Abstract: A barrel harmonizing assembly and method for a firearm in which a cylindrical harmonizer sleeve, as well as a pair of tuning nuts which are threadedly positioned on the harmonizer sleeve for longitudinal tuning movement, are positioned around the barrel, rather than projecting from the forward end of the barrel, in order to provide improved tuning and to permit the use, as part of the assembly, of a flash hider, a recoil compensator, a suppressor or other device on the end of the barrel to further improve the accuracy of the barrel and/or provide other benefits.

Abstract: A portable shield for use by a peace officer can be carried on an officer's arm and has a curved outer surface and a relatively small overall shape, to provide better enforcement abilities. The shield supports a canister of sprayable protection material, such as pepper spray. The shield has a baton port for supporting an officer's baton during use of the baton.

Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between FL 80-456 and Pajaro, is provided. The new strawberry is distinguished by its earliness of production, its cupped leaves, its reponse to pests, and its sweet fruit.