Extendable gun rests and methods

Abstract

Gun rests that are easily extendable and lockable are disclosed. The gun rests can include an upper elongated support, a lower elongated support, a gun support, a handle and a base. The gun support can be secured to the upper elongated support. The upper elongated support may be slidably engaged within the lower elongated support or the lower elongated support may be slidably engaged within the upper elongated support. The actuator is operably connected to a locking mechanism to lock the upper elongated support and lower elongated support in a fixed relative position. Depression of the actuator may bias the tube engagement members against the lower elongated support and allows the locking of the gun rest in one of a plurality of lengths.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Summary of the Invention[0002]The present inventions relate to gun rests and, more particularly, gun rests having a variable length leg.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Under certain circumstances, marksmen, such as hunters and target shooters, may have trouble keeping the gun such as a rifle, shotgun or a pistol example steady during the process of aiming and shooting. A number of factors can contribute to this difficulty. These factors can include weather, physical infirmities, weakening physical strength and awkward shooting locations. In addition, the marksman's target is frequently moving. In these situations, a marksman needs to maintain a degree of mobility to track targets and to accommodate targets that approach from unexpected directions. Marksman will typically have greater accuracy, success, and safety when their firearm is supported. Naturally occurring structures such as tree branches or rocks are frequently used by hunte...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]A gun rest in accordance with the present inventions may provide one or more adjustable length legs and associated methods of use and adjustment. In one aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may provide apparatus and methods for aiming a firearm in a wide range of horizontal directions. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be light weight. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be rapidly adjustable to a variety of heights. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be relatively noiselessly adjustable. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be simple and easy to use. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be height adjustably by a simple actuator which can be operated using one hand. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be height adjustably by a simple actuator which can be operated using a single finger. In another aspect, a gun rest in accordance with one or more of the present inventions may be locked in position by pushing or sliding an actuator which results in the frictional locking of the gun rest in one of a plurality of lengths.

Problems solved by technology

Under certain circumstances, marksmen, such as hunters and target shooters, may have trouble keeping the gun such as a rifle, shotgun or a pistol example steady during the process of aiming and shooting.

These factors can include weather, physical infirmities, weakening physical strength and awkward shooting locations.

These devices can be cumbersome to transport and carry while hunting.

Further, the fixed length may make it difficult for the marksmen to properly position the gun rest in a quickly changing shooting situation or to on a slope.

However, most of these mechanisms require a two-handed or an otherwise complicated process to extend or collapse to an appropriate length.

These complicated mechanisms frequently require the use of two hands to lock and unlock the tube and to adjust the tube length.

Particularly on rough terrain, this can alter the length of the gun rest

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