A device to secure and hold an ammunition magazine includes a block using a channel, a receiving ramp, and a slider to accommodate a variety of sizes for the magazine. The block can be made of metal or plastic. The block includes a front edge and a back edge. The front edge includes an opening for the receiving ramp. The metal block also includes side edges. A first side edge includes a machine hole to receive a thrust bolt having a knob that turns to move the slider within the channel. The second side edge is removable and borders the receiving ramp. The slider extends into the receiving ramp as moved by the thrust bolt to secure the magazine. The receiving ramp descends at an angle from the front edge to the back edge to accommodate the magazine.

A firearm mount, components thereof, and associated methods. The firearm can be configured for use with an AR-15 style firearm or other type of firearm. The firearm mount is adapted to securely hold the firearm assembly in position for cleaning, maintenance, and/or gunsmithing tasks. The firearm mount can include a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock a firearm assembly thereon.

A firearm mount, components thereof, and associated methods. The firearm can be configured for use with an AR-15 style firearm or other type of firearm. The firearm mount is adapted to securely hold the firearm assembly in position for cleaning, maintenance, and/or gunsmithing tasks. The firearm mount can include a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock a firearm assembly thereon.

A base for supporting a hunting blind includes a plurality of outer frame members connected to one another to form an outer frame, at least one floor panel positioned on a top surface of the outer frame, and at least one of the floor panels defining at least one aperture to receive a storage bin. A plurality of support members may be configured to support the outer frame, the support members being configured for insertion into a ground surface. A height of each support member relative to the ground surface may be adjustable to provide a level position for the outer frame.

A base for supporting a hunting blind includes a plurality of outer frame members connected to one another to form an outer frame, at least one floor panel positioned on a top surface of the outer frame, and at least one of the floor panels defining at least one aperture to receive a storage bin. A plurality of support members may be configured to support the outer frame, the support members being configured for insertion into a ground surface. A height of each support member relative to the ground surface may be adjustable to provide a level position for the outer frame.

An apparatus for safely storing guns in a field environment is disclosed herein. The apparatus is comprised of a recoil rest pad for receiving and supporting a gun's recoil pad and ensuring that it does not become damaged, a barrel support pad for securing the barrel of the gun within an interior diameter that is larger than the diameter of the barrel, and an opening that can be stretched, but wherein the opening—in its unstretched state—is less wide than the diameter of the barrel, and an attachment mechanism for attaching the apparatus to a vehicle. Moreover, the various elements of the invention are connected by a fabric-type element, which makes the apparatus lightweight, and easy to pack-up and stow when not in use.

An external lock apparatus for a gun includes a gun receptacle. The gun receptacle is configured to receive a portion of the gun. An external lock is configured to engage with the portion of the gun when the gun is inserted into the gun receptacle. The external lock has on OPEN position and a LOCKED position. The external lock further includes an interference member. The interference member is configured to engage with the gun such that the gun cannot be removed from the gun receptacle and the gun cannot fire when the portion of the gun is received within the gun receptacle and the external lock is in the LOCKED position. In the alternative, the gun cannot be fired but can be removed from the gun receptacle if the portion of the gun is received within the gun receptacle and external lock is in the OPEN position.

An upper saddle of a weapon storage rack for securing a barrel of a firearm includes an upper saddle body with an about U-shaped opening adapted to accept the barrel of the firearm. A pair of snap locks is disposed in or on the upper saddle, the pair of snap locks includes a left snap lock and a right snap lock. The pair of snap locks includes a pair of rollers or a rotating locks spring biased by a spring or a band to at least a spring biased open or a spring biased closed position.

An upper saddle of a weapon storage rack for securing a barrel of a firearm includes an upper saddle body with an about U-shaped opening adapted to accept the barrel of the firearm. A pair of snap locks is disposed in or on the upper saddle, the pair of snap locks includes a left snap lock and a right snap lock. The pair of snap locks includes a pair of rollers or a rotating locks spring biased by a spring or a band to at least a spring biased open or a spring biased closed position.

Described herein is a portable equipment support stand configured for movement from a first collapsed position to a second extended position. The equipment support stand includes a generally columnar housing for the movable receipt of a pair of arms and at least three legs configured to support the housing in an upright position when placed upon a surface. The support stand is generally configured to provide a structure to allow a user to hang a plurality of protective items when not in use. The device is generally configured for transport and portability and provided in a structure to support heavy items such as body armor.