Loop strap
The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for stabilizing tripod shooting platforms. An apparatus according to the present disclosure may comprise a loop strap having a securing means for attaching the loop strap to a tripod shooting platform, an adjustment means for adjusting the length of the loop strap, and a loop for engaging a user's foot and creating tension in the loop strap, thereby generating a compressive stabilizing force on the tripod shooting platform. A method of stabilizing a tripod shooting platform according to the present disclosure may comprise the steps of securing a first end of a loop strap to the tripod shooting platform, adjusting the length of the loop strap, and pulling down on a second end of the loop strap to create tension in the loop strap, thereby generating a stabilizing force on the tripod shooting platform.
1. A loop strap for stabilizing a tripod shooting platform comprising:
a first securing means for securing the loop strap to the tripod shooting platform;
an adjustment means for adjusting a length of the loop strap;
a second securing means for securing the loop strap to a firearm and stabilizing the firearm mounted on the tripod shooting platform; and
a loop for engaging a user's foot and creating tension in the loop strap, thereby generating a compressive stabilizing force on the tripod shooting platform.
2. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the first securing means is coupled to a base of the tripod shooting platform.
3. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means comprises:
a cam buckle.
4. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means adjusts the length of the loop strap based on positioning of the user.
5. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment means adjusts the length of the loop strap based on height of the user.
6. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the second securing means comprises:
a D-ring coupled to the adjustment means; and
a carabiner for securing the D-ring to a sling of the firearm mounted on the tripod shooting platform.
7. The loop strap of claim 1 , wherein the first securing means is selected from the group consisting of:
a tying mechanism;
at least one hook-and-loop fastener strap; and
a snap closure.
8. An apparatus for stabilizing a tripod shooting platform comprising:
an upper portion for securing the apparatus to the tripod shooting platform;
a middle portion coupled to the upper portion and capable of being adjusted in size and further capable of securing the apparatus to a firearm and stabilizing the firearm mounted on the tripod shooting platform; and
a lower portion for coupling to a user and for generating a stabilizing force on the tripod shooting platform.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the upper portion further comprises:
a securing means for securing the apparatus to a base of the tripod shooting platform.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the middle portion comprises:
a cam buckle;
a D-ring coupled to the cam buckle; and
a carabiner for securing the D-ring with a sling of the firearm mounted on the tripod shooting platform.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the lower portion comprises:
a loop configured for placement of the user's foot.
12. A method of stabilizing a tripod shooting platform comprising:
securing a first end of a loop strap to the tripod shooting platform;
adjusting a length of the loop strap;
pulling down on a second end of the loop strap to create tension in the loop strap, thereby generating a stabilizing force on the tripod shooting platform; and
securing a third end of the loop strap to a firearm mounted on the tripod shooting platform, thereby stabilizing the firearm on the tripod shooting platform.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the step of securing further comprises:
securing the first end of the loop strap to a base of the tripod shooting platform.
14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the step of adjusting further comprises:
adjusting the length of the loop strap to conform to a height of a user.
15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the step of adjusting further comprises:
adjusting the length of the loop strap to conform to a position of the user.
16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the second end of the loop strap comprises a loop.