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.