Abstract: A combination of a ballistic vest and a removable firearm holster is disclosed, for providing a ballistic vest with an optional, external, readily accessible yet secure chest firearm holster. The holster has a firearm receiving section formed between a holster rear panel and a holster front panel. The panels are connected along a bottom and optionally along a lower portion of each of the sides. A top region of the front panel can be pulled away from the rear panel to gain access to a firearm stored in the holster. The panels are coupled via a quick-release fastening material disposed along the upper portion of each side, facilitating pulling off the front panel. One or more shoulder strap engaging portions extend from the holster rear panel to secure the holster rear panel to one or more shoulder straps of the ballistic vest.

Abstract: A chest holster pocket (110) having a firearm receiving section (140) formed between a pocket back panel (122) and a pocket front panel (124). The panels (122, 124) are connected along a bottom and optionally along a lower portion of each of the sides. The panels (122, 124) are coupled via a quick release fastening material (128) disposed along the upper portion of each side. A finger loop (116) is provided for assisting in quick access to a firearm (160) positioned within the receiving section (140). The pocket (110) incorporates a vest fastening material (130) or a PALS/MOLLE (270, 280) system affixed to the exterior of the pocket back panel (122). A pair of upper securing straps (114) is attached to the upper corners to the pocket (110).