Patent ID: 6176407
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: F42B,Y10S

Abstract:
An ammunition pouch for carrying and protecting ammunition for a firearm, comprising:a body, said body having an inner sleeve and an outer shell, said inner sleeve is constructed from a resilient material in a tubular shape that is configured to receive therein the end of a firearm, said outer shell having a shell front portion and being made of a lightweight material, said outer shell being wrapped around said inner sleeve and connected to said inner sleeve at the ends of said inner sleeve such that the space between said inner sleeve and said outer shell forms a rear pocket configured for storing items;a number of retaining slots carried by said body between said outer shell and said inner sleeve and configured for holding ammunition within the ammunition pouch;a flap attached to said outer shell and configured for selectively opening and closing access to ammunition stored in the ammunition pouch; andconnecting means, located upon said flap and said outer shell, for closing and protecting ammunition stored in the ammunition pouch.