Abstract: Each of a set of locking gun rack assemblies includes an elongated vertical frame member having a pair of firearm support cradles extending therefrom in vertically spaced relation. A fixed mounting bracket is formed at a lower end of the frame member; however, an upper end of the frame member has a mounting bracket pivotally connected thereto to facilitate connection of the rack assemblies to the rear wall of a pickup truck cab in which the rear wall curves forwardly into the roof structure of the cab immediately above a rear window of the cab. An upper cradle of one assembly of the set and a lower cradle of the other assembly are provided with a pivotally connected firearm keeper which engages the outer end of the associated cradle and is secured in place by a padlock.

Abstract: A high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms within a theft proof gun rack. The apparatus comes in two embodiments for use with long guns or pistols and utilizes a locking bar which locks the firearm within a given partition within the gun rack. The long gun embodiment of the apparatus accepts various sized guns, either in or out of soft gun cases, by using an optional spacer to accept smaller guns within the rack. The apparatus is designed to be mounted to a wall or similar object and, once a firearm is in place and locked, the mounting bolts are unreachable. Protection of the finish of the firearm is afforded by a resilient covering on all parts of the rack which come in contact with the firearm.

Abstract: A stand for storing multiple handguns that includes a base and a vertical panel perpendicular to the base. The vertical panel contains a number of slots with a follower behind the panel and studs extending through the panel to engage a threaded cavity in the follower. The stud and follower slide in the slot and are locked in place by a stop ring on the stud. The barrel of a handgun slides over the stud and the heel of the grip may rest on the base.

Abstract: A gun rack engages the rear of the back seat of a sports vehicle and enables weapons to be carried in a manner tilting toward the front of the vehicle. The rack has no middle struts which would interfere with the scope of rifle and thus allows the rifle to be carried scope down, a much more stable configuration. The rack of the present invention is completely foldable from and to a storage position, and contains specialized structures to enable tie down. Tie-downs are made with respect to eyelets which exist in the rear of sports vehicles, and tie down is effected through the use of quick release straps. Tie down is achieved both at the upper and lower end of the rack of the present invention. Self tying is achieved through a wrap-around strap, or through a decorative over cover. The decorative over cover helps to disguise the presence of the weaponry and thus to reduce the incidence of theft.

Abstract: A portable gun rack comprises an open-faced enclosure with a securing clip or a plurality of securing clips to securely grasp one or more weapon barrels and a lower horizontal support with low retaining barriers to provide lateral support for gun butts. The gun rack may be releasably latched or otherwise coupled to a base that is mounted to a vehicle or other solid, movable or stationary object. The gun rack preferably includes means to releasably latch the rack in a horizontal or vertical orientation. The gun rack may also include a water-tight cover that may be releasably latched to the enclosure to further protect weapons from the elements. The cover may conveniently be provided with a carrying handle so that the rack can be unlatched from a base in a vehicle or residence carried to a site for use of the weapon while maintaining protection for the enclosed weapon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new portable vehicle-mounted gun rack, for use in vehicles having a floor with at least one generally horizontal planar portion situated generally in front of a bench seat having an upwardly projecting backrest, for supporting a plurality of long-barreled firearms for safe transport whereby the firearms are readily accessible and no modification is required to the vehicle. The portable vehicle-mounted gun rack comprises a lower floor engagable support structure for receiving a plurality of guns by the muzzle. The lower support structure comprises an elongated block having a plurality of spaced apart upwardly opening gun muzzle sockets formed therein whereby the plurality of guns may be partially supported by their downwardly angled muzzles. An upper seat backrest engagable support structure for receiving the plurality of guns by the butt is also included.

Abstract: The gun storage and rapid removal mount of this invention is for securely retaining a shotgun or the like against unauthorized removal with the mount providing for rapid removal by authorized persons. It comprises a trigger guard cup and a forward lock clamp. The lock clamp engages the barrel and a magazine tube just forward of the shotgun receiver to prevent forward motion of the shotgun in the mount. The trigger guard cup prevents rearward motion. The lock clamp is both lock- and spring-retained. When its lock is released, the gun can be rotated out of the clamp against spring force. The spring also permits reinsertion of the shotgun into position against the spring force.

Abstract: A file hanger kit, system and clips for mounting file hanging rails in a drawer on a tapered cross-section clip mounting rail running along the top edges of the drawer. The clips are formed in an upside down J configuration having a vertical portion and a generally C-shaped hook portion integral with the top of the vertical portion. The C-shaped hook portion defines and partially encloses a reentrant opening that faces down along the side of the vertical portion for hooking and wedging onto the tapered mounting rail when a downward force is applied to the clip by the files hanging on the rails mounted in the clips.

Abstract: A security system for the containment of at least one firearm in a repository. The security system operates in conjunction with an alarm system adapted to generate a signal upon the emergency or unauthorized opening of the repository indicative of access to and possible removal of the firearm contained therein. An alarm system which generates a signal at a remote location is indicative as to whether the firearm in the repository has been accessed and/or removed either in an intended manner or under emergency and/or duress conditions. Also disclosed is a particular pushbutton lock mechanism suitable for use with a security system of the type disclosed herein.

Abstract: The specification describes a modular gun-rack comprising a stock securing unit 1 and a barrel support unit 26. The stock securing unit comprises one or more modular units 2 and the barrel support unit 26 comprises one or more tubular elements 27. Each modular unit comprises a frame having two vertically oriented tubes 5 and 8 and a cross-bar 11. The frame of the upper most modular unit 4 is completed by a cross member 16. The top of each tube defines a sleeve that is capable of receiving a spigot 14, 15 at the bottom of each tube. The lowermost inner tube 5 is secured to a wall by means of a screw. Access to the screw-hole and head of the screw can be gained through hole 34 in the outer face of tube 5 prior to insertion of cross-bar 11 into hole 34. In use tube 5 is secured to a wall by means of a screw, access to which is gained through hole 34. Cross-bar 11 is inserted through the trigger guard of a gun and inserted into hole 34.

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 use tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divide mount of the rack.

Abstract: A system of holders for carrying long guns in automobiles. The holders are somewhat malleable and include liner devices for the holder at the barrel end of the gun to hold the barrel tightly. The malleability allows the holder to be shaped to hold the stock end tightly closed.

Abstract: An device for securing a fire arm has a base with a floor and two upstanding sidewalls, each sidewall defining a groove adjacent the floor. The device also has a first member pivotally mounted between the two sidewalls, a second member slidable in the grooves and adapted to couple with the first member to lock the fire arm between two protruded parts of the fire arm, a lock pin for locking the second member and a lock for locking the lock pin. The floor has at least one through-holes each for passage of a fastener, each through-hole being disposed under at least one of the first member and the second member, so that the fastener is inaccessible when the device is in use.

Abstract: A new and novel holder or support device unit for use in shops, stores and in the field, the holder being the type that may be used to display and/or rest various items such as rifles, pistols, still cameras, video cameras and the like. The new and novel holder is semi-rigidly formed in a single component from a foam which provides a microcellular inner core and a tough integral leather-like exterior surface providing enough inertia absorption, impact resistance and resiliency that the device can be easily and safely used to support a firearm, while discharging the firearm, as well as effectively and safely supporting other items. Items may be placed and held on the holder in a desired position and for a specific purpose such as customer display, cleaning, maintenance, disassembly, and/or field steadying of the item. Also disclosed is a novel method of producing the unique holders described herein.

Abstract: A gun rack is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms. The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights and a plurality of vertically spaced crossbars spanning between the uprights. The frame is attachable to a vertical mounting surface, such as a wall. A relatively flat panel member is adapted for attachment to the frame, to substantially cover the frame and prevent the frame from being detached from the mounting surface. The frame further includes a plurality of first support pins spaced vertically along one of the uprights and a plurality of second support pins spaced vertically along the other upright. The support pins are adapted to support the plurality of guns in a substantially horizontal position. First and second elongated locking bars are provided for being secured to the frame, to prevent removal of the guns mounted on the frame. First and second elongated beams are mounted adjacent the respective first and second bars.

Abstract: A gun rack (80; 84) is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms (68). The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame (10; 130) having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights (12 and 14; 132 and 134) and a plurality of vertically spaced crossbars (16, 18 and 20; 136, 138 and 140) spanning between the uprights. The frame is attachable to a vertical mounting surface, such as a wall. A relatively flat panel member (64; 178) is adapted for attachment to the frame, to substantially cover the frame and prevent the frame from being detached from the mounting surface. The frame further includes a plurality of first support pins (60) spaced vertically along one of the uprights and a plurality of second support pins (62) spaced vertically along the other upright. The support pins are adapted to support guns in a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: Locking apparatus for wooden cabinets for long guns such as rifles and shot guns comprises a lower stationary metal band horizontally mountable in the cabinet at about trigger height, and an upper metal band horizontally mountable in the cabinet above the lower band at about barrel height. The upper band comprises a back bar fixedly mountable to the back of the cabinet, side bars fixedly mountable to the sides of the cabinet, and a removable front locking bar which is releasably securable to the side bars. The locking bar is engaged to one of the side bars by means of a tang in one end of the locking bar which mates with an aperture in the one side bar, and is locked to the other side bar by a pin-tumber type lock in a housing coupled to the other side wall having a cam which mates with an aperture in the other end of the locking bar.

Abstract: A gun storage apparatus is set forth. In the preferred apparatus aircraft cable is connected with a long screw for anchoring into a wall. That connection is accomplished by an upper eyelet, and there is a second eyelet just below the upper eyelet to support a ring sized to fit around the end of a barrel of a weapon. There is a bottom or terminal portion preferably wrapped in plastic to avoid scuffing on the wooden finish of the weapon. The lower portion is defined by eyelets at the two ends thereof which are spaced by such a distance that the lower portion can be wrapped in an encircling fashion around the stock or receiver of the weapon, preferably passing through the trigger guard and behind the bolt of the weapon, for fastening with the hasp of a lock.

Abstract: A transport bracket assembly for weaponry including a first bracket affixed to, for example, a vertical panel adjacent the bed of a conventional pickup truck, and a swinging bracket connected to the fixed bracket in swinging gate fashion by a pair of pintles. The swinging bracket has two pairs of distinct holders for receiving a firearm, e.g., a rifle, or a bow. The holders may be adjusted along the second bracket to different positions. A clip assembly above and attached to the swinging bracket engages the stabilizer of a conventional bow. An interengaging, cooperating latch and guide assembly includes a spring loaded lockbolt on the fixed bracket inserted into a latch element lock bore on the swinging bracket for retaining the swinging bracket in a closed position against the fixed bracket. A guide on the fixed bracket assures proper alignment of the lock bore with the lockbolt.

Abstract: A trailer includes a support platform with a forwardly projecting trailer tongue for mounting the trailer to an associated self-propelled vehicle. The trailer structure includes a seat member mounted to a seat platform spaced above the floor platform, with the seat platform including a divider wall, and wherein the divider wall is arranged for the selective mounting of a carrier member thereon.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for alternate mounting from downwardly facing horizontal surface or a vertical surface and the brackets rotatably supports a sleeve therefrom (in any one of four different elevated positions relative to the bracket), with the sleeve being inclined and supporting a horizontal support rod therefrom of a diameter end length to have the barrel of a revolver telescoped thereover with the free end of the support rod extending through the revolver barrel and at least substantially the full length of one of the cartridge chambers in the associated revolver cylinder.

Abstract: A free-standing handgun display stand, having one or more rectangular shaped sections for positioning handguns, with a trapezoidal shaped trigger guard receiving slot, or slots, one for each handgun positioning section, sized to maintain said handgun in an in-use position, with said handgun angled slightly. The display has rectangular support sections, adjacent to, and running perpendicular to, each handgun positioning section, and rectangular unit expansion slots at each end of the display, each slot being equal in width to the thickness of the display stand manufacturing material, one slot extending from the top, halfway to the bottom of the display stand, the other unit expansion slot extending from the bottom, halfway to the top of the display, in a manner that one of the expansion slots will mate with a unit expansion slot from another handgun display of the same, creating a continual display as desired.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting and locking on a wall a rifle or a shotgun comprising a U-shaped extended housing formed from a sheet of heavy gauge steel. A cover of sheet steel is hinged along one leg of the housing while tabs and flaps are provided which come together to prevent the apparatus from being pried open. A combination lock is employed mounted on the cover. The housing is provided with holes for screws to attach the apparatus to a wall, and in particular to both walls forming a corner.

Abstract: A mounting rack for rifles which is substantially rectangular and is mounted across the vehicle, which is adjustable in length as well as height to fit substantially any vehicle. The two upright sides of the rectangle, slide on the two long cross members for further adjustment and the gun cradles have multiple positions. The invention further discloses a dog guard which may be affixed to the back of the gun rack.

Abstract: A utility holding device attachable to a vertical surface for carrying elongated objects such as rifles, bows, fishing rods and the like. The device can be attached to a vertical surface such as a wall or a window, and is specifically intended to be used on the interior surface of a vehicle such as a truck or boat. The device includes a base unit which is permanently attached either by adhesive or screws to the vertical surface. The base unit includes the female portion of an attachment member. The device further includes a mounting stem which includes the male portion of the attachment member and which also includes either a large holding unit integrally formed therewith or adjustably attachable thereto. The female and male portions of the attachment member being interlockable to rigidly attach the stem and base unit. The holding unit may also include a hold-down member which can encircle an item such as a rifle to prevent its removal therefrom.

Abstract: A gun rest is formed from a sheet of resilient plastic foam material which is adapted to be vertically disposed on one edge thereof with the upper edge having a plurality of grooves formed therein of varying depth for receiving and snugly holding the forearm of a rifle therein. A vertically extending slit is formed in the bottom surface of the sheet which is adapted to fit over the top edge of a motor vehicle window glass and blind slits are formed in a front face of the sheet into which individual ammunition cartridges may be pressed and securely held.

Abstract: A safety device for quickly and easily rendering a firearm unloadable by obstructing the barrel of the firearm. The device includes tow generally elongated rods, each rod having a pin dimensioned to be received in one of firearm and an arm having a plurality of apertures therethrough, at least one aperture on one rod being alignable with an aperture on the other rod. The arms of the two rods are dimensioned to overlap when the pins are positioned within the barrel of the firearm. A bolt of a lock may then be passed through a pair of aligned apertures, one on each of the two rods, so that the pins of the rods may not be removed from the barrel.

Abstract: A plurality of disposable cartridges, each having a plurality of wells including at least one assay reaction well, are loaded in a plurality of openings arranged radially around a rack of a carousel. Securing of the cartridges in a predetermined orientation and position in said openings is ensured by means of alignment and securing means on the cartridges and corresponding means on the rack. A locking hub with tangs is mounted on the rack and is rotated to cause the tangs to contact locator tabs on each cartridge to force locator nubs on each of the cartridges radially into corresponding notches on the rack, and to accurately wedge the cartridges against the outer periphery of the rack. The carousel indexes for positioning the cartridges under a variety of stations, one of which generally contains an optical reader such as a fluorometer.

Abstract: A security rack for weapons includes a housing having an aperture. An elongated slide bar is longitudinally slidably mounted to the housing for movement between an open position and a closed position. The slide bar includes an aperture which is selectively alignable with the housing aperture in the slide bar open position. A locking pin includes a shaft having first and second ends. The first end includes structure for engaging the weapon and the second end passes through the housing aperture and the slide bar aperture when these apertures are aligned in the slide bar open position. The shaft second end includes a notch for engaging the slide bar aperture when the housing aperture and slide bar aperture are misaligned in the closed position to thereby prevent removal of the locking pin from the housing.

Abstract: A gun support mechanism is provided which includes buttstock supporting means mounted on a support surface and forestock supporting means mounted on said support surface. The buttstock and forestock supporting means include adjustment means whereby the gun may be positioned at a selected distance from the support surface. The supporting means further include base members which may be affixed to the support surface and support members which are operatively engageable with the base members through the use of lugs or similar expedients. At least one of the supporting means include gripping means for releasably gripping the buttstock or the forestock, respectively, of the gun. The invention is readily adaptable to support objects other than guns.

Abstract: A removable gun rack detachably mounted within a vehicle including an extensible belt connected at either end to the frame of the vehicle above the vehicle floor. Loops are provided in the belt for receiving the barrel while the vehicle floor supports the gun stock.

Abstract: A gun mount includes two spaced adjustable gun racks, and each of the gun racks are arranged to be held in position by the frame of a rear window of a pickup truck, for example, so that a plurality of guns can be supported at spaced intervals thereon and safely transported in a pick-up truck. The pair of racks each include an adjustable spreader bar that terminate in blades at opposed ends thereof, with the blades terminating in attached relationship respective to the frame of a vehicle window. A cradle support assembly has opposed ends which also attach to the blade members and are spaced from the spreader bar to thereby provide an unusual adjustable rack assembly that resist lateral loads in an unexpected manner. Any number of cradles are attached to the cradle support assembly and provides the means by which fire arms, fishing tackle, and other such paraphernalia can be supported and stored behind the driver of a pickup truck.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage rack suitable for storing rifles, shotguns, fishing rods and the like. The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a fishing tackle box suspended below the storage rack. The rack may have a separate storage compartment therein. The invention also provides, in one embodiment, for the storage rack to be hung from hooks over the top of a door, and flexible suspension straps may be used to provide support. Gear, such as guns, may be held in place by velcro straps wrapped around the gun barrel. The storage rack of the present invention may include laterally projecting fishing rod holders for elongated fishing rods, as well as a holder for a protective fishing rod case. The butts of guns may be received in an elongated first recess or alternatively fishing rods may be received in a second recess nested in the elongated first recess.

Abstract: An adjustable stand for holding a firearm includes a front clamp for holding the barrel of a firearm, a first rear clamp for holding the stock of the firearm if the firearm is a rifle or shotgun, and a second rear clamp, located between the front clamp and the first rear clamp, for holding the grip of the firearm if the firearm is a pistol. The front clamp and the first rear clamp each include a pair of jaws pivotally joined to one another. A number of pairs of aligned notches are formed in the inner surfaces of the jaws for accommodating firearms of different sizes and types. The second rear clamp includes a base member having a substantially flat bottom surface for supporting the stand, and a top surface provided with an indentation for receiving the grip of a pistol. A retaining arm is movably secured to the base member for clamping the grip into the indentation.

Abstract: A gun rack case having a pair of side walls having outwardly turned bottom ledges having spaced holes for screwing onto the exposed edges of an ajoining pair of rafters in an attic. The case has a pair of transversely extending, longitudinally spaced partitions with notches on top of said partitions for supporting a plurality of rifles. The case also has a hinged door extending downwardly when in the open position and which is pivotally movable to the horizontal position when in the locked position.

Abstract: A locking bolt is provided in a mount for receiving a gun barrel or other article. The locking bolt can be cammed relative to the mount from its normally locked position to an unlocked position to permit release of the gun barrel from the mount. The locking bolt is cammed to its unlocked position in response to direct engagement with a key inserted into an interior region of the mount and rotated relative to the mount. Thus, the mount is formed to include a keyway configured to permit the key itself to impart motion to a locking bolt to unlock the mount.

Abstract: A multi-functional mounting unit for a police car that removeably bolts to the floor in a front passenger section to rigidly hold a long barreled gun, communication equipment, flashlight, and miscellaneous articles; holding all without structural modification to the car.

Abstract: A handgun keeper for use with a handgun comprising two wooden frames of similar size, two hinges pivotally connecting the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame, the front frame defining a picture frame and including matting enclosing its backside, the front frame containing clear glass and matted picture print, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto, the back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a masonite backing, the back frame further including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface thereof which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame such that the magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position, a magnetic holding device comprising a ceramic bar magnet and a strip of metal having two ends, one end of the strip of metal being attached to the bar magnet, and the other end being attach

Abstract: A plastic tubular member is provided including a first open end a second closed end. The tubular member defines an interior cavity and the open end thereof is loosely telescopingly engagable over the muzzle end of an long gun. One end of a tether line is anchored relative to the closed end of the tubular member and the other end of the tether line is anchored relative to a vehicle seat mount.

Abstract: A pair of brackets which can be attached to the handle bars of the ATV or a motorcycle and which will hold a bow or a rifle or shotgun. The brackets include spring-biased U-shaped clamps which can be positioned on a mounting bar, the bar being secured to the handle bars of the ATV or motorcycle or depending on the construction of the rear portion of the ATV or the motorcycle's rear framework thereof, the U-shaped clamps being positioned on the bar in an adjustable manner to accommodate the length of the bow and/or of the weapon to be employed.

Abstract: A locking bolt is provided in a mount for receiving a gun barrel or other article. The locking bolt can be cammed relative to the mount from its normally locked position to an unlocked position to permit release of the gun barrel from the mount. The locking bolt is cammed to its unlocked position in response to direct engagement with a key inserted into an interior region of the mount and rotated relative to the mount. Thus, the mount is formed to include a keyway configured to permit the key itself to impart motion to a locking bolt to unlock the mount.

Abstract: A cradle-like gun cradle for firearms frictionally, firmly receives long guns such as rifles or shotguns, which are press fitted into opposed grooves against compression and friction forces from one or more leather straps. In the best mode a rigid, generally planar base supported by a pair of spaced apart, adjustable lower stabilizers comprises a pair of spaced-apart, rigid sides extending vertically upwardly from the planar base. The stabilizers can be adjusted to accommodate for an irregular work surface, and the length of the stabilizers is greater than the width of the planar base. The sides are disposed oppositely from one another in substantially axial alignment. Each side comprises a top provided with at least one groove into which at least a portion of a firearm may be fitted. A leather strip overlies the top of each side, extending between and secured within suitable channels adjacent each groove. These strips permanently occupy the top surface of the groove.

Abstract: A portable gun rack for use in vehicles having front bucket seats has an elongated rectangular barrel support block perpendicularly attached at a top end of an elongated strut. The block has a plurality of U-shaped notches for the reception of gun barrels. A back side wall of the block has a VELCRO fastener for cooperation with a VELCRO fastener provided on the dashboard of the vehicle. A gun butt support box is perpendicularly attached at the lower end of the strut and is dimensioned to be received between the bucket seats and rest on the vehicle floor. A triangular rubber block may be provided on a bottom surface of the box. Gun barrels are retained in the U-shaped notches by a VELCRO fastened strap. The strut may be telescopically adjusted in length to adapt for use in different vehicles and with various different guns.

Abstract: A work bench for firearms including a planar base from which a pair of spaced-apart, rigid sides upwardly project. Each side includes a top having a plurality of grooves. The grooves in each top form a symmetrical array. The sides are disposed oppositely from one another in substantially axial alignment and thus form a plurality of companion pairs of grooves adapted to mate with a firearm. A compliant material such as leather or the like is provided on the side tops and within the arrays and grooves, such that a fire arm may be nondestructively snugly urged into temporary fitting support within said grooves.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage rack suitable for storing rifles, shotguns, fishing rods and the like. The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a fishing tackle box suspended below the storage rack. The rack may have a separate storage compartment therein. The invention also provides, in one embodiment, for the storage rack to be hung from hooks over the top of a door, and flexible suspension straps may be used to provide support. Gear, such as guns, may be held in place by velcro straps wrapped around the gun barrel. The storage rack of the present invention may include laterally projecting fishing rod holders for elongated fishing rods, as well as a holder for a protective fishing rod case.