel. A foregrip is removable and positionable at opposite lateral sides of the extended barrel and below the barrel. A variable power function assembly surrounds the barrel and allows selected release of gas to slow projectiles. A shredding device near the muzzle shreds bands on the projectile.

Abstract: The present invention is a handle assembly for removable attachment to the forearm portion of a firearm. It includes a handle, whose position relative to the forearm portion, may be readily adjusted to one of a plurality of locations. A push button mechanism actuates movement of a locking mechanism which secures the handle at the chosen location. When the handle is locked into any one of the positions, it is held securely, and therefore does not detract from the accuracy of the weapon.

Abstract: A butt stock extender for a rifle to avoid the impact of recoil on an adjacent head portion of the operator.

Abstract: A small, extremely light weight kit containing components which, when wholly assembled, are a fully functional rifle, easily assembled in five minutes or less, and stowable in kit form with among other survival items, up to fifty rounds of small caliber ammunition, which is highly portable and useful.

Abstract: A new and improved long gun stabilizer includes a rigid panel element which is connected to a side of the stock of the gun. The rigid panel element projects outward from the side of the stock and is positioned on the side of the stock such that a hand of a user can be placed under the rigid panel element. The rigid panel element rests on the hand of the user, whereby the gun is stabilized on the hand of the user. The rigid panel element includes a contour that is complementary to a contour of a portion of the hand of the user, such as the top portion of the hand. The respective complementary contours provide a snug fit between the top of the hand and the rigid panel element. A channel in the stock receives an edge portion of the rigid panel element. The gun includes a first sight assembly, and the rigid panel element is placed beneath the first sight assembly on the stock.

Abstract: A firearm configuration composed of a multiplicity of elements which can be assembled into a compact interlocked mutually connected closed configuration for storage, and released and reassembled in an operable configuration to provide a complete operable firearm including a forearm/barrel assembly, upper and lower receiver assemblies, a stock, a bolt assembly, a grip assembly, a magazine assembly, a trigger assembly, and a trigger guard assembly each with special operational and storage features.

Abstract: In an automatic weapon system such as the AR-15/M-16, the passage of propellant gas-carried heat, powder residues, and dirt to the bolt carrier and the upper receiver of the weapon is eliminated. The standard recoil spring housed in the buttstock of the weapon can be eliminated to produce a weapon with a folding stock or a machine pistol. Propelling gasses drive a piston which in turn drives a piston rod which is integrally coupled with the carrier key of the weapon. There is no relative movement between the rod and the carrier key. Therefore, no impact is delivered by the rod to the carrier. Longer carrier life is assured. The original recoil spring can be eliminated by a recoil spring on the piston rod. The ability to vary the volume of the gas chamber in which the piston is driven permits control of the firing rate of the weapon. A further enhancement permits the total blockage of propellant gasses from the gas cylinder so that the weapon may only be fired in a single action, single shot mode.

Abstract: A revolver or a hand grip for an associated revolver which includes first and second clam shell shaped portions disposed in nested relationship. One of the portions may include a tang dimensioned and configured to engage the hand of the user intermediate the thumb and forefinger. The apparatus may include a third clam shell portion that is substantially the same as the one portion except that the third portion does not include a tang.

Abstract: The improved handgun assembly of the present invention includes a handgun with barrel and a butt having a handgrip, and a novel handgun brace resting against but otherwise unconnected to the handgun. The brace is in the form of a unitary rod having an upraised front portion, an intermediate portion connected thereto and sloping downwardly and rearwardly therefrom, and a rear portion connected to the intermediate portion and extending downwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The front portion bears an upraised, preferably detachable fork which holds the gun barrel. The fork may be stepped to accommodate gun barrels of various diameters. The intermediate portion includes a palm rest and a gun butt holder. The palm rest and holder may be in form of a single tube with an elongated recess into which the butt fits. There may be an elongated bottom slot in the tube up thru which a slideable stop pin fits to brace the back of the gun butt.

Abstract: A support member for a plant container for supporting decorative dressings placed within the plant container around a planting contained therein and pertains, has a collar for placement around a plant. The collar includes extensions and projections that support conventional decorative finishes used with the associated plant container or containers, for example, mulch, bark, moss, or similar materials.

Abstract: A shotgun having interchangeable barrels includes a buttstock having interchangeable combs. A low comb is provided for use when the gun is fitted with a barrel having a sighting rib. A high comb may be used when the gun is fitted with a barrel for slug shooting with a scope. The selected comb is disposed within a notch in the buttstock and is secured by a single fastener.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a flower pot using an upper cover forming device and a lower banding device. The wrapper sheet is placed on the upper supporting surface of the cover forming device, the flower pot is pushed into the opening of the forming device which then forms the wrapper sheet around the flower pot while leaving the upper opening of the pot uncovered and while the wrapper is held in place by the forming device the pot is further pushed down into the banding device where a band is applied around the pot to hold the wrapper in place.

Abstract: A forearm assembly for a pump action shotgun includes an axially elongated forearm and a pair of action bars. The forward end of each action bar is received and retained within an associated complementary recess in the rear end portion of the forearm. A piston grip comprises part of the forearm assembly and is releasably secured in fixed position to the forearm in a selected one of a plurality of angularly spaced apart mounting positions by a single fastener to accommodate either a right or left handed shooter.

Abstract: An optional removable front grip usable with any firearm having a barrel shroud formed with a row of regularly spaced openings on its underside. Such openings are routinely provided to ventilate the barrel. The invention front grip is hollow and is provided with a set of lugs which engage any three adjacent barrel shroud ventilation openings to thereby accommodate shooters having different arm lengths. One of the lugs is a locking lug which is operated easily by a screwdriver inserted through the hollow grip.

Abstract: The present invention is a pump action gun having a forearm stock incorporating a U-shaped handle. The U-shaped handle of the forearm stock is located at the lower portion of the forearm stock such that a gun operator's hand grasping the forearm stock will be positioned within the enclosure defined by the U-shaped handle to actuate the forearm stock.

Abstract: An adapter brace device (10) for removably fitting onto one end of a policeman's side handle baton (12) for bracing a handgun while the baton itself is used as a shoulder stock. The adapter device includes a round, plastic body portion (14) with an inner end (16) and an outer end (18). The inner end (16) of the body (14) includes a recessed opening (20) and the outer end has a cradle portion (28) which angles upwardly and outwardly and which cradle portion has a concave depression (26) for receiving the back edge of the grip of a handgun (G). The adapter brace fits on to the end of the baton as shown.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved semi-automatic pistol magainze. In one embodied form, the unique pistol magazine member comprises an apparatus on which one end is compatible with a conventional piston magazine receptacle and the other is contoured to wrap snugly around the back of the holder's hand. The inventive magazine thereby provides the holder with the advantages of both greater bullet storage capacity and also greater compactness of bullet storage space. Moreover, the magazine chamber hugs the hand within the inner periphery of its contour thus providing the holder with added support and stability of grip. Also, in its presently preferred form, the magazine has the advantage of a relatively centrally disposed center of gravity which is conducive to greater balance and therefore better aim.

Abstract: An adjustable comb and buttplate assembly for shoulder firearms, such as shotguns, having a stock and a recoil reducing or absorbing means at the butt end of the stock, comprises a buttplate slidably and removably mounted at the rear of the stock in engagement with the recoil absorbing means, a comb slidably mounted on the stock and interengaged with the butt plate for retaining the buttplate on the stock, the comb and buttplate being slidable as a unit relative to the stock so that the comb and buttplate may remain stationary relative to the shooter's head and body when the firearm and its stock recoil upon firing of the firearm, the comb being capable of disassociation from the buttplate to accomodate removal of the buttplate and replacement of the same by another buttplate providing a different stock length and/or a different pitchdown angle for the firearm, and means accessible from the exterior of the firearm and the stock, comb and buttplate for varying the elevation of the comb relative to the stock, t

Abstract: Hand-carried weapon has a stock offset below the barrel and receiver so that a shooter can keep his head below the barrel to fire from the protected position. A movable periscopic sight, when in the raised position, permits the shooter to see along a periscope-offset line-of-sight parallel to the axis of the barrel so that he can sight from a protected position. When the shooter has his head below the axis of the barrel, he can place his forehead firmly against the periscope to provide triangle support for the weapon with his forehead and two hands. When the periscope is in the lowered position, the shooter can hold and shoot the weapon with his eye on a straight line-of-sight through the sights, without being in the protected position. Secondary trigger permits the shooter to actuate the primary trigger from the protected position. The weapon can also be used to shoot from the hip.

Abstract: A shooters head immobilizing apparatus (10) for the cheekplate (104) of firearms (100); wherein, the apparatus (10) includes an anchor unit (11) attached to the forearm cheekplate (104) and a mouthpiece unit (12) including a mouthpiece base member (16) a generally flexible tether member (17) and a generally resilient tab member (18) wherein the anchor unit (11) and the mouthpiece base member (16) are provided with the cooperating portions (13') (13") of a conventional hook and loop releasable fastening arrangement.