The present invention is directed to an improved gun support. In particular, the present invention is directed to a gun support which is adjustable, which can be utilized on inclined surfaces, and which is collapsible for easy carrying and storage.
Gun supports date from the 16th Century. The earliest gun supports consisted of a single long pole with U-shaped support which held a long musket shot in the standing position. More recently, shooters have relied upon sand bags and other support mechanisms. The most recent prior art is characterized by the use of bi-pod and tri-pod mechanisms for small arms. These devices, exemplied by the support in U.S. Pat. No. 4,351,224, fit under the barrel or stock of the gun and help support the gun barrel. While bi-pods and tri-pods provide support, they are difficult to carry and maneuver, particularly on inclined surfaces. Shooters have also recently utilized shooting benches and tables. U.S. Pat. No. 4,506,466 discloses a combination shooting table and bench. These devices are cumbersome and heavy. U.S. Pat. 4,824,086 discloses a bench rest and carrying case which is similarly cumbersome to carry and set up in the field. Finally slings such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,562,945 have long been popular with hunters.
While the prior art is replete with devices for holding and supporting fire arms, there is a need for a device which can be easily collapsed and folded, and which can be rapidly fixed, adjusted and positioned for varying heights on both flat and inclined surfaces.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable shooting device which can be utilized for either hand guns or rifles/shotguns, and which can be easily raised and lowered.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a collapsible gun support which can be adjusted for firing on an inclined surface.
A further still object of the present invention is to provide a gun support which can be easily collapsed and folded for carrying in a carrying case.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a collapsible and foldable gun support with removable chair.