An accessory mounting interface for a firearm, and a related method, are disclosed. The interface has a firearm accessory, a first elongated fastener, and a second fastener rotationally mated to the first elongated fastener. The first elongated fastener has right-handed threading and is arranged through a through hole in the firearm accessory with a first end extending below first and second halves of a first slot protrusion of the firearm accessory. The second fastener has a length greater than a width, the length measured along a longitudinal axis of the second fastener, the second fastener having a plurality of straight edges. At least one of the plurality of straight edges prevents the second fastener from rotating further than a closed position when the at least one of the straight edges abuts a sidewall of an elongated slot in the firearm.

A system and method for a quick detach shooting stick. The system includes a body coupled to at least one leg via a flexible joint. The body has a recess and a lip disposed within the recess. The body has a release switch which is coupled to a stopper. The body can be coupled to an adaptor which has a groove to match the lip and a void which matches the stopper. The adaptor slides into an open side of the adaptor and is engaged with the groove. The adaptor is locked in place via the stopper.

A system and method for a quick detach shooting stick. The system includes a body coupled to at least one leg via a flexible joint. The body has a recess and a lip disposed within the recess. The body has a release switch which is coupled to a stopper. The body can be coupled to an adaptor which has a groove to match the lip and a void which matches the stopper. The adaptor slides into an open side of the adaptor and is engaged with the groove. The adaptor is locked in place via the stopper.

A ballistic shield apparatus for a weapon includes: a flexible ballistic shield made of penetration-resistant material, the ballistic shield having opposed front and rear faces, spaced-apart side edges connecting spaced-apart top and bottom edges, and a central area bounded by the side edges; one or more flexible securing members extending laterally outward from each of the side edges, each of the one or more flexible securing members including a releasable connector disposed on a distal portion thereof; and at least one releasable connector disposed on the ballistic shield, the releasable connectors collectively configured such that the distal portion of each of the one or more flexible securing members can be releasably secured to the central area of the ballistic shield, or to a distal portion of one of the one or more flexible securing members.

A padded brace for a firearm includes a body which is arranged for mounting to the underside of the muzzle end of a firearm stock. The padded brace includes a body which presents a forward facing brace portion which presents a surface which is suitable for gripping upright surfaces. A padded portion is fixed underneath the body. The padded portion is suitable for supporting the muzzle end of the firearm on a ledge such as a window sill. In a second embodiment, retractable, folding legs may be mounted to opposite sides of the body of the padded brace.

A padded brace for a firearm includes a body which is arranged for mounting to the underside of the muzzle end of a firearm stock. The padded brace includes a body which presents a forward facing brace portion which presents a surface which is suitable for gripping upright surfaces. A padded portion is fixed underneath the body. The padded portion is suitable for supporting the muzzle end of the firearm on a ledge such as a window sill. In a second embodiment, retractable, folding legs may be mounted to opposite sides of the body of the padded brace.

Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.

A system for mounting a plurality of tactical attachments to firearms is disclosed. Tactical attachments such as laser illumination sights, flashlights, bayonets, and breaching tools are interchangeable and attached with a single adapter mounted to the end of a magazine ammunition tubes and auxiliary accessory rails such as Picatinny rails. Adapters of varying lengths provide increased ammunition capacity. The tactical attachments have a common mounting structure for mating to the adapter, which includes a optional locking ring to assure the tactical device cannot become dislodged from the adapter during firearm usage. The adapter/tactical device interface allows rapid swapping of tactical devices without the need of tools. Tactical attachment lighting devices such as flashlights and laser sights are provided with wireless remote turn on/off and lighting mode switching capability.

An improved firearm accessory mounting interface 200 with a durable integral mirage shield 200 that adds minimal or no weight to a weapon system, is unlikely to snag and is comfortable to hold includes a tubular handguard's cylindrical sidewall which is preferably defined with four radially spaced quadrants each having, preferably, first and second spaced arrays of parallel, elongated grooves 232, 234 separated by an external surface with at least two spaced apart transverse notches 250 which are configured to define a firearm accessory mount rail segment 260 and ergonomically comfortable grasping surface that directs hot air away from the handguard's interior and provides a plurality of mounts compatible with accessory clamps configured to engage and hold a Picatinny rail.

An archery bow support has adjustable or movable jaws and adjustable legs to a permit a releasable attachment to a plurality of different types of bows for positioning the bow during a downtime or brief period of non use during a period of heavy use for the bow, to assist the archer with a rest period.