Weapon stand

Abstract

A blank ( 1 ) of stiff resilient sheet is folded along transversely extending fold or score lines ( 10 ) and fixed into open ended triangular cylinder shape by means of tab ( 7 ) and slot ( 8 ). A shaped charge ( 15 ) can be positioned in opening ( 5 ) and held in place using elastic cord ( 12 ). This provides a compact, lightweight and easy to assemble disposable weapon stand.

1 . A disposable portable weapon stand fashioned from stiff, resilient sheet material, wherein the stand is in the form of an open ended triangular cylinder having three walls, and wherein one wall is provided with an opening adapted to receive a charge and the other two walls are provided with a central cutout through which a charge can be fired. 
     
     
         2 . A disposable portable weapon stand according to  claim 1  fashioned from a unitary blank of foldable sheet material. 
     
     
         3 . A disposable portable weapon stand according to  claim 1  wherein one wall is provided with at least one fastening tab designed to engage in at least one slot provided in another wall. 
     
     
         4 . A disposable portable weapon stand according to  claim 1  wherein a plurality of lengths of elastic cord are arranged across the opening. 
     
     
         5 . A disposable portable weapon stand according to  claim 1  wherein one wall is provided with an elongate carrying tab. 
     
     
         6 . A disposable portable weapon stand according to  claim 5  wherein a pad of soft material is adhered to the end of the carrying tab. 
     
     
         7 . A disposable weapon stand according to  claim 1  wherein the stand is made from polypropylene. 
     
     
         8 . A disposable weapon stand according to  claim 1  wherein the opening is circular to receive a circular shaped charge. 
     
     
         9 . (canceled)