Abstract: A holster for a wide range of carried items including revolver-type and semiautomatic handguns of various types, models and calibers, pepper- and mace-spray, and other similarly configured items, the holster ambidextrous and adaptable to be worn in various user preferred carry modes and positions. The holster having an interior space created by hinged first and second side plates having a plurality of receptacles accommodating universal securing of carried item and multiple options for attachment points for body mounting facilities. Selectable hinge knuckles, spring-biased opening and adjustable latch provide user-configurable expandable holster capacity for secure carry containment and ease of retrieval of various carried items.