HOLSTER WITH SELECTABLE MOUNTING

Abstract

A pistol holster includes at least two sets of holster apertures on a side of the holster. Each set of the two sets of holster apertures have a different arrangement than the other. The at least two sets of holster apertures have a dedicated orientation wherein each set of holster apertures are configured to be in registry with a corresponding set of attachment holes for at least one attachment of a plurality of attachments. A set of fasteners are adapted to selectively affix the at least one attachment to the holster using one set of the at least two sets of holster apertures and the corresponding set of attachment holes.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to and the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/412,046, filed on Sep. 30, 2022, entitled HOLSTER WITH SELECTABLE MOUNTING, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to holsters for firearms, and more specifically, to a holster for a handgun or similar firearm that includes a plurality of apertures that provide for attachment devices to be affixed to the holster in a plurality of positions, including positions that provide for an inside the waistband carry position for a wide range of body types.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Holsters, such as handgun holsters, are commonly used to enable safe portability of a handgun, whether intends for sport or personal protection. Holsters are commonly retained or worn at the waist of a user to provide convenient and secure carrying of the handgun while leaving the hands and body free of encumbrances.

Holsters are often formed of a rigid plastic or polymeric material such as an acrylic-PVC alloy such as Kydex® (Kydex is a registered trademark of Kleerdex Company). The holster material is commonly molded or vacuum formed to fit snuggly about the handgun to minimize the size or profile of the holster and to enhance the retention of the handgun in the holster.

In order to retain the holster at the waist of the user, conventional holsters often employ attachment devices or hangers such as a clip, hook, or set of loops that are formed of a robust material such as metal, plastic, or leather. The attachment device is secured to the holster via mechanical fasteners such as screws or rivets. Once secured to the holster, the attachment devices enable the holster to be removably coupled or attached to the user's clothing, such as a belt or waistband.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a pistol holster includes at least two sets of holster apertures on a side of the holster. Each set of the two sets of holster apertures have a different arrangement than the other. The at least two sets of holster apertures have a dedicated orientation wherein each set of holster apertures are configured to be in registry with a corresponding set of attachment holes for at least one attachment of a plurality of attachments. A set of fasteners are adapted to selectively affix the at least one attachment to the holster using one set of the at least two sets of holster apertures and the corresponding set of attachment holes.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a holster system includes a holster that has a set of first holster apertures and a set of second holster apertures. The set of first holster apertures and the set of second holster apertures are defined on a first side of the holster. The set of first holster apertures have a different arrangement than the set of second holster apertures. A first attachment has a set of first attachment holes oriented to enable registry with the set of first holster apertures. A second attachment has a set of second attachment holes oriented to enable in the registry with the set of second holster apertures. A set of fasteners are adapted to selectably affix the first attachment to the holster through the registry of the first holster apertures and the set of first attachment holes, and further are adapted to selectably affix the second attachment to the holster through the registry of the second holster apertures and the set of second attachment holes.

These and other features, advantages, and objects of the present disclosure will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings:

FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric front view of a holster in accordance with various aspects described herein;

FIG. 1B illustrates an isometric side view of the holster of FIG. 1A in accordance with various aspects described herein;

FIG. 2A depicts the holster of FIG. 1B arranged with a first attachment and fasteners in accordance with various aspects described herein;

FIG. 2B depicts an alternative arrangement of the holster of FIG. 1B having the first attachment and fasteners in accordance with various aspects described herein;

FIG. 3A depicts the holster of FIG. 1B arranged with a second attachment and fasteners in accordance with various aspects described herein; and

FIG. 3B depicts an alternative arrangement of the holster of FIG. 1B having the second attachment and fasteners in accordance with various aspects described herein.

The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As used herein, the term “set” or a “set” of elements can be any number of elements, including only one.

All directional references (e.g., radial, axial, upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, lateral, front, back, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, counterclockwise) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding of the disclosure, and do not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use thereof. Connection references (e.g., attached, coupled, connected, and joined) are to be construed broadly and can include intermediate members between a collection of elements and relative movement between elements unless otherwise indicated. As such, connection references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other.

As used herein, the term “arrangement” with respect to a set of elements (e.g., apertures, holes, etc.) refers to the relative orientation of the elements with respect to each other. In non-limiting aspects, the relative orientation can include a spacing between the elements with respect to each other. In some non-limiting aspects, the arrangement can define a predetermined pattern.

Non-limiting aspects are described herein with reference to the attached exemplary drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used throughout to designate similar or equivalent elements. The exemplary drawings are for purposes of illustration only and the dimensions, positions, order and relative sizes reflected in the drawings can vary.

While the term “holster” or “holster assembly” is discussed and described herein, for ease of understanding, in terms of a handgun holster, other aspects are not so limited. It is contemplated that other aspects can include holsters for carrying any desired item such as, without limitation, an ammunition magazine, a power tool (e.g., an electric hand drill), a hand tool (e.g., a hammer), a personal electronic device (e.g., a cell phone), and so on.

Conventional holsters adapted to be worn at the waist of a user are often categorized or referred to by the intended position of the holster with respect to the wearer's waistband or belt. Holsters configured to be worn or carried outside the user's waistband are often referred as OWB holsters. Alternatively, holsters configured to be worn or carried inside the user's waistband are often referred to as IWB holsters. As used herein, the term “first outer surface” of a holster refers to an outer surface of the holster that is operatively disposed to face the wearer when worn. Conversely, as used herein, the term “second outer surface” refers to an outer surface of the holster operatively disposed to face away from the wearer when worn. Accordingly, as used herein, the term “inside the waistband” or “IWB” with reference to a holster, refers to a holster operatively worn with the second outer surface disposed facing the wearer's pants or skirt, and the first outer surface facing the user. Conversely as used herein, the term “outside the waistband” or “OWB” with reference to a holster, refers to a holster operatively worn with the first outer surface disposed facing the wearer's pants or skirt, and the second outer surface facing the user.

Regardless of whether worn OWB or IWB, conventional holsters can additionally be referred to with respect to the intended angular orientation of a longitudinal axis of the holster with respect to the wearer's waistband or belt. As used herein, the term “cant” refers to an angle defined by a longitudinal axis of the holster when worn with respect to the wearer's belt or waistband. Also as used herein, the term “ride height” can refer to a relative vertical dimension between a topmost point of the holster when worn, with respect to the wearer's waistband or belt.

Conventional holsters, for example holsters formed of a rigid plastic material, are typically molded with a set of apertures defined in one of the first outer surface or second outer surface. The apertures are disposed in predetermined locations on the holster and arranged at predetermined spacing with respect to each other. The apertures are sized to receive a fastener such as a screw or rivet. Similarly, conventional attachment devices (e.g., a clip or loop) for a holster are formed with a set of holes defined therethrough. Typically, the holes through a particular attachment device correspond to the apertures in a corresponding holster, and are disposed in predetermined locations at predetermined spacing with respect to each other. The holes are sized to receive the fastener (i.e., the screw or rivet) to secure or fasten the attachment device to the holster. To ensure registry of the set of apertures in the holster with the corresponding holes in the attachment device, the arrangement of the apertures on the holster is typically determined based on the arrangement of the corresponding holes defined in the attachment device. Registry between the apertures in the holster and the holes in the attachment device is necessary to enable a respective fastener to be inserted through the hole in the attachment device, and rigidly secured or threaded into the corresponding aperture defined in the holster.

The location of the apertures on the first or second outer surface of the holster, that is, whether the apertures are defined on the first or second outer surface, can define whether the holster is an IWB holster or an OWB holster. For example, a holster having the apertures defined on the first outer surface (and thus, the enabling and affixing the attachment device to the first outer surface) can define an OWB holster. Alternatively, a holster having the apertures defined on the second outer surface (and thus, enabling and affixing of the attachment device to the second outer surface) can define an IWB holster. Furthermore, the spacing and orientation of the apertures on the holster can be arranged to enable or define a predetermined cant or ride height or both of the holster when worn by the user.

Various attachment device types, such as clips, hooks, and loops, are available from a wide variety of manufactures in a wide variety of orientations and materials. Consequently, many holster attachment devices available on the market today do not necessarily have standardized hole spacing relative to other holster attachment devices. This non-standardized hole spacing between attachment device types and manufactures necessitates holster manufacturers predetermine a one-to-one correspondence of a particular holster having a particular arrangement of apertures with an attachment device having a corresponding arrangement of holes in order to ensure registry of the apertures in the holster with the corresponding apertures in the attachment device. In order to provide a particular model of holster that can be used with a variety of selectable attachment devices, manufacturers need to have specific holsters formed to correspond with specific attachment devices.

It would be desirable to provide a holster that can be selectively used with more than one attachment device. Such a holster would enable late-point identification of the attachment device desired, and thereby reduce required inventory and costs. Such a holster would also enable a user to selectively switch between different attachment devices at different times. Such a holster would further enable a user to select a particular cant or ride height of the holster when worn.

With simultaneous reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, an exemplary non-limiting aspect of a holster 10 that overcomes the above noted shortcomings of prior art holsters is illustrated. The holster 10 can include a first side 11 and a second side 12. FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric front view of the first side 11 of the holster 10, while FIG. 1B illustrates an isometric side view of the second side 12 of the holster 10 of FIG. 1A Stated another way, the isometric views of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are illustrating the one exemplary aspect of the holster 10 from different perspectives.

As shown, the first side 11 is spaced from the second side 12 to define a storage compartment 15 therebetween. The storage compartment 15 can be sized and shaped to retainably receive a pistol (not shown) therein for storage. The storage compartment 15 can define a longitudinal axis “L” therethrough extending between a first end 15a (e.g., a top end) and a second end 15b (e.g., a bottom end). The storage compartment 15 can include an opening 16 at the first end 15a. The opening 16 can be sized to insertably receive at least a portion of the pistol therethrough.

The first side 11 can define a first surface 21. The first surface 21 can be an outer surface of the holster 10. The second side 12 can define a second surface 22. The second surface 22 can be an outer surface of the holster 10. In non-limiting aspects, the holster 10 can be formed as a single piece or unitary body. In other aspects, the first side 11 and second side 12 can be separate elements, and can be fastened together via a fastener 14 to form the holster 10. The first surface 21 can define a set of first apertures 31, and a set of second apertures 32. The set of first apertures 31 can cooperatively define a first arrangement 31a, and the set of second apertures 32 can cooperatively define a second arrangement 32a. Each of the first apertures 31 can define a first shape 31b, and each of the second apertures 32 can define a second shape 32b.

The first shape 31b of each first aperture 31 can be defined by the geometry of the respective first aperture 31, and can include a diameter, a depth, a shape, and the like. The second shape 32b of each second aperture 32 can be defined by the geometry of the respective second aperture 32, and can include a diameter, a depth, a taper, and the like. In non-limiting aspects, the first shape 31b of the first apertures 31 and the second shape 32b of the second apertures 32 can include a respective threaded portion (not shown). While FIGS. 1A and 1B depict the first apertures 31 as having the same first shape 31b (e.g., diameter, depth) as each other, other aspects are not so limited. In non-limiting aspects, any number of the first apertures 31 can have a different first shape 31b than any number of the other first apertures 31. Likewise, while FIGS. 1A and 1B depict the second apertures 32 to be the same second shape 32b (e.g., diameter, depth) with respect to each other, in other non-limiting aspects, any number of the second apertures 32 can have a different second shape 32b than any number of the other second apertures 32. Furthermore. In non-limiting aspects the first shape 31b of the first apertures 31 can be different than the second shape 32b of the second apertures 32.

The first arrangement 31a can be defined by a relative spacing and orientation of the first apertures 31 with respect to each other. The second arrangement 32a can be defined by a relative spacing and orientation of the second apertures 32 with respect to each other. In non-limiting aspects, the first arrangement 31a and the second arrangement 32a can be different from each other. In non-limiting aspects, the set of first apertures 31 or the set of second apertures 32, or both, can be disposed on or defined in a raised portion or boss 23 provided on the first surface 21. For example, the boss 23 can protrude from the first surface 21 by a first thickness 23a.

As will be described in more detail herein, in operation, a selected one of at least two attachment devices (shown in FIGS. 2A-2D) can be selectably affixed to the holster 10 via a set of fasteners disposed through a selected one of the set of first apertures 31 or the set of second apertures 32. Additionally, at least a first subset 33a of the selected one of the set of first apertures 31 or at least a second subset 33b of the set of second apertures 32 can be configured to enable a selective locating of the one of at least two attachment devices on the holster 10 to provide configurable positioning of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing (e.g., belt or waistband) such as IWB or OWB positioning, cant, or ride height, or a combination thereof.

FIG. 2A illustrates an exploded view of the holster 10 of FIG. 1B and a first attachment device 41. As shown, in non-limiting aspects, the first attachment device 41 can be selectively fastenable to the holster 10 in a first position 35a via a set of first fasteners 51. In various non-limiting aspects, the first attachment device 41 can comprise any one of a clip, a hanger, a loop, a hook and loop, a ring, and the like. In non-limiting aspects, the first fasteners 51 can comprise, without limitation any one or more of a rivet, screw, bolt, pin, and combinations thereof. The first attachment device 41 can define a set of first attachment holes 61, sized to receive a respective first fastener 51 therethrough. The first attachment device 41 further define a first hanger portion 43. The first hanger portion 43 can comprise a slot, loop, groove, clip, latch, or other arrangement configured to be coupled to, or receive, the user's clothing (not shown) such as a belt or waistband. When fastened to the holster 10, the first attachment device 41 can enable the holster 10 to be removably coupled to the user's clothing.

In non-limiting aspects, at least a first subset 33a of the set of first apertures 31, and a second subset 33b (shown in FIG. 2B) of the set of first apertures 31 can be defined. Each of the first subset 33a and second subset 33b can be configured corresponding to the first arrangement 31a. As depicted in FIG. 2A, the first arrangement 31a can have a configuration wherein at least the first subset 33a of the first apertures 31 are in registry with a corresponding set of first attachment holes 61 defined through the first attachment device 41. Each first fastener 51 can be operatively disposed through a respective first attachment hole 61 and received into a respective first aperture 31 of the first subset 33a to secure the first attachment device 41 to the holster 10 in the first position 35a. When the first attachment device 41 is secured to the holster 10 in the first position 35a, a first dimension H1 (e.g., a vertical dimension) can be defined between the first hanger portion 43 and a topmost point 18 of the holster 10 first side 11. In non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the first attachment device 41 in the first position 35a, the first dimension H1 can be correlated to a predetermined first cant or first ride height or both of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing. Similarly, in other non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the first attachment device 41 secured to the holster 10 in the first position 35a, the first longitudinal axis L can be correlated to a predetermined first cant of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing.

FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded view of the holster 10 of FIG. 2A with the first attachment device 41 selectively fastenable to the holster 10 in a second position 35b via the second sub set 33b of the set of first apertures 31 using the set of first fasteners 51. The second subset 33b of the set of first apertures 31 can be defined corresponding to the first arrangement 31a. Similar to the first subset 33a of the first apertures 31, the second subset 33b of the first apertures 31 can likewise be in registry with the corresponding set of first attachment holes 61 of the first attachment device 41. Accordingly, one notable difference between the aspect depicted in FIG. 2B from the aspect depicted in FIG. 2A, is that FIG. 2B depicts the first attachment device 41 selectively fastenable via the set of first fasteners 51 to the second subset 33b of the first apertures 31. In non-limiting aspects, each first fastener 51 can be operatively disposed through a respective first attachment hole 61 and received into a respective first aperture 31 of the second subset 33b of the set of first apertures 31 to secure the first attachment device 41 to the holster 10 in the second position 35b. When the first attachment device 41 is operatively secured to the holster 10 in the second position 35b, a second dimension H2 can be defined between the first hanger portion 43 and the topmost point 18 of the holster 10 first side 11. The second dimension H2 is different than the first dimension H1. In non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the first attachment device 41 in the second position 35b, the second dimension H2 can be correlated to a predetermined second cant or second ride height, or both, of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing. Additionally, or alternatively, in other non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the first attachment device 41 secured to the holster 10 in the second position 35b, the first longitudinal axis L can be correlated to the predetermined second cant of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing.

It will be appreciated that, in operation, by selectively affixing the first attachment device 41 to one of the first subset 33a (FIG. 2A) or the second subset 33b (FIG. 2B), a user can attachably couple or attach the holster 10 to the user's clothing (e.g., a belt) at a desired position or orientation based on the first position 35a or second position 35b, respectively. It will be further appreciated that, in operation, by selectively affixing the first attachment device 41 to one of the first subset 33a (FIG. 2A) or the second subset 33b (FIG. 2B), a user can couple the holster 10 to the user's clothing (e.g., a belt) at a desired orientation, for example a desired cant or ride height, or both, with respect to the user's clothing.

It will be appreciated that as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the set of first apertures 31 are arranged to mount the first attachment device 41 on the left side of the holster 10, based upon the orientation of the holster 10 illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B. In such non-limiting aspects, a holster 10 so configured can define an IWB type holster for example, when worn on the users left side, or can define an OWB type holster, for example when worn on the user's right side.

FIG. 3A illustrates an exploded view of the holster 10 of FIG. 1B with a second attachment device 42. As shown, in non-limiting aspects, the second attachment device 42 can be selectively fastenable to the holster 10 in a third position 35c via a set of second fasteners 52. The holster 10 depicted in FIG. 3A is similar to the holster 10 depicted in FIGS. 2A-2B, however one notable difference between the aspect depicted in FIG. 3A from the aspects depicted in FIGS. 2A-2B, is that FIG. 3A depicts the second attachment device 42 coupleable to the set of second apertures 32 via the set of second fasteners 52. Additionally, the second attachment device 42 depicted in FIG. 3A is different than the first attachment device 41 depicted in FIGS. 2A-2B. It is contemplated that in some non-limiting aspects, the set of second fasteners 52 depicted in FIG. 3 can be the same as or identical to the set of first fasteners 51 depicted in FIGS. 2A-2B. In other aspects the set of second fasteners 52 can be different from the set of first fasteners 51. In various non-limiting aspects, the second attachment device 42 can comprise any one of a clip, a hanger, a loop, a hook and loop, a ring, and the like. In non-limiting aspects, the second fasteners 52 can comprise, without limitation any one of a rivet, screw, bolt, pin, and combinations thereof. The second attachment device 42 can define a set of second attachment holes 62 sized to receive a respective first fastener 51 therethrough. The second attachment device 42 can further define a second hanger portion 44. The second hanger portion 44 can comprise a slot, loop, groove, or other arrangement configured to couple to the user's clothing (not shown) such as a belt or waistband. When fastened to the holster 10, the second attachment device 42 can enable the holster 10 to be removably coupled to the user's clothing.

In non-limiting aspects, at least a third subset 33c of the set of second apertures 32, and a fourth subset 33d (shown in FIG. 3B) of the set of second apertures 32 can be defined. Each of the third subset 33c and fourth subset 33d can be configured corresponding to the second arrangement 32a. As depicted in FIG. 3A, the second arrangement 32a can have a configuration wherein at least the third subset 33c of the set of second apertures 32 are in registry with a corresponding set of second attachment holes 62 defined through the second attachment device 42. Each second fastener 52 can be operatively disposed through a respective second attachment hole 62 and received into a respective second aperture 32 of the third subset 33c of the set of second apertures 32 to secure the second attachment device 42 to the holster 10 in the third position 35c. When the second attachment device 42 is operatively secured to the holster 10 in the third position 35c, a third dimension H3 can be defined between the second hanger portion 44 and the topmost point 18 of the holster 10 first side 11. In non-limiting aspects, when worn by a user via the second attachment device 42 in the third position 35c, the third dimension H3 can be correlated to a predetermined third cant or third ride height, or both, of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing. Additionally, or alternatively, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the second attachment device 42 secured to the holster 10 in the third position 35c, the first longitudinal axis L can be correlated to the predetermined third cant of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing.

FIG. 3B illustrates an exploded view of the holster 10 of FIG. 3A with the second attachment device 42 selectively fastenable to the holster 10 in a fourth position 35d via the fourth sub set 33d of the set of second apertures 32 using the set of second fasteners 52. The fourth subset 33d (shown in FIG. 3B) of the set of second apertures 32 can be defined corresponding to the second arrangement 32a. Similar to the third subset 33c of the second apertures 32, the fourth subset 33d (shown in FIG. 3B) of the set of second apertures 32 can likewise be in registry with the corresponding set of second attachment holes 62 of the second attachment device 42. Accordingly, one notable difference between the aspect depicted in FIG. 3B from the aspect depicted in FIG. 3A, is that FIG. 3B depicts the second attachment device 42 selectively fastenable via the set of second fasteners 52 to the fourth subset 33d (shown in FIG. 3B) of the set of second apertures 32. In non-limiting aspects, each second fastener 52 can be operatively disposed through a respective second attachment hole 62 and received into a respective second aperture 32 of the fourth subset 33d (shown in FIG. 3B) of the set of second apertures 32 to secure the second attachment device 42 to the holster 10 in the fourth position 35d. When the second attachment device 42 is operatively secured to the holster 10 in the fourth position 35d, a fourth dimension H4 can be defined between the second hanger portion 44 and the topmost point 18 of the holster 10 first side 11. The fourth dimension H4 is different than the third dimension H3. In non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the second attachment device 42 in the fourth position 35d, the fourth dimension H4 can be correlated to a predetermined fourth cant or fourth ride height, or both, of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing. Additionally, or alternatively, in other non-limiting aspects, when the holster 10 is worn by a user via the second attachment device 42 secured to the holster 10 in the fourth position 35d, the first longitudinal axis L can be correlated to the predetermined fourth cant of the holster 10 with respect to the user's clothing.

It will be appreciated that, in operation, by selectively affixing the second attachment device 42 to one of the third subset 33c (FIG. 3A) or the fourth subset 33d (FIG. 3B), a user can couple the holster 10 to the user's clothing (e.g., a belt) at a desired position or orientation based on the third position 35c or fourth position 35d, respectively. It will be further appreciated that, in operation, by selectively affixing the second attachment device 42 to one of the third subset 33c (FIG. 3A) or the fourth subset 33d (FIG. 3B), a user can readily couple the holster 10 to the user's clothing (e.g., a belt) at a desired orientation, for example at a desired cant or ride height, or both, with respect to the user's clothing.

It will be appreciated that as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the set of second apertures 32 are arranged to mount the second attachment device 42 on the left side of the holster 10 when viewing the page. In such non-limiting aspects, the holster 10 can define an IWB type holster for example, when worn on the users left side, or can define an OWB type holster, for example when worn on the user's right side.

Many other possible aspects and configurations in addition to that shown in the above figures are contemplated by the present disclosure.

To the extent not already described, the different features and structures of the various aspects can be used in combination with each other as desired. That one feature cannot be illustrated in all of the aspects is not meant to be construed that it cannot be, but is done for brevity of description. Thus, the various features of the different aspects can be mixed and matched as desired to form new aspects, whether or not the new aspects are expressly described. Combinations or permutations of features described herein are covered by this disclosure.

This written description uses examples to disclose aspects of the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice aspects of the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and can include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.

Claims

1. A pistol holster comprising:

at least two sets of holster apertures on a side of the holster, each set of the two sets of holster apertures having a different arrangement than the other, the at least two sets of holster apertures having a dedicated orientation wherein each set of holster apertures is configured to be in registry with a corresponding set of attachment holes for at least one attachment of a plurality of attachments; and

a set of fasteners adapted to selectively affix the at least one attachment to the holster using one set of the at least two sets of holster apertures and the corresponding set of attachment holes.

2. The pistol holster of claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least two of the plurality of attachments comprises one of a clip, a hanger, and a loop.

3. The pistol holster of claim 2, wherein the at least two of the plurality of attachments are configured to couple to clothing of a user.

4. The pistol holster of claim 1, wherein each of the at least two sets of holster apertures includes at least two apertures.

5. The pistol holster of claim 1, wherein the set of fasteners comprises at least one of a rivet, a screw, a bolt, a pin, and a barb.

6. The pistol holster of claim 1, wherein the at least two sets of holster apertures are defined in a block defined on a surface of the holster.

7. The pistol holster of claim 6, wherein the surface is an outer surface, and wherein the block protrudes from the outer surface.

8. The pistol holster of claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least two sets of holster apertures includes at least one subset of holster apertures having the arrangement with the orientation wherein the subset of holster apertures will be registry with the corresponding set of attachment holes on at least one of the at least two of the plurality of attachments.

9. The pistol holster of claim 8, wherein the at least one subset of holster apertures is correlated with a respective predetermined cant of the holster with respect to a user's clothing.

10. The pistol holster of claim 8, wherein the at least one subset of holster apertures is correlated with a respective predetermined ride height of the holster with respect to a user's clothing.

11. A holster system comprising:

a holster having a set of first holster apertures and a set of second holster apertures, the set of first holster apertures and the set of second holster apertures defined on a first side of the holster, the set of first holster apertures having a different arrangement than the set of second holster apertures;

a first attachment having a set of first attachment holes oriented to enable registry with the set of first holster apertures;

a second attachment having a set of second attachment holes oriented to enable in the registry with the set of second holster apertures; and

a set of fasteners adapted to selectably affix the first attachment to the holster through the registry of the first holster apertures and the set of first attachment holes, and further adapted to selectably affix the second attachment to the holster through the registry of the second holster apertures and the set of second attachment holes.

12. The holster system of claim 11, wherein at least one of the first attachment and the second attachment is one of a clip, a hanger, and a loop.

13. The pistol holster of claim 12, wherein the first attachment and the second attachment are configured to couple to a user's clothing.

14. The holster system of claim 11, wherein each of the set of first holster apertures and the set of second holster apertures include at least two apertures, respectively.

15. The holster system of claim 11, wherein the set of fasteners comprises at least one of a rivet, a screw, a bolt, a pin, and a barb.

16. The holster system of claim 11, wherein the set of first attachment holes and the set of second attachment holes are defined in a block defined on a surface of the holster.

17. The holster system of claim 16, wherein the surface of the holster is an outer surface, and wherein the block includes a protrusion defined within the outer surface.

18. The holster system of claim 11, wherein at least one of the set of first holster apertures and the set of second holster apertures includes at least one subset of holster apertures, the at least one subset of holster apertures having an orientation to enable the registry with the corresponding set of first attachment holes and the set of second attachment holes having the different arrangement.

19. The holster system of claim 18, wherein the at least one subset of holster apertures is correlated with a respective predetermined cant of the holster with respect to at least one of a belt or a waistband of clothing worn by a user.

20. The holster system of claim 18, wherein the at least one subset of holster apertures is correlated with a respective predetermined ride height of the holster with respect to at least one of a belt or a waistband of clothing worn by a user.