Abstract: A quick release assembly has a linear U-shaped member with a base and slotted opposed sides. A nonlinear lever member positioned within the U-shaped member has an aperture aligned with the slots. A fastener through the lever aperture and both slots of the U-shaped member retains the lever member therein. The U-shaped member is fastened to the outer section of a telescoping device parallel with the linear axis thereof. A connector device of the lever member is fastened to a locking mechanism maintaining a movable inner section of the linear telescoping device. Applying force to the lever member opposite the attachment member pivots the lever member and releases the locking mechanism, thereby allowing the inner section of the telescoping device to extend from the outer section, with the lever member attached to the inner section moving along but maintained within the U-shaped member.