Inflatable Firearm Support

Abstract

The firearm support includes one or more inflatable air bladders and a valve. The valve allows the user to inflate and deflate the air bladder to selectively control the firmness of the support device and the elevation of the firearm.

1 : A firearm support device for supporting and stabilizing a firearm comprising:
 a fabric covering defining a pliable support body having an interior therein and at least one exterior surface for supporting a firearm;   an air bladder disposed within the support body interior; and   a valve for selectively inflating and deflating the air bladder to selectively control the firmness of the air bladder.   
     
     
         2 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  wherein the air bladder includes an air tight membrane defining an inflatable interior and an expandable filler material disposed within the membrane interior, whereby the filler material expands within the membrane when the air bladder is inflated. 
     
     
         3 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  wherein the filler material is foam. 
     
     
         4 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  and a volume of granular material disposed within the support body interior. 
     
     
         5 : The firearm support device of  claim 4  wherein the air bladder and the volume of granular material are located at opposite ends of the support body interior. 
     
     
         6 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  wherein the support body is block shaped and has a recessed channel at one end. 
     
     
         7 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  wherein the support body is L-shaped. 
     
     
         8 : The firearm support device of  claim 1  wherein the support body has a triangular shape.