Patent attributes
A handguard extension system having a handguard, wherein at least one handguard extension receiving channel is formed in a portion of the handguard, wherein at least one alignment/retention slot is formed at least partially through the handguard extension receiving channel so as to at least partially receive a portion of an attachment screw therethrough; and a handguard extension component comprising an attachment portion and an extension portion, wherein the attachment portion is sized so as to be at least partially received within at least a portion of the handguard extension receiving channel, wherein at least one aperture is formed through the attachment portion, wherein the at least one aperture is positioned so as to correspond to one or more of the alignment/retention slots, thereby allowing the attachment screw to secure at least a portion of the attachment portion within handguard extension receiving channel.