Shooting Adapter for Firearm Carry Sling

Abstract

A rifle sling is provided for use with a shooting adapter for a firearm. The rifle sling comprises a first portion having a forward end including a first attachment facility configured for attachment to a forward portion of a rifle, and a second portion having a rear end including a second attachment facility configured for attachment to a rear portion of a rifle. Further, a connector is configured to removable connect the first and second portion, the connector includes three parallel bars collectively defining two elongated slots. One of the slots has a lateral opening at a slots end, the opening is configured to removably retain a strap and to permit removal and insertion of an intermediate portion of the strap.

Claims

1. A rifle sling comprising: a first portion having a forward end including a first attachment facility configured for attachment to a forward portion of a rifle; a second portion having a rear end including a second attachment facility configured for attachment to a rear portion of a rifle; a connector configured to removable connect the first and second portion; the connector including three parallel bars collectively defining two elongated slots; one of the slots having a lateral opening at a slots end, the opening configured to removably retain a strap and to permit removal and insertion of an intermediate portion of the strap.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIGS. 1-7 show various views of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0010] FIG. 1 shows the shooting adapter in use and wrapped around the shooter's support arm. It is attached to the mid-point of the firearm at one end and the carry sling at the other.

[0011] FIG. 2 shows the shooting adapter attached to the firearm and carry sling while not in use.

[0012] FIG. 3 shows the complete shooting adapter assembly. The proprietary hook is permanently attached to one end and a quick-detachable swivel is attached to the adjustable end.

[0013] FIG. 4 shows the shooting adapter disassembled into its pieces. The shooting adapter is made up of a length of nylon webbing with a proprietary hook sewn into one end. A tri-glide is used to maintain the loose and provide for length adjustability. Also shown is an elastic keeper that holds the folded shooting adapter together for storage.

[0014] FIG. 5 shows the shooting adapter folded for storage with a quick-detach swivel attached.

[0015] FIG. 6 shows an unattached proprietary hook that is used to attach the shooting adapter to a carry sling.

[0016] FIG. 7 shows the shooting adapter in use without a carry sling. Having the ability to hook onto itself lets it serve as a shooting aid when wrapped around objects in the field.

[0017] A listing of reference numerals corresponding to the drawings filed with the present application, is provided below.

[0018] 10: Shooting Adapter Assembly

[0019] 11: Shooter

[0020] 12: Firearm

[0021] 14: Carry sling

[0022] 15: Mounting post

[0023] 16: Fireman midpoint

[0024] 20: Proprietary hook

[0025] 21: Steel gate

[0026] 25: Triglide

[0027] 26: Quick detach swivel

[0028] 30: Nylon Webbing

[0029] 31: Sewn webbing

[0030] 32: Elastic keeper

[0031] 40: Proprietary hook alternate embodiment