Patent Publication Number: US-11047640-B1

Title: Device for dampening residual effects from a firearm suppressor

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This nonprovisional application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to nonprovisional application Ser. No. 16/031,483, entitled “DEVICE FOR DAMPENING RESIDUAL EFFECTS FROM A FIREARM SUPPRESSOR,” filed Jul. 10, 2018 by the same inventor, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,508,879, which is a continuation of and claims priority to nonprovisional application Ser. No. 15/819,893, entitled “DEVICE FOR DAMPENING RESIDUAL EFFECTS FROM A FIREARM SUPPRESSOR,” filed Nov. 21, 2017 by the same inventor, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,048,033 issued on Aug. 14, 2018. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates, generally, to firearm suppressors. More specifically, it relates to an adjustable sound, light, and heat shield configured to mount to a suppressor on a firearm and axially align with the firearm barrel. 
     2. Brief Description of the Prior Art 
     Increased use of firearms has led to a desire to dampen the audible and visual effects associated with firearms. The suppression of sound, light, and heat from firearms is especially important in law enforcement and military operations. For example, it may be desirable for military personnel to remain hidden during an operation to prevent alerting an enemy combatant of their locations. Such military personnel often use firearm suppressors to remain hidden while discharging their weapons. Similarly, people often use suppressors when shooting targets on their property to prevent firearm noise from becoming a nuisance to neighbors. Hunters also use suppressors to prevent alerting animals of their presence. 
     Typically, firearm suppressors quiet the report of discharge to a safe level of less than 140 decibels. The resulting decibel level of suppressed gunfire is safer than unsuppressed gunfire, but can still be uncomfortably loud or even dangerous to a listener. This problem is especially present in interior combat situations, because the soundwaves created by gunfire ricochet against the walls, floor, and ceiling of an interior area, potentially causing hearing problems. 
     While gunfire reduced to 140 decibels is usually considered a safe degree of loudness, the suppressors may still fail to mask the presence of law enforcement or military personnel to a hostile party. The hostile party may become aware of an officer despite the use of a suppressor, placing the officers in great danger. Similarly, the noise generated despite the use of a suppressor can be bothersome to a hunter, as it can alert animals of the presence of the hunter. 
     The audible effects generated by a firearm during discharge include vibrational and acoustical soundwaves. When a firearm is discharged, vibrational and acoustical soundwaves travel through the barrel and escape from the firearm, leading to an audible noise. However, remnant effects of suppressed gunfire exist even with the use of a firearm suppressor. Suppressors fail to contain all of the vibrational soundwaves resulting from a firearm discharge. Instead, remnant vibrational soundwaves result from the contact between exploding blast gasses and the body of the suppressor. The vibrational soundwaves transfer through the body of the suppressor and radiate into the environment exterior to the suppressor. As such, the suppressor radiates vibrational soundwaves, which can alert a party of the presence of a firearm. Similarly, residual acoustical soundwaves escape the bore of the suppressor after a bullet is discharged through the suppressor bore. As the explosion of blast gas grows within the interior of the suppressor, the expanding gases are forced from the larger interior chamber of the suppressor, through the narrow aperture of the distal bore of the suppressor. When this occurs, the gases increase in velocity, and the corresponding acoustical soundwaves are amplified as they escape into the exterior environment. 
     Firearms also generate visual effects during discharge, including light and heat energy. The light and heat discharged by a firearm are partially dampened by a suppressor. The light energy results from the burning of propellant gas as a bullet leaves the barrel of the firearm. The hot gas reacts with the surrounding air at the muzzle of the gun, creating a flash of light referred to as the “muzzle blast” of the discharge. While suppressors capture some of the light from the reaction, some of the light energy escapes through the bore of the suppressor. The residual light is especially dangerous during low-light conditions, since the light contrasts with the darkness of the environment. Such light discharge can be deadly to law enforcement or military personnel if noticed by a hostile party. 
     Similarly, the burning of propellant gas generates heat energy that can exceed temperatures of 3,000° Fahrenheit. Suppressors are designed to absorb the heat generated from the high-temperature explosion resulting from gunfire, retaining the heat until the suppressor cools. However, residual heat can escape from the firearm during discharge, which can alert a party of the presence of a weapon. Equally dangerous is the heat signature of the suppressor upon absorption of heat after discharge. Since the suppressor is adapted to absorb and retain heat, the radiated heat can be detected by a hostile party, either through the naked eye or specialized electronic equipment. Again, the detection of the heat signature can be deadly to law enforcement or military personnel. 
     In addition, burns from hot suppressors are a common occurrence among suppressor users. Burns of the hands and legs of shooters from unintentional touching of a hot suppressor are frequent. Many times this can be caused by the lack of understanding of the temperature differential between the firearm barrel and the suppressor. 
     In most firing situations, the suppressor is substantially hotter than the barrel of the firearm to which the suppressor is attached. During the firing sequence, suppressors carry more heat than the barrel due to multiple factors, including firearm barrels being thicker than suppressor bodies, and barrels having no internal chambers to capture and contain blast gases. Suppressors, on the other hand, are designed to capture and hold the expanding blast gases within the internal chamber of the suppressor body. This causes the body of a suppressor to become heated to a dangerous level before the firearm barrel reaches a similar temperature. During a rapid fire sequence, a centerfire rifle suppressor can quickly reach temperatures over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Any contact with skin or clothing at these temperatures, will result in burns of varying degrees. 
     All prior art related to suppressor shields or covers feature some form of conduction heat transfer. This causes direct contact conduction heat transfer into the outer body of the shield. Even if through layers, the direct contact surface heat of the suppressor, is transferred to the outer sleeve of the shield. Almost all suppressor covers use a heat resistant sleeve that slides onto the outer body of the suppressor. The problem is the direct contact with the body of the suppressor causes heat to transfer to the outer surface of the heat shield via thermal conduction. 
     Accordingly, what is needed is a shield that can decrease the sound, light, and heat associated with the discharge of a firearm, despite the use of a suppressor. However, in view of the art considered as a whole at the time the present invention was made, it was not obvious to those of ordinary skill in the field of this invention how the shortcomings of the prior art could be overcome. 
     All referenced publications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Furthermore, where a definition or use of a term in a reference, which is incorporated by reference herein, is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply. 
     While certain aspects of conventional technologies have been discussed to facilitate disclosure of the invention, Applicants in no way disclaim these technical aspects, and it is contemplated that the claimed invention may encompass one or more of the conventional technical aspects discussed herein. 
     The present invention may address one or more of the problems and deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. However, it is contemplated that the invention may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claimed invention should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed herein. 
     In this specification, where a document, act or item of knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion is not an admission that the document, act or item of knowledge or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge, or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory provisions; or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which this specification is concerned. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The long-standing but heretofore unfulfilled need for an adjustable sound, light, and heat shield configured to mount to a suppressor on a firearm and axially align with the firearm barrel is now met by a new, useful, and nonobvious invention. 
     The novel structure includes a residual effect shield used in combination with a firearm suppressor. The shield includes a proximal enclosure and a distal enclosure. The proximal enclosure has a proximal end, a distal end, and a body disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes an aperture sized to receive a portion of a firearm barrel. 
     The distal enclosure includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a body extending therebetween. The distal end includes a projectile aperture. A tapered structure is disposed within the body and longitudinally-spaced from the distal end to create a distal chamber. The tapered structure includes a proximal inner diameter that is greater than a distal inner diameter. As such, the tapered structure may be frustoconical in shape. The tapered structure is adapted to mate with the firearm suppressor, thereby aligning the firearm suppressor with the firearm barrel and the projectile aperture. In an embodiment, the tapered structure includes comprises a fluidic channel extending therethrough. The fluidic channel enables fluid in the distal chamber to pass through the tapered structure. 
     In an embodiment, the proximal and distal enclosures are configured to attach to each other in an axially aligned configuration. Each of the proximal and distal enclosures include an inner diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the firearm suppressor. At least some of the residual effects of a firearm discharge are dispersed throughout the proximal and distal enclosures. 
     In an embodiment, the proximal and distal enclosure include complementary threading. As such, the proximal and distal enclosures are adapted to threadedly mate via the complementary threading. 
     In one embodiment, the proximal and distal enclosures are housed within a housing. An interior surface of the housing and an exterior surface of both the proximal and distal enclosures include complementary threading. Accordingly, the housing threadedly engages with the proximal and distal enclosures via the complementary threading. 
     An interception device may be disposed adjacent to the projectile aperture. The interception device is tapered such that a distal diameter is greater than a proximal diameter. The interception device is adapted to direct the residual effects of the firearm discharge away from the projectile aperture and into the distal chamber. 
     An embodiment of a residual effect shield used in combination with a firearm suppressor includes an enclosure housing a compression sleeve, a spring, and an alignment partition. The enclosure includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a body disposed therebetween. The distal end includes a projectile aperture. The body may include a threaded portion. 
     The enclosure may include an interior receipt having an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of the enclosure. The different in diameters creates a translation channel between the enclosure and the interior receipt. The translation channel is in fluid communication with the chamber, thereby enabling fluid in the chamber to disperse into the translation channel. 
     The compression sleeve includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a body extending therebetween. The proximal end includes an aperture sized to receive a portion of a firearm barrel. The proximal end also includes at least one attachment arm adapted to translate in a radial direction to grip a proximal end of the firearm suppressor. Accordingly, the compression sleeve is adapted to exert a force against the firearm suppressor in an axial direction toward the distal end of the enclosure. The distal end of the compression sleeve is in communication with the body of the enclosure. In an embodiment, the distal end of the compression sleeve includes a threaded portion complementary to the threaded portion of the enclosure. As such, the compression sleeve is adapted to threadedly engage with the enclosure. 
     The spring is disposed at the distal end of the enclosure, the spring adapted to exert a force against the alignment partition in an axial direction toward the proximal end of the enclosure. 
     The alignment partition is disposed within the body of the enclosure and longitudinally-spaced from the distal end of the enclosure via the spring thereby creating a chamber. Accordingly, the alignment partition is adapted to contact a distal end of the firearm suppressor. At least some of the residual effects of a firearm discharge are dispersed throughout the chamber. The compression sleeve and the alignment partition are configured to align the firearm suppressor with the firearm barrel and the projectile aperture. The alignment partition may be adapted to axially translate along the translation channel formed by the interior receipt of the enclosure. 
     In an embodiment, the alignment partition includes a tapered structure. The tapered structure has a proximal inner diameter that is greater than a distal inner diameter. The tapered structure is configured to engage with the distal end of the firearm suppressor. The distal inner diameter is less than or equal to an outer diameter of the firearm suppressor. The tapered structure may be frustoconical in shape, such that the tapered structure is adapted to align the firearm suppressor with the firearm barrel and the projectile aperture. 
     In one embodiment, the alignment partition includes a fluidic channel extending therethrough, thereby enabling fluid in the chamber to pass through the alignment partition. 
     An embodiment of the present invention is a novel method for dampening residual effects of a firearm discharge from a firearm suppressor. The method includes enclosing a firearm suppressor within a shield, with the firearm suppressor attaching to a portion of a firearm barrel. The shield includes a proximal portion opposite a distal portion. The distal portion includes a tapered structure longitudinally-spaced from a projectile aperture. The tapered structure has a proximal inner diameter that is greater than a distal inner diameter. 
     The method includes a step of aligning the shield with the firearm suppressor by axially forcing the firearm barrel into the shield. As such, the firearm suppressor engages with the tapered structure, thereby causing the firearm suppressor to funnel into alignment with the shield. Upon discharge, at least some of the residual effects of a firearm discharge are dispersed throughout the shield. 
     An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of reducing the possibility of burning oneself on a firearm suppressor using a suppressor shield having a proximal enclosure and a housing. The method includes attaching the proximal enclosure to a firearm barrel, such that the proximal enclosure is secured to a firearm barrel at a location that is proximal to a location of the firearm suppressor when the firearm suppressor and suppressor shield are secured to the firearm and enclosing within the housing a majority of the firearm suppressor when the firearm suppressor is attached to a portion of a firearm barrel. The housing is integrated with or attachable to the proximal enclosure. In addition, the housing further includes a bore extending in a longitudinal direction, the bore establishing an interior receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the firearm suppressor; an outer surface with a fixed shape; and a distal projectile aperture. In an embodiment, the firearm suppressor includes a plurality of baffles. 
     In an embodiment, the step of axially aligning the housing with the firearm further includes axially forcing the suppressor into a frustoconical structure housed within the interior receiving space such that the frustoconical structure funnels the firearm suppressor into alignment with the housing. 
     In an embodiment, the step of attaching the proximal enclosure to a firearm barrel includes threadedly mating the proximal enclosure, via threading on an internal surface of the proximal enclosure, to threads disposed on a threaded extension on the firearm barrel. 
     In an embodiment, the housing further includes a first insulating sleeve disposed within the housing. The first insulating sleeves has an internal diameter greater than the firearm suppressor to prevent the first insulating sleeve from contacting the outer lateral surface of the firearm suppressor. In an embodiment, the first insulating sleeve is comprised of a mesh fabric or a porous rigid or semi-rigid material. 
     In an embodiment, the proximal enclosure includes a plurality of airflow chambers longitudinally disposed therein. In an embodiment, the housing includes a plurality of recessed features disposed in the outer rigid or semi-rigid surface. 
     An embodiment further includes threadedly securing the housing to the proximal enclosure via threads disposed on an outer surface of the proximal enclosure. An embodiment includes clamping the proximal enclosure around the firearm barrel by tightening fasteners that span across a longitudinal slot in the proximal enclosure. 
     In an embodiment of the suppressor shield for protecting oneself from a hot firearm suppressor, the suppressor shield includes a proximal enclosure configured to be connected to a firearm barrel. The proximal enclosure has an internal surface that is sized or adjustable in size to contact at least a portion of the firearm barrel when the proximal enclosure is secured to the firearm barrel. A housing is integrated with or attachable to the proximal enclosure. The housing further includes a bore extending in a longitudinal direction, an outer rigid or semi-rigid surface, and a distal projectile aperture. The bore establishes an interior receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the firearm suppressor. An air gap resides between an outer lateral surface of the firearm suppressor and an interior surface of the housing. 
     An embodiment also includes complementary threading on the proximal enclosure and the housing, wherein the proximal enclosure and the housing threadedly mate via the complementary threading. In an embodiment, the proximal enclosure includes threads on the internal surface. The threads are configured to threadedly engage threads disposed on a threaded barrel extension at a muzzle end of the firearm barrel. In an embodiment, the proximal enclosure includes a longitudinal slot, such that the internal surface can be reduced in size to clamp around the firearm barrel. The proximal enclosure may also include a plurality of airflow chambers longitudinally disposed therein. 
     An embodiment includes a frustoconical structure disposed within the housing, such that the frustoconical structure funnels the firearm suppressor into axial alignment with the housing. An embodiment also includes a first insulating sleeve disposed within the housing. The first insulating sleeves has an internal diameter greater than the firearm suppressor to prevent the first insulating sleeve from contacting the outer lateral surface of the firearm suppressor. 
     In an embodiment, the housing includes a plurality of recessed features disposed in the outer rigid or semi-rigid surface. In an embodiment, the housing includes an open underside to allow heat to escape from the open underside. 
     It is an object of the invention to provide a device that further dampens the sound, light, and heat emitted from a firearm including a firearm suppressor. The shield of the present invention can be retrofit to a multitude of firearms and firearm suppressors having various geometries via adjustable dampening components. The shield includes one or more chambers to receive the residual effects of a firearm discharge from the firearm suppressor, thereby dampening the residual effects noticeable exterior to the firearm. 
     These and other important objects, advantages, and features of the invention will become clear as this disclosure proceeds. 
     The invention accordingly comprises the features of construction, combination of elements, and arrangement of parts that will be exemplified in the disclosure set forth hereinafter and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded view of the components of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of a proximal enclosure of the residual effect shield. 
         FIG. 4  is a section view of the proximal enclosure of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of a distal enclosure of the residual effect shield. 
         FIG. 6  is a section view of the distal enclosure of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a partially disassembled view of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 8  is a disassembled view of the components of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 9  is a side view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 7  mounted on a small firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 10  is a section view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 9 . 
         FIG. 11  is a side view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 7  mounted on a large firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 12  is a section view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded view of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 14  is a side view of a compression sleeve on the residual effect shield of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 15  is an end view of the compression sleeve of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 16  is a side view of an adjustable alignment partition on the residual effect shield of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 17  is an end view of the alignment partition of  FIG. 16 . 
         FIG. 18  is a side view of a compression spring, a component of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 19  is a side view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 13  mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 20  is a section view of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 21  is an interior view of an enclosure of the residual effect shield of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 22  is a process-flow diagram of a method of dampening the residual effects of a firearm discharge from a firearm suppressor. 
         FIG. 23  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 24  is an exploded vie of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 23 . 
         FIG. 25  is a sectional view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 23 . 
         FIG. 26  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 27  is an exploded view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 28  is a sectional view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 29  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 30  is an exploded view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 29 . 
         FIG. 31  is a sectional view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 29 . 
         FIG. 32  is a close-up view of section D depicted in  FIG. 31 . 
         FIG. 33  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a residual effect shield mounted on a firearm suppressor and a firearm barrel. 
         FIG. 34  is a cross-sectional view from a proximal end of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 33 . 
         FIG. 35  is an exploded view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 33 . 
         FIG. 36  is a sectional view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 33 . 
         FIG. 37  is a close-up view of section E depicted in  FIG. 36 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     In the following detailed description of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof, and within which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. 
     The present invention includes a universal residual effect shield configured to mount to a firearm suppressor or firearm barrel. While the firearm suppressor decreases the sound, light, and heat emitted by the firearm during discharge, residual effects may still be detectable outside of the firearm. The shield of the present invention includes at least one enclosure adapted to receive residual effects of a firearm discharge, thereby dampening the residual effects of the firearm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-6 , an embodiment of the shield, generally denoted by reference numeral  10 , is depicted. Shield  10  is adapted to ensleeve suppressor  27 , thereby surrounding suppressor  27 . In order to ensleeve suppressor  27 , shield  10  includes proximal enclosure  36  and distal enclosure  18 . Each of proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  is configured to attach to and surround suppressor  27 . Moreover, proximal enclosure  36  threadedly engages with distal enclosure  18 , forming shield  10  that ensleeves suppressor  27 . Shield  10  captures the residual effects of firearm discharge that are not absorbed by suppressor  27 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1-2 , proximal enclosure  36  includes a proximal end  36   a , chamber  62 , and a distal end  36   b , with a body disposed between proximal end  36   a  and distal end  36   b . Proximal end  36   a  is adapted to receipt at least a portion of a firearm barrel  11 . Similarly, distal end  36   b  is adapted to mate with suppressor  27 . Chamber  62  is disposed within the body of proximal enclosure  36  between proximal end  36   a  and the distal end  36   b . Chamber  62  surrounds a portion of suppressor  27 . 
     Proximal end  36   a  includes aperture  13 . Aperture  13  is sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of barrel  11  therethrough. Accordingly, proximal end  36   a  is in communication with a firearm through barrel  11 . Proximal end  36   a  also includes first tapered structure  14 . First tapered structure  14  is intended to reside adjacent to suppressor  27  when suppressor  27  is secured within proximal enclosure  36 . 
     As best shown in  FIG. 2 , suppressor  27  is secured within proximal enclosure  36  when distal end  36   b  receives suppressor  27 . Distal end  36   b  includes suppressor receiving envelope  50 . A portion of suppressor  27  is inserted into suppressor receiving envelope  50 . Suppressor receiving envelope  50  includes lateral circumferential wall  53 , which has a diameter slightly greater than a diameter of suppressor  27 . As such, a seal is created between suppressor receiving envelope  50  and suppressor  27 . Lateral circumferential wall  53  may be lined with rubber or a similar material to enhance the frictional retention of suppressor  27  within suppressor receiving envelope  50 . Suppressor  27  includes bore  30 , which is sized and shaped to receive extension  37  of barrel  11 . Extension  37  includes bore  12 , which axially aligns with bore  30  of suppressor  27 , allowing a projectile to enter suppressor  27  from barrel  11 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1-4 , chamber  62  is disposed between proximal end  36   a  and distal end  36   b , such that chamber  62  surrounds suppressor  27 . As such, chamber  62  is in fluid communication with suppressor  27 . Upon firearm discharge, some of the residual effects emitted by suppressor  27  are captured by chamber  62 . The residual effects are retained within chamber  62  by first tapered structure  14 . Accordingly, chamber  62  and first tapered structure  14  are configured to dampen the residual effects noticeable exterior to the firearm. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1-2 and 5-6 , shield  10  includes distal enclosure  18 . Distal enclosure  18  includes a distal end  18   a , chamber  61 , and proximal end  18   b , with a body disposed between distal end  18   a  and proximal end  18   b . Distal end  18   a  includes projectile aperture  17 , and allows for the discharge of a projectile fired from a firearm. Proximal end  18   b  is adapted to mate with suppressor  27 , similar to the distal end  36   b  of proximal enclosure  36 . Second tapered structure  19  and chamber  61  are disposed within the body and between distal end  18   a  and proximal end  18   b.    
     Similar to distal end  36   b  of proximal enclosure  36 , proximal end  18   b  of distal enclosure  18  includes suppressor receiving envelope  55 . Suppressor  27  is inserted within suppressor receiving envelope  55 , creating a seal between the structures. Suppressor receiving envelope  55  includes lateral circumferential wall  54 , which may be lined with rubber or a similar material to aid in the frictional retention of suppressor  27 . 
     Distal enclosure  18  includes second tapered structure  19  and chamber  61 . Second tapered structure  19  is intended to reside adjacent to suppressor  27  when suppressor  27  is secured within distal enclosure  18 . Second tapered structure  19  has a proximal inner diameter that is greater than a distal inner diameter, creating a taper on second tapered structure  19 . As such, second tapered structure  19  may be frustoconical in shape. In addition, the proximal inner diameter of second tapered structure  19  is greater than the diameter of a muzzle end of the firearm suppressor and the distal inner diameter is less or equal to the diameter of the muzzle end of the firearm suppressor. The shape of second tapered structure  19  aligns suppressor  27  with barrel  11 , as second tapered structure  19  forces suppressor  27  into an axial alignment due to the tapered sides. Second tapered structure  19  includes bore  58 , as shown in  FIG. 6 . When distal enclosure  18  couples with suppressor  27 , bore  58  axially aligns with bore  31  on suppressor  27 , thereby allowing a projectile to exit suppressor enter distal enclosure  18 . 
     Second tapered structure  19  is longitudinally spaced from distal end  18   a  of distal enclosure  18 , thereby creating chamber  61 . Second tapered structure  19  is in fluid communication with chamber  61 , such that some of the residual effects from discharge can translate between second tapered structure  19  and chamber  61 . In particular, residual effects, such as gases, can disperse through second tapered structure  19  to chamber  61 . To enhance the dispersion of residual effects into distal chamber  61 , a plurality of fluid channels  33  are disposed on second tapered structure  19 . Fluidic channels  33  provide fluid conduits through which gases and other residual effects can disperse. Some of the residual effects of the firearm discharge are dampened as the remaining sound, light, and heat energies are distributed throughout distal enclosure  18 , in particular throughout chamber  61 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , proximal enclosure  36  threadedly engages with distal enclosure  18 . Proximal enclosure  36  includes threading  25 , best shown in  FIG. 3 . Distal enclosure includes threading  34 , best shown in  FIG. 5 . Threading  25 ,  34  is complementary, such that proximal enclosure  36  mates with distal enclosure  18 . When coupled, proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  encase suppressor  27 , providing space for the dispersion of the residual effects from firearm discharge. Threading  25 ,  34  allows for the adjustment of proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  to accommodate suppressors  27  of varying dimensions. For example, proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  can be adjusted to be closer together for a smaller suppressor, or can be further apart to accommodate a larger suppressor. 
     The exploded view of  FIG. 2  depicts the alignment of proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  with suppressor  27  and barrel  11 . When suppressor  27  is inserted within suppressor receiver envelopes  50 ,  55 , both proximal enclosure  36  and distal enclosure  18  axially align with suppressor  27 , such that the components share a central axis. The alignment is fortified when proximal and distal enclosures  36 ,  18  threadedly engage. Further, shield  10  aligns with barrel  11 , thereby axially aligning projectile aperture  17  with barrel  11  and providing a channel for the uninterrupted lateral trajectory of a projectile during discharge. Accordingly, when shield  10  secures to suppressor  27 , a projectile can exit a firearm via barrel  11 ; enter proximal enclosure  36 ; travel through suppressor  27 ; enter distal enclosure  18 ; and exit through projectile aperture  17 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 7-12 , an embodiment of the shield, generally denoted by reference numeral  100 , includes proximal enclosure  101  and distal enclosure  103 . Proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103  are adapted to be at least partially encased within housing  190 . Proximal enclosure  101  mates with barrel  111  of a firearm, such that extension  137  of barrel  111  is inserted within proximal enclosure  101 . Similar to the components of shield  10  described above, proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103  mate with suppressor  127 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8-9 , proximal enclosure  101  includes mounting surface  104  and aperture  102 . Mounting surface  104  includes a lateral circumferential wall, which has a diameter greater than the diameter of suppressor  127 . As such, mounting surface  104  is adapted to engage with suppressor  127 , with the lateral circumferential wall of mounting surface  104  engaging with an outer surface of suppressor  127 . Mounting surface  104  is slidably adjustable in an axial direction with respect to suppressor  127 , thereby accommodating suppressors of varying dimensions. For example, as shown in  FIGS. 9-10 , proximal enclosure  101  can accommodate a small suppressor  127   a ; similarly, as shown in  FIGS. 11-12 , proximal enclosure  101  can accommodate a large suppressor  127   b . Aperture  102  provides a channel through which extension  137  of barrel  111  may be inserted, such that barrel  111  mates with suppressor  127 . An outer surface of proximal enclosure  101  includes threading to couple proximal enclosure  101  to housing  190 . 
     Similarly, distal enclosure  103  includes mounting surface  105  and tapered structure  164 . Mounting surface  105  is adapted to engage with suppressor  127 . Similar to mounting surface  104 , mounting surface  105  is slidably adjustable in an axial direction with respect to suppressor  127 . Tapered structure  164  is disposed adjacent to suppressor  127 , and is frustoconical in shape, such that a distal end of tapered structure  164  has a greater diameter than a proximal end of tapered structure  164 . The frustoconical shape of tapered structure  164  axially aligns suppressor  127  with a bore on tapered structure  164 . Tapered structure  164  is longitudinally spaced from an end of housing  190 . As shown in  FIG. 10 , the space between tapered structure  164  and the end of housing  190  creates chamber  106 . Distal enclosure  103  also includes a plurality of fluidic channels  133  to allow for the dispersion of some of the residual effects into chamber  106 . Fluidic channels  133  provide fluid conduits through which gases and other residual effects can disperse into chamber  106 . Similar to proximal enclosure  101 , an outer surface of distal enclosure  103  includes threading to couple distal enclosure  103  to housing  190 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 7-8 and 11-12 , housing  190  includes threading  107  on an interior lateral circumferential wall, projectile aperture  160 , and interception device  113 . Threading  107  is complementary to the threading on proximal and distal enclosure  101 ,  103 , such that the enclosures threadedly engage with housing  190 . As such, proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103  are securable to housing  190 , forming shield  100 . The lateral circumferential wall of housing  190  has a diameter that is slightly greater than the diameter of proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103 , and much greater than the diameter of suppressor  127 . The gap that exists between suppressor  127  and housing  190  creates and extension of chamber  106 , allowing some of the residual effects to disperse directly from suppressor  127  into chamber  106 . 
     Projectile aperture  160  of housing  190  allows for the exit of a projectile from a firearm during discharge. Accordingly, projectile aperture  160  is axially aligned with a center axis of barrel  111 , allowing for the uninterrupted travel of a projectile from barrel  111  and through projectile aperture  160 . Because chamber  106  is disposed adjacent to projectile aperture  160 , it is possible that some of the residual effects from firearm discharge would escape through projectile aperture  160  into the environment exterior to the firearm. To prevent the escape of these residual effects through projectile aperture  160 , housing  190  includes interception device  113 . Interception device  113  is disposed adjacent to projectile aperture  160 . When a projectile exits projectile aperture  160 , the residual gas and light from the discharge are directed toward interception device  113 . Interception device  113  has a distal end and proximal end, and is frustoconical in shape. As such, the distal end has a greater outer diameter than a diameter of the proximal end. The shape of interception device  113  directs gas, heat, and light away from projectile aperture  160 , thereby redirecting the residual effects throughout chamber  106 . The residual effects noticeable exterior to the firearm are reduced as a result of interception device  113 . 
     To assemble shield  100 , both barrel  111  and a proximal end of suppressor  127  are inserted within aperture  102  of proximal enclosure  101 . As such, extension  137  of barrel  111  mates with suppressor  127 , with proximal enclosure surrounding a portion of suppressor  127 . A distal end of suppressor  127  engages with tapered structure  164  on distal enclosure  103 , with the frustoconical shape of tapered structure  164  axially aligning suppressor  127  with barrel  111 . Proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103  are inserted within housing  190 , with housing  190  threadedly engaging with proximal and distal enclosures  101 ,  103 . As shown in  FIGS. 9-12 , suppressor  127  is disposed within housing  190  when shield  100  is assembled. Distal enclosure  103  is longitudinally-spaced from projectile aperture  160 , creating chamber  106 . Further, chamber  106  extends throughout the space between suppressor  127  and housing  190 . As such, gases and other residual effects from firearm discharge to disperse throughout chamber  106 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 13-21 , an embodiment of the shield, generally denoted by reference numeral  200 , is depicted. Shield  200  is adapted to ensleeve suppressor  227 , thereby surrounding suppressor  227 . In order to ensleeve suppressor  227 , shield  200  includes enclosure  208 , with includes compression sleeve  202 , alignment partition  205 , and spring  226 . Compression sleeve  202  is adapted to engage with suppressor  227 . Compression sleeve also engages with enclosure  208 . Alignment partition  205  surmounts a portion of suppressor  227  and provides for adjustments of shield  200  to accommodate suppressors of varying dimensions. To provide for the dispersion of residual effects, shield  200  includes spring  226  that is disposed within enclosure  208  and adjacent to the projectile aperture end of enclosure  208 . Spring  226  is biased to apply an axial force against alignment partition  205  in a direction toward barrel  211 . The space created by the interaction between spring  226  and alignment partition  205  creates chamber  206 , which is adapted to capture the residual effects of firearm discharge that are not absorbed by suppressor  227 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 13-15 and 19-20 , compression sleeve  202  is disposed adjacent to barrel  211  and ensleeves suppressor  227 . Compression sleeve  202  includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a body extending therebetween. The proximal end includes at least one levered attachment arm  201  and aperture  222 . The distal end is adapted to communicate with enclosure  208 , and may include threading  203 . 
     Attachment arm  201  axially extends in a direction away from the distal end of compression sleeve  202  and toward barrel  211 . If more than one attachment arm  201  is included, the attachment arms  201  flare out and are disposed adjacent to suppressor  227 . Attachment arm  201  is adapted to translate in a radial direction, such that attachment arm  201  is raised and lowered with respect to suppressor  227  when compression sleeve  202  surrounds suppressor  227 . Attachment arm  201  translates within slots  220  in compression sleeve  202  when being radially translated. When lowered, attachment arm  201  rests against securement section  221  and attaches to a proximal end of suppressor  227 . Accordingly, attachment arm  201  is adapted to grip suppressor  227 , as shown in  FIG. 20 . By gripping suppressor  227 , attachment arm  201  translates suppressor  227  in an axial direction toward the projectile aperture end of enclosure  208 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 13-14 and 19-21 , enclosure  208  is shown in detail. Enclosure  208  includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a body disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes interior receipt  213 , which extends along the body. The distal end includes projectile aperture  209 . Chamber  206  disposed between interior receipt  213  and projectile aperture  209 . 
     Interior receipt  213  includes inner walls  210 , end wall  212 , and compression surface  230 . Inner walls  210  are disposed at the proximal end of enclosure  208  and extend axially toward the distal end of enclosure  208 . At the proximal end of enclosure  208 , inner walls  210  include compression surface  230 . Compression surface is adapted to mate with another structure and apply a compression force against the structure. End wall  212  is coupled to inner walls  210 , forming interior receipt  213 . Therefore, end wall  212  is disposed within the body of enclosure  208 . Threading  207  is disposed on inner walls  210 ; the placement of threading  207  will be discussed in greater detail below. 
     Threading  207  is complementary to threading  203  of compression sleeve  202 . As such, compression sleeve  202  threadedly engages with interior receipt  213 . As compression sleeve  202  axially translates toward end wall  212 , engaging with threading  207 , compression sleeve  202  contacts compression surface  230 . Compression surface  230  is adapted to radially translate attachment arms  201  toward suppressor  227 , such that attachment arms  201  grip suppressor  227 . As enclosure  208  is rotated with respect to compression sleeve  202 , compression surface  230  forces attachment arms  201  to grip suppressor  227  and axially translate suppressor  227  toward projectile aperture  209 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 21 , interior receipt  213  provides channels  232  for the translation of alignment partition  205 . Inner walls  210  define an outer diameter, which is smaller than an inner diameter of enclosure  208 . The space created by the difference between diameters creates channels  232  along the exterior surface of interior receipt  213 . 
     A portion of chamber  206  is disposed between projectile aperture  209  and end wall  212 . Chamber  206  provides a space for the dispersion of residual effects resulting from firearm discharge. Chamber  206  will be discussed in greater detail below. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 13, 16, and 19-20 , shield  200  includes alignment partition  205 . Alignment partition is disposed within the body of enclosure  208 , and is longitudinally-spaced from the distal end of enclosure  208 . Alignment partition  205  includes tapered structure  225 , fluidic channels  204 , and aperture  224 . 
     As depicted in  FIGS. 19-20 , Alignment partition  205  is adapted to be disposed between end wall  212  and the projectile aperture end of enclosure  208 . Alignment partition  205  is adapted to surround a portion of interior receipt  213 . As such, alignment partition  205  includes an inner diameter that is slightly greater than the outer diameter of interior receipt  213 , but less than the inner diameter of enclosure  208 . Alignment partition  205  thereby resides within enclosure  208  while also surrounding interior receipt  213 . As shown in  FIGS. 19-21 , alignment partition  205  can axially translate along interior receipt  213  via channels  232 . As such, the location of alignment partition  205  can be adjusted about the length of inner walls  210  to accommodate suppressors of varying lengths. End wall  212  of interior receipt  213  provides a stopping surface for alignment partition  205 , such that alignment partition  205  cannot axially translate past end wall  212  toward barrel  211 . 
     Still referring primarily to  FIGS. 19-20 , tapered structure  225  of alignment partition  205  mates with a distal end of suppressor  227 , such that suppressor  227  rests against tapered structure  225 . tapered structure  225  is frustoconical in shape such that it aligns suppressor  227  with aperture  224 . The frustoconical shape of tapered structure  225  can also increase the dampening of the residual effects of gunfire. When compression sleeve  202  engages with enclosure  208 , compression sleeve  202  and alignment partition  205  compress against the ends of suppressor  227 . Alignment partition  205  exerts a force against suppressor  227  in an axial direction toward barrel  211 . Similarly, compression sleeve  202  axially pulls suppressor  227  toward projectile aperture  209 , as discussed above. As such, compression sleeve  202  and alignment partition  205  exert axial forces against suppressor  227  in opposite directions, such that shield  200  grips both ends of suppressor  227 . The forces exerted by compression sleeve  202  and alignment partition  205  also axially align suppressor  227  with barrel  211  and projectile aperture  209 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 16-17 , alignment partition  205  also includes fluidic channels  204 , allowing some of the residual effects to disperse into chamber  206  through the fluidic channels  204 . Aperture  224  axially aligns with suppressor  227 , such that a projectile can exit alignment partition  205  and travel toward the projectile aperture end of enclosure  208 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 13 and 18-20 , shield  200  includes spring  226 . Spring  226  is disposed against the distal end of enclosure  208 , adjacent to projectile aperture  209 , when shield  200  mates with suppressor  227 . Spring  226  is in communication with alignment partition  205 , such that alignment partition  205  at least partially compresses spring  226  when shield  200  mates with suppressor  227 . Spring  226  also forces alignment partition  205  toward suppressor  227 , thereby aligning suppressor  227  with barrel  211 . Together with compression sleeve  202 , spring  226  ensures that suppressor  227  is secured in place within shield  200 . 
     The interaction between spring  226  and alignment partition  205  creates chamber  206 , which receives some of the residual effects of firearm discharge. The size of chamber  206  is determined by the compression of spring  226 , which in turn is determined by the location of suppressor  227  within enclosure  208 . The location of suppressor  227  is determined by the interaction between compression sleeve  202  and interior receipt  213 . Specifically, the engagement between compression sleeve  202  and threading  207  causes suppressor  227  to axially translate away from barrel  211 . The axial translation of suppressor  227  compresses spring  226 . To ensure that spring  226  does not compress so much that chamber  206  is not created, threading  207  is disposed on a middle portion of interior receipt  213 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 19-20 , each of the components of shield  200  function to axially align barrel  211  with projectile aperture  209  of enclosure  208 , such that a projectile can be fired through barrel  211  and exit through projectile aperture  209 . Extension  237  of barrel  211  is inserted within compression sleeve  202 . Barrel  211  mates with suppressor  227  within compression sleeve  202 , such that extension  237  is inserted within suppressor  227 . As such, suppressor  227  has an inner diameter that is slightly greater than the outer diameter of extension  237 , so that suppressor  227  can receive extension  237 . The difference between the diameters of suppressor  227  and extension  237  is best shown in  FIG. 20 , wherein reference numeral  212  generally describes the bore of barrel  211 . The interaction described above between attachment arm  201 , suppressor  227 , alignment partition  205 , and spring  226  causes shield  200  to axially align with suppressor  227 . As such, barrel  211 , suppressor  227 , and shield  200  axially align, such that projectile aperture  209  aligns with bore  212  of barrel  211 . The axial alignment of the component parts of shield  200  with suppressor  227  and barrel  211  provides a channel through which a projectile can be discharged. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 22 , in conjunction with  FIGS. 13-21 , an exemplary process-flow diagram is provided, depicting a method of dampening the residual effects of a firearm discharge from a firearm suppressor. The steps delineated in the exemplary process-flow diagram of  FIG. 22  are merely exemplary of an order of dampening residual effects using an embodiment of a shield. The steps may be carried out in another order, with or without additional steps included therein. Additionally, the steps may be carried out with an alternative embodiment of a shield, as contemplated in the description above. 
     The method of dampening residual effects of firearm discharge begins at step  300 , which includes enclosing firearm suppressor  227  within shield  200 . Suppressor  227  is mated to a portion of barrel  211 , such as extension  237 . Shield  200  includes a proximal portion opposite a distal portion. The distal portion includes projectile aperture  209  and tapered structure  225 . Tapered structure  225  is longitudinally-spaced from projectile aperture  209 , such that tapered structure  225  is disposed between projectile aperture  209  and barrel  211 . Tapered structure  225  has a proximal inner diameter that is greater than a distal inner diameter. 
     The method proceeds to step  310 , which includes aligning shield  200  with suppressor  227 . The alignment is step is accomplished by axially forcing barrel  211  into shield  200 , such that suppressor  227  engages with tapered structure  225  disposed at the distal portion of shield  200 . By forcing suppressor  227  to engage with tapered structure  225 , suppressor  227  funnels into alignment with shield  200 . 
     When shield  200  couples to suppressor  227 , shield  200  substantially surrounds suppressor  227 . Upon a firearm discharge, a portion of the effects of the discharge are captured by suppressor  227 . However, suppressor  227  may not capture all of the effects from discharge, leaving residual effects that either escape the firearm, or are retained by another component. Shield  200  is adapted to capture at least some of the residual effects of the discharge. During step  320 , some of the residual effects from discharge are dispersed throughout shield  200 . As such, shield  200  dampens the residual effects noticeable in the environment exterior to the firearm. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 23-25 , a variation of shield  100  does not include distal enclosure  103  as depicted in  FIGS. 7-12 . In addition, the embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 23-25  includes a much larger projectile aperture  160  that is generally the same diameter as housing  190 . Similar to the embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 7-12 , proximal enclosure  101  encircles threaded extension  137  of firearm barrel  111  and can be secured in place when suppressor  127  threadedly engages threaded extension  137  and sandwiches radial wall  109  against the barrel shoulder. In an embodiment, proximal enclosure  101  includes internal threads to engage threaded extension  137 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 24-25 , proximal enclosure  101  includes mounting surface  104  and aperture  102 . Mounting surface  104  is a lateral circumferential wall, which has a diameter greater than the diameter of suppressor  127  and extends in an axial direction. In addition, mounting surface  104  of proximal enclosure  101  includes threading  125  to couple proximal enclosure  101  to housing  190 , which includes its own internal threading  107  located on an interior lateral circumferential wall. Threading  107  is configured to engage threading  125 . 
     Housing  190  further includes an internal diameter greater than the outer diameter of suppressor  127 , thereby ensuring that internal lateral surface  191  does not contact external lateral surface  129  to prevent conductive heat transfer from suppressor  127  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the outer lateral surface of suppressor  127  (the hottest area of the suppressor) and the interior lateral surface of housing  190  substantially reduces the risk of the firearm operator burning him/herself from incidental contact with housing  190 . Moreover, the gap that exists between suppressor  127  and housing  190  establishes a chamber to allow some of the residual effects to disperse within the chamber. 
     An embodiment may include other forms and methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art to attach housing  190  to proximal enclosure  101  other than via a threaded engagement, including those disclosed herein. In an embodiment, housing  190  is integrated with proximal enclosure  101 . 
     Projectile aperture  160  of housing  190  allows for the exit of a projectile from a firearm during discharge. Accordingly, projectile aperture  160  is axially aligned with a center axis of barrel  111 , allowing for the uninterrupted travel of a projectile from barrel  111  and through projectile aperture  160 . Moreover, projectile aperture  160  has a diameter greater than the outer diameter of suppressor  127  such that larger suppressors can extend out of the distal end of housing  190  while housing  190  is able to still encircle a majority of suppressor  127  to protect oneself from accidentally contacting an extremely hot outer lateral surface of suppressor  127 . Projectile aperture  160 , however, preferably has a diameter less than the diameter of internal sleeve  402  to ensure that internal sleeve  402  remains within housing  190  (see  FIGS. 26-28 ). 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 26-28 , an embodiment of the shield includes proximal enclosure  101  integrated with housing  190 . Housing  190  and proximal enclosure  101  includes at least one longitudinally extending slot  119  to allow housing  190  and anchor  101  to flex inwards to contract around firearm barrel  111 . In an embodiment, fasteners  117  pass through fastener apertures  115   a  disposed through one half of housing  190  and threadedly engage threaded apertures  115   b  on the other half of housing  190 . Slot  119  and apertures  115  are oriented such that fastener  117  can pull the opposite sides of the slot towards one another to reduce the internal diameter or perimeter of housing  190  and proximal enclosure  101 . 
     An embodiment may include other forms and methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art to attach proximal enclosure  101  to firearm barrel  111 , including those disclosed herein. For example, proximal enclosure  101  or may include a central threaded bore  141  to engage threads  139  on extension  137 . In an embodiment, housing  190  is removably attachable to proximal enclosure  101 . 
       FIGS. 26-28  also depict the use of an interior insulative or reflective sleeve  402 . Sleeve  402  may be comprised of alloys, polymers, ceramics, glass fibers, textiles, rubber, mesh textiles, reflective materials, or other insulating materials. Moreover, the sleeve could be porous and/or have internally facing reflective surfaces (e.g. alloys can be polished to reflect heat or a reflective surface can be applied to the inner surfaces) to aid in preventing the transfer of heat to the outer housing. 
     Interior sleeve  402  has an outer diameter greater than the diameter of projectile aperture  160  to ensure that internal sleeve  402  remains within housing  190 . In an embodiment, interior sleeve  402  is attachable or integrated with outer housing  190 . Interior sleeve  402  further includes an internal diameter greater than the outer diameter of suppressor  127 , thereby ensuring that internal lateral surface  404  does not contact external lateral surface  129  of suppressor  127  to prevent conductive heat transfer from suppressor  127  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the outer lateral surface of suppressor  127  (the hottest area of the suppressor) and the interior lateral surface of interior sleeve  402  substantially reduces the risk of the firearm operator burning him/herself from incidental contact with housing  190 . 
     In an embodiment, interior sleeve  402  further includes an external diameter less than the internal diameter of housing  190 , thereby creating a chamber between interior sleeve  402  and housing  190 . This chamber ensures that external lateral surface  406  does not contact internal lateral surface  191  of housing  190  to prevent conductive heat transfer from interior sleeve  402  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the interior sleeve  402  and housing  190  further reduces the risk of significant heat being transferred to housing  190 . 
     Another embodiment of the shield is depicted in  FIGS. 29-32 , which includes proximal enclosure  101  in the form of a two-part anchor, fabric interior sleeve  402 , dimpled housing  190 , and a protrusion based locking feature comprised of protrusion  121  and locking passage  119 . Proximal enclosure  101  includes first half  101   a  configured to attached to second half  101   b  and constrict around firearm barrel  111  through fasteners  117 . Fasteners  117  pass through fastener apertures  115   a  disposed through half  101   a  and threadedly engage threaded apertures  115   b  on half  101   b . Fasteners  117  pull the two halves towards one another to reduce the internal diameter or perimeter of proximal enclosure  101  to clamp proximal enclosure  101  onto barrel  111 . An embodiment may include other forms and methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art to attach proximal enclosure  101  to firearm barrel  111 , including those disclosed herein. For example, proximal enclosure  101  or may include a central threaded bore to engage threads  139  on extension  137  or a cam-actuated clamp (not shown) can reduce the internal diameter of proximal enclosure  101  to clamp around barrel  111 . 
     Proximal enclosure  101  further includes at least one protrusion  121  that has a size and shape to be received within locking passage  119  disposed in housing  190 . Locking passage  119  is shaped to receive housing  190  as housing  190  is moved in a first longitudinal direction and can be rotated about the longitudinal axis to prevent housing  190  from being pulled in an opposite second longitudinal direction to disconnect housing  190  from proximal enclosure  101 . As depicted, locking passage  119  has a generally L-shaped pattern. 
     An embodiment, however, may include any shaped locking passage that requires at least some rotation of the housing about the longitudinal axis to prevent housing  190  from being pulled in an opposite second longitudinal direction to disconnect housing  190  from proximal enclosure  101 . In an embodiment, protrusion  121  is disposed on housing  190  and locking passage  119  is disposed in proximal enclosure  101 . In an embodiment, protrusion  121  is a spring biases detent and locking passage  119  is an orifice sized to receive the detent. 
     Proximal enclosure  101  further includes separation projections  123  to space proximal enclosure  101  away from suppressor  127  in a longitudinal direction. Separation projections  123  are disposed on a distal end of proximal enclosure  101  and extend distally therefrom in a longitudinal direction. Separation projections  123  thus create spacing and limit conduction between the proximal end of suppressor  127  and proximal enclosure  101 . The number and shapes of separation projections  123  may differ between embodiments. 
     The embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 29-32  also includes an interior sleeve  402  comprised of thermal insulating fabric to further prevent heat transfer between suppressor  127  and housing  190 . Fabric typically retain less heat and is less effective at transferring heat than other materials. It is considered, however, that an embodiment may employ sleeve  402  made of any insulating material. 
     Interior sleeve  402  has an outer diameter greater than the diameter of projectile aperture  160  to ensure that internal sleeve  402  remains within housing  190 . In an embodiment, interior sleeve  402  is attachable or integrated with outer housing  190 . Interior sleeve  402  further includes an internal diameter greater than the outer diameter of suppressor  127 , thereby ensuring that internal lateral surface  404  does not contact external lateral surface  129  of suppressor  127  to prevent conductive heat transfer from suppressor  127  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the outer lateral surface of suppressor  127  (the hottest area of the suppressor) and the interior lateral surface of interior sleeve  402  substantially reduces the risk of the firearm operator burning him/herself from incidental contact with housing  190 . 
     In an embodiment, interior sleeve  402  further includes an external diameter less than the internal diameter of housing  190 , thereby creating a chamber between interior sleeve  402  and housing  190 . This chamber ensures that external lateral surface  406  does not contact internal lateral surface  191  of housing  190  to prevent conductive heat transfer from interior sleeve  402  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the interior sleeve  402  and housing  190  further reduces the risk of significant heat being transferred to housing  190 . 
     Housing  190  also includes dimples  192  or other features to create a discontinuous outer surface. Dimples  192  create a recessed area  126  closer to the interior surface of housing  190 . Recessed area  126  receives internal heat quicker than the outermost surface of housing  190  and can more quickly transfer the heat to the ambient environment. In addition, the recessed dimples increase the surface area open to the ambient environment, which also allows for greater heat transfer to the environment and reduces the area that could accidentally come in contact with a shooter. As a result, dimples  192  reduce the amount of heat transferred to the shooter when housing  190  is accidentally contacted by the shooter. The dimples may be any size, shape and depth. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 33-37 , an embodiment of the shield includes two internal sleeves  402  and  502 , ridged housing  190 , and proximal enclosure  101  in the form of a slotted, threaded anchor to which housing  190  can connect. Internal sleeve  402  is an insulating sleeve disposed between housing  190  and suppressor  127 . In the depicted embodiment, internal sleeve  402  includes a plurality of holes disposed through the lateral surface to aid in heat dispersion. 
     Internal sleeve  402  further includes an internal diameter greater than the outer diameter of suppressor  127 , thereby ensuring that internal lateral surface of sleeve  402  does not contact the external lateral surface of suppressor  127  to prevent conductive heat transfer from suppressor  127  to housing  190 . Elimination of conductive heat transfer between the outer lateral surface of suppressor  127  (the hottest area of the suppressor) and the interior lateral surface of interior sleeve  402  substantially reduces the risk of the firearm operator burning him/herself from incidental contact with housing  190 . 
     Middle sleeve  502  is disposed between interior sleeve  402  and housing  190 . In an embodiment, sleeve  502  is made of fabric, however, it could be made of any other insulative or reflective barriers. Sleeve  502  provides an additional barrier to prevent heat transfer to housing  190 . 
     Both interior sleeve  402  and middle sleeve  502  have outer diameters greater than the diameter of projectile aperture  160  to ensure that sleeves  402 ,  502  remain within housing  190 . In an embodiment, sleeves  402 ,  502  may be attachable to or integrated with housing  190 . 
     In the depicted embodiment, housing  190  includes a plurality of ridges  193  rather than dimples. Ridges  193  provide the same benefits as the dimples—greater heat transfer to the environment through an increased surface area open to the ambient environment and reduced accidental contact area. As a result, ridges  193  reduce the amount of heat transferred to the shooter when housing  190  is accidentally contacted by the shooter. The ridges may be any size, shape and depth. 
     Proximal enclosure  101  is in the form of a slotted, threaded anchor. Slot  119  has a width large enough to receive the diameter of firearm barrel  111 . Thus proximal enclosure  101  can be secured to barrel  111  without having to first remove suppressor  127 . Like previous embodiments, longitudinally extending slot  119  also allows proximal enclosure  101  to flex inwards to contract around firearm barrel  111 . In an embodiment, fasteners  117  pass through fastener apertures  115   a  disposed through one half of housing  190  and threadedly engage threaded apertures  115   b  on the other half of housing  190 . Slot  119  and apertures  115  are oriented such that fastener  117  can pull the opposite sides of the slot towards one another to reduce the internal diameter or perimeter of proximal enclosure  101 . 
     An embodiment may include other forms and methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art to attach proximal enclosure  101  to firearm barrel  111 , including those disclosed herein. For example, proximal enclosure  101  or may include a central threaded bore to engage threads  139  on extension  137 . 
     As depicted, the embodiment in  FIGS. 33-37  includes threads  125  disposed on an outer lateral surface of proximal enclosure  101  to engage threads (not shown) disposed on an interior surface of housing  190 . The threaded engagement connects housing  190  to proximal enclosure  101 . An embodiment may include other forms and methods known to a person of ordinary skill in the art to attach housing  190  to proximal enclosure  101  other than via a threaded engagement, including those disclosed herein. In an embodiment, housing  190  is integrated with proximal enclosure  101 . 
     The depicted proximal enclosure  101  further includes tapered section  139  at its distal end which engages oppositely tapered section  197  proximate the proximal end of housing  190 . In addition, the proximal end of housing  190  includes tapered section  199  which engages oppositely tapered section  141  on the proximal end of proximal enclosure  101 . The combination of these tapered engagements between proximal enclosure  101  and housing  190  helps to longitudinally align housing  190  with respect to the longitudinal axis of proximal enclosure  101 . An embodiment may employ only one tapered engagement rather than both described above. 
     Proximal enclosure  101  further includes a plurality of chambers  131  to allow for airflow to and from suppressor  127 . The increased airflow helps to dissipate heat to the environment and further reduce heat transfer to housing  190 . 
     The insulation sleeves, outer housing, and other components may be comprised of alloys, polymers, ceramics, glass fibers, textiles, rubber, mesh textiles, reflective materials, or other insulating materials. Moreover, the various components could be porous and/or have internally facing reflective surfaces (e.g. alloys can be polished to reflect heat or a reflective surface can be applied to the inner surfaces) to aid in preventing the transfer of heat to the outer housing. Outer housing  190 , however, is preferably comprised of a rigid or semi-rigid material rather than a soft, flexible fabric. Regardless of the type of insulating sleeves used, the sleeves preferably do not contact the outer lateral surface of the suppressor to prevent conductive heat transfer. 
     In an embodiment, outer housing  190  may have an open bottom half or have one or more openings facing downwards to allow heat to escape out of the bottom of the housing. 
     In an embodiment, the outer shield and the one or more insulating sleeves have a length equal to at least 50% the length of the suppressor. In an embodiment, the outer shield and the one or more insulating sleeves have a length greater than or equal to the length of the suppressor. 
     Glossary of Claim Terms 
     Compression Surface: is a surface adapted to exert a force against a second surface, such that the second surface translates as a result of the contact with the compression surface. 
     Exterior Environment: is the space surrounding a structure, through which audible and visual effects can be detected. 
     Firearm Barrel: is a discharging tube of a firearm, including any extension or aftermarket addition. 
     Firearm Suppressor: is a device having a plurality of baffles (such as baffles  135  exemplified in  FIG. 10 ) that attaches to a firearm and reduces the amount of detectable noise, light, and heat generated by firing the firearm. 
     Fluidic Channel: is channel adapted to allow the flow of fluids between two chambers. 
     Levered Attachment Arm: is a structure that is adapted to radially translate with respect to a firearm suppressor. The levered attachment arm is actuated by another structure, such as the compression surface. 
     Residual Effect: is an audible or visual effect of a firearm discharge that may be noticeable after being reduced by a firearm suppressor. 
     The advantages set forth above, and those made apparent from the foregoing description, are efficiently attained. Since certain changes may be made in the above construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matters contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. 
     It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the invention that, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.