Top firearm magnet mount and method of securely holding firearm and preventing accidental discharge

Abstract

The present invention provides a magnet mount for securely holding a firearm. The magnet mount includes a top mounting plate, a trigger shield, and one or more magnets affixed to the top mounting plate. One or two trigger shields are extended downwardly from the top mounting plate along one or both sides of the firearm and configured for blocking at least 50% of a trigger accessing area of the firearm, to prevent a finger from accessing & touching the trigger and causing accidental discharge. Also provided is a method of securely holding a firearm using the magnet mount.

1 . A magnet mount for securely holding a firearm, comprising a top mounting plate, a trigger shield, and one or more magnets affixed to the top mounting plate;
 wherein the top mounting plate is located above the barrel of the firearm (e.g. the part right above between the front sight and the rear sight of the firearm),   wherein said one or more magnets are configured for providing a holding power sufficient to support the weight of the firearm,   wherein the trigger shield is extended downwardly from the top mounting plate along one side (either right or left side) of the firearm and configured for blocking at least 50% of a trigger accessing area of the firearm, to prevent a finger from accessing to & touching the trigger from said one side and causing accidental discharge, and   wherein said trigger accessing area is defined as the area that is encircled by the trigger guard and the frame of the firearm.   
     
     
         2 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein said trigger shield is defined as a first trigger shield, and the magnet mount further includes a second trigger shield,
 wherein the second trigger shield is extended downwardly from the top mounting plate along another side (either left or right side) of the firearm and is also configured for blocking at least 50% of the trigger accessing area from said another side.   
     
     
         3 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield are symmetrical or identical, or wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield have different shapes and dimensions. 
     
     
         4 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield, independently of each other, are configured for blocking at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or 100% of the trigger accessing area. 
     
     
         5 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield is extended downwardly from a first junction of the top mounting plate, and the second trigger shield is extended downwardly from a second junction of the top mounting plate;
 wherein the distance between the first junction and the second junction along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the barrel is D, the first trigger shield has a vertical dimension V 1 , the second trigger shield has a vertical dimension V 2 , and   wherein V 1  and V 2 , independently of each other, are in the range from 1.0 D to 4.0 D.   
     
     
         6 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , which is configured to surround or receive the firearm with three flat (planar) surfaces and only three flat planar surfaces, wherein each of the three flat surfaces has no elevated or raised portion at all, wherein a first flat surface is a part of the bottom surface of the top mounting plate, a second flat surface is the entire right side of the first trigger shield, and a third flat surface is the entire left side of the second trigger shield. 
     
     
         7 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield are affixed to the top mounting plate using for example insert, screws or adhesive tape. 
     
     
         8 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield are extended from the top mounting plate along a direction that is substantially perpendicular (85°-95°) to the top mounting plate. 
     
     
         9 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , which is configured for mounting a firearm selected from long-barreled guns such as carbine, rifle, shotgun, submachine gun, submachine gun, and machine gun; and handguns such as semi-automatic pistol, revolver, derringer, and machine pistol. 
     
     
         10 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield are substantially flat; and the magnet mount is configured for mounting a handgun selected from a semi-automatic pistol, a derringer, and a machine pistol. 
     
     
         11 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , wherein the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield are curved; and the curved portion conforms to the cylinder of a revolver. 
     
     
         12 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein said one or more magnets are made of ferromagnetic metal such as iron, cobalt, and nickel; or alloy of rare earth elements such as neodymium magnets made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron; and samarium-cobalt magnets; and preferably said one or more magnets are strong and permanent neodymium magnets. 
     
     
         13 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , further comprising a bar lock and a key for locking and unlocking bar lock. 
     
     
         14 . The magnet mount according to  claim 13 , wherein the bar lock is configured for inserting through the trigger accessing area and securely locking the firearm in position. 
     
     
         15 . The magnet mount according to  claim 2 , further comprising a guard stop affixed to, and spanned between, the first trigger shield and the second trigger shield, wherein the guard stop is configured for contacting the firearm's trigger guard and stopping the firearm from moving further forward. 
     
     
         16 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein the top mounting plate has grooves or ridges to stabilize the firearm and prevent it from sliding off. 
     
     
         17 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein the top mounting plate has a shape of rectangular or square and optionally has rounded corners to prevent sharp edges that could cause injury or damage. 
     
     
         18 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein the top mounting plate is configured for attaching to various surfaces such as walls, under desks, or inside vehicles, using for example screws, adhesive tape, hook-and-loop belt such as Velcro, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         19 . The magnet mount according to  claim 1 , wherein the top mounting plate has pre-drilled holes for screws, allowing for secure attachment to various surfaces; or wherein the top mounting plate has an adhesive area, which can be used in addition to (or instead of) screws for attaching to various surfaces. 
     
     
         20 . A method of securely holding a firearm, comprising:
 (i) providing a magnet mount comprising a top mounting plate, a trigger shield, and one or more magnets affixed to the top mounting plate, wherein the trigger shield is extended downwardly from the top mounting plate;   (ii) placing the barrel of the firearm (e.g. the part right above between the front sight and the rear sight of the firearm) below the top mounting plate so that the trigger shield is extended downwardly from the top mounting plate along one side (either right or left side) of the firearm, wherein said one or more magnets provide a holding power sufficient to support the weight of the firearm; and   (iii) blocking at least 50% of a trigger accessing area of the firearm with the trigger shield, to prevent a finger from accessing & touching the trigger from said one side and causing accidental discharge, wherein said trigger accessing area is defined as the area that is encircled by the trigger guard and the frame of the firearm.