Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.

Abstract: The present invention features devices for mounting accessories to a weapon and more particularly mounting devices that allow one or more accessories to be secured to the weapon, such as a firearm and crossbow, at the same time using the same mounting device. In more particular embodiments, one of a scent generating device, a weapon hanger, a recording device and/or an illumination device, such as a flashlight is secured to the device and thus to the weapon. The present invention also features methods related thereto including methods for masking the scent of a hunter and hunting.

Abstract: An interbar assembly (34) for reversibly attaching a supplemental device, e.g., grenade launcher (32), to a host weapon, e.g., rifle (10). A preferred interbar assembly (34) attaches at its forward end to the rifle barrel (16), and at its rearward end to a “brace” (37) located in the breech area of the rifle (10). In a preferred embodiment, such connection can be made without the need for special tools after simply removing the host weapon lower hand guard (26b), which is readily removable, but without any other alterations.

Abstract: A apparatus for securing an object to an individual is disclosed that includes a tether having a first end for attachment to an object and a second end for attachment to a user or to the user's belt or another article of the user's clothing. A guide member, which may be a metal rod connected to and spaced apart from the user's belt, is mounted on the user. The second end of the tether includes a connector such as a loop member that is slidably retained by the guide member.

Abstract: Gunstock storage assemblies for scope adjustment covers and shotgun chokes are provided. The assemblies utilize the threaded nature of such covers and chokes to provide a secure and convenient storage of the items. For adjustment covers, a cup or shaft is embedded in a gunstock. A washer and retaining mount are inserted towards the inner end of the cup or shaft and are held in place by a screw passing through the mount, washer, and cup and into the gunstock. The mount is male threaded to receive an adjustment cover. For chokes, a female threaded shaft is similarly embedded and is sized to receive a choke. Both cup and shaft may be secured with an adhesive such as epoxy.

Abstract: A quick-detachable sling swivel comprises a body and a shift/swing gate mounted on the body through an elongated plunger. The gate, through manipulation of the plunger, is adjustable between open and closed positions relative to the body to enable mounting, demounting and securing of the swivel relative to an external structure. The swivel has a locking mechanism for restricting movement of the plunger to prevent the gate from opening. The body and the loop are integrally formed of metal. The loop has a pair of opposed substantially parallel side members. The gate may include a wedge protruding toward the tang, the wedge having an upper surface that, in the closed position, opposes a flat lower surface of the body. The swivel is capable of withstanding at least 500 lbs. of pull force.

Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.

Abstract: A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached to a strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding element that is adhesively attached to the interior of the tubular cloth portion. The connector portion of the sling includes a pair of legs each defining one of a pair of collinear bores to receive a swivel pin extending between the legs to attach the connector to an article to be carried.

Abstract: An interbar assembly (34) for reversibly attaching a supplemental device, e.g., grenade launcher (32), to a host weapon, e.g., rifle (10). A preferred interbar assembly (34) attaches at its forward end to the rifle barrel (16), and at its rearward end to a "brace" (37) located in the breech area of the rifle (10). In a preferred embodiment, such connection can be made without the need for special tools after simply removing the host weapon lower hand guard (26b), which is readily removable, but without any other alterations.

Abstract: A gun barrel control target sling is applied to firearms, such as rifles, pistols, shotguns, bb guns, crossbows, and other hand held firing devices, such as rocket launchers, bazookas, etc. The target sling includes a flexible adjustable strap which extends obliquely downward from a forward part of a gun barrel in the vicinity of where the barrel is held by the non-trigger activating hand down to the forearm of the same arm of the shooter, to provide a counteracting force upon the repulsive explosive upward force of the gun when shot. This sling strap generally is a linearly extending strap approximately 1/2 inch by 24 inches, preferably having adjustable members, such as a series of corresponding slots into which fasteners can be placed to maximize a taunt fit between the gun and the forearm of the user. The downward oblique tension of the sling strap provides a counteracting force to upward movement of the gun.

Abstract: A firearm holder for removably mounting a firearm on a vertical support is disclosed. The firearm includes a stock and a sling swivel stud mounted on the stock. The stock also has a first end, a second end on which the sling swivel stud is mounted, and a butt. The firearm holder comprises: a plate which is removably mountable on a vertical support, the plate having a first end and a second end; a stock support mounted on the second end of the plate, the stock support provided to engage the first end of the stock; an arm extending at an angle from the first end of the plate; and an engagement piece extending from the arm, the engagement piece being provided to engage the sling swivel stud of the firearm to maintain the firearm in a position perpendicular to the plate and to the vertical support when the butt of the stock is positioned against the plate and the stock support engages the first end of the stock.

Abstract: An interbar assembly (34) for reversibly attaching a supplemental device, e.g., grenade launcher (32), to a host weapon, e.g., rifle (10). A preferred interbar assembly attaches at its forward end to the bayonet lug (54) of rifle (10), and at its rearward end to the magazine well (31) of rifle (10). In a preferred embodiment, such connection can be made without the need for special tools and without altering the rifle in any way prior to making the connection. The invention also includes a supplemental sling strap attachment point (100), so the sling strap (29) can be readily relocated after attaching the grenade launcher (32), for example, to the rifle (10). Another aspect of the invention is a grenade launcher (for example) sight (104) mounted directly on the interbar assembly (34) that carries the grenade launcher (32).

Abstract: A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached permanently to a strap portion by being molded in place onto an end of the strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding element that is adhesively attached to the interior of the tubular cloth portion. The connector portion of the sling includes a pair of legs each defining one of a pair of collinear bores to receive a swivel pin extending between the legs to attach the connector to an article to be carried.

Abstract: A buttstock formed with a single piece of molded synthetic materials and contains two slots so that the rifle may be carried using a sling in multiple positions. The buttstock is designed to have the same size and occupy the same exterior envelop as a standard M-16 rifle buttstock but with far fewer parts and lower weight but without compromising strength. The buttstock comprises a buttplate, a shoulder, and a flange all held in spaced relationship with and integral with a panel. Two slots are formed in the panel near the buttstock, one parallel to the shoulder and the other parallel to the flange. Each slot is dimensioned to receive a sling.

Abstract: A sling for a tactical weapon that at least partially surrounds the body of a human, has shoulder straps with adjustable shoulder pads, a resilient back strap in one embodiment and no back strap in another embodiment. The front waste band has a buckle for waste band central detachment in one embodiment and is has no central detachment in another embodiment. One embodiment has the back straps crossed and attached together at the cross over with side waste band buckles on each end thereof with length adjustable straps passing through the buckles with the opposite end attached to rings on the front waste strap.

Abstract: The equipment comprises a rear fixing member with a peg whose head is pierced to receive a sling swivel, the head bearing against the outside and the top of the butt, its shank passing into the butt and being retained, free to rotate, in a spacer carried by the rear end of the tube supporting the butt, between the tube and the buttplate, the equipment also comprises a front fixing member fixed to the rear limb of the frontsight support, and formed by ahead pierced by a hole to receive the other sling swivel.

Abstract: A firearm sling includes an elongated pad and a sling member which can be adjusted lengthwise absent any relative repositioning of the pad with respect to the sling member or an associated firearm. At one end the pad has a thumb loop for over-the-shoulder carrying of the firearm and at an opposite end the pad includes a protective piece of material for underlying an associated sling swivel to prevent damage to an associated firearm stock. Longitudinal axes of the pad and the sling member are maintained substantially aligned by two fabric webs each having an opposite end secured to the pad with the sling member being slidably retained between the fabric webs and pad.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved firearm, and in particular an improved rifle such as a bolt action rifle. Known rifles suffer from a number of problems, for example, accuracy, ease of disassembly, ease of assembly and realignment. Accordingly there is provided a rifle 5 comprising a stock 10 and an action 25 seated in the stock, the stock comprising a forestock 15 and a buttstock 20, wherein there are provided means for connecting a foremost end of the buttstock 20 to the action 25. The connection means allow the stock 10 and the action 25 to be releasably connection one with the other.

Abstract: An improvement for retaining sling swivels on a firearm where web or narrow fabric is used in place of cord. Holes in an outer retaining piece and an inner cushioning piece can be of any shape. An extending projection may be used in the holes to conform the web or narrow fabric to the openings in the sling swivel.In another embodiment, a wire may be enclosed in a closed web loop. A tab, which is folded and stitched, is formed adjacent to an outer retaining piece.

Abstract: Our integral user configurable sniper rifle stock comprises a wide forearm and a relatively narrow carry portion extending rearwardly from the forearm. An action mounting portion extends rearwardly from the carry portion. An angled relatively vertical, stippled grip extends rearwardly and downwardly from the receiver portion. An open rear stock portion extends rearwardly from the grip. The carry portion is narrower and thinner than the forearm. The action mounting, grip and rear portions are generally as wide as the carry portion. The forearm comprises a forend having an angled base and a flat serrated base portion extending rearwardly from the forend. A "T" channel rail is disposed within the angled base to mount a bipod. The folded legs of a bipod lie along the barrel. The grip defines a weight receptive cavity. A trigger guard extends from the receiver portion to the grip. The rear stock portion comprises upper and lower braces with a butt extending vertically between rear extents of the braces.

Abstract: An improved sling and accessory attachment system for use on a firearm, camera and similar objects. The sling and accessory attachment system is comprised of a fitted, flush mounted anchor and removable external attaching members, one removable external attaching member fitted with a pivotal loop for attaching a sling or strap and another removable external attaching member capable of receiving a bipod or other accessory. The anchor receives and holds the removable external attaching member which is then rotated to a fixed stop and positively locked in place by a slideable pin. The removable external attaching member is quickly connected and quickly disconnected from the anchor.

Abstract: A snap-on coupling for mounting accessories on the end of a cylindrical gun barrel characterized by its ability to be quickly operated. The gun barrel is provided with an annular groove axially spaced from the gun barrel end, and an adapter includes a bore receiving the gun barrel end region and radially displaceable ball detents in the adapter are received within the barrel groove upon radial alignment. A spring biased detent operator collar axially displaceably mounted on the adapter controls the radial position of the ball detents wherein manual axial displacement of the detent operating collar may be accomplished quickly with one hand.

Abstract: A sling for a long gun and other articles has a belt that fits about the waist and a shoulder strap that passes over the shoulder and fastens to the belt at both ends. The shoulder strap includes two chest mounting members that hold a long gun adjacent the chest so that the user can carry the gun without using his hands. The belt, shoulder strap and mounting members are adjustable. The sling optionally includes a chest strap that fits around the chest and is coupled to the shoulder strap in the front and back.

Abstract: A sling for use with a fiream. The sling includes a rigid body having a pivotable connector front end, a releasable connector back end, and a firearm engagement section located between the front and back ends. The rigid body is shaped to form a loop for receiving a user's shoulder once the front end is affixed to the hand grip section and the back end is affixed to the butt section. Furthermore, the rigid body is shaped such that as the back end of the rigid body is released from the butt section and the rigid body is pivoted on the pivotable connector, the firearm engagement section is brought into contact with the firearm to allow the back end of the rigid body to be planted and thus support the firearm during firing.

Abstract: A shotgun sling attaching device is provided for attaching a sling to a shotgun magazine tube. The attaching device includes a cap-like member defined by an end panel having an opening, a peripheral skirt and a flange with an inner surface of the end panel and the flange being provided with locking means that cooperate with various types of conventional detent locking systems of shotguns. A swivel is united to the end panel and rotates 360.degree. relative to the cap-like member. A bore through the swivel attached a swivel loop of the sling thereto.

Abstract: An improvement for retaining sling swivels on a firearm where web or narrow fabric is used in place of cord. Holes in an outer retaining piece and an inner cushioning piece can be of any shape. An extending projection may be used in the holes to conform the web or narrow fabric to the openings in the sling swivel.In another embodiment, a wire may be enclosed in a closed web loop. A tab, which is folded and stitched, is formed adjacent to an outer retaining piece.

Abstract: A rifle sling for steadying the left arm of the shooter, comprises a length of band or strap material (1) which has an upper arm loop (8) at one end and a hand loop (6) at the other end, said loops being inter-connected by a middle portion. The upper arm loop (8) has a double portion extending between a tightening buckle (2) and an adjustment buckle (3). By using these buckles to adjust the length of the double portion, both the upper arm loop (8) and the middle portion of the sling can be adjusted to fit the shooter. The sling may be worn in a non-operable condition with the upper arm loop (8) tightened around the upper arm of the user and with the hand loop (6) tucked in under the upper arm loop. When assuming a shooting position, the user loosens the hand loop (6) and puts his four fingers through the loop, thus tensioning the middle portion of the sling and steadying his arm while the fore-end of the gun rests in his palm.

Abstract: A safety device for a rifle, or other elongate firearm, includes a first part for removably attaching the stock to the chest of a user and a cord for supporting the butt portion below the user's chest. The firearm can, thus, be supported in a safe, substantially vertical orientation to allow the user's hands to be free. The stock portion is easily released to allow the rifle to be operated with the cord remaining attached and providing additional safety.

Abstract: A fall-away gun sling attachment for a butt of a gun stock includes a hanger for connecting to a flexible sling and a connector attachable to a bottom of the gun stock butt for rotatably mounting the hanger to the bottom of the gun stock butt. The hanger includes a pair of laterally spaced elongated side members having upper and lower ends and an upper cross member extending between and rigidly interconnecting the upper ends of the side members. The connector defines a predetermined axis and is connected between the lower ends of the side members of the hanger so as to mount the hanger for rotational movement between an upper position in which the side members of the hanger extend along opposite sides of the gun stock butt and the upper cross member engages an upper rear end of the gun stock butt and a lower position in which the hanger and side members thereof are pivotally displaced below the gun stock butt.

Abstract: The attachment device for rifle slings comprises two eye parts (2) arranged on the stock or barrel (1) of the rifle, each with a transverse hole (3), through which a retaining pin (8) can be stuck. At each end of the rifle sling (4) there is provided a sling sleeve (5). In the middle of each sling sleeve (5) there is provided a recess (7) extending in the longitudinal direction of the sling and into which can the eye part (2) can be inserted. Each retaining pin (8) can be stuck directly through the sling sleeve (5) and has a transverse opening (9) in the vicinity of each of its two ends, through can be pulled a retaining thong (10) attached to the rifle sling (4).

Abstract: The present invention provides protective padding for preventing damage to a weapon caused by slings used to carry the weapon and the swivels that are used to attach the sling to the weapon, the invention including at least one pad for having an adhesive inner surface that is attached to the weapon in the area where damage would occur.

Abstract: A safety device for a firearm such as a rifle includes a first attachment device for securing an end of a cord just below the breast of a user. A second attachment device secures the other end of the cord to the lower part of the stock of the firearm. The cord is of such a length that it is not possible for the firearm to be pointed at the head or torso of the user while the normal use of the firearm is unhindered.

Abstract: An accessory mount particularly well suited to a broad variety of weapons (e.g., Heckler & Koch firearms) comprises a plug portion that fits within the weapon accessory mounting hole and is radially expanded, e.g., by means of an interior mandrel, to provide large area, high friction, robust engagement between the plug and the mounting hole. A second portion for holding an accessory (e.g., a laser sight) is coupled to the plug by an alignment means and a hand operated screw or lock so that the accessory is easily removed and reinstalled in the same position relative to the weapon boresight without need for recalibration.

Abstract: A sling swivel assembly for a firearm comprising a first U-shaped swivel secured to the lower face of the rifle butt and designed to pivot about the butt of the rifle and assembled in a manner to allow the sling to be placed above, at the end or at the bottom of the butt allowing for effective firing of the rifle while still slung on the shoulder. An inverted U-shaped flexible connecting member secured at the free terminal ends of the first swivel member supports the sling at one end. The sling swivel assembly further includes a triangular front swivel of a predetermined configuration so that it can be attached to the rifle by pulling apart overlapping components at one side of the triangle and inserting the fore end attachment of the rifle. The sling is then secured to the triangular front swivel such that the triangular front swivel cannot be detached from the rifle without first removing the sling.

Abstract: A sling swivel for facilitating the attachment of a sling to a rifle comprising a substantially flat body member constructed of a polymeric material or the like. The body member has a cut-out portion at its upper and which receives the swivel stud extending downwardly from the rifle. An attachment bolt extends through a bore formed in the upper end of the body member and has a polymeric bushing mounted thereon which is received in a bore formed in the swivel stud.

Abstract: A swivel for attaching a sling to a firearm including a plunger depressible for quick detachment of the swivel from the firearm and a selectively operable retainer movably mounted on the plunger for locking the swivel to the firearm when moved to an operative first position. In the operative first position, the retainer is rotatable on a smaller diameter portion of the plunger without being compelled into axial movement therealong, but can be manipulated into a mated position with a threaded larger-diameter portion of the plunger and then into an opposed position where an enlarged head on the plunger opposes a resiliently expansible tapered sleeve on the retainer. With progressively increasing torque, the retainer is then advanceable to an inoperative second position that permits sufficient depression of the plunger to allow release the swivel from the firearm.

Abstract: Decreased risk of accidental gun discharge is provided by tethering a hunter'gun to the hunter via a gun safety lanyard of this invention. The gun safety lanyard generally includes a flexible cord having a preselected length and thereby establishing an opposing pair of looped ends. A first one of the looped ends of the flexible cord is attached to the handle grip of a gun's shoulder stock by means of a clove hitch, while a second one of the looped cord ends is positioned so as to encircle, for example, the wrist of the hunter's hand that will physically hold the hande grip of the gun's shoulder stock. A slide clasp is provided so as to adjust the relative size of the looped end that encircles the hunter's wrist. The lanyard may be stowed by simply positioning the second loop end in encircling relationship to the rear of the shoulder stock, and then adjusting the slide clasp to maintain the lanyard taunt against the exterior surface of the shoulder stock.

Abstract: A retention device for preventing inadvertent release of a shoulder sling from a firearm is provided in the form of a clip having first, second, third and terminal expanses that define a substantially right rectangle and surround the body and gate of the detachable assembly when the gate is in its closed position relative to the body. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the clip is generally U-shaped, with a first planar expanse joining the second and third planar expanses that extend in the same direction therefrom, with the first expanse having a hole formed therein for receiving therethrough the depressible plunger of the detachable assembly. Preferably the clip is integrally formed and its resilience permits the beveled, free ends of the second and third expanses temporarily to be wedged apart as the clip is installed on the detachable assembly.

Abstract: A quick detachable three axis swivel for attachment of a strap, wherein a link has a coupling pin and with a movable leg carried by a lock pin controlled by movement of a loop to which the strap is secured, characterized by operating, safety and release conditions, and precluding accidental release.

Abstract: A sling swivel assembly for a rifle, shotgun, or similar firearm consists of a rear or butt swivel and a fore-end swivel, each including a receptacle part attached to the stock and a rotating part to which a sling is attached. A male extension on the rotating part is retained in the receptacle by a spring clip and can be released by deflecting the spring clip.

Abstract: An attachment for a firearm having a stock and butt plate comprising a plate member attached between the stock and butt plate, said plate being dimensioned equally as the stock and butt plate whereby the edges of the plate lie flush with the edges of the stock and butt plate, and the plate has a sleeve extending forwardly and downwardly away from a bottom edge thereof, for a receiving a swivel on the rear end of a firearm sling whose front end is attached to the front end of the firearm.

Abstract: The retractable swivel stud which extends to allow the attachment of a detachable gun sling swivel and strap to a firearm; and when force from the thumb or finger tip is exerted on the textured top surface of the spring-loaded stud, the stud retracts into the gunstock to a flush position and is retained there by means of symmetrically disposed slots, thus, leaving the stock free of protrusions, holes, or slots. The retracted position is retained by rotating the stud ninety-degrees in a clockwise direction, allowing the retaining device to enter detents in the sleeve's cylinder. The reversal of the foregoing procedure will extend the stud and retain it in the extended position. This movement is facilitated by the use of the spring which exerts pressure on the base of the stud at one end and the bottom of the hole in the stock at the other.

Abstract: A sling assembly for a rifle, shotgun, or similar firearm consists of a butt portion (1) of the stock of a rifle, a rear or first multi-directional swivel (3) which is pivotally attached between the toe and the heel of the same butt portion of the stock of the firearm, a fore-end portion (2) of the stock of the same firearm, a front or second multi-directional swivel (4) which is pivotally attached to one of the two sides of said fore-end portion (2) of the same firearm stock, and connected to the rear of the first multi-directional swivel (3) and the front or second multi-directional swivel (4) is a sling or strap (5) whose length is adjustable. A firearm equipped with this sling assembly can be carried conveniently in various ready-to-fire and well balanced positions without tiring the arms of the person carrying the firearm and can be fired quickly with considerable accuracy since the first swivel (3) guides the butt (1) to the correct point of the shoulder.

Abstract: An attachment or mounting apparatus is disclosed for securing a bipod or other auxiliary device to a variety of different types of firearms. In the preferred embodiment, the attachment or mounting apparatus incorporates a muzzle brake device therein. Various embodiments are disclosed wherein the longitudinal location, and the angle of attachment, of said bipod with respect to the firearm may be selectively adjusted by the user.

Abstract: An assembly for fastening a sling to the front portion of a military rifle or other shoulder weapon in an orientation facilitating carrying such a weapon at the carrier's side in an upright orientation, with the longitudinal axis of the weapon generally horizontal. A main body includes a forked end which fits on a bayonet lug and a bored opposite end which can be attached in a sling swivel mounting position on the weapon. A rotatable pedestal holds a sling swivel on one side of the weapon, where it is rotatable and pivotable about different axes. A second sling swivel can also be installed to one form of the assembly in the conventional military orientation. The construction of the assembly can be integrated into the structure of a front sight assembly.

Abstract: A sling swivel for removably attaching a sling of flat webbing or other strap material to a rifle or other firearm includes a loop member for receiving the webbing. The loop has a neck extending away from one side. A pivotable shaft carrying a movable link member extends through the neck and is spring-biased to urge the movable link toward the neck. A mounting pin is mounted on one end of the movable link member and is slidably receivable in a hole associated with the neck or a fixed link member. Moving the movable link from its normal position allows the mounting pin to be placed through an eye on a rifle, to attach the swivel to the rifle. The spring-biased pivotable shaft mounting pin is received within the hole. A stop extending from the neck, alongside the movable link, protects the movable link against being pushed away from the neck by an eye of a rifle on which the swivel may be mounted.

Abstract: An attachment or mounting apparatus is disclosed for securing a bipod or other auxiliary device to a variety of different types of firearms. In the preferred embodiment, the attachment or mounting apparatus incorporates a muzzle brake device therein. Various embodiments are disclosed wherein the longitudinal location, and the angle of attachment, of said bipod with respect to the firearm may be selectively adjusted by the user.

Abstract: A locking, quick-detachable-type firearm sling swivel having a gate which is shiftable, under the influence of a spring-biased plunger, between open and closed positions to enable mounting, demounting and securing of the swivel on a mounting base. Provided for locking the plunger positively and selectively against manipulation to effect opening of the gate is a position-changeable locking element mounted on the plunger for adjustment into and out of effective reactive engagement with the swivel's body. The locking element is captured on the plunger to prevent its inadvertent removal.

Abstract: A sling for carrying a shoulder operated gun, such as a rifle or shotgun, consists of a strap which may be attached to the rear swivel of a gun, then passed through the front swivel and over one shoulder, then diagonally downwardly across the chest to be attached to a belt at the other side of the body.

Abstract: A device for securing to a post, such as a swivel post, mounted on or carried by a firearm so as to enable a hunter climbing into a tree to suspend his firearm on successively higher tree limbs and thereby free his hands for climbing. The firearm hanger comprises a hook member for securing the firearm to a tree limb and a connector member affixed to one end of the hook member for detachably securing it to the post mounted on or carried by the firearm.