Protective gun cover

Abstract

A light-weight, durable, soft shell firearm case made from flexible Neoprene can be snugly fitted to a gun like a glove, and once removed, rolled into a compact configuration for convenient carrying. The frameless, reversible cover comprises a pair of flexible sides, one with a flap with a Velcro strip, and the other with a mating strip. The case snugly fits around the firearm, preventing contact with mud, snow, dust, debris and moisture. The tight fit allows the hunter to transport the gun as if no case were in use. Clearance regions allow the user to transport a firearm with its own strap without placing weight in the region between the clearance regions. Quick-acting Velcro straps are used to hold the flap. If the device becomes dirty or muddy, it can easily be hand washed. The flexible, pliant design allows for it to be “rolled-up” for easy storage.

1 . A stretchable protective cover for firearms, the covering comprising:
 a body made from a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround a firearm, the body forming a butt end, an elongated barrel end, and an integral intermediate region;   a foldable flap integral with at least one of said sides for enclosing the cover about a firearm;   connecting strip means defined on said flap and upon at least one of said sides for at least temporarily attaching the flap from one of said sides to the other of said sides to protectively enclose said firearm; and,   a pair of strap clearance regions formed in said body adjacent said intermediate region for allowing access to and use of the firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed.   
   
   
       2 . The cover as defined in  claim 1  wherein at least one side terminates in a reinforced edge. 
   
   
       3 . The cover as defined in  claim 2  wherein said flap terminates in an outer reinforced edge. 
   
   
       4 . The cover as defined in  claim 1  wherein said body is frameless. 
   
   
       5 . The cover as defined in  claim 1  wherein said body is made from a material selected from the group consisting of neoprene, elastic polymers, and synthetic rubbers. 
   
   
       6 . The cover as defined in  claim 5  wherein said body is frameless. 
   
   
       7 . The cover as defined in  claim 6  wherein at least one side terminates in a reinforced edge. 
   
   
       8 . The cover as defined in  claim 7  wherein said flap terminates in an outer reinforced edge. 
   
   
       9 . A stretchable protective cover for firearms, the covering comprising:
 a frameless body comprising a pair of flexible, foldable sides for surrounding and covering a firearm, the body forming a butt end, an elongated, generally cylindrical barrel end, and an integral intermediate region, and the body made from materials selected from the group consisting of Neoprene, elastic polymers, and synthetic rubbers;   a foldable flap integral with at least one of said sides for enclosing the cover about a firearm;   connecting strip means defined on said flap and upon at least one of said sides for at least temporarily attaching the flap from one of said sides to the other of said sides to protectively enclose said firearm;   a pair of strap clearance regions formed in said body adjacent said intermediate region positioned to ensure that no weight is applied between these clearance regions during transport for allowing access to and use of the firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed.   
   
   
       10 . The cover as defined in  claim 9  wherein at least one side terminates in a reinforced edge. 
   
   
       11 . The cover as defined in  claim 10  wherein said flap terminates in an outer reinforced edge. 
   
   
       12 . The cover as defined in  claim 9  further comprising connecting strip means defined on an outer surface of said body for at least temporarily securing the cover in a rolled or folded position. 
   
   
       13 . The cover as defined in  claim 9  wherein the body is reversible.