Firearm brace

Abstract

A firearm brace with an integrated grip and arm support may depend from a firearm and engage a user's arm. As such the firearm brace should primarily be located beneath the firearm's bore height. A flaccid wall may be attached on one side to the arm support and circumscribe the user's arm, forming a supportive cuff. This cuff should likewise be located beneath the bore height while in use. Straps or other means of securing the cuff may be used.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present invention claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 119(e)(3) to prior filed U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 743,952, filed on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, and incorporates the same by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of firearms and more particularly relates to a grip and integrated brace with a support cuff.BACKGROUND

[0003] Firearm braces improve the user's ability to safely, precisely, and reliably handle and use firearms. This is particularly true during one-handed operation, as well as if the user has certain physical disabilities.

[0004] Braces which allow the stabilization of firearms by engaging with the user's arm are well known, including but not limited to, designs which:

[0005] a. have a lower portion which define a pair of spaced flaps between which a user's arm is received, such as may be seen in U.S. Pat. No. 8,869,444;

[0006] b. have a lower symmetric blade-like portion which laterally stabilizes the user's arm, such as is shown in US Pat. No. D771,765;

[0007] c. have a lower portion including a first section extending downward and a second section which is movable into an open position to form a surface shaped to receive and engage a user's arm, such as is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 9,664,477, or,

[0008] d. have an asymmetric lower downwardly extending portion which has an inner surface to engage a user's arm, as is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 11,156,433.

[0009] These designs all utilize some sort of support structure extending rearwardly from the rear end of the firearm to support the lower portion of the brace, which often is roughly in-line with the firearm bore, and with the upper surface of the support structure often well above the firearm bore. Additionally, these designs utilize a pistol grip separate from the brace, which often protrude far below the bottom of the firearm. These pistol grips may or may not contain the magazine well.

[0010] Engaging with the user's arm by way of a pair of spaced flaps is well known, although this has been limited to forming the lower portion of a brace, in contrast to the present invention which extends upwards. While utilizing a pair of spaced flaps is possible, the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a single flap or flaccid wall, to encompasses the user's arm in a cuff or sleeve. This simplifies construction and use, although other embodiments are possible. One additional embodiment of the present invention utilizes a bracket-like stabilizing brace similar to a commercially available metal detector, which may or may not be U-Shaped, and connected to the firearm, pistol grip, or another component (such as the lever of a lever action firearm).

[0011] The form factor of the present invention is particularly conducive to firearms which accept traditional sporting stocks such as bolt actions, lever actions, break actions, autoloading firearms with magazine wells outside of the grip, firearms which utilize a shotgun receiver, as well as, other firearm platforms.

[0012] In addition to the brace extending rearward and downward from the firearm, other embodiments of the present invention include the stabilizing brace extending from the pistol grip, which may or may not contain the magazine well. Conventional handguns with stocks are well known, such as stocked versions of the Colt 1860, Mauser C96, Luger, Browning Hi-Power, and even the modern Glock, among others.

[0013] One embodiment of the present inventors utilizes a rearward extension from a pistol grip, which may or may not contain the magazine well, and the region of the brace which engages with the user's arm extending upwards.SUMMARY

[0014] The present invention is a firearm brace which extends rearward and downward from the rear of the firearm. This arrangement creates an integrated grip region and simplifies construction. The arrangement may or may not be a subassembly. The portion of the brace which engages with the user's arm is preferred to be a flaccid wall which extends upward from the grip region. This grip region may not extend downward below the firearm to the extent that is common with a conventional pistol grip, reducing the overall profile of the firearm and its potential to become snagged or hung-up during use.

[0015] The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

[0016] Many objects of this invention will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.

[0017] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the figures. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0018] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific example embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered as limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail using the accompanying drawings.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a right side elevation of a preferred embodiment of a firearm brace mounted on a firearm.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a right side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a left side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a front elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0026] FIG. 7 is a rear side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0027] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0028] FIG. 9 is an opposite perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 8.

[0029] FIG. 10 is an alternate perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0030] FIG. 11 is an opposite perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 10.

[0031] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1, with the straps removed and the flaccid wall opened.

[0032] FIG. 13 is an alternate perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 12.

[0033] FIG. 14 is a right elevation of an alternate embodiment of a firearm brace.

[0034] Reference numbers used in the drawings:

[0035] 10—Firearm;

[0036] 20—Bore Height;

[0037] 100—Firearm Brace;

[0038] 110—Grip Portion;

[0039] 113—Receiver Interface;

[0040] 116—Grip Fore Strap;

[0041] 119—Grip Back Strap;

[0042] 120—Arm Support;

[0043] 123—Arm Support Strap Channel;

[0044] 125—Bolts;

[0045] 130—Flaccid Wall;

[0046] 133—Wall Strap Channel;

[0047] 137—Strap Retention Bar;

[0048] 140—Strap;

[0049] 145—Strap Buckle;

[0050] 200—Alternate Firearm Support;

[0051] 220—Alternate Arm Support;

[0052] 230—Alternate Flaccid Wall;

[0053] 240—Alternate Strap;

[0054] 243—Stitching; and,

[0055] 246—Strap Securement Rivet.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] With reference now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the firearm brace is herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a,”“an,” and “the,” as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. References to the user's arm may include, individually or in combination, a hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, or any other region of an arm.

[0057] With reference to FIG. 1, a firearm brace 100 may be affixed to a firearm 10 to assist in stabilizing the firearm in use. The firearm brace 100 features a grip portion 110 which depends rearwardly from the firearm 10 such that, ultimately, the vast majority of the firearm brace 100 is below a level of the bore height 20 of the firearm. Bore height is typically defined as the level of the center of the bore of the firearm barrel. Legal structures may define firearms differently, and some of those definitions, such as for an AR-15, may not include barrels. However, for purposes of this Specification, these legal definitions are set aside and a firearm is considered to include at least a barrel and all necessary components to support said barrel.

[0058] As also seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, A receiver interface 113 is provided on the grip portion 110. This feature will vary depending upon the desired weapon platform.

[0059] What is important is that the grip portion 110 extends downward and rearward of this structure. The grip portion 110 features a fore strap 116 and back strap 119 which may have the same or different angles (φ, β). Ideally, the grip portion 110 should angle downward and rearward such that the fore strap 116 and back strap 119 are between 45° and 52°, inclusively, from the bore height 20. However, greater or lesser angles could be utilized. What is important is that the majority of the firearm brace structure 100 is beneath the bore height 20.

[0060] An arm support 120 extends rearwardly from the grip portion 110, which may or may not have a slight downward angle. A flaccid wall 130 is attached to one side of the arm support with a more permanent fastener, such as bolts 125. The flaccid wall 130 may be rolled over itself to contact the opposite side of the arm support 120 and form a cuff. This cuff should accommodate a human arm. Generally, an average male human forearm can range from 10 to almost 13 inches in circumference. When rolled in this manner, to accommodate an arm, the upper surface of the cuff should be a distance, A, beneath the bore height 20. This length can vary widely. Together, the inside edge of the flaccid wall 130, the back strap 119 of the grip portion 110, and the bore height 20 refine a region with no interfering structure. This then allows not only for the user's arm, but also for mounting structures which may be attached to either the firearm 10 or even the grip portion 110 by the receiver interface 113.

[0061] The flaccid wall 130 may be supported and secured in the cuff arrangement by one or more straps 140 circumscribing the flaccid wall, FIGS. 4-11. Buckles 145 allow the straps to fold over themselves and fasten. Fasteners may be any type or style known in the art or later discovered. This would include, and not be limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, hooks, or even reusable dry adhesive. In the depicted embodiment, the straps 140 are retained in strap channels 133 provided in the flaccid wall 130. (FIGS. 12 and 13) Retaining bars 137 are provided in the strap channels 133 by adding slots and continuing the strap channel 133 on an inside of the flaccid wall 130. Corresponding strap channels 123 are provided in the support arm 120. Once threaded through the strap retention bars 137 and buckles 145, and positioned in the strap channels 133, the straps 140 may be tightened to secure the flaccid wall 130 about an arm of the user. The strap channels 133 then maintain the straps 140 in position so as to avoid slipping. In the depicted embodiment, the straps 140 are of sufficient length to circumscribe the sleeve at least once or twice for added hold.

[0062] Alternate means of securing the straps may be provided. As seen in FIG. 14, a firearm brace 200 features an arm support 220 and flaccid sleeve 230 without channels, but instead the straps 240 are secured by rivets 246 and stitching 243. In this embodiment, the straps 240 are shorter than those of the previous embodiment 140. Strap length is a matter of design choice based upon the attachment methods (e.g., rivets, slots, stitching, etc.) and desired securement methodologies.

[0063] The grip portion 110 and arm support 120 may be made of any material with sufficient strength and durability to serve the purpose, and could include metal, wood, polymer, or composite materials. The flaccid wall 130 may be made of any material of sufficient strength and flexibility, and could include polymers, leather, fabric, or composite structures. The preferred cuff may be as wide as 7 inches and have a circumference sufficient to accommodate a human forearm when rolled over. The preferred grip portion 110 may have a length of up to 5 inches, or more. However, these dimensions are for an embodiment preferred by the inventors and are ultimately up to the designer and should not be seen as limiting.

[0064] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, numerous modifications and variations can be made and still the result will come within the scope of the invention. The embodiments described are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. No limitation with respect to the specific embodiments disclosed herein is intended or should be inferred.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0056]With reference now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the firearm brace is herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a,”“an,” and “the,” as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. References to the user's arm may include, individually or in combination, a hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, or any other region of an arm.

[0057]With reference to FIG. 1, a firearm brace 100 may be affixed to a firearm 10 to assist in stabilizing the firearm in use. The firearm brace 100 features a grip portion 110 which depends rearwardly from the firearm 10 such that, ultimately, the vast majority of the firearm brace 100 is below a level of the bore height 20 of the firearm. Bore height is typically defined as the level of the center of the bore of the firearm barrel. Legal structures may define firearms differently, and some of those definitions, such as for an AR-15, may not include barrels. However, for purposes of th...

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present invention claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 119(e)(3) to prior filed U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 743,952, filed on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, and incorporates the same by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of firearms and more particularly relates to a grip and integrated brace with a support cuff.BACKGROUND

[0003] Firearm braces improve the user's ability to safely, precisely, and reliably handle and use firearms. This is particularly true during one-handed operation, as well as if the user has certain physical disabilities.

[0004] Braces which allow the stabilization of firearms by engaging with the user's arm are well known, including but not limited to, designs which:

[0005] a. have a lower portion which define a pair of spaced flaps between which a user's arm is received, such as may be seen in U.S. Pat. No. 8,869,444;

[0006] b. have a lower symmetric blade-like portion which laterally stabilizes the user's arm, such as is shown in US Pat. No. D771,765;

[0007] c. have a lower portion including a first section extending downward and a second section which is movable into an open position to form a surface shaped to receive and engage a user's arm, such as is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 9,664,477, or,

[0008] d. have an asymmetric lower downwardly extending portion which has an inner surface to engage a user's arm, as is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 11,156,433.

[0009] These designs all utilize some sort of support structure extending rearwardly from the rear end of the firearm to support the lower portion of the brace, which often is roughly in-line with the firearm bore, and with the upper surface of the support structure often well above the firearm bore. Additionally, these designs utilize a pistol grip separate from the brace, which often protrude far below the bottom of the firearm. These pistol grips may or may not contain the magazine well.

[0010] Engaging with the user's arm by way of a pair of spaced flaps is well known, although this has been limited to forming the lower portion of a brace, in contrast to the present invention which extends upwards. While utilizing a pair of spaced flaps is possible, the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a single flap or flaccid wall, to encompasses the user's arm in a cuff or sleeve. This simplifies construction and use, although other embodiments are possible. One additional embodiment of the present invention utilizes a bracket-like stabilizing brace similar to a commercially available metal detector, which may or may not be U-Shaped, and connected to the firearm, pistol grip, or another component (such as the lever of a lever action firearm).

[0011] The form factor of the present invention is particularly conducive to firearms which accept traditional sporting stocks such as bolt actions, lever actions, break actions, autoloading firearms with magazine wells outside of the grip, firearms which utilize a shotgun receiver, as well as, other firearm platforms.

[0012] In addition to the brace extending rearward and downward from the firearm, other embodiments of the present invention include the stabilizing brace extending from the pistol grip, which may or may not contain the magazine well. Conventional handguns with stocks are well known, such as stocked versions of the Colt 1860, Mauser C96, Luger, Browning Hi-Power, and even the modern Glock, among others.

[0013] One embodiment of the present inventors utilizes a rearward extension from a pistol grip, which may or may not contain the magazine well, and the region of the brace which engages with the user's arm extending upwards.SUMMARY

[0014] The present invention is a firearm brace which extends rearward and downward from the rear of the firearm. This arrangement creates an integrated grip region and simplifies construction. The arrangement may or may not be a subassembly. The portion of the brace which engages with the user's arm is preferred to be a flaccid wall which extends upward from the grip region. This grip region may not extend downward below the firearm to the extent that is common with a conventional pistol grip, reducing the overall profile of the firearm and its potential to become snagged or hung-up during use.

[0015] The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

[0016] Many objects of this invention will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.

[0017] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the figures. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0018] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific example embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered as limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail using the accompanying drawings.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a right side elevation of a preferred embodiment of a firearm brace mounted on a firearm.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a right side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a left side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a front elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0026] FIG. 7 is a rear side elevation of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0027] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0028] FIG. 9 is an opposite perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 8.

[0029] FIG. 10 is an alternate perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1.

[0030] FIG. 11 is an opposite perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 10.

[0031] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 1, with the straps removed and the flaccid wall opened.

[0032] FIG. 13 is an alternate perspective view of the firearm brace of FIG. 12.

[0033] FIG. 14 is a right elevation of an alternate embodiment of a firearm brace.

[0034] Reference numbers used in the drawings:

[0035] 10—Firearm;

[0036] 20—Bore Height;

[0037] 100—Firearm Brace;

[0038] 110—Grip Portion;

[0039] 113—Receiver Interface;

[0040] 116—Grip Fore Strap;

[0041] 119—Grip Back Strap;

[0042] 120—Arm Support;

[0043] 123—Arm Support Strap Channel;

[0044] 125—Bolts;

[0045] 130—Flaccid Wall;

[0046] 133—Wall Strap Channel;

[0047] 137—Strap Retention Bar;

[0048] 140—Strap;

[0049] 145—Strap Buckle;

[0050] 200—Alternate Firearm Support;

[0051] 220—Alternate Arm Support;

[0052] 230—Alternate Flaccid Wall;

[0053] 240—Alternate Strap;

[0054] 243—Stitching; and,

[0055] 246—Strap Securement Rivet.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] With reference now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the firearm brace is herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a,”“an,” and “the,” as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. References to the user's arm may include, individually or in combination, a hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, or any other region of an arm.

[0057] With reference to FIG. 1, a firearm brace 100 may be affixed to a firearm 10 to assist in stabilizing the firearm in use. The firearm brace 100 features a grip portion 110 which depends rearwardly from the firearm 10 such that, ultimately, the vast majority of the firearm brace 100 is below a level of the bore height 20 of the firearm. Bore height is typically defined as the level of the center of the bore of the firearm barrel. Legal structures may define firearms differently, and some of those definitions, such as for an AR-15, may not include barrels. However, for purposes of this Specification, these legal definitions are set aside and a firearm is considered to include at least a barrel and all necessary components to support said barrel.

[0058] As also seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, A receiver interface 113 is provided on the grip portion 110. This feature will vary depending upon the desired weapon platform.

[0059] What is important is that the grip portion 110 extends downward and rearward of this structure. The grip portion 110 features a fore strap 116 and back strap 119 which may have the same or different angles (φ, β). Ideally, the grip portion 110 should angle downward and rearward such that the fore strap 116 and back strap 119 are between 45° and 52°, inclusively, from the bore height 20. However, greater or lesser angles could be utilized. What is important is that the majority of the firearm brace structure 100 is beneath the bore height 20.

[0060] An arm support 120 extends rearwardly from the grip portion 110, which may or may not have a slight downward angle. A flaccid wall 130 is attached to one side of the arm support with a more permanent fastener, such as bolts 125. The flaccid wall 130 may be rolled over itself to contact the opposite side of the arm support 120 and form a cuff. This cuff should accommodate a human arm. Generally, an average male human forearm can range from 10 to almost 13 inches in circumference. When rolled in this manner, to accommodate an arm, the upper surface of the cuff should be a distance, A, beneath the bore height 20. This length can vary widely. Together, the inside edge of the flaccid wall 130, the back strap 119 of the grip portion 110, and the bore height 20 refine a region with no interfering structure. This then allows not only for the user's arm, but also for mounting structures which may be attached to either the firearm 10 or even the grip portion 110 by the receiver interface 113.

[0061] The flaccid wall 130 may be supported and secured in the cuff arrangement by one or more straps 140 circumscribing the flaccid wall, FIGS. 4-11. Buckles 145 allow the straps to fold over themselves and fasten. Fasteners may be any type or style known in the art or later discovered. This would include, and not be limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, hooks, or even reusable dry adhesive. In the depicted embodiment, the straps 140 are retained in strap channels 133 provided in the flaccid wall 130. (FIGS. 12 and 13) Retaining bars 137 are provided in the strap channels 133 by adding slots and continuing the strap channel 133 on an inside of the flaccid wall 130. Corresponding strap channels 123 are provided in the support arm 120. Once threaded through the strap retention bars 137 and buckles 145, and positioned in the strap channels 133, the straps 140 may be tightened to secure the flaccid wall 130 about an arm of the user. The strap channels 133 then maintain the straps 140 in position so as to avoid slipping. In the depicted embodiment, the straps 140 are of sufficient length to circumscribe the sleeve at least once or twice for added hold.

[0062] Alternate means of securing the straps may be provided. As seen in FIG. 14, a firearm brace 200 features an arm support 220 and flaccid sleeve 230 without channels, but instead the straps 240 are secured by rivets 246 and stitching 243. In this embodiment, the straps 240 are shorter than those of the previous embodiment 140. Strap length is a matter of design choice based upon the attachment methods (e.g., rivets, slots, stitching, etc.) and desired securement methodologies.

[0063] The grip portion 110 and arm support 120 may be made of any material with sufficient strength and durability to serve the purpose, and could include metal, wood, polymer, or composite materials. The flaccid wall 130 may be made of any material of sufficient strength and flexibility, and could include polymers, leather, fabric, or composite structures. The preferred cuff may be as wide as 7 inches and have a circumference sufficient to accommodate a human forearm when rolled over. The preferred grip portion 110 may have a length of up to 5 inches, or more. However, these dimensions are for an embodiment preferred by the inventors and are ultimately up to the designer and should not be seen as limiting.

[0064] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, numerous modifications and variations can be made and still the result will come within the scope of the invention. The embodiments described are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. No limitation with respect to the specific embodiments disclosed herein is intended or should be inferred.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0056]With reference now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the firearm brace is herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a,”“an,” and “the,” as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. References to the user's arm may include, individually or in combination, a hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, or any other region of an arm.

[0057]With reference to FIG. 1, a firearm brace 100 may be affixed to a firearm 10 to assist in stabilizing the firearm in use. The firearm brace 100 features a grip portion 110 which depends rearwardly from the firearm 10 such that, ultimately, the vast majority of the firearm brace 100 is below a level of the bore height 20 of the firearm. Bore height is typically defined as the level of the center of the bore of the firearm barrel. Legal structures may define firearms differently, and some of those definitions, such as for an AR-15, may not include barrels. However, for purposes of th...

Claims

1. A firearm brace for a firearm having a receiver with a bore and a bore height defined as the center of said bore, the firearm brace comprising:a receiver interface;a grip portion depending from the receiver interface; and, an arm support extending from the grip portion, opposite the receiver interface;wherein a majority of the firearm brace is beneath the bore height when it is installed on a firearm receiver.

2. The firearm brace of claim 1, the grip portion depending downwardly and rearwardly at an angle less than 60° as measured from the bore height.

3. The firearm brace of claim 1, further comprising a flaccid wall attached at one side onto the arm support in such a manner that the flaccid wall may be rolled over and contact an opposite wall of the arm support in a fashion that forms a cuff.

4. The firearm brace of claim 3, further comprising means of securing the flaccid wall in the shape of the cuff.

5. The firearm brace of claim 4, the means of securing the flaccid wall being at least one strap circumscribing the flaccid wall when it forms the cuff.

6. The firearm brace of claim 5, further comprising strap channels fashioned in the flaccid wall and arm support, one for each strap.

7. The firearm brace of claim 6, further comprising strap retention bars, at least one being situated in each strap channel.

8. The firearm brace of claim 3, the cuff, when the flaccid wall is folded over and contacting the opposite wall of the arm support in a manner to accommodate a user's fore arm does not extend above the bore height.

9. The firearm brace of claim 8, the cuff not extending above the bore height.

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