SUL Sling

Abstract

The disclosure includes an apparatus and method for using a sling. The sling includes a lanyard portion and a magnetic retainer portion.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A sling, comprising:
 a lanyard portion and a magnetic retainer portion;   a first and second connector removably connecting the lanyard portion to the retainer portion.   
     
     
         2 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer portion comprises a rare earth magnet. 
     
     
         3 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer portion comprises a body housing a magnet. 
     
     
         4 . The sling of  claim 1 , retainer portion comprises an elongated body containing a magnet, wherein the second connector extends from a first end of the body. 
     
     
         5 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer portion comprises a body preselected to correspond to a handgun. 
     
     
         6 . A sling, comprising:
 a lanyard strap having one or more adjustment buckles;   a first connector extending from the lanyard strap;   a SUL stick having an elongated body, at least a portion of which is magnetic; and   a second connector extending from the SUL stick and removably connected to the first connector.   
     
     
         7 . The sling of  claim 6 , wherein the second connector extends from a first end of the SUL stick. 
     
     
         8 . The sling of  claim 6 , wherein the elongated body comprises a nylon material housing a magnet. 
     
     
         9 . The sling of  claim 6 , wherein the entire body of the SUL stick is magnetic.