Abstract: A weapon benchrest in combination with a vehicle receiver hitch. The benchrest includes a main support frame with one end received in and supported by the vehicle receiver hitch and the other end supporting a weapon support table. A seat is attached to the main frame intermediate the ends, and a ground engaging stabilizer is attached to the main frame remote from the hitch. The benchrest is fully adjustable in that the seat is horizontally adjustable, the stabilizer is vertically adjustable, and the table is both horizontally and vertically adjustable. The benchrest may use either a bi-level weapon support table with rifle rests, or a flat table for use with an additional rifle bench, vice or rest.

Abstract: A holder for a hunting rifle or other weapon is comprised of a pair of identical assemblies, each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. Secured to an individual's thighs, these two assemblies provide a convenient holder for supporting a rifle or other weapon in a position across the individual's lap, thereby freeing the individual's hands to perform other tasks. The weapon, however, is still advantageously positioned so that the individual has ready access to the weapon should game suddenly appear.

Abstract: A portable hunters armrest is useable with a wide variety of weaponry. The hunters armrest includes a base rod having a first end and an opposed second end with a strap coupled to the first end of the base rod. The strap is adapted to attach the hunters armrest to the hunter. At least one upper rod is adjustably attached to the second end of the base rod. Each upper rod has an armrest member at a distal end thereof. A plurality of upper rods may be provided usable with the base rod with each upper rod having a distinct armrest member thereon.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a shooter's rest for use with a bucket having a top opening The cover has a preselected opening in which is positioned a tubulaly-shaped support member having an internal bore. An elongated threaded rod is sized to slidably fit within the bore. A manually-rotatable wheel with a central-threaded bore is positioned on the threaded rod. A support means is attached to the upper end of the threaded rod.

Abstract: A brace for use by a shooter to brace a gun having an elongated stock and a butt portion. The brace includes a generally upright member connected to the stock of the gun and is configured for contacting the back portion of the user's head or neck and for bracing the gun there against while the user holds the butt of the gun against the user's shoulder. A telescoping arm is pivotally connected to the stock of the firearm adjacent the butt of the gun. The arm is pivotable between a retracted position adjacent the stock and an extended, operable position above the stock. A brace pad is connected to the end of the arm, and the brace pad is spring-biased to pivot outwardly for contacting the back of the user's head or neck.

Abstract: A combination hunting blind 2 and shooting or rifle rest 10 can be mounted on an elevated tree stand 4 by a hunter or occupant of the tree stand. The hunting blind 2 comprises the rifle rest 10 with a camouflage partition deployed around the front and the sides. The rifle rest 10 comprise a collapsible frame 26 the includes upright front posts 28, 30 and side horizontal rails 40, 42 attached to a front rail 32 by hinges whose axes are mutually perpendicular. The posts and side rails can be folded up so that they extend substantially in the same direction as a central section 34 of a C-shaped front rail 32. The rifle rest 10 is mounted on the tree stand 4 by a base support 14 that is bolted to the front edge of the tree stand. The posts 28, 30 are mounted on studs 20, 22 on the base support 14 and the side rails 40, 42 can be fastened to the tree by a rope ratchet or cargo strap 46 and stabilized by screws 56.

Abstract: The present invention involves a rifle rest which is particularly suited for competitive long distance range shooting. The rifle rest has a rifle vise mounted on a vise support resting upon a base which has adjustable legs. In a preferred embodiment, the rifle vise is mounted on a vise support which is a sphere or partial sphere. The convex curvature of the sphere is slidably received by an aperture in a planar base allowing for the movement and rotation of a rifle secured in the vise about a variety of axes.

Abstract: A conjugate vaccine for Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae comprising lipooligosaccharide from which esterified fatty acids have been removed conjugated to an immunogenic carrier. The vaccine is useful for prevention of otitis media and respiratory infections in mammals.

Abstract: A shooting rest for supporting a firearm includes at least three adjustable legs which can be positioned in various locations on the ground according to the terrain. A support bar is attached to one of the legs and to a base for providing support to the shooting rest. The shooting rest includes a first rest for supporting a rear portion of a gun and a second rest for supporting a front portion of a gun. The first rest is slidable on the base for accommodating various types of guns and is elongated for shooting straight ahead or at an angle without having to move the shooting rest. The shooting rest further includes an anchoring system having an anchor disposed into the ground and attached to the base for securing the base to the ground and stabilizing the shooting rest while shooting.

Abstract: A gun sighting rest having a support body of foam plastic material which is unitarily molded to have a base with front and back end spaced upwardly extending U-shaped rests or placement grooves for supporting and engaging the forearm grip of a firearm, such as a rifle or shotgun in spaced relationship. An elevation wedge also molded of the same plastic foam is provided for insertion under the front or back end of the base for adjustably elevating either end as desired. An interlocking tongue and groove friction engagement retainer is provided to adjustably retain the elevation wedge and the base of the gun rest together when in use.

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 support device (1) for a weapon, a telescope, a telephoto lens, or similar object (2) is described. The legs of the device are connected pivotably to each other and create a cradle for the object. Four rods (3-6) are provided as legs, which are connected in pairs to each other by joints (9, 10, 13, 14) on two levels, where, in the collapsed state, the two joint axes (11, 12) on one level are parallel to each other but offset by 90.degree. to the joint axes (15, 16) on the other level, which are also parallel to each other.

Abstract: A support device for supporting a person's arm when the arm is extended. The device can also be used to support an optical instrument such as a camera. The support device has a base structure adapted to be worn about a person's waist, proximate the hip. A support shaft extends from the base structure. The support shaft has a predetermined extended length between a first end and a second end. The support shaft contains a piston between its two ends. The presence of the piston enables said support shaft to be contracted to a contracted length that is less than its normal length. This enables a person to move his/her arm up and down while still being supported. The support shaft connects to the base structure with a ball and socket joint. Consequently, the support shaft is also free to move back and forth with that person's arm.

Abstract: A pivotable bench rest for supporting a shooter aiming a firearm including a seat and support surface configured to rotate in tandem about an axis of rotation that is adjustably alignable into a vertical orientation over uneven terrain.

Abstract: A firearm rest connectable to a tripod having vertically and longitudinally adjustable front and rear rest mounts and pivotally and longitudinally adjustable arm rests. The front and rear rest mounts and arm rests are selectively connectable to a base plate. The base plate has a plurality of rows of apertures therethrough for positioning threaded rods attached to the front and rear rest mounts. The arm rests have longitudinal slot for positioning the arm rests relative to the length of the gun and for receiving lock nuts which connect the arm rests to the base plate via the slots and apertures.

Abstract: A mount or rest for a camera, firearm, spotting scope, sextant, or other optical or aiming device comprises a magnetic base for attachment to magnetically attractable surface, such as the a surface of a vehicle, a post extending vertically from the base, a tube telescopically received within the post, and a means for mounting an aiming device comprising a stem telescopically received within the tube. In another aspect, a system for supporting an aiming device is disclosed wherein a base unit is provided that allows for the use of the magnetic stand on a nonmagnetically attractable surface.

Abstract: A combination gun rest, pivoting hunting stool, and wading stick device particularly for use by duck hunting enthusiasts is disclosed. This multi-function apparatus includes a ground-engaging gun rest which independently supports a shot gun or rifle in a generally upright position. A duck hunter's stool including a cross-shaped base support with a ground-engaging member and a detachable seat member provide the hunter with a 360.degree. field of view from a seated position. The seat member is provided with suitable hardware to permit it to be stored on the tubular support member of the stool. The gun support is inserted within the tubular support member of the stool and locked in position such that the entire assembly functions as a wading stick to assist the hunter in maintaining balance when walking through a wetland or shallow water environment. The present device is lightweight and compact for convenient transport and storage.

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 index finger rest for attachment to a firearm is disclosed. The index finger rest is attached to a firearm just above the trigger guard and in a surrounding relation thereto. The index finger rest being aligned with the barrel of the firearm. The finger rest has a horizontal and a vertical surface and the vertical surface being attached to the side of the firearm. The index finger can be placed against the finger rest and the firearm fired with the middle finger. The index finger rest of the present invention provides control and support to allow accurate point and shoot firing of a firearm. The finger rest is applicable to all types of hand held firearms, toy guns, air guns, pellet guns, paintball guns and archery devices.

Abstract: An arm and hand gun support apparatus including a first elongated support member has a proximal section with an adjustment rod and a distal section with a cylindrical coupler. The adjustment rod is positioned within the cylindrical coupler for interlocking the distal section and the proximal section. A barrel support has a U-shaped barrel rest and a first support rod, the first support rod having a lower pass through coupled with a second support rod, the second support rod having a has a rotatable locking mechanism with back end with a third support rod projecting therefrom and adjacent the back end. An elbow support member has a first end coupled with the second distal end of the distal section of the first elongated support member. Included is a fourth support rod that has a first end that is coupled with the third support rod of the rotatable locking mechanism of the second support rod, and has a rotatable locking mechanism coupling with a second of the elbow support.

Abstract: An arm stabilizer apparatus is attachable to a belt and includes a base assembly which includes belt connectors for connecting the base assembly to the belt. A hinge is connected to the base assembly, and an adjustable-length arm stabilizer assembly is connected to the hinge. The apparatus can be used in three modes: an in-use orientation; one non-use orientation in which the apparatus is oriented above the belt; and another non-use orientation in which the apparatus is oriented below the belt. The in-use orientation is adjustable, and the apparatus returns to an adjusted in-use orientation from a previous non-use orientation. In the in-use orientation, the apparatus is oriented in an arm-reception orientation, whereby a portion of a person's upper arm can be supported by the adjustable-length arm stabilizer assembly for aiming a weapon, such as a rifle or bow. An adjustable-length arm stabilizer assembly is pivotally connected to the hinge pin.

Abstract: A truck mountable shooting rest that includes an attachment structure that is attachable to the bed wall of a pickup truck and a rifle support structure that is adjustably positionable by the user with respect to the attachment structure. The attachment structure includes a deformable friction insert sized to deformably friction fit into a bedwall hole of a pickup truck bedwall, a stop block formed at an end of the friction insert, and a support rod passageway formed through the friction insert and the stop block.

Abstract: A gun support has an elongated vertical support member attached to a tripod base and a gun support member attached to the vertical support rod. The vertical support member attaches to the tripod base via a swivel plate that enables the vertical support member to be turned through a 360 degree range. Means for tilting the vertical support member within a preselected range are provided by a retaining box fixed to the swivel plate, the vertical support member being pivotally attached to the retaining box with a bolt.

Abstract: A durable and portable gun support that is particularly well adapted for use in a hunting blind or stand. The gun support provides a gun rest and support brace that may be hooked over a wall or the bottom of a window opening to give the operator a flat top surface on which to rest a gun. The flat top surface may be adjusted to orient the gun laying on the gun rest toward the expected field of view for firing. This generally correct orientation allows the operator to more quietly, quickly, and accurately aim and fire the gun. The gun support also provides a camera mount that allows the operator to conveniently secure a camera to record activities occurring within the field of view. The gun support may also be employed in two alternate positions to provide convenience of operation and stability during firing for the operator of a two-handed gun. In a first alternate position, the gun support can be oriented with its flat surface generally vertical to support a gun being held in a kneeling position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an auto stand A for supporting a gun G in an unassisted fashion. A magnet 1 located within auto stand A attaches to the lower portion of the handle to provide the needed support.

Abstract: The adjustable firearm support of present invention works in combination with a firearm stock having a sling stud mounted to its underside near its butt end. This firearm support includes four basic parts; namely, a support rod, a base member, a position sleeve and a support leg. The support rod has a pivotally mounted clasp for engaging the sling stud and a threaded outer surface for receiving the position sleeve and the support leg which both have threaded central bores. The base member has an upper cradle surface for fitting up against the firearm stock, a central bore for receiving the support rod and a side slot for allowing the support rod to pivot in relation to its clasp into a horizontal folded position. An assembled adjustable firearm support can be attached to a firearm stock by engaging the clasp with the sling stud and tightening the position sleeve up against base member.

Abstract: A marksman may quickly establish the correct vertical elevation of a firearm resting on a firearm forestock support plate by providing a platform having supports adapted to rest on a surface; hingedly supporting said support plate rear end to said platform; and adjusting the elevation of said support plate front end by rotating an eccentrically mounted support member. The orientation may be adjusted by providing a stop bar depending from a front end of said support plate; mounting a rear end of said support plate for horizontal rotation with respect to a platform; and urging said stop bar to rest against either a first windage screw advancing from one side of said platform or a second windage screw advancing from the other side of said platform.

Abstract: A gun rest is described that includes an arcuate elongate rocker member having a first substantially U-shaped bracket at one end thereof for supporting the barrel of the firearm and a second substantially U-shaped bracket at the other end for supporting the firearm forward of the trigger or receiver thereof, the rocker member being pivotally attached to a yoke and rotatably mounted on a vertical support member having structure thereon for attachment to a vehicle or otherwise anchored at a selected other location.

Abstract: A shooting rest comprising a pair of elongated rods having a preselected cross section and a multi-function clamp means comprising a special elastic yoke for receiving the rods and holding the rods with the longitudinal axes thereof in a plurality of preselected angular relationships. The yoke means further permits the holding of the rods at a plurality of preselected locations along the longitudinal axes of the rods.

Abstract: A portable gun rest is provided, comprising a thigh support member adapted to fit over a user's thigh; a telescoping support assembly pivotally connected to the thigh support member, wherein the telescoping support assembly includes a longitudinal axis; and a gun support member connected to the telescoping support assembly, wherein the gun support member is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the support member. The telescoping support assembly preferably includes a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is lockingly slidable relative to the second member. The gun rest further includes a flexible strap connected to the thigh support member, wherein the strap is capable of fastening the thigh support member to the user's thigh.

Abstract: The present invention reveals a portable, collapsible and adjustable rifle support stand which supports a rifle at each end--under the barrel and under the stock. The support stand is made of two vertical supports for the rifle. The rear or stock support is a collapsible tripod and the front or barrel support is a collapsible bipod. The front and rear support of the rifle support stand can be adjusted up or down relative to the position of the ground. The support stand is designed to steady a telescope-equipped rifle for more accurate shooting.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a weapon rest which is characterized by its simplicity and stability. It comprises a base, a shaft, a cradle movably attached to the shaft and a tensioning means situated between the cradle and the shaft. This tensioning means imparts unparalleled stability to the cradled weapon permitting the use of scopes of extraordinary powers of magnification.

Abstract: An amphibious gun stand for supporting a hunter's gun in hard or soft terrain and in the ground of a fluid medium while hunting. The amphibious gun stand comprises a vertical telescopic support member, a horizontal ground stabilizer bar, and a gun holder. The vertical telescopic support member has an adjustable length and a lower pointed end wedgeable into the ground, the hard terrain or the soft terrain. The horizontal ground stabilizer bar is perpendicularly coupled to the vertical telescopic support member for maintaining the vertical telescopic support member in a vertical position. The gun holder is pivotally coupled to the vertical telescopic support member and supports a longitudinal length of the gun in a horizontal plane or an upright position. The gun holder is provided with a handle to rotate the barrel of the gun while supported by the gun holder. Furthermore, the barrel of the gun can be pivoted up or down as desired.

Abstract: A device for supporting a hunting rifle, pistol or other firearm that permits the rifle to rotate to allow a full range of targeting while providing stable support in a confined area. The supporting device includes a base to support the device on a surface, a vertical supporting leg and a rest to support a rifle. One end of the supporting device is secured to the base via a swivel and the other end of the supporting device is secured to the rest via a swivel. The swivels provide rotational movement of the supporting leg relative to the base, and rotational movement of the rest, and consequently of the rifle, relative to the supporting leg. The swivels can be set at varying tensions or stiffness. The rifle can be attached to the rest. To aid in the transportation of the rifle and support device, the supporting leg can be folded and clamped onto a clamp of the rest, so that the supporting leg and base are parallel to the rifle.

Abstract: An eccentric firearm sighter which has a stand that supports a cylinder with a V-shaped groove in its outer surface to support a firearm. The cylinder has a plurality of eccentric apertures at different distances from the center of the cylinder. The sights on the firearm can be adjusted by clamping the cylinder and rotating it in the stand on a bolt that is inserted in one of the eccentric apertures.

Abstract: A portable shooter's seat having a detachable bench and firearm support. The seat and bench have a plurality of legs, some of which are pivotally connected to the seat and bench, respectively. The seat and bench each have one leg fixedly connected thereto and attachable to each other for connecting the seat to the bench. For supporting the seat on the ground independently from the bench, the seat and bench legs are disconnected, and the set leg is reoriented to the ground supporting position. Some of the seat and bench legs are foldable to a stored position, and a shoulder strap is connected between the bench and the seat to facilitate carrying the bench and seat in the stored position. A firearm support is connectable to the seat when the seat is detached from the bench.

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: A rifle rest having a pair of frame members pivotally connected to each other in such a manner to provide a cradle portion movable between an open and closed position, and a pair of feet for supporting the rifle rest on a supporting surface. A foldable sand-filled bag is supported on the cradle portion, so that when the support feet are moved in a direction away from each other, the cradle portion and associated sand bag are moved in a closing direction to thereby grip the stock and barrel of a rifle supported on the sand bag. The support feet are provided with friction surfaces for holding the rifle rest in a supporting surface, and a handle is connected to the cradle portion to facilitate the carrying of the rifle rest.

Abstract: A bench-rest rifle is provided having a shaft and a longitudinally extending barrel affixed thereto with a bolt and a system, wherein the shaft has a flat base and two lateral longitudinally extending ribs between which is received the barrel, with the ribs extending vertically in a use position of the rifle. An upper surface of the ribs is convexly curved and protrudes upwards beyond the barrel. A thickness of the base is less than 1/5.sup.th of an outer diameter of the barrel and may be about 1/10.sup.th of the outer diameter of the barrel. A longitudinally running and laterally extending ribs may be provided at the front position of the shaft to provide rigidity and stability to the shaft which, preferably, is formed of plastic.

Abstract: A rifle has a fore-end to which a bipod is fitted which comprises a support part and retractable legs, the support part and the legs being connected by means of pins, which are thickened at their outer end and have a cut-off sector, and depressions with an interrupted circumferential lip. In order to provide a simple, cheap and elegant bipod, the support part is mounted on the fore-end such that it can rotate about a shaft located in the firing direction, the pins are part of the leg and the associated depressions are provided in the support part, and the support part and leg have a circular groove and a circular bead which fits into the groove and projects in the direction of the axis of symmetry of the pin, the axis of the groove and bead being the same as the axis of symmetry of the pin, and their diameter being larger than the maximum diameter of the pin.

Abstract: A gun rest which aids the sighting of a gun, particularly a rifle. The gun rest allows the accurate sighting-in of a rifle or assists in long distance shooting. The gun rest accommodates a variety of rifle configurations, and adjusts to the preference of the shooter as to positioning of the gun, horizontally and with respect to elevation and azimuth of the sights. It is compact and can be easily stowed, or carried by the shooter in a pack.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the operation of a firearm by a person from the interior of a vehicle, the vehicle including a door having and interior and exterior surface and a retractable window therebetween. The apparatus includes in a first embodiment, a shooting platform having of a generally horizontal first support surface, a generally horizontal second support surface located above the first support surface and an inclined support surface therebetween. The shooting platform is supported by a support member extending downwardly from the shooting platform and resting on the exterior surface of the vehicle door. The apparatus is releasably mounted on the retractable window by a pair of opposed walls which engage the retractable window therebetween. The shooting platform is adjusted by a retractable post. The invention further includes another apparatus to aid in shooting a firearm while outside the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus helps a user steadily hold a pointable device, such as a camera, a telescope, or a gun. It includes an arm rest having upper and lower portions, respectively, for supporting an upper arm from below and for restricting rotation of a lower arm bent at the elbow. The upper and lower arm holding portions each can press against a user's arm from enough directions to retard motion of the arm perpendicular to its length. The upper and lower portions can include cylindrical inner surfaces angled to bend an arm at least sixty degrees at the elbow. A support holds the arm rest from below. The support can include a rigid elongated member. In some embodiments, this member reaches to the ground. In many others, it rests against a user's hip and has a lower end designed to be supported by a pocket, belt, or Velcro pad on the user's hip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly which can be employed to support a weapon in an upright orientation. The assembly is such that it can easily be disassembled, transported to a hunting sight, and reassembled for use. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a stand which is adapted to be inserted into the ground. The stand, in the preferred embodiment, can be removably coupled at one or more locations. Additionally, a butt receiving piece is adapted to be removably secured to the lower extent of the stand. A weapon supporting arm, in turn, is adapted to be removably secured to the upper extent of the stand. Thus, when assembled, the assembly provides a convenient means to keep a weapon upright and at the ready.

Abstract: The present invention is a firearm rest having an elongate shaft with a Y shaped cradle such that the branches of the cradle are notched on their periphery, and there is a vertical hole located at a base of one of the branches. The present invention includes a camouflage screen that has a face screen portion and a body screen portion. The face screen portion of the camouflage screen is rectangular in shape and made from two pieces of material, thereby forming a pocket with an opening at its top side. The face screen portion attaches to the branches of the Y shaped cradle of a firearm rest. The body screen portion of the camouflage screen is trapezoidal in shape and attaches to the bottom of the face screen portion. The bottom of the body screen portion can be attached to the ground with stakes to provide broader coverage to a hunter. The present invention also includes an umbrella, the shaft of which fits through the vertical hole located in the Y shaped cradle.

Abstract: A bipod mounting assembly for attaching a bipod to the forearm stock portion of a firearm, which includes a mounting yoke adapted to quickly and easily attach to the swivel stud connector mounted to the forearm stock portion of the firearm. The mounting yoke is adapted to receive a mounting block thereover, with the mounting block being attached to the mounting yoke to thus attach the mounting block to the forearm stock portion of the fire arm. A bipod mounting frame that includes a pair of extensible telescoping legs is releasably attachable to the mounting block by a quick-release locking catch to enable the quick attachment/detachment of the legs of the bipod from the mounting block, and thus the firearm. In one embodiment the mounting yoke has a threaded stud that extends through the mounting block and receives a securing bolt to secure the mounting block to the firearm.

Abstract: A shooting rest for a rifle which absorbs the recoil produced when the rifle is fired. The invention includes a rifle mounting structure, a base structure, and a swivel plate. The rifle is secured to the rifle mounting structure which has a mechanism for adjusting the elevation of the rifle barrel resting thereon. The rifle mounting structure is slidably engaged to the base structure so that the rifle mounting structure may slide backwards in response to the recoil from firing the rifle. The recoil energy from the rifle is absorbed by several rubber balls when a first bracket mounted to the rifle mounting structure is forced backwards towards the rubber balls which are held in position by a second bracket mounted to the base structure. The base structure may be mounted on a plate which swivels around a vertical axis to allow the rifle to be aimed in different horizontal directions.

Abstract: The present invention is a firearm rest having an elongate shaft with a Y shaped cradle such that the branches of the cradle are notched on their periphery, and there is a vertical hole located at a base of one of the branches. The present invention includes a camouflage screen that has a face screen portion and a body screen portion. The face screen portion of the camouflage screen is rectangular in shape and made from two pieces of material, thereby forming a pocket with an opening at its top side. The face screen portion attaches to the branches of the Y shaped cradle of a firearm rest. The body screen portion of the camouflage screen is trapezoidal in shape and attaches to the bottom of the face screen portion. The bottom of the body screen portion can be attached to the ground with stakes to provide broader coverage to a hunter. The present invention also includes an umbrella, the shaft of which fits through the vertical hole located in the Y shaped cradle.

Abstract: A new Arm Stabilizer for stabilizing a hunter's arm while using a firearm or a bow. The inventive device includes a hip support member, a telescoping support member extending from the hip support member, and an arm support member rotatably attached to the telescoping support member opposite the hip support member for supporting an extended arm of the user. The telescoping support member provides for selective adjustment of the arm support member along a continuum of positions. The telescoping support member comprises a sleeve member, an extension member matingly coupled within the sleeve member and being selectively and adjustably extendable outward from the sleeve member, and an extension locking means for locking the extension member in a selected position along the continuum of positions. The arm support member has U-shaped portion designed to receive and support the extended arm of the user. The hip support member includes a fastening means for fastening the invention to the belt of the user.

Abstract: The invention is of an adjustable and portable gun support which is useful primarily for supporting and accurately sighting high powered rifles. The gun support includes a support cradle for a user's trigger arm forearm, as well as for the barrel of the gun being used. All features of the gun support are adjustable whereby the relative positions and orientations of a user and the gun may be adjusted to virtually any desired configuration.