Weather-resistant sleeve and mitt

A wearable protective cover, for a user holding a firearm including a stock, a muzzle, and a trigger section, the protective cover comprising a thermally insulating material and further comprising:

• a primary sleeve comprising a sidewall, a proximal end having a first sleeve opening, and a distal end having a second sleeve opening;
• wherein said primary sleeve generally covers said rifle stock past the trigger section;
• a branch sleeve comprising a sidewall, a first branch opening, and a second branch opening, wherein said branch sleeve second opening is affixed to said first sleeve side-wall, and wherein said branch sleeve comprises an additional layer of insulation;
• said branch sleeve adapted to encompass a human hand and provides access to said firearm trigger section;
• a plurality of pockets capable of storing firearm ammunition;
• an adjustable strap adapted to secure said primary sleeve second sleeve opening around a rear end of said firearm stock;
• and
• wherein said branch sleeve includes a pocket adapted to receive a chemical heat packet.

A method of protecting a user operating a firearm including a stock, a muzzle, and a trigger section, the method comprising the steps:

• providing a wearable protective cover including a primary sleeve adapted for receiving at least a portion of the firearm, and a branch sleeve adapted to receive a human hand and to provide access to said firearm trigger section;
• providing an adjustable strap affixed to a first end of said primary sleeve;
• placing the primary sleeve over the muzzle of said firearm;
• sliding said primary sleeve into position over said firearm stock, such that said primary sleeve covers said trigger portion;
• securing said adjustable strap about an end of said firearm stock;
• and
• accessing said firearm trigger portion through said branch sleeve.