A firearm steady-rest which is provided in a folded storage form which is
incorporated as part of a rifle sling. The steady-rest may be deployed by
folding it outward to provide either a V-shaped support configuration or
a U-shaped support configuration whereby the upwardly extending distal
ends of the support engage and support the firearm therebetween. The
steady-rest may then be grasped by the operator's forward extending hand
to provide maximum steadying of the firearm for sighting and shooting. A
gravity deploying bi-pod leg set is also provided which automatically
locks into position when fully deployed by a gravity slide lock.