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A quick-release support strap device includes a longitudinally extended support strap having a first generally elastic section and a second mounting clip connection section. A releasable strap securement device such as a clip is mounted on the first generally elastic section for releasably connectin

A quick-release support strap device includes a longitudinally extended support strap having a first generally elastic section and a second mounting clip connection section. A releasable strap securement device such as a clip is mounted on the first generally elastic section for releasably connecting the support strap to a securement object, and a mounting clip is mounted on the second mounting clip connection section including a clip body, a clip arm pivotably mounted on the clip body and a releasable latch mounted on the clip body operative to releasably retain at least a portion of the clip arm therein. A cord is housed at least partially within the support strap and is operatively connected to the releasable latch on the mounting clip, the cord operative to disengage the releasable latch to release the portion of the clip arm therefrom to release the clip arm and open the mounting clip.

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I claim: 1. A quick-release support strap device configured to support an object suspended on a first shoulder of a wearer, comprising: a longitudinally extended support strap comprising first and second sections, said first section being generally elastic and comprising first and second ends, and

I claim: 1. A quick-release support strap device configured to support an object suspended on a first shoulder of a wearer, comprising: a longitudinally extended support strap comprising first and second sections, said first section being generally elastic and comprising first and second ends, and said second section being generally non-elastic and comprising a first end coupled with said first end of said first section and a second end, wherein said first section has a length to extend from its second end generally adjacent the wearer's waist to its first end below the wearer's neck, and said second section has a length to extend from its second end adjacent the wearer's first shoulder, behind the wearer's neck and over a second shoulder of the wearer to its first end above the wearer's waist; a releasable strap securement device mounted on said second end of said first generally elastic section for releasably connecting said support strap to the wearer generally adjacent the wearer's waist; a mounting clip mounted on said second end of said second section , said mounting clip including a clip body, a clip arm movably mounted on said clip body and a releasable latch mounted on said clip body operative to releasably retain at least a portion of said clip arm therein to alternately secure and release said clip arm to open and close said mounting clip, wherein said mounting clip is operative to releasably engage the object suspended on the wearer's first shoulder for preventing the object from dislodging from the wearer's shoulder; a generally flexible tensioning member having a first end operatively connected to said latch on said mounting clip and an outer end, said generally flexible tensioning member operative to open said mounting clip, said tensioning member having a length to extend from its first end behind the wearer's neck and over the wearer's second shoulder so that said outer end is positioned at or above the wearer's waist; and a protective sleeve mounted to said second section of said support strap for slidably housing said tensioning member between said second section and said protective sleeve; and, an intermediate strap clip interposed between and releasably connecting said first generally elastic section and said second section. 2. The quick-release support strap device of claim 1 wherein said releasable latch comprises a latch plate having a generally C-shaped cross-sectional shape adapted to fit over and around said clip body, said latch plate operative to alternatively slide forward and rearward on said clip body to alternatively retain and release said clip arm in engaged position with said clip body. 3. The quick-release support strap device of claim 2 wherein said releasable latch further comprises a spring biasing device operative to bias said latch plate forwards on said clip body to retain said clip arm in engaged position with said clip body, thereby closing said mounting clip. 4. The quick-release support strap device of claim 3 wherein said generally flexible tensioning member comprises a latch release cord, said latch release cord connected to said latch plate such that upon tension being applied to said latch release cord, said latch plate of said releasable latch is moved rearwards on said clip body thus permitting said clip arm to disengage from said clip body to open said mounting clip and upon tension on said latch release cord being released, said spring biasing device forces said latch plate forwards on said clip body to secure said clip arm in engaged position with said clip body thereby closing said mounting clip. 5. The quick-release support strap device of claim 1 wherein said protective sleeve is mounted on said second section, said protective sleeve operative to protect said generally flexible tensioning member, to generally prevent tangling of said generally flexible tensioning member and to guide said outer end of said generally flexible tensioning member around the wearer's neck to the opposite side of the wearer adjacent his or her free hand such that said generally flexible tensioning member is operable by the free hand of the individual wearing said quick-release support strap device. 6. The quick-release support strap device of claim 1 wherein said clip arm is pivotably mounted on said clip body of said mounting clip and said clip arm and said clip body engage one another along at least a portion of the length thereof intermediate the pivot connection between said clip arm and said clip body and said releasable latch whereby a strap connected to an object supported on the shoulder of the wearer of said quick-release support strap device is frictionally engaged by said mounting clip to retain the strap within said mounting clip. 7. The quick-release support strap device of claim 6 further comprising a pair of rubberized clip inserts, one mounted on each of said clip arm and said clip body such that said rubberized clip inserts engage one another along at least a portion of the length thereof intermediate the pivot connection between said clip arm and said clip body and said releasable latch, said pair of rubberized clip inserts operative to increase the frictional contact of said clip arm and said clip body to a strap to which said mounting clip is to be connected. 8. A method of supporting an object suspended on a first shoulder of a wearer, comprising: providing a support strap device comprising: a support strap comprising a first end and a second end; a releasable strap securement device coupled with said support strap adjacent said first end; a mounting clip coupled with said support strap adjacent said second end, said mounting clip operable to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position; a release cord comprising a first end coupled with said mounting clip and an outer end, wherein said release cord is operable to move said mounting clip between said engaged position and said disengaged position; and a protective sleeve mounted on said support strap, wherein at least a portion of said release cord is positioned between said protective sleeve and said support strap; securing said releasable strap securement device to the wearer below the wearer's neck; positioning said support strap so that it extends from said releasable strap securement device below the wearer's neck over a second shoulder of the wearer and behind the wearer's neck such that said mounting clip is positioned adjacent to the wearer's first shoulder and said outer end of said release cord is positioned below the wearer's second shoulder; and engaging said mounting clip with the object suspended on the first shoulder of the wearer for preventing the object from sliding off the first shoulder of the wearer. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising tensioning said release cord to move said mounting clip from its engaged position to its disengaged position, whereby said mounting clip disengages the object suspended on the first shoulder of the wearer. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein said support strap device further comprises a first section comprising said first end, a second section comprising said second end, and an intermediate strap clip operable to connect said first section and said second section, said method further comprising the steps of: connecting said first section and said second section with said intermediate strap clip after the steps of securing said releasable strap securement device and engaging said mounting clip with the object. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein said object comprises a shoulder strap and said support strap device prevents said shoulder strap from sliding off the first shoulder of the wearer. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein said object further comprises a rifle coupled to said shoulder strap. 13. The method of claim 8, wherein said releasable strap securement device is secured to the wearer's clothing adjacent a waist of the wearer. 14. The method of claim 8, wherein said outer end of said release cord is positioned adjacent a free hand of the wearer after said mounting clip engages said object.