Abstract: A locking mechanism for a firearm which includes a rod which is threaded at both ends and extends into the bore of a barrel of a firearm and into the firing chamber. At its proximate end, the rod engages a nut which expands the fingers of a collet that engages the chamber interior wall. At the distal end of the rod a lock is engaged. As the rod is rotated about its longitudinal axis, the fingers are expanded to engage the chamber wall.

Abstract: An improved firearm safety device for handguns is disclosed. The firearm safety device (10) prevents accidental firing of a gun by children, but is easily removable by an adult in 5 to 10 seconds, even in pitch darkness. The firearm safety device includes a lock sleeve (26) having an expandable end plug (30) and a lock rod (24) having a removable tip (34), which are inserted through muzzle (16) of a gun barrel (14) into an empty firing chamber (20). Removable tips, having different diameters, provide the proper expansion for different caliber handguns. A knurled cap (22), connected to the lock rod, is threadedly attached to a knurled enlarged end portion (28) of the lock sleeve, forcing the expansion of the linear slotted (32) end plug, preventing removal of the firearm safety device from the handgun.

Abstract: This invention concerns a perfected mechanical safety device for firearms such as automatic shotguns equipped with a safety device in the under-barrel grip where the safety device includes at least one safety pin or rod (11) that is axially moveable between an active position of disabling use of the firearm and an inactive position of enabling use of the firearm and, in association with his safety pin, at least one spring-loaded selector element (13, 14) that defines the said active and inactive positions of the safety pin, alternately, characterized by a safety body turning around an axis intersecting the moving direction of the safety pin between a position of locking the safety pin, thus inhibiting its movement from the active to inactive position, and unlocking it to permit movement from the active to the inactive position, the said safety body being enabled by a specific control key.

Abstract: A storage compartment forming insert fits within the hollow compartment of a firearm grip assembly to create a storage compartment. The insert generally includes a base and a resilient member extending therefrom. The base defines an outer dimension that provides an interference fit within the hollow compartment. By maintaining the base under tension at the interference fit, the storage compartment is effectively impervious to water. To insert or remove objects within the storage compartment, one need only pull the base. The resilient members stretch and the open end of the grip becomes accessible.

Abstract: An impact protection device (1) for a weapon which is disposed, in use, to surround the barrel of the weapon at least in its muzzle region. The device has material portions which resist in mechanical forces applied against the weapon in these portions so that the portions are deformed. In order to improve the impact absorption and also for purposes of saving material, the impact absorbing part (1a) is provided with grooves and flanges (5). The form of the impact-absorbing part is adapted to the form of each respective weapon. Three variations are provided, one for surrounding the barrel of the weapon, another for surrounding a flashguard (14), and a third for surrounding equipment for firing blank ammunition.

Abstract: A blocking device is provided for a firearm barrel. The blocking device has a cover member, which may be substantially moisture-proof and may be embroidered, embossed, or silk-screened. The cover member has a closed end and an open end, the open end receiving an end of the barrel. A retaining device is affixed to the cover member and releasably holds the end of the barrel in the closed end of the cover member.

Abstract: An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle handlebars, to provide a support extending above outwardly and rearwardly extending portions of the handlebar that will acommodate an article holder for an elongate article such as a long gun, tool or another piece of equipment in position extending across the vehicle handlebars.

Abstract: An ammunition simulant including a first portion having a stud portion and a head portion. The stud portion is in coaxial alignment with the head portion, wherein the stud portion includes at least one engagement member. The simulant also includes a second portion formed by an injection molding process including a mold, wherein injection material is injected into the mold and the material flows about the base portion and the engagement member of the stud portion forming a union. Whereupon the ammunition simulant is formed upon hardening of the molten material and removal of the mold.

Abstract: A revolver-lock device including a positive means, for locking of the bullet cylinder, a lock-housing for containing lock mechanism components, an extension rod, an inner permanent magnet, an extension spring, a multiple number of balls or similar members, a housing sealing disc, an external magnet key with slot, means for preventing retraction of the locking expansion balls from the cylinder walls, for preventing insertion of bullets into the cylinder holes, and for preventing the cylinder from rotating, and thus operation of the trigger, hammer and firing pin, means for restricting the bullet firing caps to be off-line with the firing pin, means for preventing the revolver cylinder from being opened for loading, a method for high volume, low cost production due to simplicity of design, a quick activating/deactivating means for fast use of the revolver, a compact size and shape which allows easy casing of the revolver, a parts interchanging feature for similar revolvers of the same caliber and for different

Abstract: The invention provides a device for reducing the danger of harm caused by the accidental discharge of a bullet from a firearm, including an attachment for engaging the muzzle end of a firearm barrel; a substantially tubular body having a cavity and coaxially attachable at one of its ends to the barrel via the attachment; an impact disc having upper and lower surfaces, slidably disposed in the cavity of the tubular body; an energy-absorbing and storing element interposed in the tubular body between the upper surface of the impact disc and an abutting member, the absorbing and storing element acting on the impact disc to maintain contact with the abutting member inside the body, and a body made of a material at least as hard as the material of the bullets to be used with the fiream, the body being affixed at the lower surface of the impact disc, for substantially preventing a bullet from piercing through the impact disc; whereby, upon the discharge of a bullet, the bullet impacts the body, transferring some of

Abstract: A firearm casing 10 for protecting a firearm 250 from the elements while allowing the user to access the firearm handle or sight 150 and trigger 290. The firearm casing 10 having a body 20 with a front portion 30, a rear portion 40, an upper longitudinal edge 260, a lower longitudinal edge 270, an end flap 10, a terminal aperture 210, an upper flap 50 and a lower flap 60. The lower longitudinal edge 270 having an access opening 280 permitting insertion of a firearm 250 and access to the trigger 290. The access opening 280 covered by the lower flap 60 with fastening means 160. The upper longitudinal edge 260 defining an upper aperture 300 for accessing a handle or sight 150 and the insertion and ejection of shells. The upper opening 300 covered by the upper flap 50 which protects the firearm 250 from the elements.

Abstract: A simulated ammunition device which includes a first portion having a longitudinal axis and a blind bore provided therein at a location co-axial with the longitudinal axis of the first portion; a second portion having a longitudinal axis, a head which is substantially cylindrical in shape and includes a circumferential rim, and a stud which extends co-axial to the longitudinal axis of the second portion, the stud being received by the blind bore of the first portion; and structure for maintaining the stud within the blind bore.

Abstract: A scabbard for mounting a long gun, includes: a one-piece, rigid cover having an enclosed bottom end, an open top end, and two generally parallel sides separated by a back; a padded, protective lining attached to the rigid cover; an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the scabbard; a detachable strap attached to a top open end of the device for closely holding the gun barrel, and a barrier across an open front of the scabbard for holding in the gun butt. The scabbard preferably has a padlock for locking down the gun barrel. The scabbard may have a locking hinged lid mechanism instead of a strap and barrier. The scabbard can be mounted vertically, horizontally or diagonally, preferably in or on a vehicle. A method for making the scabbard is also included.

Abstract: An inert practice round has an elongated, solid body of aluminum having an external outline with the contour and size of a live round of a predetermined caliber. In one embodiment, the round comprises a unitary, one-piece, cavityless body. In another embodiment the body has an axial cavity formed centrally in the base end thereof and receives a cushioning structure, which may be all-plastic, plastic with a headed rivet embedded therein or a stack of O-rings or a coil spring with a rivet inserted therethrough.

Abstract: A device for preventing the accidental discharge of a bullet from a firearm, suitable for use with blank cartridges, the device including an attachment member adapted to engage the muzzle end of a firearm barrel, a substantially tubular body having a cavity and coaxially attachable at one of its ends to the barrel via the attachment member, a bullet-pierceable insert having a portion traversing the axis of the barrel and tubular body, an impact disk slidably disposed in the cavity of the tubular body, and an energy-absorbing and storing unit interposed in the tubular body between the impact disk and an abutting element, acting on the impact disk to maintain contact with the insert inside the body, wherein, upon the discharge of a bullet, the bullet pierces the insert and hits the impact disk, transferring some of its kinetic energy to the energy-absorbing and storing unit and is thereby prevented from being discharged from the firearm.

Abstract: A protective cover for the firing mechanism of a muzzle loading rifle. The device includes a tubular sleeve having a lumen and opposite first and second ends. Each of the ends of the sleeve has an opening into the lumen of the sleeve which are adapted for inserting a rifle through them into the lumen of the sleeve such that an external firing mechanism of the rifle is covered by the sleeve. The first and second ends of the sleeve each have an annular elastic band extending around them.

Abstract: A muzzle loaded firearm safety device for relieving the tension in a hammer spring of a weapon prior to storage without dry-firing the weapon and causing damage to the weapon's firing pin. The device comprises a jacket having an enclosed jacket top with an outward-extending threaded cylinder, and a partially enclosed jacket bottom having an aperture. An impact piston is slidably secured within the jacket, biased against the jacket bottom by a coil spring. A standard gun cleaning rod is secured to the threaded cylinder, and the entire jacket assembly is secured to the threaded cylinder, the entire jacket assembly is inserted into the muzzle and down the barrel of a shotgun, until abutting the weapon's firing chamber wall. By depressing the trigger of the weapon, the hammer spring extends, forcing the hammer into the firing pin which in turn contacts the impact piston, moving the impact piston forward against the biasing coil spring without causing damage to the firing pin.

Abstract: A casing for protecting firearms from the elements while allowing the user to access firearm sight and trigger. Although the firearm is at all times fully enclosed in the cover, the firearm may be aimed and discharged without having to remove the firearm from its protective casing.

Abstract: A gun cleaning accessory for use with a gun cleaning rod and jag to safely and effectively retain the cleaning patch on the cleaning rod jag during cleaning and the method of using such device. The invention is installed on the muzzle end of a gun barrel and the cleaning rod inserted at the breech end. The invention has two body portions that hingedly surround the gun barrel muzzle and are held in position with a temporary fastener. The invention further has a front closure wall that is positioned in front of the gun muzzle to restrict the lengthwise motion of the cleaning rod. Using the muzzle jag stop during cleaning protects the gun cleaner from injury due to jamming or slipping of the cleaning and stopping devices and also from the accidental firing of the gun. The method of using the muzzle jag stop during cleaning also protects the gun from damage and wear due to slipping, marring, and repeated impact against the barrel of the stopping device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an underwater weapon having a barrel with n opening through which a projectile is discharged. The weapon further has an apparatus for pressurizing the interior of the barrel to a pressure greater than the ambient pressure to keep water from entering the gun barrel at any point around the circumference of the muzzle opening. The pressurizing apparatus includes a source of gas, a pressure regulator for adjusting the flow of the gas and the pressure within the barrel, and a distribution network for distributing the gas near the muzzle opening and at an end of the barrel remote from the muzzle opening.

Abstract: Scope cover apparatus includes a generally cylindrical element made of stretchable material with end pieces and with a relatively narrow and elongated opening through which a scope fits into the scope cover. The material out of which the scope cover is made is elastic enough to stretch to fit onto a scope and yet to substantially cover the scope when the scope cover is placed on the scope for maximum protection.

Abstract: A protective cover for a long-barreled firearm having a stock with opposed sides. The cover includes a thin, vinyl sheet bearing a camouflage design and having a shape corresponding to that of one side of the stock. A backing of light-tack, adhesive material is preferably applied to the undersurface of the vinyl sheet to permit such to be selectively positioned on the stock.

Abstract: A gun lock-out safety device comprises a generally clamshell enclosure and a cylinder key lock. The clamshell enclosure includes two half-shells formed from durable, impact-resistant material, and are sized and shaped to closely fit the contours of the gun to be secured. The half-shells are hingedly connected to form the clamshell enclosure and have marginally interlocking edges to further resist prying and tampering. When properly used, the gun lock-out safety device covers a major portion of the gun including a trigger, trigger guard, breech and/or hammer, and guards against accidental discharge or unauthorized use of the gun.

Abstract: A casing for protecting firearms from the elements while allowing the user to access firearm sight and trigger. Although the firearm is at all times fully enclosed in the cover, the firearm may be aimed and discharged without having to remove the firearm from its protective casing.

Abstract: A gun safety device is mounted on a gun barrel for capturing a projectile fired from the gun. The device is comprised of industrial strength fabric and has an impact absorption zone for absorbing the momentum of the projectile. A method for capturing a projectile with a projectile capturing means made from fabric and releasing firing gases through pressure release holes is also provided.

Abstract: A holster for game calls which can be fastened around the stock of a gun or of a bow. The holster has an elongated body made of flexible material, with a plurality of pockets formed on one side. The pockets are preferably formed so as to open toward the center of the elongated body. A fastener, such as hook-and-loop material (Velcro.RTM.) allows the elongated body to be wrapped around the gunstock and the ends fastened to each other, so as to form a sleeve around the stock with pockets on the outside. If the pockets are formed to open toward the center of the elongated body, they will open upwards when the holster is fastened around the generally horizontal gunstock. Game calls can be inserted into the pockets, and removed easily without removing the gun from the shoulder of the hunter and without startling the game. A bow-hunting variation has the pockets turned 90.degree.

Abstract: Scope cover apparatus includes a generally cylindrical element made of stretchable material with end pieces and with a relatively narrow and elongated opening through which a scope fits into the scope cover. The material out of which the scope cover is made is elastic enough to stretch to fit onto a scope and yet to substantially cover the scope when the scope cover is placed on the scope for maximum protection.

Abstract: A scope protector has an elongated strip of a flexible sheet material having a center portion, inner and outer side surfaces, and opposite ends. A first fastening element is on the outer surface of one end of said strip, and a second fastening element is on the inner surface at the other end of said strip. The length of the strip is slightly greater than the circumference of the scope uponwhich it is to be mounted so that the fastening elements can be superimposed on each other when the strip is wrapped around the scope.

Abstract: A gun boot comprising a hollow base having an open upper end and an open lower end; a mounting bracket secured to the base and removably securable to a tree stand; an upper lid removably coupled to the upper end of the base; a lower lid removably coupled to the lower end of the base; and a generally cone-shaped hollow flexible holster portion having a larger open upper extent and a smaller sealed lower extent with the upper extent secured to the lower end of the base, the holster portion positionable in an extended orientation with the lower extent projected from the lower end of the base and further positionable in a retracted orientation within the base.

Abstract: A device for preventing the accidental discharge of a bullet from a firearm, including an attachment adapted to engage the muzzle end of a firearm barrel, a tubular body coaxially attachable with one of its ends to the barrel via the attachment, the bore of the tubular body is provided with an abutment, a stopper fixedly attachable to the other end of the body and having a central bore of a diameter exceeding the calibre of the firearm, an impact disk slidably disposed in the bore of the tubular body, and energy-absorbing and storing element interposed in the bore between the impact disk and the stopper. Upon the discharge of a bullet, the latter pierces the impact disk while transferring some of its kinetic energy to the energy-absorbing and storing element, causing the bullet to disintegrate into small particles escaping through the bore in the stopper.

Abstract: A combination cover and elongated friction device for holding the cover in position on a firearm is provided. The device can be used with different type guns. The cover is provided with holes and slots, for holding a bolt or hammer in a fixed position, and is shaped, to enclose the trigger or prevent movement of firearm parts, and has plural sized apertures to receive protrusion of the elongated friction device. The friction device has plural protrusions larger than the sized apertures to create an interference fit that requires specific force to remove so that there is a resistance to accidental discharge and use of the firearm by children.

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: An outer tube complementarily and slidably receives a central mandrel in complementary coaxial relationship, wherein the outer tube includes collet spring fingers mounted at a lower distal end thereof, wherein the outer tube upon projection of the central mandrel therethrough effects a spreading of the collet fingers for engagement with a rear terminal end of an associated pistol cylinder or barrel of a long arm such as a rifle. The collet fingers include annular flanges to be received within the rear face of the cylinder or chamber for locking the organization within the pistol structure. Coaxially aligned bores of the outer tube and the central mandrel when aligned permit positioning of a latch therethrough preventing removal of the organization in a pistol.

Abstract: A high security gun lock device is disclosed which has an elongate gripping and locking assembly that is inserted into the muzzle end of the barrel of a revolver or pistol type hand gun and which is then connected to a dummy round located in a cylinder chamber of the revolver or the firing chamber of the pistol. The dummy round has a bulbous head which is grasped by a plurality of expandable gripping fingers mounted on the inner end of the gripping and locking assembly to lock the latter to the former. An axially slidable actuating mechanism is manually operable to cause the gripping fingers to release the bulbous head of the bullet, and a spring biased interposer is normally operable to prevent movement of the actuating mechanism until a locking mechanism is set to a predetermined condition to permit operation of the interposer.

Abstract: The cover/guard (10) includes a main body section (12) and two end sections (14,16) which are sewn thereto along its end edges (32,34). A middle section (18) is secured across the main body section (12) at the longitudinal midpoint thereof. The cover/guard sections each comprise a foam rubber inner portion (20), such as Neoprene, with the inner surface thereof being treated to produce a skin surface, while to the outside surface of the inner portion (20) is secured a fabric portion (26), such as nylon, which is water resistant. The inner portion (20), being stretchable and cushioning, provides effective protection for a scope. The cover/guard (10) can be stretched to accommodate many different sizes of scopes. Two bands (40,42) conveniently hold the cover/guard (10) on the scope.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting firearms from dirt and moisture are disclosed. Light-weight plastic covers are used to seal the openings of a firearm such as the muzzle opening or the magazine well opening. These protective covers are easily removable by simple manual operations. This muzzle cover can also be removed by actually firing the firearm, while imparting no significant deflection to the projectile.

Abstract: A safety plug for preventing firearms from being surreptitiously loaded while on display in stores. The plug utilizes an O-ring that serves to firmly hold the safety plug in place. The use of an O-ring eliminates the need for high precision plug dimensions, permitting inexpensive mass production manufacturing techniques. The O-ring fits within a groove that is substantially wider than the thickness of the O-ring which prevents O-ring shearing. Once inserted, the safety plug is entirely within the firing chamber and thus does not interfere with the operating action of the firearm. The plug can only be removed by a cleaning rod inserted through the muzzle to force the plug out of the firing chamber. The use of translucent materials enables the firearm barrel to be inspected and acts as a diffuser to eliminate "hot spots" that commonly result during bore light inspections.

Abstract: A new protective covering apparatus (6) for guns with high capacity extended magazines providing protection for the receiver (18), magazine (22) and trigger guard (28) while the gun is being carried in the field or stored. The covering apparatus (6) is comprised of a single unit of flexible water repellent material having sufficient size to envelope the entire receiver area of a gun (FIG. 4), to include the magazine (22), receiver (18) and trigger guard (28). Attached to the front end of flaps (12) and (14) of protective covering (6) are releasable fasteners (8A) and (8B) providing means for attaching and sealing the front end of flaps (12) and (14) about the hand guard (20). Attached to the rear of outer flap (12) are releasable fasteners (10A) and (10B) for retaining and sealing the rear edges (12C) and (14C) of flaps (12) and (14) about the gun's butt stock ( 26) and pistol grip (24). Attached beneath flaps (12) and (14) is pouch (16) providing protection for the gun's extended magazine (22).

Abstract: A safety cap (10) having a sleeve (12) with a screen mesh (14) for slidable engagement with a gun barrel (16) to fragment an unintentionally discharged jelled paint pellet. The sleeve (12) has a longitudinal axially bore (22) sized and shaped to be slidably received over the gun barrel (16) with a tight fit. The plurality of filaments (34) on the screen mesh (14) form openings (36) that are sized and shaped to fragment the jelled paint pellet and permit all of the fragments of the jelled paint pellet to exit the gun barrel (16) to avoid plugging of the bore (18). A threadable fastener (52) can be used to secure the attachment of the safety cap (42) to the gun barrel (50).

Abstract: A safety device for a firearm which prevents ammunition from being introduced into the chamber and provides a visible indication that the firearm is not loaded. The device incorporates a plug attached to a cable, and plug ring adapters, one being selected which corresponds to the barrel diameter. The cable is inserted into the barrel from the chamber and pulled through until the plug/plug ring combination is seated against the chamber opening. This device is held in place by the combination of a restricting means and a clamp. The restricting means can be locked in place, thereby preventing unintended removal.

Abstract: A disabling device for a shotgun comprises a generally elongate and rigid rod which has an opening therethrough towards a first end of the rod, and there being a cap secured to the second end of the rod, the cap having an outwardly extending flange, the rod being adapted to be received in a barrel of the shotgun by inserting the first end of the rod into a chamber end of the barrel and relatively moving longitudinally the barrel and the rod until the flange of the cap engages the chamber end of the barrel, with at least part of the opening at the first end of the rod extending from the muzzle end of the barrel, the cap comprising a sprung element which projects from an end of the cap to a position where the element would be struck by a hammer of the shotgun firing mechanism in the event that the firing mechanism is actuated with the disabling device received in the barrel.

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

Abstract: A plug is inserted into and withdrawn from the muzzle end of a gun barrel by means of an external grip to store the gun in a safe condition with a dummy cartridge in its firing chamber. A retainer formation within the dummy cartridge is engageable by an elastically deformable lock device fixed to the inner end of the plug so that the plug may be respectively locked to and released from the dummy cartridge by opposite insertion and extraction forces of different lock engaging and lock releasing magnitudes to prevent loading and unintended firing of the firearm.

Abstract: A trough-shaped safety maintenance implement to be inserted, positioned and locked into the receiver cavity of a firearm.

Abstract: A new protective covering device (14) for guns (16) with telescopic sights providing protection for the telescopic sight, trigger and action while the gun (16) is being carried in the field. The covering device (14) is comprised of a single expanse of flexible waterproof material (14) having sufficient size to envelop the midsection of a gun (16), to include the telescopic sight, action and trigger. Attached to the flat upper edge of flexible material (4) are one or more straps (10A, 10B) extending outward and having a releasable connector device (8) attached to the free end providing means for attaching the covering device (14) to the telescopic sight of a sun (16).Integral with the lower portion of the covering device (14), is an elastic member (6) defining a circuitous and somewhat encircling route adjacent to and parallel with a skirted edge (12).

Abstract: A detachable cover for a firearm includes a pliant elongate body having longitudinal edge portions adapted to be arranged in overlapping substantially aligned relation to each other so that said body is of tubular configuration. Edge portions include means releasably holding edge portions in overlapping engagement to each other so as to maintain the tubular configuration of the body. The body includes opposed terminal end portions and is dimensioned and adapted for being placed in surrounding relation to the telescopic sight and bolt mechanism of a firearm.

Abstract: A barrel protector which is positioned on the end of a weapon for maintaining the barrel free of water and dust. The barrel protector can fit over the end of a muzzle loader, shot gun, rifle, hand gun, or a military weapon. The barrel protector is plastic, or like material, which includes substantially continuous side rims for surrounding the end of a barrel, a covering member over the rim, a central portion of the covering member being thin. The thin central portion breaks away when the weapon is fired.

Abstract: A safety device for use with a gun of a type which fires a conventional cartridge casing having an annular rim portion which cooperates with an ejector mechanism of the gun to unload the cartridges. The safety device includes a body portion having a neck portion extending from one end and a rear portion at an other end. The plug is inserted into a firing chamber of a gun with the neck portion extending into a bore of a barrel of a gun. The neck portion has a diameter slightly greater than the inner diameter of the bore to provide a press fit. The rear portion of the plug has a cylindrical portion having a diameter less than the diameter of the annular rim portion of a suitable cartridge casing such that the ejector mechanism of the gun cannot engage and eject the plug from the firing chamber. The plug is, thus, fixedly inserted into the firing chamber of the gun so that the gun cannot be accidentally loaded or fired.

Abstract: The gun mitten is intended for use with a long gun (shotgun, rifle, etc.,) and comprises a body formed of flexible material such as synthetic fabric or the like which may be quilted or otherwise enhanced with insulating material to provide a substantially weatherproof enclosure for the stock, grip, trigger and trigger guard area of the gun while also enclosing the shooter's hand and forearm. The body is a bifurcated unit made up of a pair of angularly related sleeves, one for the gun stock, etc. and the other for the shooter's hand and forearm. The sleeves meet at a junction in the area of the trigger and this junction opens to the insulated chamber or pocket formed in the trigger area for access of the shooter's hand and fingers to the grip and trigger.

Abstract: A protective covering device for .[.rifles.]. .Iadd.long barreled firearms .Iaddend.includes an integral fiber cloth sheet elastic nature shaped to fit the wooden portion of a rifle; each opposite longitudinal edge of the fiber sheet being applied with adhesive agent and sewn together to constitute a covering body with a single waterproof seam formed thereat; a fastening device longitudinally provided in an opening located in the middle of one side of the covering body; and a butt piece of soft material closely connected with the lower end of the covering body, so that the structure of the protective covering device provides effective protection for the wooden portions of .[.a rifle.]. .Iadd.said firearm.Iaddend..