DUAL FIREARM GUNSTOCK HOLSTERING

Abstract

A firearm and firearm assembly are provided which is holster a handgun a long gun. A hand gun is provided which is incorporated into the gunstock of a rifle and is releasably engaged therewith. This enables a user to carry a secondary firearm without the necessity of a dedicated holster.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present application claims priority to PCT Application US 17/44525 filed on Jul. 28, 2017, the PCT application claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Applications No. 62/367,906 and No. 62/367,895 both filed on Jul. 28, 2016, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The reality of the modern world is that there are situations where the use of deadly force is necessary. Because of this, firearms are a necessary tool for soldiers and law enforcement personnel. While this is an unavoidable truth, there are many situations where firearms can be used to add novelty to life rather than function simply as a killing tool. Shooting sports for example, enable a user to improve his proficiency with various types of weapons in many different situations. While the end goal of security forces and sportsmen is different, the need for accurate and reliable weapons remains the same. To address this need, components such as stocks, stands, and sights have been added to the traditional firearm. A need exists to provide a firearm rifle stock and holster which allows a user to quickly switch to a handgun after exhausting the ammunition for his or her long rifle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In an embodiment of the present invention, a firearm holster is provided to secure a first firearm to a second firearm. In the embodiment, the holster comprises a stock assembly having an aperture for engaging the buffer tube of the second firearm. The holster may be further provided with a means for dis-latching from the buffer tube comprising a lever, button, or electronic means. In a further embodiment, the first firearm is a semi-automatic pistol and the second firearm is a long rifle. In other embodiments, the first firearm may be a revolver. In an embodiment, the holster may be mounted between a buttstock of the long rifle and its trigger.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a firearm is provided comprising a telescoping gunstock assembly is provided having a buffer tube and a slide lock mechanism. In the embodiment, the gunstock assembly is adapted to engage the lower receiver of a rifle and the slide lock mechanism is able to secure the firearm to the lower receiver of the rifle. In an embodiment, the firearm is provided as a bullpup-style firearm with the action provided behind the trigger.

In a further embodiment, the present invention is provided as a weapon assembly. In the embodiment, the weapon assembly comprises a means for holstering a handgun to a long rifle and a means for releasing the handgun holstered to the long rifle. In an embodiment, the means for holstering the handgun to a long rifle includes a buffer tube which provides a length for adjusting the distance between the handgun and long rifle.

The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, will be apparent from the following, more particular description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objects and advantages thereof, reference is now made to the ensuing descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings briefly described as follows.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a bullpup embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment having a trigger guard for the holster.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side elevation view of the holster body with a firearm holstered within holster body.

FIG. 7 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention showing a bull pup holstered to a long rifle.

FIG. 8 is a perspective drawing illustrating holstered semi-automatic firearm holstered to a long rifle.

Applicable reference numbers have been carried forward.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Preferred embodiments of the present invention and their advantages may be understood by referring to FIGS. 1-8, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.

With reference to FIG. 1 some embodiments of the invention are shown which provide a bullpup style firearm 99, known as a Zäck Stock™, that is integrated into the gunstock of a traditional firearm. The Zäck Stock™ includes upper receiver assembly 100, lower receiver assembly 102, telescoping gunstock assembly 106, and magazine 108. The Zäck Stock™ serves as a gunstock that functions as a secondary weapon. The Zäck Stock™ enables a user to gain all of the benefits of a detachable and adjustable gunstock. Additionally, the Zäck Stock™ enables a user to transport an additional firearm without employing the use of a dedicated holster.

Upper receiver assembly 100 includes a collection of components responsible for receiving ammunition, firing bullets, and ejecting empty casings. Upper receiver assembly 100 comprises action 110, barrel 104, ejection port 112, and attachment rail 114. Upper receiver assembly 100 enables a user to attach various accessories to the Zäck Stock™. These accessories include sights, flashlights, and scopes. Action 110 is integrated into upper receiver assembly 100 and provides similar function as that of a traditional firearm. That is, the action loads, locks, fires, and extracts cartridges. In an embodiment of the invention the action functions as a firing mechanism that is activated by a trigger assembly which is integrated into the lower receiver assembly. The ejection port 112 is a hole that enables the Zäck Stock™ to jettison the case of a cartridge after the ammunition has been fired. In a supplementary embodiment, the Zäck Stock™ is equipped with an ejection port cover (not shown). In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attachment rail enables a user to connect accessories to the upper receiver assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the upper receiver assembly is equipped with integrated iron sights.

In an embodiment of the present invention, lower receiver assembly 102 connects to upper receiver assembly 100 and enables a user to, connect magazine 108 to upper receiver assembly 100 as well as control the rate of fire of the Zäck Stock™. Lower receiver assembly 102 comprises gunstock body 116, trigger assembly 118, pistol grip 120, safety (not shown), and a magazine release mechanism (not shown). Lower receiver assembly 102 provides as a gunstock, as well as a handheld firearm grip. Gunstock body 116 is intended to come in contact with the shoulder of a user, similarly to a traditional gunstock. Additionally, gunstock body 116 is holds an internal magazine well. The magazine well is situated, such that an inserted magazine feeds cartridges into the action of the upper receiver assembly. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, magazine well 122 and action 110 are positioned on the rear side of pistol grip 120, opposite trigger assembly 118. This configuration enables the Zäck Stock™ to function as a hand-held firearm.

In an embodiment of the present invention, trigger assembly 118 is used to actuate the firing sequence of action 110. Trigger assembly 118 comprises trigger 124 and trigger guard 126. Trigger 124 functions similarly to a tradition firearm trigger. That is, trigger 124, when pulled, causes the Zäck Stock™ ™ to discharge a cartridge when pulled. The trigger guard 126 functions similarly to a traditional trigger guard and prevents accidental discharge. Pistol grip 120 facilitates pulling trigger 124 with a finger while holding the Zäck Stock™. An internal safety catch (not shown) functions similarly to a traditional firearm safety, and prevents the Zäck Stock™ from discharging rounds while engaged. A magazine release mechanism (not shown) enables a user to remove a magazine that is inserted into the magazine well. More particularly, the magazine release mechanism is integrated into the gunstock body and prevents an inserted magazine from being removed until the magazine release mechanism is disengaged.

In an embodiment of the present invention, barrel 104 is connected to the action upper receiver assembly 100. Barrel 104 provides a path along which a discharged bullet travels after being expelled from its casing. The telescoping gunstock assembly functions as the connection mechanism by which the Zäck Stock™ is attached to an external firearm. Telescoping gunstock assembly 106 comprises buffer tube 107, and stock length adjustment mechanism 109. Telescoping gunstock assembly 106 is integrated into lower receiver assembly 102. As such, the recoil generated by discharging a long rifle to which the Zäck Stock™ is attached is transferred through telescoping gunstock assembly 106, lower receiver assembly 102, and into the shoulder of a user. Buffer tube 107 connects to stock length adjustment mechanism 109 at one end and a firearm, such as a long rifle, at its opposite end. In one embodiment of the present invention, stock length adjustment mechanism 109 enables a user to lock the Zäck Stock™ in a desired position as it slides along the length of buffer tube 107.

In the embodiment shown, the stock length adjustment mechanism 109 is provided as a button on the side of the Zäck Stock™. In another embodiment, the stock length adjustment mechanism may be provided as a button or lever on the bottom of the Zäck Stock™. In further embodiment, the Zäck Stock™ may be provided with the stock length adjustment mechanism 109 as a button on the side of the Zäck Stock™ and a separate release button (not shown) to completely remove the Zäck Stock™ from the extension tube. In an embodiment, the Zäck Stock™ is configured to attach to a standard buffer tube provided on a long rifle.

With reference to FIG. 2 through FIG. 4, embodiments of the invention are shown which holster a firearm to another firearm such as a long rifle. The holstered firearm is contemplated as a semi-automatic weapon. Alternatively, embodiments of the invention may accommodate holstering a revolver. The embodiments shown in FIG. 2 through FIG. 4 provide a firearm rifle stock and holster comprising a stock frame 200, buttstock grip 202, and holster body 204. Stock frame 200 may be cylindrically shaped and have length sufficient to accommodate a holstered weapon. The stock frame is contemplated as being composed of a variety of materials such as steel, plastic or a composite material. The stock frame comprises a main opening, a slanted edge, a dis-latch mechanism and a hinge opening. With reference to FIG. 2, the main opening is position at the front of the stock frame. The opening is a smaller diameter than the outer diameter of the stock frame. The opening is circular shaped and is sized to receive the buffer tube of a firearm rifle. The opening leads to a holding compartment of the stock frame. Holding compartment 214 is recessed area of stock frame 200. Holding compartment 214 is able to keep buffer tube 107 (as shown in FIG. 2) of a firearm rifle secured within the stock frame 200. With reference to FIG. 3, slanted edge 208 is positioned at the back of stock frame 200. Dis-latch mechanism is positioned near the front of stock frame 200. In one embodiment of the present invention, dis-latch mechanism 210 is a pressure mechanism with two lever presses at the sides of stock frame 200 near the bottom of stock frame 200. In connection with releasing a firearm 250 from stock frame 200, a user may apply pressure to both levers releasing a mounted firearm present from the buffer tube of a firearm such as a long rifle. In another embodiment of the invention, the dis-latch mechanism 210 is a lever which extends along one side of stock frame 200 and bends vertically downwards. The lever allows the user to remove/disengage a holstered firearm from a long rifle. Other methods may be used for the dis-latch mechanism 210 such as a button or an electrical means. Hinge opening 212 is positioned near the bottom back of the stock frame. Hinge opening 212 may be circular shaped and it may extend through the entire body of stock frame 200 from one side to the other of stock fame 200. Hinge opening 212 serves to pivot stock frame 200, on hinge connection 216, with respect to buttstock grip 202 so as to further accommodate releasably securing a firearm to stock frame 200.

Buttstock grip 202 may be any shape, size and length. Buttstock grip 202 may be composed of any material. With reference to FIG. 3, butt grip 202 may be shaped with two arcs of different sizes aligned vertically and diagonal lines at the sides connecting the two arcs. Buttstock grip 202 has a thin top vertical section and a slanted bottom. Buttstock grip 202 is positioned at the back of the stock frame 200. Buttstock grip 202 comprises a plurality of grooves and hinge connection 216. The plurality of extruded grooves is positioned at the back of the buttstock grip 202. The plurality of extruded grooves traverses the entire back of buttstock grip 202 from a top portion to a bottom portion of the buttstock grip. The plurality of extruded grooves add comfort for the user when using the one or more embodiment of the invention. Hinge connection 216 is positioned at the end of buttstock grip 202.

With reference to FIG. 3, the buttstock grip 202 is movable back from the stock frame through the hinge connection. Slanted edge 208 of stock frame 200 allows buttstock grip 202 to freely be moved to accommodate the securing of a holstered firearm. Thusly, in this manner, buttstock end grip 202 may be flexible. Hinge connection 216 includes a spring mechanism (not shown) which compresses buttstock end grip 202 toward its original position after being moved away from the stock. Holster body 204 serves as a holster for a hand gun and it is contemplated as having a circular, rectangular, conical or rectangular shape. Further different shapes, sizes and lengths are contemplated for holster body 204. In some embodiments of the invention, holster body may be composed of any metal, plastic, or a composite material. In some embodiments, holster body 204 is shaped according to multiple rectangular sections similar to standard handgun holsters. Holster body 204 comprises an opening 218, a handgun receiving section 219, and a second receiving section 220. The opening is position at the back of the holster body. Opening 218 leads to the handgun receiving section 219 of holster body 204. Handgun receiving section 219 is shaped and sized to the receive a variety of handgun types. Handgun receiving section 219 is also sized to snugly hold a handgun preventing the handgun from disengaging from holster body 204. Second receiving section 220 is positioned at the top of holster body 204. Second receiving section 220 is shaped and sized the same as the first receiving section. Second receiving section 220 is concentric with the outer edge of stock frame 200. Holster body 204 may be fixed to stock frame 200 near second receiving section 220. Some embodiments of the invention are contemplated as being substitutable for a standard buttstock.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective drawing of an embodiment of holster body 204, according to the foregoing, wherein trigger guard 205 is included therein. Trigger guard 205 provides a sleeve within which the trigger portion of a trigger group of a handgun 250 may rest. The trigger group may include the, trigger, trigger return spring, hammer and hammer main spring of a handgun. The trigger guard prevents the squeezing of a trigger. Stock bar 206 may telescopically or concentrically connect at end 218 to a buffer tube 107 such as that shown in FIG. 1 which may connect to the lower receiver of a long rifle. In an example, stock bar 206 is provided with a stock adjustment lever 210 such the stock bar 206 may be slid along the length of the buffer tube 107, effectively adjusting the length of the stock, as is known in the art. Stock bar 206 may be construed of a polymer material for lightweight construction that will likely improve the balance of a long rifle to which it is ultimately connected. FIG. 5 also includes sling loop 207 which may serve as a connection point to secure a strap (not shown) for steadying the entire assembly supporting an associated holstered firearm and long gun.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side elevation view of holster body 204 with firearm 250 holstered within holster body 204. As shown, trigger guard 205 prevents access to that portion of firearm 250 where the trigger mechanism lies.

FIG. 7 is a perspective drawing illustrating the mounting of a firearm to a long rifle 280 using buffer tube 107. As shown, the mounted firearm is represented as bullpup firearm 99. However, other embodiments as described herein may similarly mount to long rifle 280.

FIG. 8 is a perspective drawing illustrating holstered semi-automatic firearm 250 mounted to a long rifle 280 using buffer tube 107. Holster body 204 is mounted to long rifle 280 between buttstock end 281 of long rifle 280 and trigger 283 of long rifle 280. Butt stock 281, as with the embodiment shown and explained with respect to FIG. 3, includes buttstock end grip 202 which may be flexible, and which may be hinged through hinge connection 216. Hinge connection 216 allows for quick withdrawal of handgun 250 from the holster 204. Hinge connection 216 also allows for handgun 250 to be easily placed into the holster 204. Positioning holster body 204 and holstered firearm 250 between the butt end and the trigger provides superior balance, as compared with positioning a holster body at the buttstock end or on the barrel of the long rifle.

FIG. 8 also shows sling loop 807 mounted to the end of barrel 808 of long gun 809. Strap 811 may be connected to and between sling loop 207 of holster body 204 and sling loop 807. Strap 811 may be used to secure long rifle 280 to the body of user during times handgun 250 is removed from holster body 204 and in use. Buttstock end grip 202 provides a ready buttstock which may immediately be used to support, aim and fire long gun 809 after firearm 250 has been unholstered from holster body 204. Buttstock end grip 202 may be used while placed against a user when the handgun 205 is holstered. This allows long gun 809 to be readily fired while handgun 250 is holstered in holster body 204.

The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments for the purposes of illustration only. It will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, however, that the principles of the invention can be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention should not be regarded as being limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but instead as being fully commensurate in scope with the following claims.

Claims

1. A firearm holster for securing a first firearm to a second firearm, between a buttstock of the second firearm and a trigger of the second firearm, the holster comprising:

a stock assembly for releasably securing the first firearm, the stock assembly including an aperture for engaging a buffer tube of a second firearm stock and a holding compartment for receiving the buffer tube.

2. The firearm holster as recited in claim 1 wherein the first firearm is a semi-automatic pistol and the second firearm is a long rifle.

3. The firearm holster as recited in claim 2 wherein the second firearm is an assault rifle.

4. The firearm holster as recited in claim 1 wherein the first firearm is a revolver and the second firearm is a long rifle.

5. The firearm holster as recited in claim 4 wherein the second firearm is an assault rifle.

6. The firearm holster as recited in claim 1 wherein the stock assembly includes means for dis-latching the first firearm from the stock assembly.

7. The firearm holster as recited in claim 6 wherein the means for dis-latching includes a lever.

8. The firearm holster as recited in claim 6 wherein the means for dis-latching includes a button.

9. The firearm holster as recited in claim 6 wherein the means for dis-latching includes electronic means.

10. A firearm comprising:

a telescoping gunstock assembly having a buffer tube and a slide lock mechanism, the gunstock assembly being adapted to engage the lower receiver of a rifle, and a holster for a firearm, the slide lock mechanism being operable to releasably secure the firearm to the lower receiver of the rifle between a butt grip of the telescoping gunstock assembly and a trigger of the rifle.

11. A firearm of claim 10 wherein the firearm includes a trigger group and an action behind the trigger group defining a bullpup-style firearm.

12. The firearm as recited in claim 10 including a trigger and trigger guard within the trigger group.

13. The firearm of claim 10 wherein the firearm is a revolver.

14. A weapon assembly comprising:

means for holstering a handgun to a long rifle; and

means for releasing a handgun holstered to a long rifle.

15. The weapon assembly of claim 14 wherein the means for holstering a handgun includes a buffer tube removably attached to the stock of a long rifle.

16. The weapon assembly of claim 15 wherein the buffer tube includes length adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the handgun and rifle along the length of the buffer tube.

17. The weapon assembly as recited in claim 14 wherein the long rifle is an assault rifle.

18. The weapons assembly as recited in claim 14 wherein the handgun is semi-automatic weapon.

19. The weapon assembly as recited in claim 14 which further includes at least one sling loop mounted to the long rifle for securing the long rifle to a user.

20. The weapon assembly as recited in claim 16 wherein the weapon assembly is configured to attach to a standard buffer tube of the long rifle.