Patent ID: 8490314
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
1. A method of protecting a rifle or shotgun through the utilization of a unitary insulating cover, said rifle or shotgun comprising a trigger, a barrel including an exit opening, a stock, and a portion underneath said barrel; wherein said unitary cover comprises a barrel cut-out portion, a trigger cut-out portion, and a stock cover portion, as well as means to secure said cover around said stock in releasable fashion; wherein said unitary cover is configured to provide covering to said stock and said portion underneath said barrel while secured in releasable fashion around said rifle or shotgun; wherein said cover does not cover either of said trigger or said exit opening of said barrel while secured in releasable fashion around said rifle or shotgun; wherein said cover secures around and covers said stock of said rifle or shotgun through a single closing means; and wherein said cover is configured to form to the shape of said rifle or shotgun; said method including the steps of: a) providing said unitary insulating cover; b) introducing said barrel through said barrel cut-out portion; c) stretching said cover over the stock while remaining in place over said barrel cut-out portion with said barrel extending therefrom; d) introducing said stock of said shotgun or rifle into said cover; and e) operating said single attachment means to secure said cover to around said stock.