Detachable Container that Collects Handgun Shell Casings

Abstract

The present invention consists of a container, made of fabric or wire-mesh netting, which attaches over a handgun's ejection port, and catches empty shell casings ejected when the weapon is fired. An opening at the bottom of the container, controlled by a drawstring and cord-lock, enables shells to be emptied without the need to detach the bag from the pistol's ejection port.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO PRIORITY APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 488,755, filed on Apr. 22, 2017, entitled Gun Attachment that Contains Ejected Shells, and is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is in the technical field of firearm accessories. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of ejected shell casings containers.[0003]Conventionally, shell casings laterally ejected from pistols scatter within several feet of the firearm user, and are difficult to find and retrieve, if the firearm user attempts to do so at all. This can litter areas such as hunting grounds and shooting ranges, especially the outdoor variety. Occasionally, discharged shells hit firearm users or bystanders, sometimes causing fear, disorientation, or even injury and death.[0004]Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a solution for containing ejected shell casi...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]It is a further object of the invention to provide a container that may be emptied without removing the container from the handgun to which it is attached.

[0007]It is a still further object of the invention to provide a container that collects all ejected shell casings, therefore eliminating the need to find and retrieve them for disposal or recycling.

[0008]It is a still further object of the invention to provide a container that collects all ejected shell casings, therefore eliminating injuries or fatalities related to ejected shell casings.

[0009]It is a further object of the invention to provide a container that may be conveniently attached to and detached from the handgun without the use of glues, nails, screws or bolts which might devalue or damage the handgun.

[0010]It is a still further object of the invention to provide a light-weight container that eliminates the need for bulky plastic or metal mounts or housings that may affect the firearm's accuracy or fatigue the firearm user.

[0011]Accordingly, the present invention consists of a device or container, attachable to and detachable from a pistol's ejection port, which collects empty shell casings ejected when the pistol is fired. An opening at the bottom of the bag, controlled by a drawstring and cord-lock, conveniently enables collected shells to be removed without the need to detach the bag from the gun's ejection port.

Problems solved by technology

Conventionally, shell casings laterally ejected from pistols scatter within several feet of the firearm user, and are difficult to find and retrieve, if the firearm user attempts to do so at all.

This can litter areas such as hunting grounds and shooting ranges, especially the outdoor variety.

Occasionally, discharged shells hit firearm users or bystanders, sometimes causing fear, disorientation, or even injury and death.

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