Abstract: A gun rack for storing rifles, shotguns, and carbines, vertically, barrel down position, consisting of a base plate, mounted to wall or in cabinet, having support bolts projecting outward on which are mounted wedge shaped pieces which grip the gun stock by conforming to the shape of the stock as they rotate or pivot about the support bolt. The wedge shaped pieces having an angled surface which, when two pieces are joined together face to face, form a dovetail wedge. Spacing of the wedge pieces are adjustable to accomodate different gun stock widths.

Abstract: A gun mount comprises two spaced adjustable gun racks, each gun rack has a square tubular main body to which there is adjustably attached one or a plurality of upwardly opening cradles within which a gun can be supported. Each main body includes opposed attachement means by which it is removably supported from the rear window of a vehicle. One of the attachment means has a marginal end telescopingly received within the main body, and a blade is formed at the other end thereof. The other end of the main body is provided with an opposed blade. Each of the blades are received between the glass and the gasket of a vehicle window. The blades can be turned laterally so that a pair of the racks can be incorporated into a low profile package. The gun rack can be used in conjunction with a vehicle window, or alternatively, can be mounted directly to any wall surface.

Abstract: A security lock for retaining a weapon in a storage rack can be operated either electrically by a remote switch or mechanically by a key. The weapon is locked to a main body by a lid which is pivotally mounted by a hinge and pivot pin on the body. The plunger of a solenoid extends into a slot formed in the pivot pin preventing it from rotating when the lid is in a locked position and the solenoid deenergized. A key actuated detent locks the pivot pin to the lid when the detent is in key locked position. Actuation of the solenoid retracts the plunger permitting the lid to pivot to open position without operating the key operated detent which maintains the pivot pin locked to the lid. Retraction of the key operated detent unlocks the pivot pin from the lid to enable the pivot pin to be slid axially along the hinge to disengage the solenoid plunger from the pivot pin slot permitting the lid to move to open position without energizing the solenoid.

Abstract: A stand to be used when cleaning a muzzle loading rifle or a muzzle loading shotgun. It consists of a large, stable base with an upright member attached to it, and with a barrel receiving mechanism attached to the top of said upright member. The stand will then securely support the gun barrel in a vertical or near vertical position which greatly facilitates the cleaning operation. The stand is also designed to be easily collapsible to a significantly more compact form for storage.

Abstract: A gun rack includes first and second laterally spaced, upright supporting members for wall attachment. A plurality of gun barrel support brackets are attached to the first support member, and a corresponding plurality of lockable firearm retaining structures are attached to the second support member. Each lockable firearm retaining structure includes a pivotable locking plate having a narrow, straight-sided passage extending inwardly from one side of the locking plate to a circular aperture whose diameter is greater than the passage width; and a rotatable locking plate retainer pin having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the locking plate aperture and opposing grooves having bottoms forming a straight bar section having a width sufficient to accommodate the width of the narrow passage of the locking plate. Each locking plate retainer pin is rotatably attached to a reciprocally mounted bar within the second support member, and a "Chicago" type lock is attached to the bar.

Abstract: A mount for supporting a handgun and holster adjacent to the edge of the user's bed comprising a horizontal support plate, a vertical barrier plate extending vertically from the end of the horizontal support plate configured to lie against the outer vertical edge of the mattress, a spacer portion extending outwardly from the upper edge of the vertical barrier plate and a holster mount portion extending upwardly at an angle of about 45 degrees from the outward edge of the spacer portion to receive thereupon a handgun holster is disclosed.

Abstract: A removable gun rack particularly suitable for placement on roll-bars of flexible type top vehicles, the rack including first and second vertical frame portions disposed in parallel relationship, said vertical frame portions held in parallel relationships via a horizontally disposed frame portion intersecting said vertical frame portions, and providing the principal frame work for the rack itself. Each vertical frame portion on its upper end loops rearwardly to provide a means for securing onto the tranverse portion of a roll-bar, and said horizontal frame portion in that area extending beyond the vertical frame portions loops rearwardly to provide a second means for securing around each vertically disposed portion of the roll-bar, so that the loops secured onto the lateral roll-bar and loops secured onto both vertically disposed roll-bars serve to secure the rack onto the roll-bar itself.

Abstract: A gun mount comprises two spaced adjustable gun racks, each gun rack has a square tubular main body to which there is adjustably attached one or a plurality of upwardly opening cradles within which a gun can be supported. Each main body includes opposed attachment means by which it is removably supported from the gasket which holds the rear window glass within a vehicle. One of the attachment means has a marginal end telescopingly received within the main body, and a blade is formed at the other end thereof. The other end of the main body is provided with an opposed blade. Each of the blades are received between the glass and the gasket of a vehicle window, and the outer end portion of the blade is turned laterally so that the lateral portion of the blade engages an edge portion of the window glass and thereby captures the rack to the window. The gun rack can be used in conjunction with a vehicle window, or alternatively, can be mounted directly to any wall surface.

Abstract: Gun securing apparatus is provided which comprises a base, trigger guard securing pins selectively mounted to said base, having annular grooves or slots upon the length thereof, a locking member insertable in a transverse passageway of said base and intercepting said annular groove or slot of said pin, padlock means securing said locking member and engagement within said annular groove or slot of said pin. An alternative embodiment provides cam locking means which selectively engage the annular groove or slot of said pin member. Another embodiment provides a curved enclosing member having an end insertable with a passgeway of a base, said end having a groove or notch thereupon. Cam lock means selectively engage said notch or groove of said enclosing member effectively preventing removal of said enclosing member from said base.

Abstract: A locking gun rack for vehicle mounting includes a slidable member for holding a latch member in locking position and a bolt lock for holding the slidable member in locked position and also includes slots for receiving the square shank of a carriage bolt which is threaded into a stationary member. The slot prevents rotation of the carriage bolt in the rack locked position and permits rotation of the carriage bolt in the rack unlocked condition. The latch member has a tongue extending through a slot in the slidable member and a lug engageable behind the slot in the locked condition.

Abstract: A portable implement releasable holder is provided which has a base for securing to a rigid support therefore, and a first implement support member attached to the base and projecting upwardly therefrom. That first member has an enlarged uppermost portion which is sufficient in size to receive the stock of a sporting firearm, along with a downwardly disposed recess capable of receiving a portion of the handle of a fishing rod. A second implement support member is attached to the base and projects upwardly therefrom to a distance less than the distance of the first member. The second support member has an upwardly curved configuration such that a portion of the second member can receive and retain the butt portion of the stock of the sporting firearm. A clamping means is provided to secure the base to the support therefore.

Abstract: The specification discloses a ski-storage rack enabling skis to be easily, yet positively, stored in a vertical position against a wall. The rack includes a wall-mounted pegboard from which extends a plurality of linearly aligned, headed pegs horizontally spaced to receive skis therebetweeen. Further included is a keeper board mountable on the pegs to retain the skis in position between the keeper board and pegboard. The keeper board defines a plurality of downwardly opening slots cooperating with the headed pegs to permit the keeper board to be slid over the pegs but not pulled axially beyond the peg heads. Preferably, a floor box is also included to support the lower ends of the skis.

Abstract: This invention discloses a high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms by means of a cloth covered, hardened chain passing through the trigger guards or telescopic sight mounts, or by looping around the narrow pistol grip area of each gun. The hardened chain is then locked together in the center of the rack with a hardened padlock. The opposite ends of the chain are anchored by means of heavy lag bolts which reach the depth of the wall studs as the design of the locking racks provides for the anchoring members to be centered over the wall studs of the house. A unique covered chain slot design is disclosed which allows the chain to enter the anchor rails of the rack while still providing maximum protection from access to the head of the anchoring bolts. The rack designs disclosed allow for locking a plurality of long guns, a plurality of handguns, and a plurality of long guns and handguns simultaneously.

Abstract: A rack for supporting guns in a motor vehicle which includes end plates which can be easily installed between the surface of a rear window and the resilient molding, which encircles the edge of the rear window, with one or more cradle elements being integral with one component of the rack and the other component of the rack including structure to enable adjustment of the length of the rack and relative pivotal movement when the rack is installed, whereby the two end plates may be engaged with the resilient molding when the two components of the rack are in angular relation and the two components then are moved to an in-line condition and secured in that condition to enable quick installation. Each end plate is provided with foldable edge wings to facilitate packaging and each of the cradle elements is provided with a gun retaining structure to retain the gun in a pair of spaced gun racks.

Abstract: A firearm support comprising an elongated base with front and rear support members each of which includes adjustable and coacting wedges adapted to receive and firmly grip selected portions of the stock of said firearm for displaying, cleaning and bore sighting purposes.

Abstract: A bracket for storing an elongated object, particularly an umbrella, within a closed vehicle. The bracket comprises a pair of cradle type hooks, for retaining the desired object, and a corresponding pair of mounting arms. The cradle type hooks being connected by cross bar member. The bracket is mounted within the vehicle by sliding the mounting arms between the trim molding and the headliner.

Abstract: A rack for securely holding a shotgun in the front passenger compartment of a police car or other vehicle is disclosed in which the shotgun, when installed in the rack, is in a generally horizontal position with its barrel pointing forwardly and downwardly and with the stock of the gun overlying the front seat of the car, and in which the shotgun is positively locked in the rack which in turn is firmly secured to the floor of the police car. The rack includes a sturdy welded frame which has a selectively operable gun lock thereon for receiving and positively holding the middle portion of the shotgun (e.g., the receiver) and a muzzle plate in front of the end of the muzzle of the shotgun when the latter is installed in the rack.

Abstract: A portable long barrel firearm stand adapted for use with a rifle or shotgun having a barrel and a fixed stock, wherein the stand includes an elongated support member having a hollowed out central area and an exterior which terminates at one end in a pointed stud and at the other end which terminates in an aperture which defines a locking guide surface, a guide and alignment support which is formed into a substantially U-shaped member having a long leg and a short leg, the long leg of which is adapted to be inserted into and passed through the aperture defining the locking guide surface and slideably moveable within the hollowed out central area and the short leg of which is formed into an alignment member spaced a predetermined distance from the elongated guide support which is equal to the distance required to enable a firearm having a barrel and fixed stock to be held substantially parallel to the axis of the elongated support member, a conical shape, self-aligning support member affixed to the short leg a

Abstract: A unique phonograph record holder is provided with locking means to prevent the unauthorized removal of phonogrph records from the holder. The record holder comprises an elongated support which is maintained in a vertical and elevated position by either a stand or by securing the support to a wall. A first and second elongated rod extend perpendicularly outwardly from the support so that the rods are horizontal and in a spaced and parallel relationship. Phonograph records having a central aperture are then positioned over one of the elongated rods so that the rod extends through the record aperture. A locking link is detachably secured across the free ends of the rods to prevent the unauthorized removal of phonograph records from the holder.

Abstract: This invention comprises a muzzle loading rifle stand to be used when loading a rifle through the muzzle. It comprises a base with an upright member attached thereto, having a channel for receiving the rifle in an upright position, there being a cushion on said base within said channel upon which the butt of the rifle may rest during the loading operation and a muzzle receiving member at the top of said upright member. The stand is also provided with a cabinet at the top with compartments for containing all the tools and other equipment used in the muzzle loading operation. Portions of the base fold against the sides of the upright member and a handle is provided for carrying the stand to and from the place of use.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for effectuating the locking of individual gun barrels to a wall or gun case which includes at least one rotatable jaw which is in opposition to an opposite jaw. The opposite jaw may be either rotatable or fixed. The configuration of the jaws causes them, when locked, to envelope or encircle the gun barrel thereby locking the gun in place.

Abstract: A mounting rack for guns is disclosed. In the illustrated two embodiments, the first depicts a plaque which is adapted to be fastened to the wall for display of the gun. The plaque incorporates a transverse angled slot, and an elongate bar is positioned in the slot. The first slot is transverse and angled with respect to the plaque. A second undercut slot is formed in the placque which accepts an insert having a protruding lip to lock in the undercut and thereby lock the bar in place. The bar carries a protruding rod suitable for insertion through the trigger guard of a rifle or shotgun and a second rod extends from the bar parallel to the first and the two together support a weapon on them. The alternate embodiment utilizes first and second plaque members which are suitably fastened together with the back face of the first plaque partially, centrally drilled to form an indentation and pie shaped, diverging, widening grooves extend from the circular indentation to the edge.

Abstract: A security device for safely storing firearms is disclosed. When a firearm is locked to the device, removal of the firearm from the device and removal of the device from the mounted structure are prevented. In the preferred embodiment, the device comprises a disc-like base member, two rods secured to the base member and extending therefrom, a disc-like covering member having two holes therein into which the two rods are inserted and from which they extend, and a hole in the end of one of the rods for receiving the shackle of a padlock. The firearm is secured to the device by placing it on the device with the trigger guard extending about the two rods and the trigger disposed between the two rods. The padlock is then attached to the device to prevent withdrawal of the firearm. The firearm can not be discharged since the trigger is prevented from moving by the two rods. The covering member prevents removal of the device from a wall or a locker, for example.

Abstract: A rack for displaying and securing guns has a bar which is secured to a wall and a number of gun supports attached to the bar. When guns are in place on a support, the fastenings securing the bar to the wall, and the fastenings attaching the gun supports to the bar are hidden. A locking pin passes through the trigger guard of each gun and is locked in a recess in the base. A common locking mechanism can lock all the pins on one rack.

Abstract: A portable gun display including a base, supports extending upwardly from the base, a cross member connecting the upper portions of the supports, the base including two box sections each having side and end panels, a top panel joining the side and end panels, and an open bottom, the box sections being disposed next to each other with a side panel of one adjoining and parallel to a side panel of the other, hinge means connecting at least a portion of the edges of the adjoining side panels which are remote from the top panels, the top panels having support-receiving means disposed adjacent and inside the end panels, spaced gun butt-receiving slots in each of the top panels, the slots having a tapered bottom section, the supports being of a length less than the distance between the end panels of each box section and having cross member-receiving means adjacent the upper portions thereof, the cross member being of a length less than the distance between the end panels of each box section and including means for c

Abstract: This invention is directed to a mechanism for locking and restraining one or more objects of various lengths and diameters or widths in a holding rack of the type in which an end of the object is seated in a depression in a fixed base, the base being secured immovably. The disclosed invention includes a shaft which has a radius which varies with respect to a longitudinal axis for pivoting and further has notches along its length at the point of its largest radius. A cap member, receptive to an end of the object not seated in the base, is slidably mounted upon the shaft and is able to engage the notches of the shaft whenever the shaft is provided into a given position. There is also provided a slotted plate which is located between the shaft and the cap member such that as the cap member slides on the shaft, it moves within the constraints of the slot on the plate, and is prevented from rotating about the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting sporting guns during test-firing intervals and for cooling the gun barrel. The apparatus has a frame provided with supports for the sporting gun. The frame comprises a conduit extending at an inclined position relative to the ground for receiving at least the barrel of the supported sporting gun and being adapted to have a gaseous cooling medium conducted therethrough.

Abstract: A cabinet for the secure storage of a gun adapted to be mounted in the recess of a wall wherein an outer door of the said cabinet provides a disguised appearance of a decorative wall article. Directly behind the said outer door is a lockable transparent inner door whereby the user of the cabinet may conveniently inspect and display the contents thereof. An adjustable fixture inside of the cabinet retains the gun in a desired position and accommodates a range of styles and sizes of small guns. To allow quick access to the gun during day or night means are provided in said retention fixture for quick release of said gun and the interior of the cabinet is illuminated when the cabinet is opened.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, earth engageable gun stand characterized by a rigid support shaft supported by a base member from which base member depend a plurality of stake members and strengthening bracing or webbing. The base member contains a secondary region, canted upward at its outer end and containing sufficient surface area so as to support the shoulder plate of a rifle or shotgun stock. Said base member support region also has provision, utilizing elevated flanges about its periphery, to preclude motion of such a direction coplanar to said support region. The rigid support shaft is also canted such that its downward extension intersects the extended plane of the base member support region in a generally orthogonal manner. The upper end of said support shaft contains one of a plurality of grip members, identically keyed to be interchangeable and to preclude rotation about said support shaft.

Abstract: A gun rack which comprises a vertical row of vertically spaced clamp-shaped barrel supports and a vertical row of stock supports spaced laterally from respective barrel supports. Each pin is fixed at one end to the gun rack frame and adapted to pass through the trigger guard of a gun mounted thereon. The free ends of the pins extend through openings in a vertical locking bar and are angled downwardly for biasing the bar downwardly and thus urge a locking tongue on the lower end of the bar into a vertical aperture provided in the outer end of a locking lug which extends outwardly from the frame in vertical alignment with the pins, whereby to remove the bar it must be elevated upwardly against the cumulative resistance of the pins, thus inhibiting removal by a child. The bar is primarily secured by a lock which has its hasp extended through alignable apertures in the upper end of the bar and an upper securing lug extending from the frame.

Abstract: A multiweapon security rack having a plurality of adjustably positioned butt housings each for receiving a butt portion of an individual weapon. A bar enclosure housing is displaced from the butt housings and has a plurality of passages each for receiving a barrel section (which includes a shell tube, if applicable) of an individual one of the weapons. A securing assembly is manually operable for simultaneously blocking all of the passages thereby to capture and lock each of the barrel sections between a respective passage and the securing assembly.

Abstract: A console has a receiver for a gun barrel and a groove in the front of a cover to hold the stock of a rifle, when the console is open. The console has an access door in the cover to use the console to store articles when not carrying guns.

Abstract: A pair of C-type open hook members extend from a first surface of a plank-type member in spaced parallel relation with each other at intermediate points between the ends of the member. The hook members releasably support a rifle at points thereof between the barrel and stock. A pair of bands of soft material are mounted on the first surface of the member at the opposite ends thereof. A fastening device affixes the member to the roof of a vehicle in the cab of the vehicle parallel to the upper edge of the windshield with the opposite surface of the member abutting the roof whereby the member releasably supports a rifle in the hook members thereof with the bands preventing scratching of the stock and barrel.

Abstract: An upstanding rack is provided including upstanding horizontally spaced apart opposite side uprights, horizontal base structure extending between the lower ends of the uprights and a horizontal brace extending between upper portions of the uprights. The base includes structure for supporting the lower butt bends of a plurality of upstanding long guns therefrom at points spaced therealong and the brace includes longitudinally spaced horizontally facing abutment surfaces spaced therealong against which upper end portions of the long guns may be abutted. Horizontally registered portions of the uprights spaced above the base and below the abutment surfaces include support portions and a rigid elongated horizontal support and a lock member is longitudinally removably insertable through one of the support portions toward and into interlocked engagement with the other support portion.

Abstract: A mounting rack for firearms, such as rifles, shotguns, and the like, which mounting rack can be rapidly installed under spaced portions of molding typically encircling a vehicle window. The present mounting rack comprises laterally spaced support elements, each support element being formed of coacting slide members, at least one of which members has cradle elements carried thereon. The coacting slide members each have one blade member attached thereto at opposite ends of said slide members, the blade members being received between the molding and the window glass of a vehicle or within mounting brackets located on a desired surface.

Abstract: A security cabinet designed for use in the home for storage of guns or other valuable articles includes an upright generally rectangular enclosure of plate steel construction having an open front and with a rectangular door frame weldably secured to the walls of the enclosure at the open front side thereof to reinforce and strengthen the enclosure and provide a strong and unyielding supporting frame surrounding the door. A door, also of plate steel construction, is hingedly mounted in the door frame by recessed hinges which are located interiorly of the enclosure and inaccessible to tampering when the door is in the closed position. A locking bracket is welded to the door frame and has a portion which extends through an opening provided in the door and to which a lock is fastened for securing the door in the closed position. A gun rack is provided inside the cabinet, the gun rack being rotatably mounted to provide ready access to all of the guns inside the cabinet.

Abstract: A foldable and collapsible rifle stand comprising a vertical spade shaped earth-engaging spike with front and rear surfaces, a vertical and forwardly opening channel and a foot engaging head at the upper end of the spike and bridging the channel, an elongate, vertical column slidably engaged in the channel and with said header, a rest plate at the upper end of the column and defining laterally spaced rearwardly opening rifle stock grip receiving notches; said column is shiftable from a down position where the plate occurs adjacent the header to an up position where it is spaced above the header, an elongate flat butt support pivotally carried by the header and shiftable from a vertical position where it occurs adjacent said rear surface to a horizontal position where it projects rearwardly from the header and in which position it defines horizontal upwardly disposed support surfaces to engage the butt ends of rifle stock and a pair of laterally spaced forwardly disposed butt head-engaging stops in downward an

Abstract: A rack for supporting objects from a window and gasket assembly. The rack is comprised of first and second elongated support members which are placed together in overlapping relationship so as to enable each member to be adjustably moved relative to the other so that a blade formed at each free depending end of the members can be inserted under the gasket adjacent to the window glass where the gasket holds the member so that objects can be supported from the rack.Outwardly extending teeth penetrate the gasket and maintain the rack stationary relative to the window.

Abstract: A rack for guns or other sporting equipment to be mounted on the wheel well in the interior of pick-up trucks or other vehicles so that the guns or other equipment will be held securely in a protected position for easy access but not easily seen by persons outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A two-piece assembly rack for holding rifles, shotguns and the like on the inside of a vehicle door. A rotatable butt rest supports the stock end of the gun and a rotatable arm having an elastic fastening means at the outer end fixedly holds the gun barrel in a set position on the vehicle door.

Abstract: Anti-theft gun protector apparatus is disclosed useful for the display of rifles and shotguns of varying lengths and calibers, which includes a plate member fixedly mounted to a multipart mounting box carried on a wall or other surface, a locking box slidably mounted to the plate with a resiliently urged catch therein which is normally positioned for engagement with one of a plurality of openings along the face of the plate. The catch has a portion for contact by a lock controlled arm to retract the catch from engagement in an opening along the plate. The locking box normally remains in a selected position on the plate unless the catch is retracted. The locking box has a tapered pin thereon which engages in the end of the gun barrel with the gun having the butt end of its stock carried in a fixed cup with a resilient pad therein.

Abstract: A fishing rod support which may be mounted on either a wall or a ceiling surface which comprises a pair of cooperating bracket members comprising a proximal bracket adapted to receive the handle portion of said rod, and a distal bracket provided with a U-shaped channel for receiving the tip portion of said rod, said channel having its longitudinal dimension in parallel relation to the plane of said wall or ceiling surface, and means for retaining said tip within said channel comprising a lip extending perpendicular to said longitudinal dimension, and a pivotable gate attached at one end thereof to a peripheral edge of said channel. In an overhead installation of the bracket, the lip prevents the escape of the tip portion, should the boat be in motion with the gate in the unsecured position.

Abstract: A fishing rod support which may be mounted on either a wall or a ceiling surface which comprises a pair of cooperating bracket members comprising a proximal bracket adapted to receive the handle portion of said rod, and a distal bracket provided with a generally U-shaped channel for receiving the tip portion of said rod, said channel having its longitudinal dimension in parallel relation to the plane of said wall or ceiling surface, and means for retaining said tip within said channel comprising a lip extending perpendicular to said longitudinal dimension, a pivotable gate attached at one end thereof to a peripheral edge of said channel, and a depression in the wall of said channel adjacent said lip adapted to retain said tip out of contact with said gate.

Abstract: A portable rifle rest with optional storage comprising an elongated storage box having a hinged top, sides and a bottom with the opposed ends of the box each having a cushioned slot therein to support a rifle for cleaning, adjustment and so forth.

Abstract: A portable, light-weight, earth engageable gun rack adapted, when in use, to safely, effectively and dependably support a brace of two rifles or shot guns in ready to engage and use position and which, when not in use, can be collapsed and folded into a small, neat, convenient to carry package-like unit. When in use, the rack has major dimensions of approximately 40 inches .times. 7 inches .times. 7 inches and when collapsed and folded has dimensions of approximately 18 inches .times. 7 inches .times. 2 inches.

Abstract: A rifle mounting rack for sliding window assemblies of a truck, comprised of a pair of spaced support members which are secured to a vehicle sliding window assembly in laterally spaced relation. Each support member comprises co-acting slide members having rifle receiving cradle members depending therefrom, and diametrically opposed window frame engaging members which can be slidably received within a flange of the rear window assembly of a vehicle.