Portable storage case with integral stabilizing platform for use with a firearm support

Abstract

A storage case for storage and transportation of firearm supports including a case having a semi-rigid internal support structure configured to resist external forces. The internal support structure is configured to allow storage of a firearm support when not in use and further includes an integral stabilizing platform for use with the firearm support. The integral stabilizing platform can further include a plurality of mounting portions to accommodate a variety of firearm support devices.

1 . A firearm support system comprising:
 a firearm support, wherein the firearm support is freestanding; and   a storage case configured to receive the firearm support, the storage case having first and second portions, wherein at least one of the first and second portions has a semi-rigid conformal interior surface configured to receive the firearm support, and wherein at least one of the interior surfaces includes a stabilizing base to increase the stability of the firearm support and configured to releasably retain the firearm support in a fixed position relative to first or second portions so that the firearm support is useable to support a firearm.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the firearm support includes a first portion configured for removably supporting a firearm and a second portion, positioned beneath and supporting the first portion, having a plurality of feet, and wherein the stabilizing base includes a plurality of mounting portions releasably supporting the feet of the second portion when the firearm support is in the storage case. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the mounting portions comprise at least one of an indentation, detent, groove, depression and slot integrally formed in the first or second surface. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3  wherein at least one of the mounting portions further comprises a retaining device for securing the feet of the second portion to the corresponding mounting portions. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the firearm support is at least partially unassembled when the first and second portions are in a closed storage position. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the firearm support is fully assembled when the first and second portions are in a closed storage position. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the first and second portions are removably coupled to each other. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the first and second portions are connected by a hinge, wherein the hinge is configured to be locked in an open position such that the first and second portions are positioned proximate to each other in an open position to provide a greater stability of the system when the firearm support is in the fixed position. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the firearm support defines a support footprint, and the first or second portion is configured to provide a storage case footprint greater than the support footprint to provide greater stability when the firearm support is in the fixed position. 
     
     
         10 . The storage case of  claim 1  for use with a second firearm support, wherein a first interior surface includes the stabilizing base for the first firearm support and a second interior surface includes a second stabilizing base configured to receive the second firearm support. 
     
     
         11 . The storage case of  claim 1  wherein the interior surfaces define a protective zone for the firearm support, wherein the protective zone is configured to protect the firearm support from external forces applied to the storage case. 
     
     
         12 . A system for storing and supporting a firearm rest, the system comprising:
 a firearm rest, wherein the firearm rest is freestanding and configured for supporting a firearm; and   a container having first and second portions removably coupled to each other and moveable between open and closed positions, wherein the second portion includes an integral firearm rest stabilization platform to increase stability of the firearm rest, and wherein in the closed position the first portion is coupled to the second portion and the firearm rest is enclosed in the container, and in the open position the first portion is spaced apart from the second portion and the firearm rest stabilization platform.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the first portion includes a contoured first interior surface and the second portion includes a contoured second interior surface, wherein the first and second interior surfaces are shaped to conform to the general shape of at least a portion of the firearm rest. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the first portion includes a first interior surface and the second portion includes a second interior surface, wherein the first and second surfaces include a deformable material. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the second portion includes a substantially flat exterior surface. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the firearm rest comprises one or more feet, and wherein the stabilization platform comprises one or more mounting portions corresponding to the one or more firearm rest feet. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the mounting portions are configured to retain the one or more firearm feet on the stabilization platform. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the mounting portions comprise at least one of an indentation, detent, depression, groove, and slot in the second portion. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the firearm rest is at least partially unassembled when the container is in the closed container position. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the firearm rest is fully assembled when the container is in the closed container position. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 12 , further comprising a second firearm rest configured for supporting a firearm, and wherein in the closed position the second firearm rest is stored in the container, and in the open position the first portion includes an integral firearm rest stabilization platform for the second firearm rest. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the stabilizing platform is integral with the second portion. 
     
     
         23 . A firearm support carrying case, comprising:
 a first portion having a semi-rigid first exterior surface; and   a second portion having a semi-rigid second exterior surface, wherein in a closed position the first and second portions form a pre-defined interior cavity corresponding to a shape of a freestanding firearm support that may be stored in the cavity, and wherein in an open position the second portion is a stabilizing platform for increasing stability of the firearm support when a firearm rests on the firearm support.