Abstract: A gun rack comprising a plurality of swivel shoes and a plate or disc, wherein each swivel shoe is pivotally attached on either side to a bracket on the plate or disc, and wherein the swivel shoe is shaped to hold the butt of a gun. A gun rack comprising a top receiver disc, a bottom receiver disc, a base unit, a shaft, a plurality of swivel shoes, a plurality of barrel receivers, and a plurality of barrel receiver brackets, wherein each swivel shoe is pivotally attached on either side to a barrel receiver bracket, and wherein the barrel receiver brackets are attached to the bottom receiver disc. The barrel receivers insert into notches on the barrel receiver brackets and are optionally vertically adjustable. An optional shotgun plate for use in lieu of a barrel receiver. An optional pistol pole for holding pistols.

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which the apparatus is removably coupled to a structure such as a utility terrain vehicle (UTV), and the apparatus supports or carries an object such as a rifle, bow or treestand.

Abstract: An apparatus enables a long gun to be stored upright in a cabinet having a floor and an overhanging surface. The apparatus has: (a) a rod having a thickness less than the inside diameter of the gun barrel and having a length greater than the difference between the height of the surface and the length of the gun, the rod being adapted for insertion into the gun barrel; (b) a cap attached to one end of the rod, the cap having a diameter greater than the inside diameter of the gun barrel, the cap being adapted for limiting the insertion of the rod into the gun barrel; and (c) a means for removably attaching the cap to the underside of the overhanging surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely storing a plurality of firearms has multiple options for locking arms while displaying the firearms. A gang locking system includes first lock members associated with each firearm. The first lock members shift between a locked position and an unlocked position to control access to all firearms in a cabinet. A common actuator shifts each of the first lock members upon actuation by an operator. An individual locking system includes a plurality of second lock members. The second lock members control individual ones of the firearm locks.

Abstract: A firearm supporting apparatus suitable for use with shafts of varying diameters and lengths includes an elongated support member having a clamping surface and a firearm supporting surface; a collar connected with the elongated support member; and an adjustable mechanism connecting the collar with the elongated support member and adjusting the position of the collar relative to the clamping surface of the support member, the collar and clamping surface securing the support member to the shaft. In one embodiment the adjustable mechanism includes an elongated threaded member connected with the collar and the elongated support member and a fastening device associated with the threaded member. In an alternate embodiment, the adjustable mechanism includes an adjustable clamp connected with the elongated support member and integrated with the collar, which is a flexible band.

Abstract: A safety housing for a firearm includes a biometric or other access authentication device, an enclosure, a frame assembly, a slide assembly, and a door. The frame and the slide assemblies nest within the enclosure, the frame assembly affixes to the enclosure, and the slide assembly moves relative to the frame assembly. The door moves between an open position in which the firearm is removable through an access opening in the housing, and a closed position covering the access opening. The housing has cooperating internal components that operate to lock the door closed when the slide assembly is locked in place, to unlock the door when the slide assembly is released, to move the door open when the slide assembly is moved upwards, and to move the door closed when the slide assembly is moved downwards. Also, the frame assembly has adjustably positionable support elements for different firearms.

Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.

Abstract: The invention is summarized as mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories (generally referred to herein as the “mobile storage system”). The mobile storage system is a tool-less system that quickly, conveniently, compactly and securely stores shotguns, rifles, pistols, ammunition, and other accessories like binoculars and flashlights. The mobile storage system can “stand alone” on most any surface. One person can carry the mobile storage system with relative ease—even when the mobile storage system is fully loaded with weapons and weapon accessories. In addition, the mobile storage system can be mounted to the floor of a vehicle for secure transport. As such, the mobile storage system can be conveniently taken on a camping trip and set up inside a tent.

Abstract: A portable security enclosure assembly is provided for use with a vehicle of the type having a surface. The enclosure includes a base and means for fixing the base to the vehicle surface. Means are provided for detachably mounting the enclosure to the base. The mounting means includes first and second rings pivotally mounted on the base surface for movement between an upright position and a non-upright position. The rings are spaced apart. The enclosure has first and second openings adapted to align with the rings, respectively, when the enclosure is situated on the base, such that the rings extend through the openings in the enclosure when the rings are in the upright position. A locking bar, longer than the distance between the rings, is adapted to be simultaneously received through the rings, so as to secure the enclosure to the base.

Abstract: A firearm wall lock is a wall-mounted device that allows for quick and easy removal of a firearm when the lock is released. When the firearm is secured within the firearm wall lock, the trigger, breach, and firing mechanism are all enclosed to prevent access to or discharge of the firearm. The firearm wall lock is primarily constructed of four components including a post, a shelf, a locking clasp assembly, and a clamp. A firearm is supported by the shelf and is positioned parallel to the post. The clamp holds the top of the firearm barrel in place and the locking clasp assembly encircles and secures the trigger, breach and firing mechanism of the firearm. The firearm wall lock is mounted on the outside surface of a wall, bolted securely to a wall stud, or mounted within a wall between two wall studs.

Abstract: A biometric access control system for tracking critical assets and including an ID station incorporating a biometric input reader, an RFID antenna and reader and a wired or wireless (Bluetooth) communication device. A remotely positioned structure includes either or both of a rack or a locker for holding a plurality of the critical assets in individually locked fashion. A processor control built into the ID station operatively actuates each of a plurality of individual locking mechanisms incorporated into the rack structure or locker, in response to successive biometric and weapon selection inputs communicating with the processor, and for determining at least one of user identification and weapon release authorization prior to the processor actuating the locking mechanism to release the weapon.

Abstract: A gun safe door storage system is permanently affixed to an interior surface of a gun safe door. The door storage system comprises a plurality of integrated pouches or pockets and a rack arranged such that the pouches or pockets are accessible even when the rack is holding rifles or rifle parts, such as barrels. Substantially all of the available space on the interior surface of the door is filled with pockets or pouches. The pouches or pockets are affixed to a backing material having strength and weight sufficient to prevent sagging. The backing material is permanently affixed to the interior surface of the gun safe door. The rack comprises a barrel support and a stock support mounted permanently on the interior surface of the gun safe door over the pouches or pockets.

Abstract: A portable gun support case having gun support members firmly held in place on the case by retaining members attached to the case. The case has a lower box and an upper box which includes two longitudinal box or cover sections pivotally mounted on the lower box. When the box is open, the support members may be placed in upright positions adjacent walls of the lower box. The retaining members then may be moved into firm holding engagement with the support members. When the support members are removed from their upright positions, the upper box may be pivotally closed above the lower box along a center line formed by the two longitudinal cover sections and in engagement with the lower box. When the upper box engages the lower box, outward projections at opposite ends of the upper box are engaged by the retaining members to hold the case firmly closed.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured to deploy the mounting bar as the case is opened; and (ii) a handgun holder coupled to the mounting bar that includes (a) a clamp configured removably to secure the handgun holder to the mounting bar and coupled to a first shank having a threaded receptacle at an end thereof, (b) a holster seat configured to conform, and coupled, to a handgun holster and further coupled to the side of a second shank having a major axis substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handgun holster, an end of the second shank mating with the end of the first shank, and (c) a fastener configured to pass through an opening through the second shank along the major axis and engage the threaded receptacle.

Abstract: The invention is summarized as mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories (generally referred to herein as the “mobile storage system”). The mobile storage system is a tool-less system that stores shotguns, rifles, pistols, ammunition, and other accessories like binoculars and flashlights. The mobile storage system can “stand alone” on most any surface. One person can carry the mobile storage system—even when the mobile storage system is fully loaded with weapons and weapon accessories. In addition, the mobile storage system can be mounted to the floor of a vehicle for secure transport. As such, the mobile storage system can be taken on a camping trip and set up inside a tent.

Abstract: The invented firearm pistol grip monopod gun stabilizer reduces rifle movement to improve the shooter's aim by using an adjustable elongated member connected inside the firearms pistol grip. A threaded rod assembly provides a means for precise height adjustment while a footpad resting on a supporting surface provides stability during recoil, and while the front of the firearm rest on a bi-pod or other support. A head cap screw on one end of the monopod gun stabilizer connects it to the firearm and a footpad on the other end of the monopod gun stabilizer rests on the ground. In between the two ends a female tubular assembly and a threaded rod assembly provide for precise adjustment for targeting. The monopod gun stabilizer threads into it self for transport and storage.

Abstract: A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A set screw assembly for releasably locking the locking assembly onto the sliding bar is provided. A set screw and a set screw nut locks the locking assembly onto the slide bar. The set screw is accessible by a hex key through an opening in housing of the apparatus only when the ratchet arm is in the unlocked open position. A pivotably attachable ratchet arm which resembles typical handcuffs is provided that has a plurality of ratchet teeth that enables the gun lock to clamp a wide variety of cross-sectional portions of different weapons. A solenoid has a plunger adapted to engage one of the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm to lock the rotatable ratchet arm in position around the cross-sectional portion of the weapon to be locked.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for supporting an article, such as a weapon within a vehicle.

Abstract: Mounting system for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The system includes a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a reverse wall mount, or table or flat mount, a panel mount and a slat mount. The components include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus and a pair of L-shaped brackets. One of the brackets includes a pair of extending pins which are received within openings within the other flange when assembling the components.

Abstract: A safety grip for securing a long barreled weapon during transportation or when not in use, comprising a mounting bracket for securely mounting the grip to a stable surface. A nesting pad is supported by the bracket over a recess in the bracket. The nesting pad has an opening therein and a slit extending access to the opening in order that the barrel of the weapon to be secured may be slipped into the opening with the butt of the weapon supported on a surface below the grip. Finally, a raised portion in the nature of a ring is formed about the opening in the nest pad to add additional strength and stability to the pad and, thereby, enhance the effectiveness of the grip.

Abstract: A gun holder and support apparatus that combines multiple gun engagement functions in a compact adjustable transportable configuration. The gun support device provides for a self-supporting and portable field gun holder with adjustment brackets to accommodate different rifle gun types as well as acting as a gun barrel rest during firing.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base having a first and a second end. A first support member is positioned on the first end of the base and a second support member is positioned on the second end of the base. A locking bar is pivotably secured at one end to the second support member and has at an opposite end a lock. The lock engages and is securable to the first support member. Finally, a post is moveably secured to the base. The post engages a switch of a device (e.g., firearm, tool or like device) to prevent activation of the device.

Abstract: An article holder comprising bifurcated arms extending upwardly from a base to receive and hold articles inserted downwardly into the holder within cushioning, resilient fingers extending inwardly from the bifurcated arms to engage the inserted article and wherein the fingers have incoming engagement surfaces connected, with an air space between, to exiting engagement surfaces.

Abstract: An adjustable carrier for attachment to a vehicle which includes a holding member that has a first arm and a second arm with at least one aperture and at least one hook. The holding member further includes an intermediate base interconnecting the first arm to the second arm and a resilient strap having at least one opening used to restrain an object within or against the holding member. Means for interconnecting the holding member to the vehicle are also encompassed within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A lockable safety device for use with a firearm. The device comprises a clamp or bracket that is engageable with a locking bar. When the clamp and locking bar are engaged with a firearm, access to, and use of, the firearm is restricted. The clamp can comprise a third arm projecting therefrom to prevent complete cycling of the firearm action.

Abstract: A revolving gun safety cabinet for holding and securing a plurality of rifles, shotguns and pistols. The revolving gun safety cabinet is made up of a multisided cabinet shell, a multisided storage compartment base used to support the multisided cabinet shell and to store gun accessories and supplies, a vertical post set within the center of the multisided exterior cabinet shell and a relatively large lower horizontal disk adapted to receive the butts of the rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet. There is also a relatively small upper horizontal disk adapted to receive the barrels of rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet and a locking mechanism to secure the rifles and shotguns to the vertical post.

Abstract: A gun support apparatus having two cooperatively engageable, elongate body sections adapted to receive and support a rifle or shotgun with the barrel in an upright position, in combination with at least one mounting bracket that releasably engages at least one of the body sections and is also attachable to an underlying support surface such as the floor or bottom of a hunting blind, tree stand or other such structure. The body sections are of sufficient height to shield and protect the trigger of the gun when the gun is supported in the apparatus. The mounting bracket can include, as either an additional or alternative feature, a stake member that is insertable downwardly into the ground so that the subject gun support apparatus can be used in locations where there is no hard underlying surface to which the mounting bracket can be attached.

Abstract: A portable support apparatus provides for fine vertical adjustment of a support element for the forward portion of a rifle with a motion control including a worm gear and a rack and pinion. Whatever elevation is selected by rotation of the control will be maintained without need to lock the position. A manual or electrical actuator may be provided. A height adjustable rest for the stock end of the rifle also be provided. The apparatus includes legs that may be removed and stored within the case containing the apparatus.

Abstract: A bipod for a firearm, or other equipment utilizing a multiple-leg pod, is provided that features easy, snap-apart and snap-together legs and snap-on and snap-off connection of the bipod to a ball or knob on the firearm or other equipment. The legs are preferably received in bores/holes in the bipod body and, during snapping in and out, the legs move past protrusions that restrict movement of the legs between different lobes of the bores/holes. The ball joint formed between the ball/knob and the main body of the bipod serves as preferably the only connection that moves during use by the shooter. As the shooter swivels, tilts, or pans the gun, the ball/knob attached to the firearm moves in the top socket of the main body of the bipod, with the legs being stationary relative to the main body.

Abstract: A device for safely storing a firearm such as a rifle or shotgun includes a frame for securing the device to a surface such as a vehicle floorboard or the like. The device is defined by a locking system for closing off the end of a barrel and the clip area as well as for precluding access to the trigger device. A lock housing, slidably positionable on a tubular member secured to the frame, enables accommodation for various length barrels, and is deployed to close off the open end thereof. The device is particularly adapted for safely mounting and storing a pair of firearms.

Abstract: A latch and locking assembly. The latch comprising a hasp member. The hasp having a base wall, a side wall and an attachment member. The base wall including a mounting structure for mounting the base wall to a first structure. The side wall having an aperture. The attachment member attaching the base wall to the side wall. The locking assembly comprising a sleeve, a fastening assembly and a lock. The sleeve includes a body, an axial bore and an opening through the body. The axial bore includes a internal fastener assembly contact surface. The fastening assembly is capable of extending through the sleeve and into engagement with a wall, and includes a collar and a threaded fastener. The collar includes an axial bore mating surface. The threaded fastener includes a tool engagement region and a wall engagement region. The lock includes a portion which is positionable through the at least one opening in the body.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base, a first support member position on the base, a second support member positioned on the base and spaced apart from the first support member and a movable locking bar that extends between the first and second support member. The base, locking bar and support member cooperating to releaseably secure one or more devices.

Abstract: An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a generally “U”-shaped member having two upright arms and can be open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive the elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth can extend from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.

Abstract: An offset utility holding device configured to be attached to a cargo rack of a vehicle and to carry elongated objects includes a support base for attachment to a cargo rack of a vehicle, an offset mounting stem extending upwardly from the support base at an incline, and a holding member disposed atop the offset mounting stem. The holding member includes a “U”-shaped containment area having two upright arms which are open at the top for receiving an elongate object therein. The offset mounting stem places the holding member away from a cargo space directly above the cargo rack, such that the elongate object does not interfere with the cargo space.

Abstract: A gun carousel 100 including a main post 102 secured to a base 104, a center wing 106 secured to the middle portion of main post 102, and a top cabinet 108 secured to the upper end of main post 102. The base 104 incorporates slots 110 for receiving rifle butts, while the center wing 106 incorporates a set of cutouts 112 for receiving rifle upper portions. Top cabinet 108 has a top panel 114, a bottom panel 116, side panels 118, and doors 120 secured by hinges 122. Doors 120 may incorporate inserts 124 having images thereon. Bottom panel 116 connects to main post 102 through a flange 126.

Abstract: A delivery device for storing guns within an enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes an interior compartment defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and one or more side walls. The enclosure also includes a cabinet having first and second surfaces, a rail pivotally coupled to the second surface, a track coupled to a protrusion formed in the side wall, and a gun rack coupled to the first surface. The cabinet may be selectively moved into and out of the interior compartment. The protrusion extends outwardly at a distance from the side wall and the track and the rail are slidably coupled to one another. The gun rack includes an upper barrel receiving portion and a lower lip for supporting the butt of a gun. The second surface of the cabinet positioned at a distance from the side wall of the enclosure to allow for additional gun storage.

Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.

Abstract: A revolving gun safety cabinet for holding and securing a plurality of rifles, shotguns and pistols. The revolving gun safety cabinet is made up of a multisided cabinet shell, a multisided storage compartment base used to support the multisided cabinet shell and to store gun accessories and supplies, a vertical post set within the center of the multisided exterior cabinet shell and a relatively large lower horizontal disk adapted to receive the butts of the rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet. There is also a relatively small upper horizontal disk adapted to receive the barrels of rifles and shotguns held vertically upright within the revolving gun safety cabinet and a locking mechanism to secure the rifles and shotguns to the vertical post.

Abstract: An article holder particularly for use with all-terrain vehicles and comprising bifurcated arms, with or without fins or other holding structures extending between the arms and a cushioning web between the arms at the junction of the arms to provide a cushion for an article to be held between the arms and to close the arms against an inserted article when the cushioning means is depressed and including a mounting base projecting from the junction of the arms and hooks on the outer sides of the arms to accommodate a resilient strap to be hooked over an inserted article.

Abstract: A locking assembly for securing an object to a wall comprising a sleeve, a fastening assembly and a lock. The sleeve includes a body, an axial bore and an opening through the body. The axial bore includes a internal fastener assembly contact surface. The fastening assembly is capable of extending through the sleeve and into engagement with a wall, and includes a collar and a threaded fastener. The collar includes an axial bore mating surface. The threaded fastener includes a tool engagement region and a wall engagement region. The lock includes a portion which is positionable through the at least one opening in the body. The internal fastener assembly contact surface and the axial bore mating surface interface to facilitate rotative and pivotable relative movement of the sleeve and the fastening assembly. In turn, the retained movement of the fastening assembly with rotation of the sleeve is precluded.

Abstract: A removable holder comprises a mounting base (10) and item holding device (12). The mounting base (10) is intended to be semi-permanently attached to a vertical wall, and the item holding device (12) is designed to be manually mounted within a tapered dovetail receptacle (26) formed in the mounting base for manual removal from the mounting base when not in use. The item holding device (12) incorporates a male tapered dovetail section (32) for mating into the female dovetail section (26) of the mounting base (10). A locking tab (46) is formed with the mounting base (10) in a manner to be biased outwardly to snap into a locking position against a top surface (40) of the male dovetail section (32) to lock the male dovetail section in place. Pressing on the locking tab (46) pushes it out of the way so that the male dovetail section (32) of the item holding device (12) can be manually removed from the female dovetail angled surfaces (26) of the mounting base (10).

Abstract: The invention is a lock for a gun that locks the trigger so it cannot be moved. The lock fits between the trigger and the trigger guard and keeps the trigger from moving. One of the unique features of the lock is that it can be locked both by a key and a padlock. The lock is comprised of two sections that in the preferred embodiment are made out of plastic which are attached together by a flexible strip of plastic and, thus, can be molded as a single piece. In approximately the middle of both sections is an opening. In this opening is placed the lock cylinder with a pin. From the end of the lock cylinder extends a loop with a sufficient size opening that a shackle of a padlock can be placed through it. To use the lock, one places the two sections together between the trigger and the trigger guard and then inserts the key into the lock cylinder and turns it. Once the pin falls in the proper location, the lock is securely held together between the trigger and trigger guard such that the trigger cannot be moved.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for supporting an article, such as a weapon within a vehicle.

Abstract: A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-shaped member has two upright arms which are open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive an elongate object. The U-shaped member further includes a plurality of alternating length gripping fins extending from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area to help hold items securely therein.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base, a first support member position on the base, a second support member positioned on the base and spaced apart from the first support member and a movable locking bar that extends between the first and second support member. The base, locking bar and support member cooperating to releaseably secure one or more devices.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a base having a first and a second end. A first support member is positioned on the first end of the base and a second support member is positioned on the second end of the base. A locking bar is pivotably secured at one end to the second support member and has at an opposite end a lock. The lock engages and is securable to the first support member. Finally, a post is moveably secured to the base. The post engages a switch of a device (e.g., firearm, tool or like device) to prevent activation of the device.

Abstract: A security mount and system for protecting a firearm. The base of the firearm is placed in a receptacle in the mount to hold the firearm. A switch in the bottom of the receptacle is activated when the firearm is removed from the mount. The mount may be connected directly to an alarm or to a premises security system which sounds the alarm when the switch is activated. The premises security system may also report an alarm condition to a monitoring center via a wireline connection or a wireless link when the switch is activated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an storage adapter used for engaging and supporting the stock/frame assembly of both the Contender® or Encore® brands of Thompson/Center Arms, Inc.® firearms. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stock/frame assembly is stored in a vertical position above the floor of the gun cabinet/safe through the use of two individual components: (i) a novel storage adapter and (ii) a storage receiver which was previously-disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/705,081. The storage adapter component is comprised of a first end and a second end. The storage adapter engages, supports, and secures the stock/frame assembly by making use of the hinge pin of the firearm and a securing means (preferably a securing strap) to secure the stock/frame assembly to the second end of the storage adapter. The storage adapter, by use of a hanging means (preferably a hanging pin) in its first end, is then placed into (i.e.

Abstract: An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle handlebars, to provide a support extending above outwardly and rearwardly extending portions of the handlebar that will acommodate an article holder for an elongate article such as a long gun, tool or another piece of equipment in position extending across the vehicle handlebars.

Abstract: A portable rack and storage device for safely holding, transporting and concealing weapons such as longarms, compound bows and the like is disclosed. The rack and storage device is designed to be mounted over a bench-type vehicular seat in a forward-facing or rearward-facing direction with respect to the transport vehicle.