Abstract: A holster formed of a fabric material suitable for weapon with a laser light having internal retention. The holster is formed from a piece of synthetic material which is folded on itself and secured to a barrel stop at the bottom to form a cavity for receiving the weapon. An elastic strap along the back opposite the fold line secures the weapon in the holster and urges the weapon towards retention elements secured to the inside of the fabric at the ejection port and trigger of the weapon.

Abstract: Weapon holsters of substantially stitchless, one-piece construction provide tension on the surface of weapons held therein. The holsters further facilitate release of weapons held therein for quick removal by the holster wearers. Pocket holsters are provided, each holster being constructed so as to facilitate concealment of a weapon held therein.

Abstract: A holster is described that may be used for holding articles, such as a gun or a tool, in a relatively secure position at or near one's waist. The holster is configured so that it may be easily hooked over one's belt yet be removed simply and quickly. A pair of flexible straps are provided that permit various combinations of a hold-down for the article. The straps include a snap fastener to affix one to the other and hook and loop fasteners to fix the hold down straps to the holster pouch and belt retainer.

Abstract: An assembly for releasably securing a holster safety strap including a device for fastening the safety strap to the holster, a securing device on one of the safety strap and the holster, and a fastener on the other of the safety strap and the holster rotatable between a first, unlocking position and a second, securing position, the fastener in the second position engaged with the securing device to inhibit operation of the releasable fastener and in the first position disengaged from the securing device to allow normal operation of the releasable fastener for providing additional securing in a holster safety strap.

Abstract: A hand gun in a holster is completely concealed by a simulated carrying pouch. A backing is mounted on a wearer, as with a belt around the wearer's waist. A holster is mounted on the backing completely within the area defined by the top, bottom and ends of the backing. A flap, permanently attached at the bottom to the backing but releasably attached by hook and pile fasteners (VELCRO.RTM.) at the top and two ends of the backing defines a textile material (fabric) or leather container which simulates a carrying pouch and completely conceals the holster and hand gun. Pockets may be provided in the flap. The holster is reversibly mounted on the backing using hook and pile fasteners, and hook and pile fastener straps releasably hold the hand gun within the holster. To gain access to the hand gun, the hook and pile fasteners at the top and two ends of the backing and flap are detached to completely expose the handgun for ready access.

Abstract: A fast draw holster having an open front supports a handgun with a bore penetrating pin correlated with the caliber and with opposed sides compressively engaging the barrel. A spacer positoned forwardly of the pin prevents intermittent and non uniform pressure contact with the front lower edge of the holster upon withdrawal of the handgun. A ratchet mechanism attaching the holster to a belt supported fender permits the degree of vertical alignment of the holster to be adjusted commensurate with a shooter's preference.

Abstract: A handgun holster has a front fold to which a strip of material having a central channel and side flanges is secured along the center line of the channel with the channel facing inwardly to receive and protect a handgun sight when a handgun is inserted into, or removed from, the holster. The strip is otherwise unsecured to the holster and can conform to any holster inside radius.

Abstract: A holster of soft material has a retention device for applying pressure to a handgun in the holster to resist inadvertent removal of the handgun. An elongate band or strip of resilient material is formed into a loop around the outside of the holster by folding the band about a central region extending over a fold in the holster and securing opposite ends of the band together through the holster to urge the opposite side portions of the band towards one another. The opposite side portions of the band compress corresponding underlying wall portions of the holster against a handgun in the holster pocket, providing a controlled resistance to draw which is preferably adjustable and also resisting inadvertent removal or slipping of the handgun out of the pocket.

Abstract: A holster for a handgun having a trigger guard is formed of material such as leather which is folded upon itself to make a pocket, with an opening at the top. The edges of the material are sewn together with a narrow strip of the material therebetween to increase the volume of the pocket. A pair of openings are located on opposite sides of the pocket adjacent the position of the trigger guard when the handgun is in the pocket. A latch member of low friction material having resilient arms and clamp members with inwardly extending projections is fastened in the holster such that the arms and clamp members extend through the openings. When the handgun is placed in the holster, the trigger guard pushes past the projections on the clamp members which then latch around the trigger guard securing the handgun in the holster.

Abstract: An assembly for releasably securing a holster safety strap including a fastening device for fastening the safety strap to the holster and a securing device for the fastening device pivotable between a first, unlocking position and a second, security position; the securing device in the second position inhibiting operation of the fastening device and in the first position allowing normal operation of the fastening device to provide additional security in a holster safety strap.

Abstract: A mechanism for storing a hand gun and preventing its unauthorized use. A gun holster has a flexible strap that can be latched to the holster in a position extending over the hammer portion of the gun. When the strap is drawn away from the holster (prior to removal of the gun) an electrical circuit is broken, thereby triggering a battery-operated alarm on the holster. A key-operated lockout switch is provided to enable the gun owner to remove the gun without generating an alarm signal.

Abstract: A restraining device in a holster has a rigid body portion and two upwardly extending oppositely facing wall members with a cavity in each and forming a channel receiving a handgun trigger guard, a pair of cam-shaped restraining members having two lobes and a pivot pin therebetween for movement on generally parallel axes within respective cavities. One lobe is spring biased to extend inwardly of channel when empty and pushed outwardly of channel when such guard is seated in channel; and the other lobe is retracted into its cavity when empty so trigger guard may pass between opposed lobes and extend inwardly of such guard when seated in channel. Forward handgun dislodgment is prevented and a vertical draw is needed when such pins are generally horizontal to overcome frictional handgun-holster contact to remove handgun above partially closed lower front. Restraining members, being caged within cavities, provide enhanced strength from handgun removal in the forward direction.

Abstract: A holster for an automatic hand weapon and retention system which secures the weapon at the weapon's ejection port and trigger guard against unintentional withdrawal yet is made of lightweight, durable and inexpensive materials is provided. The holster is formed from a piece of fabric of synthetic material which is folded on itself and stitched to form a cavity for receiving the weapon. A first dowel is secured in a first pocket positioned above the muzzle end of the ejection port of the weapon. A second dowel is secured in a second pocket positioned in the trigger guard of the weapon. The first and second dowels engage the ejection port and trigger guard, respectively, of the weapon to prevent the removal of the weapon by an opponent or accidentally during strenuous activity by the user. Also provided is a holster suitable for wearing against a leg which has at least one dowel secured in a pocket positioned above the muzzle end of the ejection port of a weapon.

Abstract: A shoulder holster is disclosed to be worn outside an officer's shirt operably attaching to a chest strap worn under the Officer's shirt without making a hole in the shirt. An annularly shaped shirt lock hub having a circular groove formed in the interior opening attaches to the chest strap, all under the shirt. Outside the shirt, an annularly shaped shirt lock of four movable segments is held together by a circumscribing spring. Around the periphery of each segment is an outwardly protruding circular tongue. A cone-shaped retractable cylindrical expander resides just partially interiorly the central opening of the shirt lock. Immediately juxtaposed the shirt lock is an annular seal plate followed by a leather strap attached to the shoulder holster, the strap in turned followed by a backing plate.

Abstract: A first wrap adapted to wrap around the lower leg generally over the medial malleolus and above the lateral malleolus is connected by a strap to a second wrap adapted to wrap around the lower leg generally on the upper portion of the gastrocnemius or below the popliteal fossa. The first wrap has a holster for carrying a firearm and which holster is secured approximately over the medial malleolus. The holster may be selectively detachable to allow a selection of holsters to be secured to the first wrap. The second wrap carries the substantial portion of the weight of load of the assembly, and of any holster and firearm secured thereto.

Abstract: A quick-draw handgun holster is contoured and designed to be worn beneath clothing in the abdominal area with the gun lying obliquely with its butt only extending angularly upwardly for engagement by a lateral, substantially horizontal movement of the hand of the wearer.

Abstract: A paddle for a holster. When the paddle is attached to the holster, the paddle slides over the belt and inside the waist of the pants of a user to bind the pants intermediate the paddle and holster. When the holster is grasped and pulled away from the body of the user, the paddle firmly engages the pants of the user to prevent the holster from being pulled free from the user's person.

Abstract: A locking apparatus is adapted for locking a firearm or the like received in a holster, so that the firearm may not move appreciably while received in the holster and so that the firearm may be quickly withdrawn. The locking apparatus is particularly useful with speed holsters which provide minimal support for the weapon received therein. The preferred locking apparatus includes an activating member connected to a locking member. A suitable clamp or base member connects the activating and locking members to an inside surface of the holster. The locking apparatus is adapted to be positioned in an unlocked position in which the activating member extends generally transversely into the holster in position to be contacted as a firearm is inserted, and in which the locking member is retracted so as to lie generally adjacent an inner surface of the holster.

Abstract: Handgun holster having a restraining device inside the holster for retaining the handgun in the holster and inhibiting inadvertent removal from the holster, the restraining device comprising a rigid body with two parallel spaced flexible fins extending upward from the body, each fin having a pyramidal boss projecting outwardly toward the other fin and boss, the bosses being spaced apart from each other and the fins being adapted to be pushed apart by the trigger guard of a handgun bieng inserted into the holster and thereafter returning to the unflexed position with the bosses inside the trigger guard and being shaped to resist flexing outwardly when the handgun is pulled upwardly.

Abstract: A front opening, front fast draw handgun holster whose side wall portions are adjustable toward one another to adjustably grip a handgun in the holster in order to prevent the gun from falling from the holster during strenuous physical activity of the wearer or being grabbed from the holster by another person, and adjustable away from one another to release the gun for fast front draw as well as upward removal from the holster. A holster which is angularly adjustable relative to the wearer's body in such a way as to permit each wearer to adjust the holster to the best position.

Abstract: This invention is a universally adjustable holster that accommodates a wide variety of pistol shaped objects both conventionally and unconventionally shaped, including pistol type objects that enlarge from the trigger area to the use end. Two adjustable straps 4 and 5 along the vertical length of the holster pocket allow for the secure holstering of power drills, screwguns, and other pistol type objects. This holster can be produced with qualities of excellent strength and durablity at an extremely low cost. The condition of this holster when not in use is flat.

Abstract: A hand gun in a holster is completely concealed by a simulated carrying pouch. A backing is mounted on a wearer, as with a belt around the wearer's waist. A holster is mounted on the backing completely within the area defined by the top, bottom and ends of the backing. A flap, permanently attached at the bottom to the backing but releasably attached by hook and pile fasteners (VELCRO.RTM.) at the top and two ends of the backing defines a textile material (fabric) or leather container which simulates a carrying pouch and completely conceals the holster and hand gun. Pockets may be provided in the flap. The holster is reversibly mounted on the backing using hook and pile fasteners, and hook and pile fastener straps releasably hold the hand gun within the holster. To gain access to the hand gun, the hook and pile fasteners at the top and two ends of the backing and flap are detached to completely expose the handgun for ready access.

Abstract: A shoulder strap support apparatus for carrying weaponry on the person. The shoulder strap apparatus includes fastener apparatus for connecting the shoulder strap to a weaponry container positioned at the side beneath the shoulder of a person. The fastener apparatus facilitates the comfortable conforming of the shoulder strap and container to the person's body.

Abstract: A handgun holder and retention apparatus for use in combination with a handgun having a trigger and a trigger guard surrounding the trigger. A holster body defines a pocket for holding such handgun and includes a region of the body which encloses the trigger guard of the handgun when the handgun is positioned in the holster body. An opening is provided through the inner side of the holster body and a slot extending through the outer side of the holster body has an open top. A detent is provided for extending through the opening and through the trigger guard for preventing unauthorized access to the handgun. A leaf spring apparatus is attached to the bottom thereof to the inner side of the holster body below the opening and is connected to one end of the detent at the top thereof for biasing the detent into the opening and into the trigger guard on the handgun. A downwardly extending lip is disposed on the other end of said detent.

Abstract: Handgun holster having a restraining device inside the holster for retaining the handgun in the holster and inhibiting inadvertent removal from the holster, the restraining device employing a spring biased catch for engaging the trigger guard with a selectively adjustable member to provide increased or decreased restraining force on the trigger guard.

Abstract: A holster having a body molded of an elastomeric material, with that body being doubled back along a fold region essentially midway between two opposite edges of the molded body, and with those edges then being secured together by rivets or the like to define a gun receiving recess between front and rear panels of the holster. The rear panel contains a passage through which a belt extends for supporting the device from the belt. The two connected edges of the elastomeric body preferably have flanges projecting toward one another and connectable together, and which interfit to locate the flanges relative to one another. A gun may be retained in the holster by two flaps projecting upwardly from the front and rear panels and connectable together. The rear flap is preferably thicker and stiffer than the front flap, and desirably each of the flaps is slightly thicker and stiffer than the panel from which it projects upwardly.

Abstract: A shoulder holster having right and left hand pairs of front and rear shoulder straps, rear neck and back straps joining the rear shoulder straps, upper fasteners joining the upper ends of each pair of straps, a handgun sheath or holder secured to the lower ends of one pair of shoulder straps, and lower fasteners joining the lower ends of the other pair of shoulder straps. The holster is worn with the shoulder straps extending over the wearer's shoulders to support the gun holder beneath one armpit of the wearer and position the lower ends of the other shoulder straps beneath the wearer's other armpit for holding handcuffs, if desired. The upper fasteners joining the upper shoulder strap ends, which preferably are Velcro fasteners, are releasible and adjustable to accommodate a range of wearer shoulder sizes.

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.

Abstract: An anti-theft pistol holster having a body casing with a lower muzzle end and an upper access opening, a yieldable member adjacent the muzzle end for yieldably seating the muzzle of a pistol, a rigid keeper member adjacent the upper opening in opposed relation to the yieldable means and being movable between a position of positive engagement with the butt of a pistol and a released position disengaged from the pistol butt.

Abstract: A pressure vessel in the form of a flexible bag contains a firearm and a shot discharged therefrom, as well as a gas blast associated with the discharge of the shot. The bag includes a body of flexible ballistic material made of several plies of a ballistic cloth, and includes sidewalls and a bottom portion opposite an opening in which the handgun is inserted within the apparatus. A cover, also of flexible ballistic material, encloses the open end so as to completely enclose the firearm, and any shot and gas blast discharged therefrom. The cover is attached to the body by releasable fasteners which are openable to relieve internal gas pressure generated within the apparatus after the shot contained within the bag has been stopped. A stop member is located in the bottom portion of the bag, opposite the opening, and the apparatus includes an arrangement for orienting the barrel of the firearm so that its muzzle is placed adjacent the stop member.

Abstract: A holster which comprises a body of leather, leather-like or fabric material folded to define a pouch is described. The edge opening of the holster is closed by the spring of the invention. The spring lies, in part, between the outer body layer and an inner liner. The spring extends outside of, or is exposed to the holster body. The spring is secured to the holster by a suitable method such as a cover plate, a pair of rivets or an adhesive.

Abstract: A holster includes an adjustable safety strap which is adjustably attached to a belt-receiving portion of the holster. In one embodiment of the invention, the holster is made from two pieces of material which are sewn together so as to require a single snap fastener. Thus, with three parts, two pieces of material and a snap fastener, a completed holster is provided. One piece of material includes front and back walls of the holster and is folded over and sewn together to form a handgun-receiving pocket. A loop-forming portion for receiving a belt or the like is formed from an extension of the back wall and has a lower free end joined to the back wall with stitching. The second piece of material is a retaining strap having a first end joined to a front wall of the holster and a second end received in a series of elongated, parallel slots formed in the loop-forming portion. The second end of the retaining strap can be inserted in different slots to provide an adjustment thereof.

Abstract: An improved handgun holster. The holster snuggly accommodates a handgun selected from a defined range of sizes and includes an elongate longitudinal spine which resiliently deforms when a gun is placed in the holster. The resilient deformation of the spine facilitates the conforming of the holster to the gun.

Abstract: A flexible top opening holster for semi-automatic and other pistols which prevents or inhibits the unauthorized removal of the pistol from the holster by means of a restraining device contained within the holster.

Abstract: A support clip particularly adapted to removably support a first article, such as a holster, magazine pouch, badge or identification holder, canteens, and other equipment, relative to a second article, such as a belt or other article of apparel, comprises an integrally formed injection molded plastic body of generally U-shaped configuration, wherein first and second leg portions are resiliently interconnected by a connecting portion, the first leg portion is attached to the first article and the second leg portion carries a hook portion, which defines a concave surface arranged to face the connecting portion and has a free end portion normally biased into engagement with the first leg portion.

Abstract: A flap holster with the flap pivotally and removably secured to either side of an ambidextrious holster. The holster inlcudes an opening for the insertion and removal of a handgun and a transverse slot below the opening on each side. The flap is pivotally connected to one side of the holster and extends over the handgun opening. On the underside of the flap, an extensible strip is secured at one end to the flap and includes an end hook at the opposite end to engage one of the transverse slots and secure the flap in place. The extensible strap is preferably captured in a fabric tunnel in the underside of the flap. An inextensible flexible strap is secured at both ends to the extensible strap to limit its extension length to avoid over stressing its elastic properties. The hook is preferably a reverse directed tab dimensioned to slip into the transverse slot allowing the elasticity of the extensible strip to hold the flap closed.

Abstract: An improved holster for a handgun, the holster generally of the type having a holster hanger adapted to interengage with, and be supported by, the user's waistband or belt. The improvement is generally directed to increasing the length and width of the slot between the holster body and hanger for receiving the skirt portion of a jacket, coat, shirt or the like. This feature enhances ready access to the handgun, while also reducing "bunching" of the skirt in otherwise shorter and narrower slots found in conventional holsters. Further benefits of this invention are related to providing a smooth, uninterrupted surface for both surfaces of the holster hanger and body, reducing clothing and handgun wear. These improvements result from a novel structure and arrangements for interconnecting the holster hanger to the inner side of the holster body itself.

Abstract: A hand gun holster to operationally hold a thirty eight revolver, an automatic pistol or another hand gun, has a pair of belt loops made of polypropylene medium weight webbing in turn positioned and supported by a pair of curvable assemblies of heavy weight nylon webbing having sewn thereon respectively and cooperatively spaced heavy duty nap, i.e. loop, and hook fastening materials, with these pair of curvable assemblies being arranged in alignment to receive and to hold an automatic pistol, and being arranged perpendicularly to receive and to hold a thirty eight revolver.

Abstract: A universal holster assembly for receiving a handgun body which forms a handgun receiving pocket including a muzzle portion, hammer portion and trigger portion. A snap-on fastener is provided at each of the muzzle, hammer and trigger portions for mating engagement with snap fasteners provided on associated mounting devices which enable the holster to be worn under the arm as part of a shoulder harness unit, directly on the belt, or suspended from the belt but inside the trousers.

Abstract: The bicycle equipment carrier apparatus which includes a support section adapted for mounting to a bicycle frame adjacent the rear wheel of the bicycle. The support section includes a plate portion and an elongate receptacle for accommodating items therein. A web is attached to the support section to form a container for holding items therein.

Abstract: A holster formed by two identical sandwiched blanks sewn together. The holster has an open front except for a low forward wall. The holster has an inner wall with a rigid upstanding thumb release and the holster has an outer wall with a flexible retaining strap and snap members releasably securing together the thumb release and the strap. The blanks in flat condition before being folded into a holster having a slotted ear at each end that are superposed and sewn together to form a rear holster ear to secure to a belt. In the flat condition of the blanks, the low forward wall connects together the inner and outer holster walls and a forward slotted holster ear extending from the inner holster wall, above the low forward wall, to secure to a belt. A metal liner sheet between the sandwiched blanks and extending substantially the complete area of the blanks except for the margins to be sewn together and except for the flexible retaining strap.

Abstract: A retainer for a knife sheath or pistol holster allows the weapon to be positioned at various positions relative to the strap. The retainer is fastened at its top and bottom to the weapon case by fasteners which leave spaces between the top and bottom. Sockets are secured to the case and face toward the retainer. The sockets are located between the fasteners at the top and bottom. Holes extend through the retainer. Pins insert through holes into the sockets. The pins may be selectively removed from the sockets to change the path or loop for the belt.

Abstract: A hand gun holster substantially holds a hand gun for placement outside or inside of a person's belt and pants using a side or front belt loop. Depending on the selection of one of three ways of securing a three portion gun holding strap assembly, employing hook and loop fasteners: the hand gun is removed quickly by pulling the gun out of the holster, via a pull break step; the hand gun is removed less quickly from a normal securement, via a thumb break step; and the hand gun is removed from a maximum securement, via a double lock thumb break.

Abstract: An ambidextrous holster designed for use on both wide web belts and narrower garrison type military belts. The holster body includes an outer layer defining two pair of slots on each side of the holster body. One pair of each side is located generally horizontally and one above the other. This pair is adapted to receive any suitable type of clip or vertically oriented fastener. The second set of slots on each side of the holster body extend generally vertically and are laterally spaced. The latter pairs of slots have lengths suitable for passing a belt therethrough to allow wearing of the holster directly on one size belt and via a clip or other fastener on belts of different sizes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a special handgun holster that is capable of concealing a handgun on a person who is wearing only walking shorts and no shirt. Concealing the handgun is accomplished by enveloping the grip end of the handgun inside a pouch that appears to be a large truckers wallet protruding slightly from the pants pocket or walking shorts pocket and camouflaging the muzzle end of the handgun in the lower part of the front pants pocket or walking shorts pocket by adding a block of material to break up the outline of the handgun. In addition a metal bar is placed through the pouch to keep the handgun securely in the pants or walking shorts pocket and to position the pouch around the handgun grip.

Abstract: An easily drawn shoulder holster primarily intended to retain automatic handguns having upward, rearwardly extending hammer cover assemblies. The holster includes a folded, multilayer sheath with an inner layer of leather, an outer layer of leather and a central stiffening layer, preferably of metal. The sheath covers the body of the handgun including its hammer cover while allowing the butt pointed to the front, and the barrel pointed downwardly, to extend therefrom. A redundant spring extends across the front of the trigger guard of the handgun to urge the hammer cover assembly up into a downwardly facing, upper pocket in the sheath for retention of the handgun.

Abstract: The present invention includes a holster for carrying a hand gun. The holster includes a body having a compartment for receiving a hand gun on its outer surface. A belt loop is provided on the inner surface of the body. A first tab and a second tab are joined to opposite sides of the body. The tabs include belt loops on their respective inner surfaces. The tabs are aligned on the body so that the belt loops of the first tab, second tab and body can simultaneously receive a belt. When worn, a trouser belt loop can be inserted between the first tab loop and the body loop, or between the second tab loop and the body loop, to prevent the holster from sliding with respect to a belt.

Abstract: This invention comprises an illuminated gunsight attachment for mounting on a weapon to permit the user to aim and shoot in low-light conditions. The illuminated gunsight includes a light-emitting diode for a front sight and an illuminated rod for a rear sight. The invention also includes a magnetic switch which automatically activates the power circuit to illuminate the sights as the revolver is withdrawn from its holster. The illuminated gunsight attachment is mounted unobtrusively on the barrel of a weapon to permit use of either conventional sight posts of the weapon or the illuminated sights of the invention. In one embodiment the rear sight is formed by a set of parallel lines comprised of flourescent markings located on opposite sides of an illuminated line. The invention also includes a firearm holster with a magnet thereon for activating the illuminated gunsight as it is withdrawn from the holster.

Abstract: A holster includes an adjustable safety strap which is adjustably attached to the back wall of the holster. In one embodiment of the invention, the holster additionally includes an improved fastening assembly for attaching the support strap to the back wall of the holster.

Abstract: A protective covering device for .[.rifles.]. .Iadd.long barreled firearms .Iaddend.includes an integral fiber cloth sheet elastic nature shaped to fit the wooden portion of a rifle; each opposite longitudinal edge of the fiber sheet being applied with adhesive agent and sewn together to constitute a covering body with a single waterproof seam formed thereat; a fastening device longitudinally provided in an opening located in the middle of one side of the covering body; and a butt piece of soft material closely connected with the lower end of the covering body, so that the structure of the protective covering device provides effective protection for the wooden portions of .[.a rifle.]. .Iadd.said firearm.Iaddend..