Sling Firearm Rest

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for supporting a firearm are provided. The apparatus includes a first and/or second tree mount configured to be coupled to a tree. The apparatus further includes a beam support, which may be flexible and is configured to be coupled to the tree via a first tree mount proximal an end thereof. The apparatus further includes a sling configured to be coupled to the beam and extending downward therefrom, the sling being further configured to receive and support the firearm.

1 . An apparatus for supporting a firearm, comprising:
 a first tree mount configured to be secured to a tree;   a beam support configured to be coupled to the first tree mount proximal an end thereof and extending laterally from the tree; and   a sling configured to be coupled to the beam and extending downward therefrom, the sling configured to receive and support the firearm.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the beam support is flexible. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein, when coupled together, the sling is rotatable relative to the beam support, such that the apparatus is configured to provide a compound pivotal range of motion. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the beam support is configured to be coupled to the first tree mount via a pivotal mount. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second tree mount configured to be spaced apart from the first tree mount; and   a vertical support configured to extend vertically between the first and second tree mount, wherein the beam support is configured to be coupled to the first tree mount and the second tree mount via the vertical support.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the vertical support includes stop-blocks, two stop blocks being configured to be positioned on each side of the first tree mount and two stop blocks being positioned on each side of the second tree mount. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , further comprising a first strap tightener extending between the two stop blocks positioned on each side of the first tree mount, and a second strap tightener extending between the two stop blocks positioned on each side of the second tree mount. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the first and second tree mounts each include a push lock. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an auxiliary beam support configured to support additional equipment. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the auxiliary beam support is configured to be pivotally coupled to the vertical support and the additional equipment includes an umbrella. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a pulley configured to be coupled to the beam support and configured to elevate equipment. 
     
     
         12 . A method for supporting a firearm, comprising:
 securing a first tree mount to a tree;   pivotally securing a beam to the first tree mount;   adjustably securing a sling to the beam; and   receiving a firearm into the sling, to support the firearm.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 flexibly bending the beam by applying a force to the sling.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the force includes at least a weight of the firearm. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein securing the first tree mount to the tree comprises:
 receiving a strap at least partially around the tree;   coupling the strap to the first tree mount; and   tightening the strap so as to support the first tree mount, without permanently damaging the tree.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 securing a second tree mount, vertically offset from the first tree mount, to the first tree mount, the tree, or both;   connecting a vertical support to the second tree mount and to the first tree mount; and   connecting the beam to the first tree mount via a connection with the vertical support.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 rotating the strap relative the beam; and   pivoting the beam relative the tree.