Shooting Garment

A shooting garment for absorbing the shock of shooting for a wearer comprising:

• a front portion with respect to the wearer wherein the front portion includes a first padded area configured to cover at least a portion of the shoulder of the wearer and a second padded area configured to cover at least a portion of arm of the wearer;
• a rear portion with respect to the wearer wherein the rear portion is configured to extend partially down the back of the wearer;
• a first strap member configured to substantially circumferentially secure the front and rear portions of the garment around the torso of the wearer;
• and
• a second strap member configured to secure the second padded area to the arm of the wearer.

A shooting garment comprising:

• a first pad configured to cover a first area of a garment wearer;
• a second pad configured to cover a second area of the garment wearer wherein the first pad is hingably connected to the second pad;
• a first strap member configured to circumferentially secure the garment to the torso of the wearer;
• a fastener connected to the first strap member configured to releasably connect a first and second end of the first strap member;
• and
• a second strap member configured to secure the second pad to the arm of the wearer.