The gurney is for lifting firearms, such as shotguns, rifles, archery bows and hunting equipment to an elevated hunting position. The gurney includes a molded urethane fixture or base member with slots longitudinally aligned along the longitudinal edges thereof. A lifting catch is provided on the rear surface of the fixture near the upper end portion thereof. The catch is centrally located. A pair of Velcro straps are provided which extend through pairs of laterally aligned slots that best fit each firearm. The Velcro straps are wrapped around the firearm and secured. A lifting cord with a snap hook on one end is attached to the lifting catch. The other end of the cord is attached to a tree limb or elevated platform or tree stand in a clear area and secured at a predetermined height that will prevents the firearm, archery bow or equipment from hitting the ground. Once the hook is attached to the catch on the fixture, the firearm, archery bow or equipment is ready to be safely hoisted.