a quick detachable mount is disclosed , wherein the quick detachable mount can be operated with one hand for mounting or detaching the mount from a mounting location . the quick detachable mount has a button that can be depressed with the user &# 39 ; s thumb while the user &# 39 ; s index or middle finger are on the opposite side of the mount . the button when depressed moves a wedge to allow for a pivoting jaw to rotate toward a disengaged position . when the button is released , the wedge contacts the pivoting jaw to traverse the pivoting jaw toward the engaged position .