Abstract: A pistol holster is worn within the recess defined by the small of the back and includes an attached pad which engages the back in this region and an adjustable padded support belt which snugly embraces the waist of the wearer substantially at the anatomical center of gravity. The holster body and the weapon contained therein are set at an angle to the horizontal plane through the anatomical center of gravity in which the support belt is located and the particular angle of inclination of the holster body is determined by the line of balance of the particular type of pistol being held in the holster through the center of gravity of the pistol. The center of gravity of the wearer is correlated with the center of gravity of the pistol being held in the holster to promote comfort and safety and freedom from injury during all types of physical activity required by specialized military personnel, S.W.A.T. team members and woodsmen.