Versatile shooting rest

Abstract

A portable weapon support includes a lower member with a support base and an upstanding post, and an upper member attachable on the upstanding post of the lower member. The upper member includes a weapon rest shaped to support a shooting end of a weapon. The weapon support can stand on a flat surface or can be supported on a tree stand gun rail or the like. The weapon support improves accuracy for sport shooting and hunting activities.

1 . A portable weapon support comprising:
 a lower member including a support base and an upstanding post; and   an upper member attachable on the upstanding post of the lower member, the upper member including a weapon rest shaped to support a shooting end of a weapon.   
     
     
         2 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the support base includes a main panel and flanges on either side of the main panel that extend downward relative to the upstanding post. 
     
     
         3 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 2 , wherein the support base of the lower member comprises a pad. 
     
     
         4 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 3 , wherein the pad is disposed in a space defined by the main panel and the flanges. 
     
     
         5 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the support base is omega-shaped including an inverse U-shaped area and outwardly extending feet. 
     
     
         6 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the upstanding post is threaded, and wherein the upper member is correspondingly threaded to attach to the upstanding member. 
     
     
         7 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper member is height adjustable relative to the lower member. 
     
     
         8 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 7 , wherein the upper member is height adjustable relative to the lower member from a minimum height of 7″ to a maximum height of 11″. 
     
     
         9 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the weapon rest is V-shaped. 
     
     
         10 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 9 , wherein the upper member further comprises a pad disposed on the weapon rest. 
     
     
         11 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper member swivels relative to the lower member. 
     
     
         12 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper member comprises a quick detach fastener coupleable with the weapon. 
     
     
         13 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper member comprises a hand grip securable on the upstanding post of the lower member. 
     
     
         14 . A portable weapon support comprising:
 a support base standable on a gun rail and on a flat surface;   a post coupled with the support base; and   a weapon rest secured on the post, wherein the weapon rest is height adjustable relative to the support base, and wherein the support base and the weapon rest are padded.   
     
     
         15 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 14 , wherein the post comprises a hand grip. 
     
     
         16 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 14 , wherein the support base is omega-shaped including an inverse U-shaped area and outwardly extending feet. 
     
     
         17 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 16 , wherein the inverse U-shaped area is sized to fit over the gun rail, and wherein the support base is padded inside the U-shaped area. 
     
     
         18 . A portable weapon support comprising:
 a support base standable on a gun rail and on a flat surface;   a post coupled with the support base, the post having exterior threads;   a hand grip having internal threads threaded over the post;   a weapon rest integral with the hand grip, wherein the weapon rest is height adjustable relative to the support base by rotating the hand grip relative to the post, and wherein the support base and the weapon rest are padded; and   a quick detach fastener coupleable with the weapon, the quick detach fastener including an elastic strap secured to one side of the weapon rest and a fastener peg secured to an opposite side of the weapon rest.   
     
     
         19 . A portable weapon support according to  claim 18 , wherein the weapon rest is V-shaped.