Abstract: A device may include a back plate comprising one or more clip receivers and a plurality of slots. A plurality of straps may be included and may be configured to pass through the slots to releasably secure the back plate to a backpack. The one or more clip receivers may be configured to receive a clip to releasably secure a firearm to the back plate.

Abstract: A device may include a back plate comprising one or more clip receivers and a plurality of slots. A plurality of straps may be included and may be configured to pass through the slots to releasably secure the back plate to a backpack. The one or more clip receivers may be configured to receive a clip to releasably secure a firearm to the back plate. Elements may be included to assist in aiming the firearm or otherwise steadying the firearm during an aiming procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a rifle is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a coupling mechanism to connect to a rifle. In certain embodiments, the coupling mechanism comprises a hook for engaging a loop, wherein one of the hook and the loop is connected to a rifle. An attachment mechanism, such as a clip or strap, is coupled to the coupling mechanism and configured to attach the coupling mechanism to a backpack or other shoulder harness. In certain embodiments, a retention mechanism may be provided to keep the rifle retained within the coupling mechanism. Similarly, a release mechanism may be provided to release the rifle from the retention mechanism. The release mechanism may engage/disengage the retention mechanism using a cable, or in other embodiments using wired or wireless communication. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A knife assembly includes a knife blade having a stop and a receiver having a cavity for receiving a portion of the knife blade. In some implementations the receiver is secured to a glove, and in other implementations it is secured to a knife handle. The receiver includes a retainer biased toward a retaining configuration in which the retainer engages the stop to prevent the portion of the knife blade from being removed from the cavity. An opening in the receiver provides access to the retainer. The opening is positioned such that a force may be applied therethrough to overcome a bias of the retainer and adjust the retainer to a non-retaining configuration, allowing the portion of the knife blade to be manually removed from the cavity.

Abstract: A locking carrying device may include a base member comprising one or more clip receivers. A lock coupled with the base member may be configured to be manually alternated between a locked configuration (preventing a clip from exiting the clip receiver) and an unlocked configuration (allowing the clip to exit the clip receiver).

Abstract: A support member for a bow may include a first portion having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first through-hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The support member may include a clip coupled with the first portion, the clip having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The support member may be configured to be fixedly secured to the bow by a stabilizer of the bow being secured to a stabilizer mount of the bow through the first through-hole. The clip may be configured to vertically support the bow while a user is aiming or firing the bow. A bow support assembly may include the support member and a clip receiver configured for receiving the clip. The clip receiver may be rotatably coupled with a pole receiver configured to be secured to a trekking pole.

Abstract: A device may include a back plate comprising one or more clip receivers and a plurality of slots. A plurality of straps may be included and may be configured to pass through the slots to releasably secure the back plate to a backpack. The one or more clip receivers may be configured to receive a clip to releasably secure a firearm to the back plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a rifle is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a coupling mechanism to connect to a rifle. In certain embodiments, the coupling mechanism comprises a hook for engaging a loop, wherein one of the hook and the loop is connected to a rifle. An attachment mechanism, such as a clip or strap, is coupled to the coupling mechanism and configured to attach the coupling mechanism to a backpack or other shoulder harness. In certain embodiments, a retention mechanism may be provided to keep the rifle retained within the coupling mechanism. Similarly, a release mechanism may be provided to release the rifle from the retention mechanism. The release mechanism may engage/disengage the retention mechanism using a cable, or in other embodiments using wired or wireless communication. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a shoulder strap for use with a backpack, wherein the shoulder strap supports the backpack on a user’s shoulders. A hook is incorporated into the shoulder strap to carry cargo, such as a rifle, bow, binoculars, or the like. The hook and associated cargo provide a counterbalance for weight of the backpack on the user’s shoulders. In certain embodiments, the hook is designed to universally connect to different types of backpacks and shoulder straps. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a coupling mechanism to couple the hook to the shoulder strap and/or prevent swaying of the hook relative to the shoulder strap. The hook may foldable to enable the hook to be stowed away and/or prevent cargo from coming off the hook. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method for protecting a rifle and stabilizing the rifle when shooting is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes providing a strap and connecting a first end of the strap to a backpack. A second end of the strap is connected to a rifle. A length of the strap is adjusted such that when a user pulls the rifle over the shoulder from the backpack and holds the rifle in a shooting position, the strap slides over the user's shoulder from the backpack to the rifle and reduces a weight of the rifle in the user's arms when the rifle is held in the shooting position. In certain embodiments, the length of the strap is adjusted to maintain the rifle substantially level when in the shooting position.