Firearm support system

Abstract

A firearm support system is provided to support a firearm or a portion of person that in turn holds the firearm to make a steady shot. The firearm support system is particularly adaptable for use in a tree stand or tree. The firearm support system can be attached directly to the tree stand or tree and is pivotable thereto, allowing for a wide field of view and use. The firearm support system is collapsible, either by folding or telescoping, making for a more compact unit that can be easily carried to the hunting location.

1 . A firearm support system comprising: 
 an extendable arm having at least one end;    a support element attached to the at least one end of the extendable arm and having a plurality of rest members spaced from one another along at least a portion of the support element; and    a support attachment member to engage a fixed structure and configured to accept at least a portion of the extendable arm.    
   
   
       2 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the firearm support system pivots relative to the fixed structure.  
   
   
       3 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the support element is flexible.  
   
   
       4 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the extendable arm is telescopic.  
   
   
       5 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the extendable arm comprises a plurality of rotatably connected arm segments.  
   
   
       6 . (canceled)  
   
   
       7 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rest members are attached to at least one flexible elongated fibrous element.  
   
   
       8 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the rest members has a closeable opening to store a plurality of securing elements.  
   
   
       9 . The firearm support system of  claim 8 , wherein the securing elements are screws.  
   
   
       10 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , further comprising a screw driver head fixedly attached to a portion of the extendable arm.  
   
   
       11 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least a portion of the extendible arm has a projection and the support attachment member is configured to receive the projection in a pivotable manner.  
   
   
       12 . A firearm support system comprising: 
 an extendable arm, the extendable arm having a first end configured to engage a support structure; and    a support element secured to a second end of the extendable arm, the support element having a plurality of rest members.    
   
   
       13 . The firearm support system of  claim 12 , wherein the first end is a rounded portion with threads to engage the support structure.  
   
   
       14 . The firearm support system of  claim 12 , wherein the first end has a projection to engage a holder that is attached to the support structure.  
   
   
       15 . The firearm support system of  claim 14 , further comprising an attachment member to engage a fixed structure and configured to accept the projection on the first end of the extendable arm.  
   
   
       16 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a tree.  
   
   
       17 . The firearm support system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a tree stand.  
   
   
       18 . A firearm support system comprising: 
 an arm configured to be attached to a support structure and to extend in a generally horizontal direction away from the support structure; and    a support element attached to an end of the arm, the support element having a plurality of rest members spaced from one other along the support element to support a firearm.    
   
   
       19 . A firearm support system consisting of: 
 an arm configured to be pivotally attached to a support structure and to extend in a generally horizontal direction away from the structure; and    a support element fixed to one end of the arm, the support element having a plurality of rest members spaced from one other along at least a portion of the support element.