Patent ID: 7841496

Claim:
A sling and clip assembly comprising: a clip, said clip comprising: a slotted end, with two first slots that can accommodate a strap, said two first slots having a long direction and a narrow direction defining each of said slots, said two first slots parallel to each other along the long direction of said first two slots, said long direction of said first two slots defining a first axis; and a hooked end, with a hook, said hook curving around a second axis parallel to said first axis, suitable for hanging on a belt perpendicular to said strap, a sling, said sling comprising a first end and a second end and a straight strap portion running directly between said first end and said second end, each of said first end and said second end comprising an attachment device adapted to attach to a rifle, wherein said clip is attached to said sling along said straight strap portion through said two first slots, and wherein said second axis is perpendicular to said straight strap portion; and a non-weight-bearing substantially stretchable elastic cord, with one end of said elastic cord attached to said sling clip in vicinity of said slotted end; and with a hook on another end of said elastic cord, whereby said elastic cord can be used for lateral stability.