| 摘要 |
<p>A rifle (10) which has a novel stabilizing structure (20) comprising a hand grip (22) and a framework (23, 24, 26) extending rearwardly from the hand grip (22). This framework encloses an open space (36) which receives the arm of the user so that forces are exerted upon the stabilizing structure (23, 24, 26) by the superior, posterior and inferior surfaces of the shoulder or upper arm. In addition, there is an auxiliary bar (28) spaced a short distance rearwardly from the hand grip (22). This auxiliary bar (28) engages the base of the thumb of the firing hand in such a way as to produce additional stabilizing forces upon the rifle (10), resulting in resistance to translational movements and rotational movements about any set of three mutually perpendicular axis. In addition, the design of the framework (23, 24, 26) compels the user to hold the rifle in the preferred elbow-up attitude, and to aim it across the chest. </p> |
