Abstract: A bipod foregrip includes a longitudinally extending mounting base constructed to slidingly engage a mounting rail of a firearm. A fixed gripping portion is affixed to the base adjacent the rear end. A movable gripping portion has a first end pivotally attached adjacent a lower extremity and pivotal between a stored orientation and an extended orientation. The opposed end is positioned in abutting engagement with a lower surface of the mounting base in the stored orientation. Two legs form the movable gripping portion in the stored orientation and extend angularly outwardly and downwardly into a bipod rest in the extended orientation.

Abstract: The present invention is an extendable support device utilized with a pick-up truck that includes a cargo bed with a back that includes a trailer hitch, an adjustable horizontal member, an adjustable vertical member and an adjustable width member. There is also a pair of brake lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member and a pair of signal lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member.

Abstract: A rifle rest structure is adapted to receive first and second sand bags and operative to place a rifle thereon for target practice or the like. The rifle rest has a unitary frame construction including a front portion that supports the front of a rifle, a rear portion that supports the rear of the rifle, and a middle portion that rigidly interconnects the front and rear portions. The front portion has a length that is longer than a parallel length of the rear portion. The length of the front portion is in the range of six times longer than the parallel rear portion. The rifle rest further includes an adjusting mechanism that is operative to adjust the elevation of the front portion relative to the rear portion. The subject arrangement provides good stability for the rifle during use.

Abstract: An exemplary hunting rifle support includes a mounting bracket mountable to a tree using a strap extending through apertures. A gun can be supported above or be hung below the appendages of a support arm that pivotally extends out from the mounting bracket. Support flanges extending from a mounting bracket base allow for upright and stable mounting to support structures, and gripping flanges resist tilting from the swiveling of the support arm. Fasteners extending to varying degrees through opposing support flanges rotate the mounting bracket with respect to the mounted tree. A pair of primary flanges extending from the mounting bracket base forms a primary valley, and a secondary flange between the primary flanges forms a secondary valley, the valleys able to complementarily receive portions of the support arm. A barrel support member extending above the support arm stabilizes the gun as the hunter aims at a target.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilizing shooting rest that includes a base attachable to the belt of a wearer. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes a telescopic elongated member having a proximate end attached to the base and extending to a distal end, the telescopic elongated member attaching to the base such that the telescopic elongated member is movable about the base with at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes an arm rest at the distal end of the telescopic elongated member, the arm rest configured to stabilize a desired portion of a rear arm of the wearer while the wearer is shooting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilizing shooting rest that includes a base attachable to the belt of a wearer. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes a telescopic elongated member having a proximate end attached to the base and extending to a distal end, the telescopic elongated member attaching to the base such that the telescopic elongated member is movable about the base with at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The stabilizing shooting rest further includes an arm rest at the distal end of the telescopic elongated member, the arm rest configured to stabilize a desired portion of a rear arm of the wearer while the wearer is shooting.

Abstract: A firearm cooling device that includes a briefcase with a lockable lid, an adjustable firearm mount disposed upon the briefcase lid, an air pump disposed within a compartmentalized housing disposed within the briefcase, a rechargeable battery disposed within the compartmentalized housing, said battery in circuit with the air pump, an air vent disposed upon the briefcase in open communication with the air pump, an outlet port disposed upon the briefcase in open communication with the air pump, and an air hose releasably connectable to the outlet port, wherein an extant firearm is supportable within the adjustable firearm mount and air forcibly expelled by the air pump through the air hose is directable proximal the barrel of said firearm to more efficiently radiate heat therefrom whereby said firearm is more rapidly cooled thereby.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a firearm stabilization apparatus having (1) a main body further having a stopped dado which forms a depression on a front surface of the main body; a first magnet positioned within the depression; a slot along a edge of the main body; and a second magnet positioned within the slot; and (2) a firearm further with a third magnet.

Abstract: A shooting rest is disclosed herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest also may include a lower extension extending downward from the magazine floor coupling. The lower extension may include a forward portion comprising at least one point of contact for supporting or stabilizing the shooting rest. The lower extension also may include a rearward portion comprising at least two points of contact for supporting or stabilizing the shooting rest. The forward portion may include a length greater than the rearward portion.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is an apparatus and method for stabilizing an archery bow and reducing recoil during arrow draw and release. The apparatus comprises an adjustable arm clamp assembly; a rod; a support body for attaching the arm clamp assembly to the rod; and a mounting block for attaching the rod to an archery bow. The archery recoil stabilizer is lightweight, adjustable and relies on bracing the arm from the forearm position to restrict translational and rotational movement of the bow as well as minimize recoil impacts. It supports the arm by bracing the forearm relative to the bow, and reduces or eliminates bow hand torque, providing improved stabilization during both arrow draw and release. Additionally, this invention reduces the stress and recoil on the arm of the archer that can cause pain or injury, or can compromise the flight of the arrow and the accuracy of the shot.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for holding a gun, the apparatus cooperates with a support member. The gun has an upper receiver having an pivot pin lug, and a lower receiver having a pivot pin. The apparatus includes a support beam which has a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The proximal end of the support beam is connectable to the support member so that the support beam is horizontally cantilevered from the support member. An upper receiver attachment pin is connected to said support beam, the upper receiver attachment pin being shaped and dimensioned to connect to the pivot pin lug so that the upper receiver hangs from the upper receiver attachment pin. A lower receiver attachment lug is connected to the support beam, the lower receiver attachment lug is shaped an dimensioned to connect to the pivot pin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a tool that can be configured for use as the grip of a firearm. In one embodiment, the tool comprises a handle part and a tooling part coupled to the handle part. The tooling part can be configured to receive one or more end effectors. The handle part can comprise one or more elongated sections on which are disposed a handle body, where in one construction the elongated sections are interleaved in a manner that permits the handle body to move amongst a plurality of working configurations.

Abstract: The present system provides a detachable cup or receptacle for receiving the butt stock of a weapon so that a greater portion of the surface area of the butt stock is stabilized when aiming and firing a weapon. The system provides fastening means for removably fastening the cup to the uniform of a shooter when wearing body armor. For ease of use, the system includes a graduated positioning system that can receive the butt stock and allow it to slide into place where, in one embodiment, it slips into a recessed area that matches the dimension of the butt stock for greater security of the positioning of the weapon. The weapon can be easily removed from the cup so that the shooter's mobility and the ability of the shooter to move the weapon back and forth from a shooting position is not compromised.

Abstract: Described in an example embodiment herein is a portable support mount that can be employed as a firearms rest or as a mount for any other suitable device. The portable support mount comprises a first pair of poles intersecting to form a first rest while in a first configuration and a second pair of poles having first ends coupled with the first pair of legs.

Abstract: A stabilizer device (100) for a firearm, apt to control the movement performed by the firearm barrel (11) in the instant in which a bullet is ejected, comprising a support element (1) for the firearm barrel (11), removably fixed or fixable to the barrel (11) and apt to be made slidable along a main direction of extension of the barrel (11) with respect to the stock (13) of the firearm that can be gripped by a shooter, and control means for controlling the sliding motion of the support element (1) with respect to the stock (13) of the firearm, having a first (14; 140) and a second (15; 150) control element constrained or constrainable respectively to the support element (1) and to the stock (13) and apt to cooperate to limit and control the extent of such sliding.

Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a firearm leaner is disclosed. The firearm leaner can include a barrel engaging portion and a pair of arms separated by a gap and extending upwards from the barrel engaging portion. The arms may diverge as they extend outwardly. Each arm can include a plurality of protrusions, which can in turn include a plurality of points. An extension can extend rearwardly from the barrel engaging portion.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.

Abstract: A shooting rest assembly is engageable with a stand for supporting a weapon in the stand. The shooting rest assembly includes a base having at least one clamp for coupling to the stand. A platform is rotatably coupled to the base and has a platform frame and a telescoping member telescopically coupled to the platform frame. The telescoping member is configured to move along a longitudinal axis relative to the platform frame between a retracted position and an extended position. A front rest and a rear rest are spaced along the longitudinal axis and are mounted to the telescoping member in fixed positions so that each of the front rest and the rear rest move with the telescoping member as the telescoping member moves along the longitudinal axis between the retracted and extended positions relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of canting, tilting, and rotating firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate canting member to be clamped to both the upper portion of a vertical fore grip and to the lower mounting rail of the firearm. The canting member has portions that cant (move to the left or to the right) relative to one another. An operator can cant the firearm in a free-state or to fixed positions as desired. Another canting embodiment allows for an extra sleeve to compress the legs on the fore grip inward allowing the upper pivoted connection of the legs to move within the lower fore grip housing. Embodiments to allow the fore grip to rotate can also made part of the fore grip.

Abstract: A firearm support structure comprising a main shaft with a bottom end, a bipod connector unit, a slidable first support that is movable along the main shaft between the handle and the bipod connector unit, a rotatable second support that is situated between the slidable first support and the bottom end of the main shaft, and a walking stick handle.

Abstract: A shooting rest is provided herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest may also include a lower extension extending downward from the magazine floor coupling. The lower extension may include a forward extension extending downward from a forward portion of the magazine floor coupling and a rearward extension extending downward from a reward portion of the magazine floor coupling. The forward extension may have a length greater than the rearward extension.

Abstract: A firearm sighting aid, which includes a planar block of lightweight material, the planar block forming a three-dimensional shape defined by at least a width, a height and a thickness and forming a planar support base, a planar first side and a planar second side, the planar block of material also defining a substantially cylindrical passageway sized and configured to receive at least a portion of a firearm barrel, the cylindrical passageway extending through the planar block between openings at each of the planar first side and planar second side, respectively, and along a longitudinal center axis which is substantially parallel to and offset from a plane occupied by the planar support base.

Abstract: An air adjustable shooting bag that utilizes a sectional media body, air bladder and friction sock, and outer containment bag to adjust alignment of the firearm wherein the shooter positions the barrel or the stock of the firearm upon the flexible media body to stabilize the firearm during firing and the air bladder is used to expand or contract the media body. The invention provides the stability of popular “sand bag” type shooting rests and the fine-tune adjustability of rigid “mechanical vice” type shooting systems while maintaining the lightweight and portable characteristics of “balloon type” shooting bags.

Abstract: A firearm holding device for holding a firearm having a forend, a grip and a buttstock. The holding device comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a forend support mounted on the base for supporting the forend of the firearm, a grip support mounted on the base for supporting the grip of the firearm, and a buttstock support mounted on the base for supporting the buttstock of the firearm. At least one of the forend support, grip support and buttstock support are moveable on the base along the longitudinal axis of the base to accommodate various sizes and types of firearms.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.

Abstract: A retractable bipod assembly includes a pair of leg assemblies adapted to support a firearm during shooting thereof. A housing is adapted to be secured on a front portion of the firearm for pivotally mounting the leg assemblies between a folded up, storage position and a folded down, support position. A coupling arrangement is provided between the leg assemblies wherein the leg assemblies are in direct driving engagement and continuous contact with one another enabling pivotal movement of one of the leg assemblies to automatically cause simultaneous pivotal movement of the other of the leg assemblies.

Abstract: An embodiment of a hand guard for a firearm, such as a rifle, includes an elongated tubular housing comprising an upper part, a lower part, opposite open ends, and a lumen configured to receive an intermediate portion of a barrel of a firearm longitudinally therein. An expansion collar is disposed at one end of the housing. The expansion collar has an expansion mechanism configured to adjustably compress the expansion collar and the lower part of the housing longitudinally between a pair of surfaces respectively disposed at opposite ends of the intermediate portion of the barrel.

Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.

Abstract: A rifle rest is structured to be utilized in conjunction with standard, readily available tripods, for example, camera tripods. Some examples of the rifle rest include a rear stock support that is secured to two of the three tripod legs at its lower portion, and to the shoulder stock of the rifle at its upper portion. Other embodiments of the rifle rest include an elastomeric recoil reducer secured between the tripod and the shoulder stock.

Abstract: A shooting rest assembly is engageable with a stand for supporting a weapon in the stand. The shooting rest assembly includes a base having at least one clamp for coupling to the stand. A platform is rotatably coupled to the base and has a platform frame and a telescoping member telescopically coupled to the platform frame. The telescoping member is configured to move along a longitudinal axis relative to the platform frame between a retracted position and an extended position. A front rest and a rear rest are spaced along the longitudinal axis and are mounted to the telescoping member in fixed positions so that each of the front rest and the rear rest move with the telescoping member as the telescoping member moves along the longitudinal axis between the retracted and extended positions relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A gun rest for releasably attaching to the lower leg of a hunter. The rest is comprised of a lower leg support having upper and lower ends and formed to fit along the side of a leg. The leg support defines an inner leg contact surface and an outer surface. Attached to the outer surface is a telescoping member adjustable for height with an upper end that is attached to a gun support rest or bracket. The lower leg support is releasably attached to the lower leg of a hunter between the knee and the ankle, preferably by releasable straps. It may therefore be carried as the hunter moves about the fields, and when the hunter sits, for example on a deer stand, the rest may be telescoped up for use to create a steady aim.

Abstract: A firearm support structure comprising a main shaft with a bottom end, a bipod connector unit, a slidable first support that is movable along the main shaft between the handle and the bipod connector unit, a rotatable second support that is situated between the slidable first support and the bottom end of the main shaft, and a walking stick handle.

Abstract: A forward hand guard assembly for a rifle includes an upper metal hand guard which is secured to the receiver rifle by a clamp, and a lower grip which is releasably secured to the upper guard and the clamp by a latching pin. The clamp has a locking mechanism which can be released without tools. The grip is a molded plastic body designed to rest comfortably in the hand.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to stabilizers for rifles. More specifically, the invention is a rear rifle stabilizer (RRS) designed to replace the current methods of stabilizing a rifle for accurate fire. The RRS comprises a base block having a recess at the top thereof such as a curved U-shaped or V-shaped recess. Lining the recess is an air bladder operatively connected to a hand operated air pump and release valve capable of very minor movement. The purpose of the air bladder is to give the shooter the ability to make very small adjustments in elevation without taking his/her eye away from the sights of the rifle or make any major body movements.

Abstract: Shooting supports for rifles and other long barreled firearms are provided for. The novel shooting supports comprise a sleeve and a cushion member. The sleeve has a circumference such that the sleeve is adapted to fit over a forend of a long barreled firearm. The cushion member is carried on the sleeve. It is sized such that when the sleeve is fitted on the forend the cushion member may be positioned under the forend without extending over the forend.

Abstract: Firearm supporting devices (e.g., firearm vises), methods of assembling firearm supporting devices, and methods of packaging firearm supporting devices are disclosed herein. One aspect is directed to a firearm supporting device for supporting a firearm having a first section and a second section spaced apart from the first section. In one such embodiment, a firearm supporting device includes a base, a first support for carrying the first section of the firearm, and a second support for carrying the second section of the firearm. The base includes a first portion and a second portion configured to be attached to the first portion. The first portion is fixed relative to the second portion when the first and second portions are attached. The first support is configured to project from the first portion of the base. The second support is configured to project from the second portion of the base.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing a firearm comprises a support extending upwardly from a surface. A flexible strap flexibly affixed to an upper end of the support is grasped by a user and sandwiched between the grip of the firearm and the palm of his firing hand. The user applies a force on the strap in a direction toward the surface to brace the support against the surface and add stability to the rear of the firearm.

Abstract: A bipod kit for a firearm has a bipod leg mounting body and a firearm structural component. The bipod leg mounting body has a substantially round central passage defining an interior side surface thereof and has two leg mounting structures on an exterior side surface thereof generally opposite the interior side surface. The firearm structural component can be mounted on the firearm at an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) mounting structure thereof. The firearm structural component includes a bipod mounting portion integral therewith. The bipod mounting portion is cylindrical and is rotatably mounted within the central passage of the bipod leg mounting body. The bipod mounting portion is configured such that a barrel of the firearm extends through a central passage thereof when the firearm structural component is mounted on the firearm at the OEM mounting structure thereof.

Abstract: A robot mounting device includes a pair of spaced-apart arms adapted to retain robot body of a surveillance robot. The robot mounting device also includes a latching mechanism to secure the robot mounting device to a rifle. The positioning of the robot can be adjusted within robot mounting device to site a camera in the axle of the robot with respect to the rifle. The rifle can then be oriented to obtain visual imagery of an environment.

Abstract: A bipod comprises first and second tubular, spring-loaded telescopically extendable legs terminating distally in substantially triangular, claw-like end effectors. Each end effecter includes a substantially planar central segment having an upper surface defining a polygon resembling a truncated triangle with the first, second and third corners projecting downwardly at an acute angle. The first second and third downwardly projecting corner segments define substantially planar, triangular claw members, and so form a cup-shaped three pointed claw ideally well suited to grasp but not sink into any terrain surface.

Abstract: A firearm rest is provided that quickly, quietly, and easily permits mounting to all known firearms, including all long guns, such as rifles, primitive muzzle loading weapons, and shotguns as well as pistols and crossbows. The weapon is positioned upon, but not fastened to, the lower surface, or cradle, of a U-shaped weapon rest. This embodiment of the invention is easily, quickly, and quietly adjusted to the needed elevation, and even when secured in place can still articulate easily to the right or left for tracking a target. Another feature of the invention is a lower bi-pod support fastened to a mono-pod with the firearm receiver above and supported by a height adjustable monopod. The invention lower bi-pod portion permits resting directly on the ground or on the shooter's thigh as seated upright on the ground or on an armrest of an elevated seat supporting the weapon to the shooters eye level, or aiming and shooting level.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to firearms and more specifically an apparatus and method useful in positioning and stabilizing shoulder-fired firearms. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a front portion, said front portion further comprising a curved medial side, a lateral side, a front panel and a stabilizing element. In a further embodiment, the apparatus is reversibly attached to a body armor.

Abstract: A firearm stock having a bipod on the end of the fore-stock with legs that store in channels formed inside the fore-stock and which permits the canting movement of the deployed bipod with respect to the stock. The bipod legs are pulled from their stored positions to extended positions and then pivoted to their splayed and deployed positions perpendicular to the axis of the stock. The stock also pivotally and optionally carries a monopod in the underside of the butt stock for pivoting rearward to its deployed position, urged by a spring into both the deployed and stored positions. The bipod legs may telescope and are exchangeable with different types of legs; the monopod is extendable and may be stored in its extended position against the underside of the butt stock.

Abstract: A novel handgun support includes a vertically adjustable stand and horizontally adjustable shoulder support that are pivotally mounted together with a handgun holder fixedly mounted on the top end. The assistance in holding a handgun from two directions greatly increases the steadiness in aiming a handgun in target shooting.

Abstract: A firearm support device includes a carriage movably coupled to a base structure. Movement of the carriage is restricted to a single axis of direction. The firearm support device may also include an attachment feature for mounting a portion of a firearm and a striker assembly for triggering a projectile. A firearm support device may include a carriage slidably coupled to rails of a base structure restricting movement of the carriage to a single axis of direction. The firearm support device may also include an attachment feature for mounting a firearm and a biasing feature coupled to the carriage and the base structure biasing the carriage in an initial position. A method of testing a firearm may include removing a barrel from a firearm, mounting the barrel to a support device, restricting the barrel to a single axis of movement, and firing a projectile with a firing pin.

Abstract: A trailer mounted shooting bench with a storage container and a detachable target apparatus provides a portable shooting station which is placed in a safe shooting area, with the target apparatus detached from the shooting bench and placed in a selected location prior to the placement of the shooting bench at a selected shooting location. The trailer mounted shooting bench and storage container may also be used while hunting, with the target apparatus remaining attached or set aside. The shooting bench has a storage container built within and upon which the shooting platform is hingeably attached, the shooting bench having one or more seats available for a right handed or left handed shooter to sit while the shooting platform provides a flat level surface, including an arm rest, for a shooter to position themself while shooting at the target apparatus. The storage compartment provides transport storage for firearms, target accessories, ammunition, camping supplies.

Abstract: A Gun/Bow Rest comprising of an adjustable clamp, shaft, and pivoting arm for resting a Gun or Cross Bow while hunting. Hunters can easily carry the disassembled Gun/Bow Rest into the woods and up into a tree stand. The Gun/Bow Rest can be easily attached to most tree stands. Once installed, the Gun/Bow Rest allows hunters to keep the Gun or Cross Bow ready and in position without having to hold it up with one's own arms.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a bipod to a Picatinny rail of a firearm may include a base having upper and lower portions. The upper portion may include a generally planar surface with longitudinal edges. The lower portion may include a cylinder having a through bore. First and second support members may be disposed along the longitudinal edges. The first support member may define a female mating configuration of one side of the Picatinny rail. A locking bar may be detachably connected to the upper portion of the base. The locking bar may have an interior surface. A leaf spring may be fixed to an underside of the upper portion of the base. The interior surface of the locking bar and the second support member may define a female mating configuration of another side of the Picatinny rail.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a semi-automatic firearm supports the weight of a firing unit (receiver, barrel and trigger) in a slide stand on or from a support structure so that a user does not have to bear any or at least a significant portion of the firearm's weight. Through a sliding interface, the firing unit is manually pushed by a user's thumb(s) to slide forward in the slide stand until a trigger actuator depresses the trigger. The trigger actuator may include a rod or a rest for a user's finger. Recoil energy from a discharged bullet pushes the firing unit rearwardly back to the starting position. The slide stand can include a convex or articulating base for variable aiming, or a fixed base for sharp-shooting.

Abstract: A bipod device attachable to the Picatinny rail on the underside of the barrel of a military-style gun. The housing of the bipod device includes two parallel channels formed therein to store bipod legs. The housing also includes an external longitudinal groove dimensioned and shaped to receive a Picatinny rail and a locking mechanism to secure the housing to the rail. The housing doubly functions as a grip for the user to support the barrel of the rifle. The two legs can be deployed by pulling them free of their channels in the housing and then pivoting them down and apart in one motion to their deployed position.