A lever-based clamping device.

A lever-based clamping device.

A modular handle system for a firearm is disclosed. The modular handle system is comprised of several components that are interchangeable. The separate components utilize a connector and a sleeve combination to removably attach components together. The handle system may use fixed handles, pivot handles using a pivot sphere for maneuverability, tripods, or any other firearm component. The separate components may be removed and attached as desired by the user. The sleeves have internal protrusions which fix the connector in place when the connector is inserted into a cavity in the sleeve.

A lever-based clamping device.

This invention relates generally to the field of sporting and leisure activities such as hunting, cycling, and photography. A connector (10) for detachably connecting an object (12) to an article of equipment (14), the connector comprising a base (16) fittable on or to the article of equipment, or integral with the article of equipment, the base including one of a recess and an elongate projection, and the object including the other of a recess and an elongate projection, the connector further including slidable locking means (28) which slides transversely to and engages with the projection when the projection is inserted in the recess, to securely retain the projection within the recess until the slidable locking means is operated by a user to permit removal of the projection from the recess. One of the recess and projection may include cooperating magnetic means which encourages engagement of the projection within the recess.

A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.

A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.

The invention relates to the field of firearms and in particular but not exclusively to supporting firearms, such as rifles. A support device for supporting a firearm above a surface, the support comprising a support body for connection to the firearm and including, or for connection to, at least one support leg, the support body comprising a curved element which engages a correspondingly-shaped fixture mounted on, or integral with the firearm, the inter-engagement of the curved element and fixture permitting panning of the connected firearm, and a detent means which retains the curved element and the correspondingly-shaped fixture in engagement.

A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.

A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.