Abstract: A support bracket particularly adapted to support the housing portion of a standard portable metal detector includes a clip portion which is adapted to be secured to the belt of the individual using the metal detector, and a channel portion which engages the housing. The bracket includes first and second panel portions joined by a reverse bend to receive a belt therebetween and define a belt support clip. A laterally extending third panel extends outwardly from the lower end of the second panel, and a fourth panel extends upwardly from the distal end of the third to define the channel configuration with the second and third panel members. The channel portion is configured to receive and engage the bottom and sides of the housing portion of a metal detector. A releasable strap extends between the upper edges of the second and fourth panel members to retain the housing in the channel portion.